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20 Cards in this Set
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Cognate |
a word related to another word in a different language |
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Inflection |
the addition of an affix to a word, or a change in the form of a word, to show the plural, tense, or another grammatical relationship |
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Orthography |
the study of the letters and spelling system of a language |
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Paradigm |
the set of inflected forms of a word |
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Philology |
the study of the history of language |
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Phonology |
the sound system of a language; the study of such a sound system |
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Rejoinder |
an often witty or critical response to a reply; an answer |
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Rhetoric |
the study and art of using language effectively and persuasively |
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Succinct |
clear and precise; expressed in few words |
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Syntax |
the arrangement of words to form sentences or phrases in a language |
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Belie |
to depict falsely; to misrepresent |
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clandestine |
kept or done in secret, often to conceal an illegal or improper purpose |
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Dissemble |
to disguise or conceal one's feelings or motives behind a false appearance |
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Forthright |
direct; with complete disclosure and honesty; without evasion |
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nefarious |
openly or notoriously wicked; infamous |
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Perfidious |
disloyal; treacherous |
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Probity |
complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness |
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Scrupulous |
having strict principles; acting in strict regard for what is right or proper |
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Disingenuous |
pretending to be unaware or unsophisticated; insincere or calculating; not telling the whole truth |
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Spurious |
not genuine; lacking authenticity or validity; false |
