Lesson 4 Flashcards

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1
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to say something in a very strong and definite way

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Aver

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2
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truth, accuracy

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Veracity

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3
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something that is regarded as true

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Verity

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4
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true or real

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Veritable

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5
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tongue, language

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Ling

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6
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able to speak one language

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Monolingual

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7
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the study of language and of the way language works

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Linguistics

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8
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any language that is used as the common language among people who speak different languages

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Lingua Franca

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9
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short

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Brev

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10
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the quality of lasting only for a short period of time

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Brevity

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11
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(1) a book of prayers, hymns, psalms, and readings for the canonical hours; (2) a brief summary

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Breviary

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12
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eat

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Vor

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13
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having a huge appetite

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Voracious

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14
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an animal that only eats plants

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Herbivore

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15
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hand

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Manu

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16
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to free (someone) from someone else’s control or power

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Emancipate

17
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a shackle for the hand or wrist; handcuff

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Manacle

18
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true

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Ver