Words of Interesting Origins (Unit 1) Flashcards
1
Q
nose
A
L. (nas)
2
Q
twist
A
L. (turt)
3
Q
shadow
A
Gr. (skia)
4
Q
tail
A
Gr. (oura)
5
Q
sharp stone
A
L. (scrupus)
6
Q
small
A
L. (ulus)
7
Q
servant working on a farm
A
L. (villanus)
8
Q
flea
A
Hawaiian (uku)
9
Q
jump
A
Hawaiian (lele)
10
Q
what is the etymology meaning of flower called nasturtium?
A
a flower’s smell that is so strong it makes you sneeze
11
Q
from what two Greek morphemes does squirrel come?
A
Gr. (skia)
Gr. (oura)
12
Q
“Thomas has no scruples about climbing in his neighbor’s kitchen window.”
- an ethical consideration or principle that’s from inhibitions.
- What was the etymology of ________ ?
A
- scruple
2. scruple, L. (scrupus)
13
Q
servant working on a farm
A
villianus (what villain used to mean)
14
Q
explain the etymologies of ukulele
A
uku = flea
lele = jump
the sound it makes is higher in tone and so it sounds like a flea jumping??
