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176 Chapter 6 Word Elements: People and NamesScrooge and the GrinchTwo famous characters exemplify misanthropy. Ebenezer Scrooge, created byCharles Dickens in the classic novella A Christmas Carol, mistreats his employeeand wishes ill to everybody, especially at Christmas. Scrooge has become famousfor his classic expression “Bah, Humbug!” A more modern misanthrope, theGrinch, actually steals Christmas. The Grinch was created by children’s authorTheodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.3. philanthropist (noun) f ĭ-lănthrə-pĭstFrom Greek: philos (loving) anthrop (human)one who wishes to help humanity; a person who makes largegifts to charityThe philanthropist donated money to construct a new hospital. Related Wordsphilanthropic (adjective) (f ĭlən-thrŏpĭk) Many sports starshave foundations that make philanthropic gifts to help needychildren.philanthropy (noun) The philanthropy of the American Jewishcommunity helped build the state of Israel.Philanthropy from the HumbleThe philanthropy of Mexican Americans toward Mexico, the country of theirorigin, has become legendary. In fact, donations from the United States, whichtotalled $23.98 billion in 2007, are Mexico’s second largest source of foreign income.Often this money comes from humble people who generously give of thelittle they have. A documentary called The Sixth Section shows the improvementspeople living in Newburgh, New York have made in the lives of peoplein Boquerón, Puebla, Mexico.gen4. congenital (adjective) kən-jĕnĭ-təlFrom Latin: com- (together; with) gen (birth) (If something iscongenital, you are born with it.)existing at birthPeople who suffer from microtia, a congenital problem,have ears that are not fully developed.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.