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Classical Roots Book D Lesson 8

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verbum/root = verb (latin)word
clamare/root = clam/claim (latin)to cry out, to shout
lingua/root = ling(u) (latin)speech, language, tongue
loqui/root = loqu/loc (latin)to speak
acclamationidentity in sound of some part, esp. the end, of words or lines of verse.
circumlocutionidentity in sound of some part, esp. the end, of words or lines of verse.
clamoridentity in sound of some part, esp. the end, of words or lines of verse.
colloquiuma conference at which scholars or other experts present papers on, analyze, and discuss a specific topic.
declaimto speak aloud in an oratorical manner; make a formal speech.
forensicpertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate.
forumthe center of judicial and business affairs and a place of assembly for the people.
lingothe jargon, slang, or argot, of a particular field, group, or individual.
lingua francaany language that is widely used as a means of communication among speakers of other languages.
linguista person who is skilled in several languages; polyglot.
locutiona style of speech or verbal expression; phraseology.
loquacioustalking or tending to talk much or freely.
proverbialof the nature of or resembling a proverb:
verbatimin exactly the same words; word for word.
verbosecharacterized by the use of many or too many words.


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