Vocab 1&2 Flashcards
1
Q
Cognate
A
A word related to another word in a different language
2
Q
Inflection
A
A change in the form of a word
3
Q
Orthography
A
The study of a languages writing or spelling system
4
Q
Paradigm
A
A model for a way of viewing things
5
Q
Philology
A
Study of the history of language
6
Q
Phonology
A
The sound system of a language
7
Q
Rejoinder
A
An answer to a reply; witty response
8
Q
Rhetoric
A
The study of using language effectively
9
Q
Succinct
A
Clear and precise; using few words
10
Q
Syntax
A
How words are arranged
11
Q
Belie
A
To misrepresent
12
Q
Clandestine
A
Done in secret
13
Q
Disingenuous
A
Not tellingly the whole truth
14
Q
Dissemble
A
To hide one’s feelings or motives behind a false appearance
15
Q
Forthright
A
Direct, honest
