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186 Chapter 6 Word Elements: People and NamesWords to LearnPart 2pan-13. pandemonium (noun) păndə-mo – ne – -əmFrom Greek: pan- (all) daimo – n (demon)Chaos; wild disorder and noisePandemonium broke loose as soldiers started shootinginto the crowd of demonstrators.14. panorama (noun) pănə-răm-əFrom Greek: pan- (all) horan (to see)a. a wide, unbroken view over a large areaFrom our hotel room balcony, we could see a breathtakingpanorama of Miami Beach.b. a wide-ranging surveyThe short book offers a panorama of art history. Related Wordpanoramic (adjective) The viewing deck of New York’s EmpireState Building offers panoramic scenes of the city.NOTE: Panorama can refer either to a physical view of something ora wide “view” in one’s mind. Common Phrasepanorama ofpsych-15. psyche (noun) sı – ke –From Greek: psych- (mind; soul)mental state; soulTry not to let this defeat affect your psyche.Maslow’s pyramid of needs shows that physical needs andneeds for safety, love, self-esteem, and personal achievementgovern the human psyche.NOTE: Psyche usually refers to the part of the mind that is not rationaland that is related to feelings such as self-esteem and happiness.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.