Chapter 2: Vocab Flashcards

Study the vocab from Chapter 2

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etymology

A

the study of the history of a particular word; the derivation or origin of a word

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philology

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the study of written records; linguistics

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3
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syntax

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the rules or patterns of the formation of sentences

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4
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lexicon / lexicography

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A dictionary / the compiling of dictionaries

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orthography

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correct spelling; conventional spelling system of a language

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linguistics

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the science of language, including the history, formation and structures of languages

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semantics

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the study of linguistic meaning and form

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phonology

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the science of speech sounds, speech elements, and pronunciation

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princeps, principis (think principal)

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chief

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margo, marginis (think margin)

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edge, boundary

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socius, socii (think social)

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ally, companion

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12
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vox, vocis

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voice

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13
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urbs, urbis (think urban)

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city

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mare, maris (think mar in spanish)

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sea

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familia, familiae

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family

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vir, viri

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servus, servi (think serving, servant)

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copia, copiae (think cornucopia and how much is in it)

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virus, viri

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brevis, brevis

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varium, varii (think various things, items, etc)

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virilis, virilis (vir, viri is man…connect the dots)

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magnus, magni (think magnum condom)

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gratum, grati

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pater, patris (think paternity)
father
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custos, custodis
guard
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sol, solis (think sol in spanish)
sun