by Dwane | May 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
The ancient Greek word γιγνώσκω (gignosko) means I know. From this word, English derives all kinds of brainy words. Gnostic, agnostic, prognosis, and diagnosis derive from γιγνώσκω. To say, “I know,” the Romans would use the Latin word cognosco. From...
by Dwane | May 1, 2015 | Education, English, Latin, Vocabulary
Circumlocution: indirect speaking; a roundabout or indirect expression; use of superfluous words to express an idea. If you are not willing to get right to the point, or if, for some reason, you need to soften the force of direct speech, you might use circumlocution....
by Dwane | Apr 30, 2015 | Education, English, Greek, Vocabulary
Recycle: to use again, to convert waste into material usable once again. Recycle comes from the Latin words re (back, again) and the Greek word κύκλος (kuklos), a circle, a wheel. Incidentally, I have a small public service side business. I recycle old five dollar...
by Dwane | Apr 30, 2015 | Education, English, Latin, Vocabulary
Circuitous: the indirect path. I made a mistake. My son asked to go out West. I told him that I just did not have time to plan such a trip, but, that if he would plan the trip, I would take the family. He planned the trip. And, to make sure my ships were burnt, last...
by Dwane | Apr 29, 2015 | Education, English, Greek, Latin, Vocabulary
From the Greek word κύκλος (kuklos), a circle, a wheel, English derives several means of transportation. From swiftest to slowest, there are motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles. The motorcycle is a self powered two-wheeled vehicle. The first part of the...
