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Verbivore’s Diner #1. Today’s Specials: Roots - Phobia Affixes – Prefix “op-” Mythology & History - Adonis Adopted Words – au courant (French). Root du jour. Phobia Extreme, unreasoning fear. Affixes Prix Fixe. Prefix: “op-” “against” “Oppose,” (go against)
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Verbivore’s Diner #1 Today’s Specials: Roots - Phobia Affixes – Prefix “op-” Mythology & History - Adonis Adopted Words – au courant (French)
Root du jour • Phobia • Extreme, unreasoning fear
Affixes Prix Fixe • Prefix: “op-” • “against” • “Oppose,” (go against) • “Opponent” (someone against you)
Mythology & History Main • ADONIS was a very handsome young man who was loved by Aphrodite. • “Adonis” therefore means a very attractive young man • “Adonis complex” is a psychological condition where one is convinced he (or she) is not muscular enough
Adopted Word Dessert • Au courant (French) • Well informed; up-to-date. • “in the current”