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When tragedy befalls other people, we are usually eager to, as well as socially required to, express our regrets. Those regrets are often termed “words of sympathy.” Most commonly, words of sympathy are used in reference to death, although they may refer to sickness or other unfortunate circumstances. They are meant to be a show of support for the individuals going through rough times. It is very important to show support to others, when they need it. Our social systems depend on our humanity, and our humanity is reinforced by good social systems.

Good communication is the key to our social systems’ ability to support us. Our choice of words affects our communication and that includes our choice of words of sympathy. It is often difficult for many people to know what to say to others who have had a tragedy occur in their lives. They may feel another person’s grief, feelings or pain but have a hard time coming up with the words to express this. Having a repertoire of “words of sympathy” can only enhance their ability to communicate with the people going through the tragedy. And communication in this instance is of the utmost importance. Most people greatly appreciate the effort made to help them feel better in times of tragedy, even when they are otherwise preoccupied or may be so grief stricken that they can’t respond. It is definitely worth the effort to offer sympathy.

Some common words of sympathy are: condolences, sympathy, sympathetic, empathize, commiserate, compassion, regrets, sorry, memories and others. These words are generally made up of a root word and a prefix and/or suffix, and they can be dismantled into their component parts, which easily show their meaning. Many words of sympathy have a prefix such as co, con, com or sym, which means together. Such togetherness is entirely befitting with the intentions behind using these words. Examples of these words are compassion, commiserate and condolences.

Compassion
Com: with or together
-passion: powerful or compelling feelings

She showed compassion for the injured man by calling for help.

Commiserate
Co: together, jointly
-misery: distress, suffering

He commiserated with the family about their ordeal.

Condolences
Con: together or with
-dolour: grief or sorrow

The neighbors expressed their condolences to the family of the deceased.

Pharmacology is the medical science that is involved with the chemistry, biology, design, and dispensing of pharmaceutical drugs and medicines. Pharmacists are skilled professionals in the health care field that distribute drugs that doctors prescribe in a manner that is safe and that ensures the health and well being of patients. Modern pharmacy is divided into several, small subsets. Pharmaceutics is the field of study that concerns creating drugs from chemical compounds and substances. The area of pharmacognosy deals with creating drugs derived from naturally occurring sources. Pharmacology is the final area of study within the field of pharmacy and involves the study of drug actions and interactions in the human body.

Biology
Bio: Life
-ology: The study of

In high school, students are expected to learn about photosynthesis and how plants grow, when they take biology.

Distribute
Dis: Apart
-tribute: To give or impart

The aid workers were able to distribute food rations to the flood victims, who had been without food or water for days.

Prescribe
Pre: Before
-scribe: To write

After diagnosing the source of John’s illness, the doctor prescribed a drug for him that will cure his disease.

Subset
Sub: Under
Set: Sequence or following

Clubs, diamonds, spades, and hearts are subsets of playing cards.

Pharmacology
Pharma: Drug, medicine, or poison
-ology: The study of

In order to determine what drug interactions led to the death of the man, police called upon the skills of an expert in the field of pharmacology.

Pharmacists are health care professionals who have undergone advanced training in the field of pharmacy. These individuals are granted medical licenses and are allowed to dispense prescription drugs to the public. A pharmacist is responsible for issuing drugs and maintaining patient safety by making sure that the dosage is correct and that no harmful interactions will occur. Pharmacists must first earn a bachelor’s degree and then attend pharmacy school for an additional 4 years. Pharmacists are not only limited to working in pharmacies. Many pharmacists work in the pharmaceutical industry, helping to create new drugs and treatments for different diseases. Some people with pharmacy degrees also possess law degrees, which helps them to practice medical malpractice law. Still others choose an academic career, either teaching or researching. Pharmacists may also be involved in health care on the management side of the industry, helping to determine policy and regulations to ensure the well being of patients.

Biology is the study of life. It studies life and living organisms, including structure, growth, function, and evolution. There are many subdivisions of biology including cell biology, plant biology (botany), animal biology (zoology), genetics, and many more. Biology can have some terms that are very difficult to understand and memorize. However, if you learn certain prefixes and suffixes, the words become easier to remember.

Some common word dissections are:
Thermophilic
Thermo-: Heat
-philic: Loving
Thermophilic bacteria can be found living near heat vents in the ocean.

Vasodilation
Vaso-: Vessel
-dialtion: Expanding
Hypertension is treated with vasodilation drugs.

Homeostasis
Homo-: Self
-stasis: Balance
Without interference from mankind, rain forests maintain homeostasis.

Osteodystrophy
Osteo-: Bone
-dystrophy: Abnormal development
Osteodystrophy can cause posture problems and needs to be treated with calcium.

Diploid
Di-: Two
-ploid: Number of chromosomes
Human cells are diploid, having 2 copies of each chromosome.

Phytochrome
Phyto-: Plant
-chrome: Pigment
Beta carotene, what gives carrots their orange color, is a phytochrome.

Cytology
Cyto-: Container or cell
-ology: Study of
Cell biology was formerly known as cytology.

Cytoplasm
Cyto-: Cell or cells
-plasm: The material forming cells
The materials of a cell that are outside of the nucleus are known as the cytoplasm.

Pseudopod
Pseudo-: False, fake, or untrue
-pod: Foot, footed
A pseudopod is a temporary projection from a eukaryotic cell that allows them to move.

Monomer
Mono-: One
-meros: Part
Glucose is the most common monomer in nature that can be combined to form starches or cellulose.

Autophagy
Auto-: Self
-phagy: Eating
Autophagy is a cell’s way of self destructing.

Abiotic
A-: Without
-bio: Life
Abiotic factors in the environment are the non living things such as air, water, and light.

Monoecious
Mono-: One
-ecious: House
Monoeciuos algae have both male and female gametes in the same place.

Endosymbiont
Endo-: Inside
-sym-: with
-bio: Life
Endosymbionts live within other organisms without causing disease or other negative consequences to the host.

Pericarp
Peri-: Sitting at the edge or marginal
-carp: Fruit
The part of the plum that we eat is the pericarp.

Studying biology can open the door to a litany of career options. Any doctor or dentist has had to take extensive biology courses. Scientists and teachers also have lots of biology training. A biology degree can also lead to a career in the lucrative bio-tech industry. There are so many options with a broad degree like biology.

Astronomy is a science that is often considered a branch of physics. Astronomy is the study of heavenly objects such as planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulae. Astronomy also includes the study of phenomena that can be seen or observed from earth but that originate outside of the earth’s atmosphere. Astronomy is also related to other sciences such as chemistry, biology, and meteorology. Astronomy is important for mankind because astronomers often makes discoveries that can help us understand more about our own planet, how it originated, and how it has evolved. There are various sub-fields that belong to astronomy including solar astronomy, cosmology, extragalactic astronomy, and planetary sciences.

Astronomy is an exciting field that often uncovers new mysteries because space is so vast compared to the size of our planet. Astronomers have helped in developing nuclear and solar energy by understanding how our sun behaves along with other large stars in the heavens. Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences because early mankind was able to observe the motions of the stars and use them to keep track of the seasons and important dates. Astronomy was important even before the time of the ancient Greeks, who later advanced astronomical techniques in order to better observe the heavens.

Meteorology:
Meteor-: High in the sky
-ology: The study of

In the field of meteorology a person is able to study objects and substances that are high within our own atmosphere, such as rain clouds.

Atmosphere:
Atmo-: Steam or Vapor
-sphere: Spherical or roundly shaped

The region that close surrounds the earth is filled with water vapor, which is why it is called the atmosphere.

Extragalactic:
Extra-: Outside of or not contained within
-galactic: The galaxy, in our case is in reference to the Milky Way

Many astronomers are interested in studying stars and nebulae that are extragalactic to earth.

Many astronomers are able to work in a variety of fields. Astronomers can teach physics, science, and astronomy in college or high school. Some graduate astronomers obtain employment at local observatories where they can use advanced telescoping techniques in order to image stars and planets. Other astronomers obtain employment working for the government and its agencies, such as NASA.

Law is a system of rules, guidelines, restrictions, and prohibitions that promote the overall well-being of a society of a culture. Laws and legal terms often shape society in terms of politics, business, economics, and education. Legal systems are set up in order to protect the rights of an individual, group, business, or nation. They are also formed in order to promote moral and ethics codes in order to ensure that all citizens are treated fairly, so long as the individuals and groups do not act in an unlawful manner.

Laws are also set up in order to prevent disorderly conduct from impinging upon the freedoms and agencies of its citizens. Laws generally contain punishments for a person or group who does not adhere to or follow the laws. Punishments for laws may be different depending on how important the law is for protecting the safeties and rights of others. A person who breaks a law law that prohibits staying up late at night will not be punished as severely as an individual who fails to keep a law that prohibits murder. Judges have been appointed wherever a legal system has been set up in order to ensure that lawbreakers are punished accordingly and that laws are carried out at all times and enforced.

There are many different forms of law and include property law, criminal law, international law, trust law, administrative law, constitutional law and many other forms of law. Because laws have become very complex and detailed, lawyers are needed. A lawyer is a person who has received an extensive education in general law, or a specific education in a sub-category of law.

Disorderly:
Dis-: Not
-orderly: ordered or civilized

Unlawful:
Un-: Not
-lawful: In accordance with the accepted set of laws

International:
Inter-: In between, amongst
-national: Country, a specific group of people.

There are many types of careers that can be pursued by students who gain a knowledge of law. Lawyers are always needed in order to ensure that citizens are treated fairly by the law. Many politicians have law degrees and education because they must understand constitutions and declarations in order to ensure that laws are passed properly. Law enforcement officers such as military personnel and local police officers must understand laws in order to enforce them and understand when specific laws are broken.