Lesson 4 Flashcards
1
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to say something in a very strong and definite way
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Aver
2
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truth, accuracy
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Veracity
3
Q
something that is regarded as true
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Verity
4
Q
true or real
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Veritable
5
Q
tongue, language
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Ling
6
Q
able to speak one language
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Monolingual
7
Q
the study of language and of the way language works
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Linguistics
8
Q
any language that is used as the common language among people who speak different languages
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Lingua Franca
9
Q
short
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Brev
10
Q
the quality of lasting only for a short period of time
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Brevity
11
Q
(1) a book of prayers, hymns, psalms, and readings for the canonical hours; (2) a brief summary
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Breviary
12
Q
eat
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Vor
13
Q
having a huge appetite
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Voracious
14
Q
an animal that only eats plants
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Herbivore
15
Q
hand
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Manu
16
Q
to free (someone) from someone else’s control or power
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Emancipate
17
Q
a shackle for the hand or wrist; handcuff
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Manacle
18
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true
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Ver
