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Chapter 9
Vocabulary from Classical Roots
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English
7th Grade
05/03/2010

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artifact (n.)
Definition
An object made by human beings; often refers to a primitive tool or other relic from an earlier period.
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artifice (n.)
Definition

1. Craftiness; trickery.

2. Cleverness; skill.

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artless (adj.)
Definition

1. Without deceit or cunning; natural; simple.

2. Crude; ignorant; uncultured.

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artisan (n.)
Definition
A skilled craftsperson.
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parody (n. and adj.)
Definition

(n.) A humorous imitation of a piece of literature or music.

(adj.) To mimic a style, plot, or idea for comic effect.

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rhapsody (n.)
Definition
Speech or writing expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm.
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incantation (n.)
Definition
The chanting or speaking of words seeming to have magical power or used to create a magical spell.
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recant (tr. v.)
Definition
To take back a formal statement or belief previously made known.
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depict (tr. v.)
Definition

1. To paint, draw, or express in a picture or sculpture.

2. To describe; picture in words.

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pictograph (n.)
Definition
A picture or drawing representing words and ideas.
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