Definitions 6A
Definitions 6B
Definitions 6C
Roots
100

Words or drawings scratched or scribbled on a wall. 

What is graffiti?

100

(1) Relating to the visual arts like drawing, painting, lettering, or engraving. (2) Giving a vivid description.

What is graphic?

100

The art of creating dances.

What is choreography?

100

Meaning of Greek root LOGOS.

What is "speech," "word," or "reason?"

200

A print produced by a printing process in which a smooth surface is treated so that ink will adhere only to the design to be printed.

What is lithograph?

200
Consisting of parts selected from various sources.

What is eclectic?

200

The features of an area, such as its rivers, mountains, and roads.

What is topography?

200

Meaning of Greek root LEXIS.

What is "speech," "word," or "phrase?"

300

A comparison between things that are alike in some ways. 

What is an analogy?

300

A symbol or design that serves to identify an organization or institution.

What is a logo?

300

(used with a singular verb) The organization of supplies and services. 

What is logistics?

300

Meaning of Greek root GRAPHEIN.

What is "scratch," or "to draw?"

400

A short, witty saying.

What is epigram?

400

An inscription on a monument or building, on a coin, or at the beginning of a book or chapter.

What is epigraph?

400

Short concluding section in a literary work.

What is epilogue?

400

Meaning of Greek root GRAMMA.

What is "picture," "letter," or "piece of writing?"

500

(1) A specialized dictionary. (2) The specialized vocabulary of a particular topic or profession. 

What is a lexicon?

500

A person who makes an argument in support of someone or something.

What is an apologist?

500

A speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially honoring the dead.

What is eulogy?

500

Review Lesson 5: Meaning of Latin root NOMEN.

What is "name?"

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