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Question 2

Note the pronunciation of at least two of the words you looked up in question 1. Don't try to use
fancy notations to explain pronunciation. Just provide a word that rhymes with the word you
describe.
Question 3
If any of your definitions are long or hard to explain, look up the words in a thesaurus and write
a one-word synonym instead. Be sure to choose a word that conveys a similar feeling.
Question 4
Look up at least two of the words you defined in question 1 in an etymology dictionary and
describe their histories.

Answer 1

Question 2: Sure! Let's continue with the second question.

For one of the words I looked up in question 1, "altruism," the pronunciation is: "al-troo-iz-uhm." To give you a word that rhymes with it, "baptism" would be a good match.

For another word I looked up, "ephemeral," the pronunciation is: "ih-fem-er-uhl." To find a word that rhymes with it, "peril" could be a suitable choice.

Question 3: If any of the definitions are long or hard to explain, I'll provide one-word synonyms instead.

- Altruism: Selflessness

- Ephemeral: Fleeting

Question 4: I'll look up the etymology of two words I defined in question 1.

1. Altruism:

The word "altruism" comes from the Latin word "alter," meaning "other." It was first coined by French philosopher Auguste Comte in the mid-19th century. Comte developed the term as a counterpart to "egoism" to describe a selfless concern for the well-being of others. The concept gained popularity, and "altruism" entered the English language later in the 19th century.

2. Ephemeral:

The word "ephemeral" has its roots in the Greek word "ephēmeros," which means "lasting only for a day." It was later adopted into Late Latin as "ephemeralis" and entered English in the mid-16th century. The term refers to things that are short-lived or transitory, emphasizing their fleeting nature.