Voc Quiz 1 Johnson

cognate (n/adj)

a word related to another word in a different language / having the same source, origin, or ancestor; similar in function and character

inflection (n)

the addition of an affix to a word, or a change in the form of a word, to show the plural, tense, or another grammatical relationship; alteration of a pitch or tone of voice

orthography (n)

the study of letters and spelling system of a language

paradigm (n)

the set of inflection forms of a word; a model or framework that sets forth a way of viewing things, especially in an intellectual discipline

philology (n)

the study of the history of language

phonology (n)

the sound system of a language; the study of such a sound system

rejoinder (n)

an often witty or critical response to reply; an answer

rhetoric (n)

the study and art of using language effectively and persuasively; speech that is elaborate, pretentious or insincere

succinct (adj)

clear and precise; expressed in few words

syntax (n)

the arrangement of words to form sentences or phrases in a language