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A rich source of information regarding English words, especially those that are derived from Latin and Greek elements with definitions, self-scoring quizzes, and images; all of which function as valuable vocabulary resources for home schooling, public schools, individual-life learning, colleges, universities, and all logophiles regardless of educational status or age.


Phobias have a profound influence on many people around the world. If you would like to have a much better resource about phobias, then you should get a copy of An Excess of Phobias and Manias which is a new lexicon with color illustrations containing over a thousand phobias and manias.

Phobias, fears, terrors, anxieties, panics, and hatred are found at this source.

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Pointing to English words for our modern age from Latin Greek sourcesEnglish words for a Modern Age, especially those from Latin Greek sources or etymologies (prefixes, roots, suffixes).

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If you really want to learn more about English words, then you should go to this area where you will find many in-depth presentations of words that are used in our modern age.



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vis major, a superior force, a legal term covering more than an act of God; such as, any circumstances beyond one’s control.

force majeure, circumstances beyond one’s control.

vis divina, divine force; act of God.

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