Greek word for compassion

Answer 1

sympathy (from Greek συμπάθεια < συν- +πάθος = co- +passion)

In modern Greek is συμπόνια [simponia].

Συμπάθεια (sympathy-a) in modern Greek has the meaning of "to like someone".

Answer 2

The Greek word for a compass is "pyxida". The rood word is "pyx" meaning a square box or wooden container.