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CL 6 Read and Write
Albrecht's Classic Roots 6 roots and words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| GRAPHEIN (G) | "scratch", "to draw" |
| GRAMMA (G) | "picture", "letter", "piece of writing" |
| epigram | (n) a short, witty saying |
| epigraph | (n) an inscription on a monument or building, on a coin, or at the beginning of a book or chapter |
| choreography | (n) the art of creating dances |
| graffiti | (n) words or drawings scratched or scribbled on a wall |
| graphic | (adj) 1. relating to the visual arts like drawing, painting, lettering, or engraving 2. giving a vivid description |
| lithograph | (n) a print produced by a printing process in which a smooth surface is treated so that ink will adhere only to the design to be printed |
| topography | (n) the features of an area, such as its rivers, mountains, and roads |
| LEXIS (G) | "speech", "word", "phrase" |
| eclectic | (adj) consisting of parts selected from various sources |
| lexicon | (n) 1. a specialized dictionary 2. the specialized vocabulary of a particular topic or profession |
| LOGOS (G) | "speech", "word", "reason" |
| analogy | (n) a comparison between things that are alike in some ways |
| apologist | (n) a person who makes an argument in support of someone or something |
| epilogue | (n) short concluding section in a literary work |
| logo | (n) a symbol or design that serves to identify an organization or institution |
| logistics | (n) the organization of supplies and services |
| eulogy | (n) a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially honoring the dead |