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Cognate

a. A word that looks like and is related to another word in a different language

b. Having the same source, origin, or ancestor

c. Similar in function and character

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Inflection

a. Alteration of pitch or tone of voice

b. 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.

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Orthography

The study of letters and spelling system of a language

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Paradigm

a. The set of inflected forms of a word

b. A model or framework that sets forth a way of viewing things, especially in an intellectual discipline

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Philology

The study of the history of language

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Phonology

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

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Rejoinder

An often witty or critical response to a reply; an answer

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Rhethoric

a. The study and art of using language effectively and persuasively

b. Speech that is elaborate, pretentious and insincere

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Succint

Clear and precise; expressed in few words.

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Syntax

The arrange of words to form grammatical sentences.

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Belie

To depict falsely; to misrepresent

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Clandestine

Kept or done in secret, often to conceal an illegal or improper purpose

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Desingeniuous

Pretending to be unaware or unsophisticated; insincere or calculating; not telling the whole truth.

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Dissemble

To appear; to seem

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Forthright

Direct; with complete disclosure and honesty; without evasion

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Nefarious

Openly or notoriously wicked; infamous

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Perfidious

Disloyal; treacherous

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Probity

Complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness

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Scrupulous

a. Having strict principles; acting in strict regard for what is right or proper

b. Conscientious and exact; painstaking

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Spurious

Not genuine; lacking authenticity or validity; false.