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Description
An essential tool for the learning of Classical Greek, based around OCR's GCSE word list (DVL) and that of the ICCG. Greek words accompanied
by their parts of speech are translated and given a set of derivatives, both the familiar and the fascinating, which act as a helpful aid in memorising vocabulary. Space is included for readers to annotate as they learn – and note other derivatives they may come across too!
Lively and accessible, this lexicon will appeal to students, philologists and Hellenophiles. An engaging introduction begins the exciting odyssey
through 425 word entries, many of which are accompanied by fun, didactic footnotes.
The text is imaginatively punctuated with 32 illustrations by Barbarann Lang.
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Conforms with the requirements of EPUB Accessibility Spec v1.1
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Appearance of the text and page layout can be modified according to the capabilities of the reading system (font family and size, spaces, as well as color of background and text)
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The Greek Alphabet
Greek Lexicon A-[omega]
Product details
| Published | 09 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 176 |
| ISBN | 9781350572126 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 32 colour illus |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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Caroline Mackenzie is your mentor, and this is the talisman to help you on your Hero's Journey to learn that most magical of languages, Ancient Greek!
Caroline Lawrence, best-selling author of The Roman Mysteries, UK
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This book will be invaluable for GCSE students learning Greek vocabulary, and a source of pleasure for devotees of sesquipedalian words.
John Taylor, University of Manchester, UK - author of Greek to GCSE
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Both a practical vocabulary list for GCSE and ICCG and a fascinating insight into what our language owes to ancient Greek.
Dr Margaret Mountford, President of the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, UK
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A simply marvellous resource – Greek will never seem forbidding again.
Dr Daisy Dunn, author of The Missing Thread, UK
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Caroline Mackenzie's Pocket GCSE Greek Etymological Lexicon contains more than just a list of English derivations from the Greek: it's a fascinating glimpse into how etymology can help you remember your Greek, improve your word knowledge, and provides plenty of intriguing material to follow up in class or at home. It's often the case that such tiny sparks of information can develop a lifelong love of learning about the ancient world and its influence on shaping language today.
Steven Hunt, Associate Teaching Professor in Classics Education, University of Cambridge, UK
























