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OverviewThis text is a workbook in etymology and vocabulary building from Latin and Greek elements. An introduction which gives a brief description of the foreign influence on English vocabulary is followed by exercises in spelling, usage, and the histories of words. The Latin and Greek sections introduce students to word formation in the classical tongues. Numerous exercises are included to practice the principles of compounding words and the word elements. The new edition adds fuller explanations and numerous vocabulary notes to show interesting relationships of words and word groups as well as more exercises and review material, based on feedback from students in the class during the last five years. Contents: Introduction: The Beginnings of English. PART I: LATIN WORDS IN ENGLISH. Latin Nouns and Adjectives; Formation of Adjectives; Noun Suffixes; Latin Verbs; Prefixes; Present Base; Suffixes. PART II: GREEK WORDS IN ENGLISH. Greek Words into English; Noun Base Compounds; Adjectives; Suffixes; Prefixes; Verb Bases. APPENDIX: SUFFIXES FROM LATIN. Latin Base Words; Greek Base Words; English to Latin; English to Greek. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cecelia Eaton Luschnig , L. J. LuschnigPublisher: University Press of America Imprint: University Press of America Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 21.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 28.20cm Weight: 0.585kg ISBN: 9780819193872ISBN 10: 0819193879 Pages: 246 Publication Date: 26 July 1994 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsEtymidion II presents a wealth of words and a more varied exercise format than many vocabulary textbooks.>>>>--Judith Lynn Sebesta Etymidion II presents a wealth of words and a more varied exercise format than many vocabulary textbooks. -- Judith Lynn Sebesta, University of South Dakota Etymidion II presents a wealth of words and a more varied exercise format than many vocabulary textbooks. -- Judith Lynn Sebesta, University of South Dakota Etymidion II presents a wealth of words and a more varied exercise format than many vocabulary textbooks.--Judith Lynn Sebesta Etymidion II presents a wealth of words and a more varied exercise format than many vocabulary textbooks. -- Judith Lynn Sebesta Etymidion II presents a wealth of words and a more varied exercise format than many vocabulary textbooks. -- Judith Lynn Sebesta Author InformationC.A.E. Luschnig is Professor in the Department of Foreign Language and Literature at the University of Idaho. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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