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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
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.
Orthography
The study of letters and spelling system of a language
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
Philology
The study of the history of language
Phonology
The sound system of a language; the study of such a sound system.
Rejoinder
An often witty or critical response to a reply; an answer
Rhethoric
a. The study and art of using language effectively and persuasively
b. Speech that is elaborate, pretentious and insincere
Succint
Clear and precise; expressed in few words.
Syntax
The arrange of words to form grammatical sentences.
Belie
To depict falsely; to misrepresent
Clandestine
Kept or done in secret, often to conceal an illegal or improper purpose
Desingeniuous
Pretending to be unaware or unsophisticated; insincere or calculating; not telling the whole truth.
Dissemble
To appear; to seem
Forthright
Direct; with complete disclosure and honesty; without evasion
Nefarious
Openly or notoriously wicked; infamous
Perfidious
Disloyal; treacherous
Probity
Complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness
Scrupulous
a. Having strict principles; acting in strict regard for what is right or proper
b. Conscientious and exact; painstaking
Spurious
Not genuine; lacking authenticity or validity; false.