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Words Expressing Fear, Love, and Hatred

Year

2015

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

30m

Rating

TVPG

Performers

Kevin Flanigan

Written By

Kevin Flanigan

Publication Information

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Summary

Agoraphobia. Xenophobia. Claustrophobia. Begin this lecture with words that describe fear. Then, using the Greek root phil/phile and the Latin root amor, build words relating to love. Finally, embrace your inner misanthrope with words about hatred, which spring from the Greek verb misein.

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