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category: etymology

related to speaking


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Understanding the etymology of a word can make it easier to comprehend its meaning and remember its definition.

The root "loq" refers to speaking or words.

eloquent: elegant when speaking
loquacious: wordy when speaking
soliloquy: speaking to oneself or as if alone
colloquial: informal when speaking

rectify



Understanding the etymology of a word can make it easier to comprehend its meaning and remember its definition.

The root "rect" meams "right; straight; to rule"

colloquial



Understanding the etymology of a word can make it easier to comprehend its meaning and remember its definition.

prefix: co- (with)
[extra letter]: l
root: loqu (speak)
suffix: -ial (related to or characterized by)

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noc


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Understanding the etymology of a word can make it easier to comprehend its meaning and remember its definition.

The word root "noc" means "harm." Different prefixes and suffixes are added to this root to create words that have to do with harm.

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cred


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Understanding the etymology of a word can make it easier to comprehend its meaning and remember its definition.

The word root "cred" means "to believe." Different prefixes and suffixes are added to this root to create words that have to do with believing.

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  • a credible witness
  • credulous young children
  • most remain incredulous
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