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Lesson 1 & 2 Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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Cognate

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A word that looks like and is related to another word in a different language

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2
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Inflection

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Alteration of pitch or tone of voice

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3
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Orthography

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The study of letters and spelling system of a language

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4
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Paradigm

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The set of inflected forms of a word

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5
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Philology

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The study of a history of language

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6
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Phonology

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The sound system of a language; the study of such a sound system

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7
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Rejoinder

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An often witty or critical response to a reply; an answer

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8
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Rhetoric

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The study and art of using language effectively and persuasively

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9
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Succinct

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Clear and precise; expressed in few words

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10
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Syntax

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The arrangement of words to form grammatical sentences

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11
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Belie

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To depict falsely; to misrepresent

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12
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Clandestine

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Kept or done in secret, often to conceal an illegal or improper purpose

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13
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Disingenuous

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Pretending to be unaware or unsophisticated ; insincere or calculating; not telling the whole truth

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14
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Dissemble

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To disguise or conceal ones feelings or motives behind a false appearance

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15
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Forthright

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Direct; with complete disclosure and honesty; without evasion

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16
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Nefarious

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Openly or notoriously wicked; infamous

17
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Perfidious

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Disloyal; treacherous

18
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Probity

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Complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness

19
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Scrupulous

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Having strict principles; acting in strict regard for what is right or proper

20
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Spurious

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Not genuine; lacking authenticity or validity; false