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Word Study #4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dramatis personae | the persons of the drama (cast of characters) |
| nota bene (N.B.) | note well |
| via, veritas, et vita | the way, the truth, and the life |
| bona fide | in good faith (genuine, sincere) |
| bene- | good |
| post- | after |
| bio | life |
| vid, vis | see |
| -ous, -eous | full ofone who is |
| -ee | one who is |
| pronouncement | a formal or authoritative statement |
| scrutinize | to examine in detail with careful or critical attention |
| rhetoric | the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques |
| rebuttal | a refutation or contradiction. |
| recant | say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, |