Lesson 18 (The root word Ergos)Written by Puneet
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we will talk about the word which is pertaining to workThe Greek
word which is pertaining work is ergos.The Hindi equivalent of
which is / |If you see any word which hasergin it, understand that
it has something related towork.Now go through the list of the
words. ErgThe unit of energy or work.It is equal to the force which
is required to move the weight of one gram by one centimeter in one
second.A kilerg is the unit of work equal to one thousand ergs.
Ergomania
A madness for work.An obsession with exerciseWorkaholicWhoever
says that he is a workaholic is a liar.From Greek word Mania which
means madness. Ergophile
A person who loves work.From Greek word Mania which means
madness. Ergophobia
a fear of work.WorkophobicA government servant.From the Greek
word Phobia which means fear. Ergometer
taken fromwww.mortonmedical.co.ukAn instrument for measuring
energy in ergs.The Greek word metron means to measure.
Ergonometrics
The system for the measurement of work.The Greek word metron
means to measure. Ergonometrics is basically used by elite
atheletes to check if the muscles are producing the maximum output
and that no part of energy used is wasted. Professional swimmers
even calculate the friction which will be produced by the hair of
their body.Energy
The capacity required to work.forcevigourfrom en- in, within +
ergon work.EnergeticSynergism
When two or more forces combined to do something, then they
produce a greater effect, then they would have produced
individually.From the Greek word sun- which means together.
ErgographyA device for measuring the work capacity of
muscle(s).From the Greek word graph which means to write.Ergography
is specifically used by elite professionals. ErgogramA record made
by an ergographFrom the Greek word gram which means
written.ErgographicsThe science of using an instrument to record
the work capacity of a muscle(s)From the Greek word graphe which
means to writing/ drawing. ErgastheniaAn abnormal physical weakness
or lack of energy.From the Greek word asthenes which means weak.
Ergatocracy
A government controlled by workers or the working class.From the
Greek word kratia which means to rule.Ergonomics
However the exact application is this.
The science of designing machines to derive the maximum output
and with as least human intervention as possible.Effeciency of
people at work.An ergonomist is the scientist who studies the
design of machine to enhance the efficiency. Ergonomy is such
study.From the Greek word nomos which means law. Ergology
The effect of work on psyche and body.From the Greek word logy
which means study of something. However, it is not necessary to go
into details, just imagine everything which your mother must have
done to upbring you.Ergocardiogram
A record to see the amount of work done by the heart.
ErgocardiographAn instrument which produces the graphical
representation of the amount of work done by
heart.ergocardiographyThe process by which a medical instrument
produces the graphical representation of the amount of work done by
the heart. ErgodynamographAn instrument for measuring the muscular
force applied and the amount of the work done.Top level athletes
use this.From the Greek word dunamis which means power.An
ergodynamograph, therefore, produces the graphical (graph)
representation of the power (dunamis) produced during the work
(ergo) of something. ,ErgogenicThe science to increase work
output.From the Greek word genos which means to produce. Ergogenic
nutrients and machines are basically used by the bodybuilders to
maximize the effect of workout, and to let the muscles grow to its
maximum extent. Ergogenic exercise machines basically target the
target muscle only.Ergogenic nutrition basically refers to eating
the most simplified form of protiens which will be digested as soon
as it is eaten.ErgostatA machine to be worked for muscular
exercise.Machines used in gym are used for ergostatic purpose.From
the Latin word statim which means immediate.The machines in the gym
provide exercise only the immediate (or especially targeted)
muscles. ()Ergotherapy
The way to treat a disease / disorder by work. Basically
Physiotherapy.The only treatment to cure obesity is to do physical
work.From the Greek word therapia which means to heal / treat
medically. /Neurergic
drug-rehab-4u.blogspot.com
flipper.diff.orgIt refers to those sorts of drugs that works on
neurons or the nervous system.From the Greek word neuron which
means nerves or sinews. Telergy
An action of one person's thoughts / desires upon the thoughts /
desires of another personFrom the Greek word tele which means far
away. /Allergy
From the Greek word allos which means other.Literally means
other energy.It actually means a damaging immune response by the
body to a substance which is otherwise not harmful.For example,
some people show an otherwise reaction to harmless things like some
particular kinds of food, pollen, fur, or dust. Their body regards
such sort of things as harmful and triggers the defensive mechanism
of the body, and thus body produces such sort of other response.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Related terms~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Flexitimea
practice under which workers can choose their own working
hours.LucubrationTo work or study laboriously, especially late at
night.OperosityThe quality of being extremely hard
working.SinecurismAn office that does not require a lot of work or
attendance but provides a huge salary.ThaasophobiaThe fear of being
at leisure.VolunteerismThe principle of donating by means of time
and energy for philonthropic purposes.TimeworkMoney paid per hour
of work.HiveA place where people work very diligentlyWorkableA plan
which can be carried out.Workera person who works.WorkbookA book
which has a lot of exercises. It also has spaces for
answers.WorkforceThe number of workersWorking ClassThe section of
society which does the manual labour.Working Day / Work-DayA day on
which a worker works.Working hoursThe duration in which a worker
works.Work-PartyPeople gathered to do a particular physical
task.Work Weekthe five days or six day when people go to work
place.WorkmanA man who does physical work.WorkmanshipThe necessary
skills of working which every qualified workman knows.WorkmateThe
people who work with you in your workplace.WorkoutHard physical
exercise to keep fit.WorkshopA place where a particular activity is
carried out for the purpose of imparting training.Social WorkThe
activity carried out for the welfare of society.Work EfficiencyThe
ratio of the work accomplished to the energy consumed.JobThe
activity which is carried out to earn livelihood.Energy
ConservationUsing less non-renewable sources of energy, to save the
world or future generations from energy
crisis.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Idioms and Phrases~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~work
offwork outwork overwork upAt workin the worksOut of workPut in
workwork both sides of the streetwork like a charm work (one's)
fingers to the bonework like a dogPull one's weightKeep one's nose
to the grindstonekeep one's shoulder to the wheelwork doggedlyIn
working orderWork wondersWork miracles A woman's work is never
done.All in a day's workAll work and no play makes Jack a dull
boy.Do the dirty workDonkey work Devil finds work for idle hands to
doGo like clockworkI've got work to do.,keep up the good work.Lick
of work (Used in a negative sense.)Work against the clockwork both
ways,Work itself outWork through channelsWork under someone These
are the terms which you have studied.From the Greek word tele which
means far away.From the Greek word allos which means other.From
Greek word Mania which means madness.From Greek word Mania which
means madness.From the Greek word Phobia which means fear.The Greek
word metron means to measure.From the Greek word sun- which means
together.The Greek word metron means to measure.From the Greek word
graph which means to write.From the Greek word gram which means
written.From the Greek word graphe which means to writing/
drawing.From the Greek word asthenes which means weak.From the
Greek word kratia which means to rule.From the Greek word nomos
which means law.From the Greek word logy which means study of
something.From the Greek word dunamis which means power.From the
Greek word genos which means to produce.From the Latin word statim
which means immediate.From the Greek word therapia which means to
heal / treat medically.From the Greek word neuron which means
nerves or sinews.Now to consummate your learning write down the
meaning of the words you have
studied.ErgErgomaniaErgophileErgophobiaErgometerEnergySynergismErgonometricsErgographyErgogramErgographicsErgastheniaErgatocracyErgonomicsErgoismErgologyErgocardiogramErgodynamographErgogenicErgostatErgotherapyNeurergicTelergyAllergy
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