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Latin Roots Less. 11

Latin Roots and Terminology

TermDefinition
ascribe attribute to something
circumscribe limit; curb; restrain; restrict something within limits
conscribe to constrict or limit; circumscribe
script handwriting
scriptural of, form, or or relating to the bible
conscript enlist; recruit; draft
nondescript lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics
inscribe carve; write; engrave
inscription engraving; words inscribed, as on a monument or in a book
proscribe forbid, especially by law
postscript "P.S."
prescript an ordinance law or command; edict
rescript an official edict or announcement
subscribe arrange to receive something regularly
transcribe (-ipt, -iption) write down word for word
litigious concerned with lawsuits or litigation; always threatening to sue
relegate consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position
predilection preference of special liking for something; a bias in favor of something
lectern podium
legation diplomatic minister, especially one below the rank of ambassador, and their staff.
ligature thing used for typing or binding something tightly
astringent 1) causing the contraction of body tissues 2) criticism, censure
punctilious showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
compunction feeling of guilt after wrongdoing
pugnacious eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
repugnant horrid; repulsive
impugn dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)
Created by: tyjocun
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