1&2 Flashcards
Cognate
A word that looks like and is related to another word in a different language
Inflection
Alternation of pitch or tone of voice and a change in the form of a word
Orthography
The study of letters and spelling systems
Paradigm
A model or framework that sets forth a way of viewing things
Philology
The study of the 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 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
Done in secret
Disingenuous
Pretending to be unaware, insincere
Dissemble
To distinguish or conceale one’s feelings or motives behind a false appearance
Forthright
Direct, with complete disclosure and honesty
