Lesson 1 Flashcards

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Cognate

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A word related to another word in a different language.

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2
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Inflection

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A change in the form of a word.

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3
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Orthography

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The study of a language’s writing or spelling system.

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4
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Paradigm

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A model for a way of viewing things

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5
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Philology

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Study of the history of language

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6
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Phonology

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The sound system of a language

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7
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Rejoinder

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An answer to a reply; witty response

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8
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Rhetoric

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The study of using language effectively

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9
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Succinct

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Clear and precise; using few words

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10
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Syntax

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How words are arranged

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