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latin root: ego
            (I)

egoist: commonly used to denote one's concept of oneself. eg: What do you think your constant criticisms do to my ego?
egotist: a person who is excessively conceited or absorbed in themselves; a self-seeker.
egocentric (noun, adj): you consider your- self the center of the universe - you are an extreme form of the egoist
eg:
1. noun : What an egocentric her new room- mate is!
2. adj : He is the most egocentric person I have ever met
egomaniac: you carry egoism to such an extreme that your needs, desires, and interests have become a morbid obsession, a mania.
- egomaniacal (adj)

Note: The egoist or egotist is obnoxious, the egocentric is intolerable, and the egomaniac is dangerous and slightly mad.

latin root:  alter
            (other)

altruism: the philosophy practiced by altruists (the principle and moral practice of concern for the welfare and/or happiness of other human beings or animals)
altruistic: actions look toward the benefit of others
alternate: skip one and take the other

An alternate in a debate, contest, or convention is the other person who will take over if the original choice is unable to attend.

alternative: other choice
alteration: a change - a making into something other
When you alter your plans, you make other plans
altercation: a verbal dispute
Altercation, by the way, is stronger than quarrel or dispute - the sentiment is more heated
alter ego: a very close friend of yours who do the same things, think alike, react similarly, and are, in temperament, almost mirror image or each other

morbid: characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
mania: Extremely elevated and excitable mood usually associated with bipolar disorder.
dispute: a disagreement or argument.
profanity: a swear word; an oath.
obscene: offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.

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