Etymology #23 Flashcards

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ascribe

A

to refer to a source or author

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circumscribe

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to write or draw a line around something

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3
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conscript

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to recruit or draft

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4
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conscription

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act of recruiting or drafting

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5
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describe

A

to explain or write down

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6
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indescribable

A

not able to explain

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7
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manuscript

A

document written by hand

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8
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nondescript

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lacking distinct qualities; dull; plain

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9
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prescribe

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to lay down a rule or guide

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10
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proscribe

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to forbid as harmful

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11
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scribble

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to write quicky

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12
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scribe

A

one who writes

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13
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script

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writing; screenplay

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14
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scripture

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any sacred writing or sacred book

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15
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subscribe

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to write one’s name to a document or agreement

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16
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subscription

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act of writing one’s name to a document or agreement

17
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transcribe

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to make a written copy