Section 1
The Root APO: Away From
Let's explore words that carry a sense of distance or separation, all stemming from the Greek root APO, meaning 'away from.'
Key Words
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| apocalypse (n.) | 1. A prophetic disclosure or revelation, especially concerning a universal cataclysm. 2. Any widespread destruction. 3. (capitalized) The last book of the Bible, also known as Revelation, which contains prophesies about the ultimate destruction of the world. |
| apocryphal (adj.) | False; counterfeit; doubtful, especially in authorship or authenticity. |
| apoplexy (n.) | A stroke; a sudden loss of muscular control, sensation, or consciousness usually resulting from rupture or blockage of a blood vessel (often used hyperbolically to describe a state of extreme rage that produces exaggerated responses). |
| apostate (n.) | A person who forsakes his or her own principles, religion, or allegiances. |