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Vocab from Classic Roots- Ch.9
Lesson 9 words from the book Vocabulary from Classic Roots.
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Language - English
7th Grade
03/05/2007

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Term
artifact
Definition
An object made by human beings; often refers to a primitive tool or other relic from an earlier period. (noun)
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artifice
Definition
1. craftiness, trickery
2. Cleverness; skill (noun)
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artless
Definition
1.Without deceit or cunning; natural; simple
2.Crude, ignorant, uncultured (adj.)
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artisan
Definition
Skilled craftsperson (noun)
Term
ode
Definition
A poem usually addressed to a particular person, object or event that has stimulated deep and noble feelings in the poet. (noun)
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Parody
Definition
1. A humorous imitation of a piece of literature or music. (noun)
2. To mimic a style, plot, or idea for comic effect. (tr. verb)
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Rhapsody
Definition
Speech or writing expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm. (Noun)
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Incantation
Definition
The chanting or speaking of words seeming to have magical power or used to create a magical spell. (noun)
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Recant
Definition
To take back a formal statement or belief previously made known. (tr. verb)
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Depict
Definition
1. To paint, draw, or express in the picture or sculpture.
2. To describe; to picture in words.
(tr. verb)
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Pictograph
Definition
A picture or drawing representing words or ideas. (Noun)
Term
ars, artis
Definition
art
Term
aoide
Definition
song
Term
canto, cantare, cantavi, cantatum
Definition
to sing
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pingo, pingere, pinxi, pictum
Definition
to paint, to embroider
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