Words for your vocabulary - Part # 1

It's nice to know how to use the right word to express exactly what you want to say! In this section we will present words, say, somewhat more "strange", giving their etymology, meaning and an example of use. So let's start the journey of words!

• Abderitism (o) <the word was created from the ancient noun Abderitis, the inhabitant of Abdera, a city of Thrace. The inhabitants of Abdera have been presented in various texts of Antiquity to operate accurately.

the vain and thoughtless behavior.

Abderitism of policies and indiscriminate decisions have led the country to this situation.

profound

one who thinks and studies things in depth.

One of the most profound poets of Modern Greek Literature was K. P. Cavafy. His poems can convey different meanings to the reader, depending on their point of view.

• Bacchus (-η, -ο) <Bacchus, the name of the mythical god Dionysus in Antiquity.

one who is characterized by unbridled enthusiasm and lack of moderation in his behavior for the standards of society.

During the Carnival season, carnivalgoers roam the streets in masks and celebrate with voices and dances, creating a Bacchanalian atmosphere.

• αβέλτερος -η, - ο <ἀβέλτερος, the one that can not be improved.

the sluggish and foolish way of thinking.

From this awkward behavior you have nothing to gain, it will only bring you obstacles.

• gastrimargia (h) <gastrimargos, gastritis (belly) + margos (glutton).

eating more food than necessary.

Gastritis can lead to bulimia, so it should not be consumed by anyone indiscriminately in large quantities.

• interaction <for + action, translation loan from the English term interaction.

the interaction between medium and user.

In computer-centered lessons, the instructor uses interactive books.

• διαρρήδην < διά+ θέμα ῤῆ + επίθημα -δην.

without evasions, explicitly and unequivocally.

He openly stated his rights, leaving no room for his interlocutors to challenge him.

• εγάθειρκτος <ἐν + καθείργνυμι (from which the noun incarceration comes).

imprisoned.

The hostages were kept in a warehouse every day without being able to communicate with their own people.

• transverse <ἐν + θέμ derived from the verb κείρω, meaning cut. From antiquity it meant one who is cut vertically.

The one who intersects vertically.

The road will be closed because works will be carried out on the transverse road axis of the island.

Zopyros <zopyron spark, a merging of the phrase zonon pur, i.e. a living flame. From this word came the revive.

use of the word mainly in the plural. Use the word to convey strong emotions.

The feelings of love and warmth that each person receives from his family, should be an eternal fire in his life.