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Latin scribere, scriptum "to write, draw" (v).
ASCRIBE
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| To think of as belonging to or coming from; to assign |
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Latin loqui, locutus "to speak" (n).
CIRCUMLOCUTION |
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| Roundabout [circular] way of saying something |
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Latin scribere, sriptum "to write, draw" (v).
CIRCUMSCRIBE |
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To tightly limit or restrict
To confine, restrict
[To draw around tightly] |
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Latin loqui, locutus "to speak" (n).
COLLOQUY |
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| Formal conversation or dialogue |
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Latin signum "sign" (v).
CONSIGN |
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| To deliver, especially to a negative fate or outcome |
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Latin loqui, locutus "to speak" (adj).
LOQUACIOUS |
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Latin loqui, locutus "to speak" (adj).
MAGNILOQUENT |
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High-flown and elevated in speech
[think of: magnificent] |
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Latin loqui, locutus "to speak" (n).
OBLOQUY |
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Latin scribere, scriptum "to write, draw" (v).
PROSCRIBE |
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| To forbid; to outlaw [prohibit] |
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Latin signum "sign" (n).
RESIGNATION |
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Acceptance of something that cannot be avoided; patient submission
["back"+"signature"=take back a signature] |
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Latin signum "sign" (n).
SIGNATORY |
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| A party to a contract, treaty, or other legal document |
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