Irregular Words - Irregular Plurals from Greek

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Irregular Words
analysis [noun]

a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components

Ex: Her analysis of the literary work highlighted the underlying themes and symbols .

the direct opposite or contrasting counterpart to something

Ex: Throughout his career , Dostoyevsky explored psychological antitheses like good vs evil , faith vs doubt .
axis [noun]

a straight line that defines the symmetry or structure of a figure or object

Ex: The designer marked the central axis of the building .
basis [noun]

the underlying principles that serve as the foundation upon which something is initiated, developed, calculated, or explained

Ex:
crisis [noun]

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

Ex: Mental health services play a crucial role in providing support to individuals experiencing crisis , offering counseling , therapy , and intervention when needed .
criteria [noun]

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

Ex: The committee set several criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the new policy .

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

Ex: Her diagnosis revealed a rare autoimmune disorder .
ellipsis [noun]

(grammar) the act of omitting a word or words from a sentence, when the meaning is complete and the omission is understood from the context

Ex: Ellipses are commonly used in academic writing to condense quotations without altering meaning .
emphasis [noun]

special importance given to something over other items or considerations

Ex: In their marketing campaign , the company aimed to put emphasis on their new product 's innovative features to distinguish it from competitors .

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

Ex: Before conducting the study , the team proposed a hypothesis about the effects of the new drug .
neurosis [noun]

a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed

Ex: Cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT ) is a common treatment for neurosis , helping individuals reframe negative thought patterns and reduce anxiety .

a complete or partial loss of the ability to move and feel different parts of one's body, mainly caused by disease or an injury to the nerves

either of the symbols ( ) used in writing to enclose extra information that is given or to group a symbolic unit in logic or mathematics

Ex: She included a joke in parenthesis at the end of her email ( just to lighten the mood ) .
phylum [noun]

(biology) a taxonomic category between a class and a kingdom

synopsis [noun]

a brief summary or overview of the plot, characters, and major events of a book, movie, or other narrative work

the process of creating new knowledge or understanding by integrating existing information

Ex: Researchers engage in meta-analysis as a form of synthesis , quantitatively combining results from multiple studies to derive more robust conclusions .
thesis [noun]

an original piece of writing on a particular subject that a candidate for a university degree presents based on their research

Ex: The doctoral candidate defended her thesis on quantum computing , presenting groundbreaking research that advances the field 's understanding of quantum algorithms .

a standard model which one uses as a reference when judging something

Ex: Expert-reviewed research studies are often considered the gold standard criterion for determining the validity of scientific claims .

an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained

Ex: Scientists study each phenomenon carefully .