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Cognate
Definition
Related by being derived, descended, or borrowed from the same word or root. A word, word part, or language that is related to another by common descent or derivation.
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Derivative
Definition
A word formed from another word or root, such as by adding a prefix or suffix. Something taken or received from a specified source. Made up of elements that have been borrowed from another source.
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Diminutive
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A word formed by shortening or by addin certain suffixes in dication primarily small size but also youth, affection or contempt. Very small in size.
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Inflection
Definition
The change in the form of words that indicates a grammatical distinction, such as number, gender, case, person, tense, mood, or voice. A change in the pitch or tone of the voice.
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Orthography
Definition
The art or study of correct spelling ot established usage.
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Paradigm
Definition

A list of all the inflectional forms of a particular word.

An example or clear model.

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Philology
Definition
The chronological study of language development.
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Phonology
Definition
The science of speech sounds in a language.
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Rhetoric
Definition
The art of using language effectively.
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Syntax
Definition
The way in which words are arranged or combined to form phrases, clauses and sentences.
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Belie
Definition
To picture falsly; misrepresent

To Disappoint or leave unfulfilled
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Clandestine
Definition
Concealed or kept secret for unlawful purposes.
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Collusion
Definition
A secret agreement between two or more persons for a deceitful or fraudulent purpose;

conspiracy
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Dissemble
Definition
To disguise or conceal behind a false appearance

To make a false show of; feign
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Nefarious
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Extremely wicked or infamous; evil; villainous
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Perfidious
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Disloyal; treacherous
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Probity
Definition
Complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness
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Scrupulous
Definition
Acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper; having principles
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Spurious
Definition
Lacking authenticity or validity; false

Constituting a forgery
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Stratagem
Definition
A clever scheme or trick designed to attain a goal. A maneuver designed to deceive or surprise an enemy.
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Emanate
Definition
To come forth, as from a source; originate. To send forth; emit
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Inhibit
Definition
To restrain or hold back; prevent.
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Meander
Definition
To follow a winding and turning course. To wander aimlessly and idly without fixed direction. Circuitous windings, as of a stream or path. A circuitous journey or excursion; ramble.
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Retrogress
Definition
To return to an earlier, inferior, or less complex condition; revert. To move or go backward.
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Serpentine
Definition
Of or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement; sinuous. Subtly sly and tempting.
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Supersede
Definition
TO take the place of; replace. To cause to be set aside or displaced; supplant
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Torpid
Definition
Lacking energy or vigor; lethargic; sluggish.
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Transitory
Definition
Existing only briefly; short-lived.
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Undulate
Definition
To move in waves or with a wavelike motion; ripple. To have wavelike appearance or form. To cause to move in a smooth wavelike motion. To give a wavelike appearance or form to.
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Unremitting
Definition
Never slackening; persistent.
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