Lesson 1 & 2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Cognate
A word that looks like and is related to another word in a different language
Inflection
Alteration of pitch or tone of voice
Orthography
The study of letters and spelling system of a language
Paradigm
The set of inflected forms of a word
Philology
The study of a history of language
Phonology
The sound system of a language; the study of such a sound system
Rejoinder
An often witty or critical response to a reply; an answer
Rhetoric
The study and art of using language effectively and persuasively
Succinct
Clear and precise; expressed in few words
Syntax
The arrangement of words to form grammatical sentences
Belie
To depict falsely; to misrepresent
Clandestine
Kept or done in secret, often to conceal an illegal or improper purpose
Disingenuous
Pretending to be unaware or unsophisticated ; insincere or calculating; not telling the whole truth
Dissemble
To disguise or conceal ones feelings or motives behind a false appearance
Forthright
Direct; with complete disclosure and honesty; without evasion
Nefarious
Openly or notoriously wicked; infamous
Perfidious
Disloyal; treacherous
Probity
Complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness
Scrupulous
Having strict principles; acting in strict regard for what is right or proper
Spurious
Not genuine; lacking authenticity or validity; false
