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17 Cards in this Set
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Volta |
• A place of pause and change, or a place of turning |
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Lye |
• An old form of "soap" |
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Hubris |
• The fault, promoted by Shakespeare - The Shakespearian fault - The fatal flaw/fault of pride. - "Pride goeth before the fall". |
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Didactic |
• Intended to teach, educating, promoting a lesson |
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Visceral |
• Involving the senses, -makes you feel something |
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Ambiguous |
• Not specific, open to interpretation |
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When were the Medieval times? |
• (Around) 1100's to 1350's |
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Protocol |
• Code of conduct - the rules of correct or appropriate behavior of a group, organization, or profession; correct etiquette - Noun |
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The root log Give some examples of words that use it and define them |
• Log (Also spelled logue) - word • Logos - logic/facts - In writing, often the logic of a writer or speaker, their insight or knowledge |
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Logos What root does it contain, if any? |
• Logic, facts - In writing, often the logic or proof of a writer/speaker. - Contains the root log - word |
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What does the root deca mean? |
• 10 |
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What does the root pent mean? Give some examples of words that contain it, and define them. |
• Five • Pentagon - a shape that has 5 sides - The Pentagon - a US base shapes like a pentagon in which the US keeps its Department of Defense • Pentameter - reference poetry notes. • |
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Define terrain. What root does it have? |
• Land • Terra - Earth. |
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What does the root Sept mean? What language is it derived from? |
• Seven • French |
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Define calvary. (Not calvary! - A word associated with Jesus' crucifixion) |
• Especially in Medieval times, a horse-rider. |
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When was the 19th century? |
• The 1800s. |
