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ABECEDARIAN
• Where did the word Abecedarian originated from?

“Abecedarius”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Of the alphabet
• Is the old definition the same with the current definition?
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Of or relating to
the alphabet
ABERRANT
• Where did the word Aberrant originated from?

“Aberrantem”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Wandering away
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Departing from an
accepted standard
ABETMENT
• Where did the word Abetment originated from? “Abeter”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To entice
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To urge,
encourage, or help (a person)
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ABJUGATE
• Where did the word Abjugate originated from? “Abiugo”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Remove;
Separate from
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To unyoke
ABLEGATION
• Where did the word Ablegation originated from?

“Ablegatio”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Sending away;
Banishment
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? The act of sending
abroad
AEROMANCY
• Where did the word Aeromancy originated from? “Aero”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Air
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Divinations by use
of atmospheric conditions
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AFFABROUS
• Where did the word Affabrous originated from? “Affaber”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Work manlike
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Ingeniously made
AFFLATUS
• Where did the word Afflatus originated from? “Afflatus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Emission of
breath; Exhalation
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? A divine imparting
of knowledge or power
AFFLUENT
• Where did the word Affluent originated from? “Affluens”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Flowing with;
Abundant
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Having an
abundance of goods or riches
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AGGRANDIZE
• Where did the word Aggrandize originated from?

“Grandis”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Large
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Increase the
power, status, or wealth of
AGILE
• Where did the word Agile originated from? “Aepre”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Do
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Able to move
quick and easily
AGRARIAN
• Where did the word Agrarian originated from? “Agrarius”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Field
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Relating to
cultivated land; The cultivation of land
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ALARCITY
• Where did the word Alarcity originated from? “Alacer”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Brisk
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Brisk and cheerful
readiness
ALIENATE
• Where did the word Alienate originated from? “Alienat”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Estranged
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Cause (someone
to feel isolated or estranged)
ALLEGE
• Where did the word Allege originated from? “Lis”/ “Lit”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Lawsuit
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Claim that
someone has done something illegal or wrong,
typically without proof that this is the case
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ALLEGIANCE
• Where did the word Allegiance originated from?

“Alligantia”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Alliance
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Loyalty or
commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an
individual to a group or cause
ALLEGORY
• Where did the word Allegory originated from? “Allegoria”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Other speaking
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? A story, poem, or
picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden
meaning, typically a moral or political one
ALLEVIATE
• Where did the word Alleviate originated from? “Levis”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Light
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Make (suffering,
deficiency, or a problem) less severe
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ALLUDE
• Where did the word Allude originated from? “Ludere”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To play
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Suggest or call
attention to indirectly; Hint at
AMELIORATE
• Where did the word Ameliorate originated from?

“Meilleur”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Better
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Make (something
bad or unsatisfactory) better
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BABY
• Where did the word Baby originated from? “Babi”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Childish adult
person
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Youngest of a
group
BACHELOR
• Where did the word Bachelor originated from?

“Bacheler”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Young Man
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A young squire in
training for knighthood; unmarried man
BACK
• Where did the word Back originated from? “Baec”

• What was the meaning of the word then? The original
starting place in the past behind in position
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Behind
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BACKGROUND
• Where did the word Background originated from?

“Baekground”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Most engaging
of the attention
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Part of the picture
representing what is the furthest from the spectator
BAG
• Where did the word Bag originated from? “Baeg”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Small sack
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A usually flexible
container that may be closed for holding, storing or
carrying something
BALANCE
• Where did the word Balance originated from? “Baelens”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Balance; Scale
for weighing
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Scales apparatus
for weighing by comparison of mass
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BALL
• Where did the word Ball originated from? “Beall”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A round object
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A ball used in a
game
BAND
• Where did the word Band originated from? “Bande”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Force that
unites bond tie
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? An organized
group
BANK
• Where did the word Bank originated from? “Banca”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Financial
Institution
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Money dealer’s
counter or shop
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BARREL
• Where did the word Barrel originated from? “Baerel”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Cylindrical
vessel
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Barrel; Cask; Vat
BASKET
• Where did the word Basket originated from? “Bascat”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Kettle; Table
Vessel
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Wicker Basket
BAT
• Where did the word Bat originated from? “Baet”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Strike with a bat
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To strike a ball
with a bat
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BATTERY
• Where did the word Battery originated from? “Batterie”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Action of
battering
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? A combination of
apparatus for producing a single electrical effect
BATTLE
• Where did the word Battle originated from? “Bataille”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Fight or hostile
engagement between opposing force
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Exercise of
soldiers and gladiators in fighting and fencing
BEACH
• Where did the word Beach originated from? “Bece”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Loose water-
worn pebbles of the sea shore
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Pebbles worn by
the waves
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BEAST
• Where did the word Beast originated from? “Beste”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Beast wild
animal
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? One of the lower
animals
BED
• Where did the word Bed originated from? “Bedd”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Resting place
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Sleeping place
BELL
• Where did the word Bell originated from? “Belle”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Hollow metallic
instrument
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To sound
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BELT
• Where did the word Belt originated from? “Balti”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Used to encircle
waist
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Girdle
BRICK
• Where did the word Brick originated from? “Briche”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Rectangular
block or artificial stone
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Used as building
material
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CAGE
• Where did the word Cage originated from? “Cavea”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Hollow place
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Box-life;
receptacle
CAKE
• Where did the word Cake originated from? “Kaka”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A small flat
bread roll
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A dessert
CAMP
• Where did the word Camp originated from? “Campo”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Open field ;
level space
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A place where an
army lodges temporarily
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CANDY
• Where did the word Candy originated from? “Candi”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Cane Sugar
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Crystallized Sugar
CAR
• Where did the word Car originated from? “Carrum”,

“Carrus”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Wheeled vehicle
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Vehicle
CASTLE
• Where did the word Castle originated from? “Castel”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Village
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Large building
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CAVE
• Where did the word Cave originated from? “Cavea”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Hollow
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A hollow place on
Earth
CHICKEN
• Where did the word Chicken originated from? “Cicen”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Young of the
domestic hen
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? The young of any
bird
CHUBBY
• Where did the word Chubby originated from? “Chubbe”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Lazy
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Fat, round and
plump.
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CLAP
• Where did the word Clap originated from? “Klapa”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To beat
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To strike with a
quick
CLIP
• Where did the word Clip originated from? “Klippa”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To shear or cut
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Sever with a sharp
instrument
CLOCK
• Where did the word Clock originated from? “Clokke”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Clock with
bells
• Is the old definition the same with the current definition? No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Machine to
measure and indicate time
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CLOWN
• Where did the word Clown originated from? “Clowne”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Man of rustic
• What is the meaning of the word now? An entertainer
COBWEB
• Where did the word Cobweb originated from? “Coppe”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Spider = poison
head
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Spider’s web
COMPUTER
• Where did the word Computer originated from? “Putare”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Both to think
and to prune
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? An electric
machine
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COSTUME
• Where did the word Costume originated from?

“Consuetudinem”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Custom, habit
• What is the meaning of the word now? Style of dress
CRACK
• Where did the word Crack originated from? “Crack”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A split
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? An opening
CREEK
• Where did the word Creek originated from? “Creke”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Narrow intel in
a coastline
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? River
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CRIB
• Where did the word Crib originated from? “Cribbe”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Manager of a
cattle stable
• What is the meaning of the word now? Basket
CRUSH
• Where did the word Crush originated from? “Crush”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Thick crowd
• What is the meaning of the word now? A person one is
infatuated with
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DALLY
• Where did the word Dally originated from? “Dallen”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To speak
seriously
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Waste time
DAPPER
• Where did the word Dapper originated from? “Dapraz”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Bold; Strong
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Marked by up to
dateness in dress and manner
DAUNTLESS
• Where did the word Dauntless originated from? “Daunt + -

Less”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Bold; Fearless
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Invulnerable to
fear
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DAWDLE
• Where did the word Dawdle originated from? “Daddle”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To walk
unsteadily
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? To take one’s time
DEARTH
• Where did the word Dearth originated from? “Derthe”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Scarcity of food
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Insufficient
quantity
DEBACLE
• Where did the word Debacle originated from? “Debacle”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Downfall;
Collapse
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A sudden and
complete disaster
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DEBILITATE
• Where did the word Debilitate originated from?

“Debilitatus”
• What was the meaning of the word then? To weaken
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A sudden and
complete disaster
DEBUNK
• Where did the word Debunk originated from? “De +

Bunk”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Expose false
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Expose while
ridiculing
DEDUCE
• Where did the word Deduce originated from? “Deducen”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Lead down
Maybe
• What is the meaning of the word now? Conclude by
reasoning
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DEFAME
• Where did the word Defame originated from?

“Diffamare”
• What was the meaning of the word then? To spread
abroad by ill report
Maybe
• What is the meaning of the word now? Charge falsely
DEFIANCE
• Where did the word Defiance originated from?

“Defiaunce”
• What was the meaning of the word then? A challenge to
fight
Maybe
• What is the meaning of the word now? An act boldly
resisting authority or an opposing force
DEFUNCT
• Where did the word Defunct originated from?

“Defunctus”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Dead
Maybe
• What is the meaning of the word now? No longer in force
or use
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DEJECTED
• Where did the word Dejected originated from? “Deject”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Depressed at
heart; Low-spirited
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Affected or
marked by low spirits
DELETORIUS
• Where did the word Deletorius originated from?

“Deletorius”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Poisonous
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Harmful to living
things
DELICACY
• Where did the word Delicacy originated from? “Delicate +

Cy”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Delightfulness
Maybe
• What is the meaning of the word now? Something
considered choice to eat
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DELUGE
• Where did the word Deluge originated from? “Deluge”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To pour over
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? The rising of a
body of water and its overflowing onto land
DEMEANOR
• Where did the word Demeanor originated from?

“Demeinen”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Treatment,
behaviour towards someone
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? The way a person
behaves towards other people
DEMOGRAPHIC
• Where did the word Demographic originated from?

“Demography + -ic”
• What was the meaning of the word then? The study of
statistics of human population
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Study of human
populations
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DENOUNCE
• Where did the word Denounce originated from?

“Denocier”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Announce,
make known in formal manner
• What is the meaning of the word now? Accuse
disgracefully
DEPICT
• Where did the word Depict originated from? “Depictus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Portray, paint,
sketch
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Show in,or as in, a
pict
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EAGER
• Where did the word Eager originated from? “Aigre”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Fierce; Angry
• What is the meaning of the word now? Harsh; Bitter;
Rough
EARLY
• Where did the word Early originated from? “Aerlice”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Early
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Near the initial
point of some reckoning time
EARNINGS
• Where did the word Earnings originated from? “Earnung”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Amount of
money one makes from labour or investment
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Reward; Pay
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EARTH
• Where did the word Earth originated from? “Eorpe”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Ground; Soil;
Dirt; Dry land; Country
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Underworld
EARTHLING
• Where did the word Earthling originated from? “Yrpling”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Plowman
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Inhabitant of Earth
EARTHLY
• Where did the word Earthly originated from? “Eorplic”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Worldly;
Pertaining to this world
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Originating in the
Earth
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EASE
• Where did the word Ease originated from? “Asier”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To help or
assist
• What is the meaning of the word now? Mitigate; Alleviate;
Relieve from pain
EASEMENT
• Where did the word Easement originated from?

“Aisement”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Compensation
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Comfort;
Convenience
EAST
• Where did the word East originated from? “Eastan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Easterly;
Eastward
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Direction towards
the sunrise
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EASTERN
• Where did the word Eastern originated from? “Easterne”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Of the East
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Eastern part of the
Globe
EASY
• Where did the word Easy originated from? “Aisie”

• What was the meaning of the word then? At ease, having
ease
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Comfortable;
Simple
EATER
• Where did the word Eater originated from? “Etere”

• What was the meaning of the word then? One who eats
• What is the meaning of the word now? A servant or
retainer
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EAU
• Where did the word Eau originated from? “Water”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Rainwater
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Water
EAVE
• Where did the word Eave originated from? “Efes”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Lower part of a
roof
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Edge of a roof
EBB
• Where did the word Ebb originated from? “Ebbian”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Flow back;
Subside
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Low tide
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EBON
• Where did the word Ebon originated from? “Ebene”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Ebony wood;
Ebony tree
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Made of ebon
EBRIETY
• Where did the word Ebriety originated from?

“Ebrietatem”
• What was the meaning of the word then? State of being
intoxicated
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Drunkenness
EBULLIENCE
• Where did the word Ebullience originated from?

“Ebullientem”
• What was the meaning of the word then? A boiling; A
bursting forth
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To boil over
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ECBATIC
• Where did the word Ecbatic originated from? “Ecbasis”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Drawn from the
relationship of cause and effect
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A going out, issue,
event
ECHO
• Where did the word Echo originated from? “Echo”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Sound repeated
by reflection
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Sound; To
resound
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FABLE
• Where did the word Fable originated from? “Fabula”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Story, fable,
tale; drama, play, fiction; lie, falsehood
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A fictitious
narrative or statement.
FABRIC
• Where did the word Fabric originated from? “Fabricare”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To make,
construct, fashion, build
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Structure,
Building; An act of constructing
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FABULOUS
• Where did the word Fabulous originated from?

“Fabulosus”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Celebrated in
fable
• What is the meaning of the word now? Wonderful,
Marvelous
FACADE
• Where did the word Facade originated from? “Facciata”

• What was the meaning of the word then? The front of a
building
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? The front of a
building; A false, superficial, or artificial appearance of
effect
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FACE-PALM
• Where did the word Face-palm originated from? “Face +

Palm”
• What was the meaning of the word then? To cover one’s
face with the hand as an expression of embarrassment,
dismay or exasperation.
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To cover one’s
face with the hand as an expression of embarrassment,
dismay or exasperation.
FACIAL
• Where did the word Facial originated from? “Facialis”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Pertaining to
the face
Yes
the face
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FACTOR
• Where did the word Factor originated from? “Factor”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Act as an
agent, manage
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? One who acts or
transacts business for another
FAINT
• Where did the word Faint originated from? “Feint”

• What was the meaning of the word then? false, deceitful;
sham, artificial
• What is the meaning of the word now? Lacking courage
and spirit; Weak, dizzy and likely to faint
FAIR
• Where did the word Fair originated from? “Faeger”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Pleasing to the
sight (of persons and body features, also of objects,
places, etc.)
• What is the meaning of the word now? Marked by
impartially and honesty
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FAIRY
• Where did the word Fairy originated from? “Faerie”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Land of fairies,
meeting of fairies; enchantment, magic, witchcraft,
sorcery
• What is the meaning of the word now? A mythical being
folklore and romance usually having diminutive human
form and magic powers
FAITH
• Where did the word Faith originated from? “Feith”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Faithfulness to
a trust or promise; loyalty to a person; honesty,
truthfulness
• What is the meaning of the word now? Allegiance to duty
or a person; Belief and trust in and loyalty to God
FAKE
• Where did the word Fake originated from? “Feague”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To spruce up
by artificial means
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Not true, real or
genuine
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FALCON
• Where did the word Falcon originated from? “Falconem”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A bird
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Any of various
hawks trained for use in falcony
FALL
• Where did the word Fall originated from? “Feallan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To drop from a
height; fail, decay, die
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To descend freely
by the force of gravity
FAMOUS
• Where did the word Famous originated from? “Famosus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Much talked of,
renowned
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Widely known
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FEAR
• Where did the word Fear originated from? “Faer”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Calamity,
sudden danger, peril, sudden attack
• What is the meaning of the word now? An unpleasant
often strong emotion caused by anticipation or
awareness of danger
FELONY
• Where did the word Felony originated from? “Felonie”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Treachery,
betrayal
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? An act on the part
of a feudal vassal involving the forfeiture of his fee; A
grave crime
FOAM
• Where did the word Foam originated from? “Fam”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Foam, saliva
froth; sea
• What is the meaning of the word now? A lightly frothy
mass of fine bubbles formed in or on the surface of a
liquid
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FOOD
• Where did the word Food originated from? “Foda”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Food,
nourishment; fuel
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Material consisting
essentially of protein, carbohydrate, and fat used in the
body
FOOL
• Where did the word Fool originated from? “Fol”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Madman;
Insane person; Idiot
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A person lacking
in judgement or prudence
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GIFT
• Where did the word Gift originated from? “Geftiz”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Present
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? What is given
GAMOUS
• Where did the word Gamous originated from? “Gamos”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A wedding
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Marriage
GAMY
• Where did the word Gamy originated from? “Gamia”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Fertilization
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Marriage
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GEN
• Where did the word Gen originated from? “Gene”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Something
produced
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Genea
GENESIS
• Where did the word Genesis originated from? “Gene”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Birth origin,
creation
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Give birth beget
GENOUS
• Where did the word Genous originated from? “Genus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Generating
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Indigenous
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GON
• Where did the word Gon originated from? “Gonia”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Angel corner
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Combing form
meaning angled
GRAD
• Where did the word Grad originated from? “Ghordho”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Enclose
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Short for graduate
GRAM
• Where did the word Gram originated from? “Gramma”

• What was the meaning of the word then? What is written
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To draw or write
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GRAPH
• Where did the word Graph originated from? “Graphos”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Instrument for
recording
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Chart for recording
variables
GREAT
• Where did the word Great originated from? “Groot”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Big, tall
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Extent amount
GYMNO
• Where did the word Gymno originated from? “Gymnos”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Naked
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Bare; Naked
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GYNECO
• Where did the word Gyneco originated from? “Gynaico”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Woman or
Female
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Relating to women
GYRO
• Where did the word Gyro originated from? “Gyros”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Gyroscope
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A ring circle
GAG
• Where did the word Gag originated from? “Gagster”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To deceive
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A joke
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GAITER
• Where did the word Gaiter originated from? “Guetre”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Pleasant attire
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Gaiters
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HABIT
• Where did the word Habit originated from? “Abit”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Cleric order
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Conditon
HALE
• Where did the word Hale originated from? “Hails”

• What was the meaning of the word then? In good health
robust
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Straight forward
HALF
• Where did the word Half originated from? “Halbs”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Not necessarily
of equal division
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Something
divided
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HAM
• Where did the word Ham originated from? “Hamma”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Thing of a hog
used for food
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Extended from
earlier sense
HANGING
• Where did the word Hanging originated from? “Hang”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Act of pulling
death on the gallows
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Curtains; Tapestry
HARM
• Where did the word Harm originated from? “Harmed”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To hurt injure
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? In all but few
sense
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HARP
• Where did the word Harp originated from? “Harfan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To play a harp
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Talk overmuch
HAT
• Where did the word Hat originated from? “Tiara”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Head covering
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Crest of a bird
HEAD
• Where did the word Head originated from? “Headed”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To be at the
head
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? To direct the head
(toward)
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HEALTH
• Where did the word Health originated from? “Hale”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A being whole
sound
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Old english halig
HEAVEN
• Where did the word Heaven originated from? “Hemel”

• What was the meaning of the word then? The home of
God
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? The visible sky
HELIX
• Where did the word Helix originated from? “Helihos”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Device enabling
airplanes to rise perpendicularly
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Flying machine
propelled by screws
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HISTORY
• Where did the word History originated from? “Estorie”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Relation of
incidents
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Story chronicle
alphabet
HOME
• Where did the word Home originated from? “Heima”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Dwelling place
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Middle dutch heem
HONESTY
• Where did the word Honesty originated from? “Oneste”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Decent of neat
appearance
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Virtous
honourable
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HOT
• Where did the word Hot originated from? “Heit”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Opposite of cold
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Of objects made
hot
HOUR
• Where did the word Hour originated from? “Ore; Hore”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Devine office
prescribed for each of the seven cannonical hours
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? One-twelfth of the
day
HOUSE
• Where did the word House originated from? “Huis”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Dwelling shelter
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Literally god-
house
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HUMAN
• Where did the word Human originated from? “Humain;

Umain”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Humain
humaigne
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Of or belonging to
man
HUMBLE
• Where did the word Humble originated from? “Umble”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Submissive
respectful
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Lowly humble
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IRREPARABLE
• Where did the word Irreparable originated from?

“Irreparabilis”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Not reparable
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Impossible to
repair
INTEGRITY
• Where did the word Integrity originated from? “integritas”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Innocence
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Honest
IMMEDIATELY
• Where did the word Immediately originated from?

“Immediatus”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Instantly
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Directly
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INDEPENDENT
• Where did the word Independent originated from?

“Independant”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Can stand alone
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Alone
INTERNET
• Where did the word Internet originated from? “Ethernet”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Access
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Access
IGNORANCE
• Where did the word Ignorance originated from?

“Ignorantia”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Lacking wisdom
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Lack of knowledge
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INNOCENT
• Where did the word Innocent originated from? “Innocent”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Not harming
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Not guilty
ILLEGAL
• Where did the word Illegal originated from? “Illegalis”

• What was the meaning of the word then? According to
law
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Contrary forbidden
by the law
IMMATURE
• Where did the word Immature originated from?

“Immaturus”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Untimely unripe
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Unripe
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INSERT
• Where did the word Insert originated from? “Inserere”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Put in
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Place
INSPIRATION
• Where did the word Inspiration originated from?

“Inspiratio”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Inspire
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Inspire
IMAGE
• Where did the word Image originated from? “Imago”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Likeness
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Resemblance
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IDIOT
• Where did the word Idiot originated from? “Idiota”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Ignorant person
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Fool
ILLUMINATE
• Where did the word Illuminate originated from?

“Illuminare”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Brighten with
light
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Light
ISLAND
• Where did the word Island originated from? “Isle”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Thing on the
water
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Thing on the
water
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ICE
• Where did the word Ice originated from? “Ijs”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Something cold
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Something cold
INFORMATION
• Where did the word Junco originated from? “Informatio”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Detail
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Detail
INFLATION
• Where did the word Inflation originated from? “Inflatio”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Degreases
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Degreases
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IDENTITY
• Where did the word Identity originated from? “Identitas”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Quality of being
identical
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? State of being the
same
IRON
• Where did the word Iron originated from? “Ijzer”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Metal
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Metal element that
strong
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JACKET
• Where did the word Jacket originated from? “Jaquerie”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Short coat with
sleeve
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Short coat with
sleeve
JACK
• Where did the word Jack originated from? “Jaqque”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Mechanical
device
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Mechanical device
JAGUAR
• Where did the word Jaguar originated from? “Turi

Jaguar”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Large beast
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Large Beast
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JAM
• Where did the word Jam originated from? “Cham”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To process
tightly
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Fruit preserve
JANITOR
• Where did the word Janitor originated from? “Jahus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Door keeper
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Door keeper
JAR
• Where did the word Jar originated from? “Genus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Generating
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Indigenous
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JAW
• Where did the word Jaw originated from? “Joue”

• What was the meaning of the word then? The bones in
mouth
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? The bones in
mouth
JELLY
• Where did the word Jelly originated from? “Gelle”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Semi solid
substance
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Semi solid
substance
JESTER
• Where did the word Jester originated from? “Gestour”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A minstuel
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A minstuel
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JET
• Where did the word Jet originated from? “Ye”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Be showy
No
• What is the meaning of the word now? Stream water
JEWEL
• Where did the word Jewel originated from? “Jael”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A jem
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A jem
JOG
• Where did the word Jog originated from? “Jog”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Morning up
down
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Morning up down
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JOKE
• Where did the word Joke originated from? “Joque”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Laughter
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Laughter
JUG
• Where did the word Jug originated from? “Jubbe”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Vessel for liquid
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Vessel for liquid
JUICE
• Where did the word Juice originated from? “Juiced”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To enliven
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To enliven
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JUMP
• Where did the word Jump originated from? “Jump”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Sudden rise
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Sudden rise
JUNCO
• Where did the word Junco originated from? “Jounquil”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Rush
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Rush
JUNGLE
• Where did the word Jungle originated from? “Jangal”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Dense growth
trees
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Dense growth
trees
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JUNK
• Where did the word Junk originated from? “Junke”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Old cabel
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Old cabel
JURASSIC
• Where did the word Jurassic originated from? “Triassic”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Oeological
period
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Oeological period
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KARAOKE
• Where did the word Karaoke originated from? “Karaoke”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Empty orchestra
• What is the meaning of the word now? A device that plays
instrumental accompaniments for songs to which the
user sings along
KARATE
• Where did the word Karate originated from? “Kara + Te”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Empty Hand
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? An art of self-
defense in which an attacker is disabled by crippling
kicks and punches
KEBAB
• Where did the word Kebab originated from? “Kebab”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Cubes of meat
cooked with vegetable on a skewer
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Meat grilled on a
skewer
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KETCHUP
• Where did the word Ketchup originated from? “Ke-chiap”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Brine of pickled
fish
• What is the meaning of the word now? Seasoned tomato
puree
KICKSHAW
• Where did the word Kickshaw originated from? “Queique

Chase”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Something
• What is the meaning of the word now? Delicacy
KILL
• Where did the word Kill originated from? “Quell”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A strike or blow
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Strike; Beat
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KILOMETER
• Where did the word Kilometer originated from?

“Kilometre”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Unit of
measurement
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A metric unit of
measurement equal to 1000 meters
KINDERGARTEN
• Where did the word Kindergarten originated from?

“Kindergarten”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Children’s
garden
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A school or class
for children from four to six years old
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KINEMATICS
• Where did the word Kinematics originated from?

“Kinema”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Motion
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A science that
deals with motion apart from considerations of mass
and force
KINETICS
• Where did the word Kinetics originated from? “Kinein”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To move
Yes
the motion of material bodies and the forces and
energy associated with them
KITE
• Where did the word Kite originated from? “Kauz”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Screech owl
• What is the meaning of the word now? A light frame
covered with paper or cloth and designed to be flown
in the air at the end of a long string
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KITTEN
• Where did the word Kitten originated from? “Chat”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Cat
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A young cat
KNIFE
• Where did the word Knife originated from? “Knifr”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A cutting
instrument
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A cutting
instrument
KNIGHT
• Where did the word Knight originated from? “Chiht”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Servant
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A mounted warrior
of feudal times serving a king
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KNOT
• Where did the word Knot originated from? “Cnotta”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To tie a knot
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To tie in or with a
knot
KNOWLEDGE
• Where did the word Knowledge originated from?

“Cnawan”
• What was the meaning of the word then? See; Know
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Understanding
gained by actual experience
KOALA
• Where did the word Koala originated from? “Koala”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A gray furry
Australian marsupial
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A gray furry
Australian marsupial with large hairy ears that feeds on
eucalyptus leaves
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KORAN
• Where did the word Koran originated from? “Qara’a”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Read; Recite
• What is the meaning of the word now? A sacred book of
Islam
KRYPTON
• Where did the word Krypton originated from? “Kruptos”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Hidden
• What is the meaning of the word now? A gaseous
chemical element used especially in electric lamps
KUNG FU
• Where did the word Kung Fu originated from? “Gong Fu”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Merit Master
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A Chinese art of
self-defense resembling Karate
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LABORATORY
• Where did the word Laboratory originated from?

“Laboratarium”
• What was the meaning of the word then? A place for labor
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Building set apart
for experiment
LACK
• Where did the word Lack originated from? “Lark”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Deficient
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Quality
LADDER
• Where did the word Ladder originated from? “Haelar”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Use to climb
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Use to climb
places
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LADY
• Where did the word Lady originated from? “Hlaefdige”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Mistress of
household
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Woman property
LAMP
• Where did the word Lamp originated from? “Lampe”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Burning
flammable liquid
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Burning flammable
liquid
LAND
• Where did the word Land originated from? “Lond”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Ground soil
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Ground soil
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LATE
• Where did the word Late originated from? “Laet”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Expected time
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Remaining due
LEAP
• Where did the word Leap originated from? “Hliep”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Sudden
movement
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Quick movement
LABOR
• Where did the word Labor originated from? “Labour”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Work especially
hard
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Work hard
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LEAD
• Where did the word Lead originated from? “Laed”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To guide
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To guide
LAZY
• Where did the word Lazy originated from? “Laisch”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Weak
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Tired
LEAF
• Where did the word Leaf originated from? “Leaf”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Leaf of plant
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Leaf of plant
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LEARN
• Where did the word Learn originated from? “Leaornian”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To get
knowledge
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To gain knowledge
LEAST
• Where did the word Least originated from? “Laest”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Smallest
position
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Lowest
LESSON
• Where did the word Lesson originated from? “Lecon”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Sacrifice
writings
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Sacrifice writings
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LEVEL
• Where did the word Level originated from? “Livel”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Horizontal line
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Horizontal plane
LIBRARY
• Where did the word Library originated from? “Libraire”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Place of books
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Place of books
LIFE
• Where did the word Life originated from? “Life”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Period between
life and death
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Vital functional
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LOVE
• Where did the word Love originated from? “Lufu”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Emotional
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Feeling
LEGEND
• Where did the word Legend originated from? “Legenda”

• What was the meaning of the word then? History
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Past
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MACERATION
• Where did the word Maceration originated from?

“Macerationem”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Act or process
of making lean or thin
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To waste away;
Enervate
MACHETE
• Where did the word Machete originated from? “Malleus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Heavy knife;
Cutlass
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A small hammer
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MACEDONIAN
• Where did the word Macedonian originated from?

“Macedonius”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Belonging or
relating to Macedonia
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? The People of
Alexander the Great
MACHINE
• Where did the word Machine originated from? “Makhana”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Structure of any
kind
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A mechanically,
electrically, or electronically operated device for
performing tasks
MACKEREL
• Where did the word Mackerel originated from?

“Maquereau”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Edible fish of
the North Atlantic
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A scombroid fish
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MACRON
• Where did the word Macron originated from? “Makron”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Short horizontal
line
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Long; Thin
MACULATE
• Where did the word Maculate originated from?

“Maculatus”
• What was the meaning of the word then? To spoil, pollute,
defile
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To spot stain
MEDICO
• Where did the word Medico originated from? “Medius”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Physician;
Healing
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A medical
practitioner or student
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MEDIO
• Where did the word Medio originated from? “Medius”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Middle; Between
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Medium; Middle
MELANO
• Where did the word Melano originated from? “Melas”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Black; Dark;
Murky
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Black; Of darkish
color
METRY
• Where did the word Metry originated from? “Metria”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A measuring of
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To measure; A
measure
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MILLI
• Where did the word Milli originated from? “Mille”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Thousand;
Thousandth part of a metric unit
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Million
MOST
• Where did the word Metry originated from? “Mest”

• What was the meaning of the word then? First
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Midmost
MOUSE
• Where did the word Mouse originated from? “Mous”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Black eye
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A small device
moved by the hand over a flat surface
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MONO
• Where did the word Mono originated from? “Monos”

• What was the meaning of the word then? One; Single;
Alone
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Small; Isolated
MORPHO
• Where did the word Morpho originated from? “Morphe”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Form; Shape
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Beauty; Outside
appearance
MUSCULO
• Where did the word Musculo originated from?

“Musculus”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Involving or
pertaining to muscles
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Muscles
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MYCO
• Where did the word Myco originated from? “Mykes”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Mushroom;
Fungus
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Fungus;
Mushroom; Anything shaped like a mushroom
MYELO
• Where did the word Myelo originated from? “Myelos”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Marrow; Spinal
Cord
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Marrow; The brain
MYXO
• Where did the word Myxo originated from? “Myxa”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Slime; Mucus
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Mucus
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NACELLE
• Where did the word Nacelle originated from? “Nacele”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A small boat
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Little boat; bark,
skiff
NAIVETE
• Where did the word Naivete originated from? “Naivete”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A natural,
unreserved expression
• What is the meaning of the word now? Genuineness,
authenticity
NANNY
• Where did the word Nanny originated from? “Nanny”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Children’s nurse
• What is the meaning of the word now? Female adult
other than mother
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NAPE
• Where did the word Nape originated from? “Hanap”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A goblet
• What is the meaning of the word now? Back upper part of
the neck
NAPKIN
• Where did the word Napkin originated from? “Nape”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A table napkin,
a square piece of cloth
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Table cloth
NARRATION
• Where did the word Narration originated from?

“Narracionn”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Act of telling
story
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Account,
statement, recounting, narrating, narrative tale
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NASAL
• Where did the word Nasal originated from? “Nasale”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Of or pertaining
to the nose or nostrils
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Nose, sense of
smell
NASTY
• Where did the word Nasty originated from? “Nasty”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Foul, filthy
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Dirty, unclean
NATAL
• Where did the word Natal originated from? “Natalis”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Of or
pertaining to birthdays
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Of or pertaining
to one’s birth
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NATANT
• Where did the word Natant originated from? “Natantem”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Swimming,
floating
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To swim
NATIVE
• Where did the word Native originated from? “Natif”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Natural, inborn,
hereditary, connected with something in a natural way
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Born in; raw,
unspoiled
NAUGHTY
• Where did the word Naughty originated from?

“Nowghty”, “Noughti”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Needy, having
nothing
• What is the meaning of the word now? Evil, immoral,
corrupt, unclean
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NAUSEA
• Where did the word Nausea originated from? “Nausia”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Vomiting
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Seasickness
NEBULA
• Where did the word Nebula originated from? “Nebule”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A cloud, mist
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Vapor, mist, fog,
smoke
NEGATIVE
• Where did the word Negative originated from? “Negatif”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A prohibition
• What is the meaning of the word now? Absence, non-
existence, opposite
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NEURAL
• Where did the word Neural originated from? “Neuron”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Pertaining to
nerve or nerves
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Pertaining to the
Nervous System generally
NICHE
• Where did the word Niche originated from? “Nicchia”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Shallow recess
in a wall
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Recess (for a
dog), kennel
NIP
• Where did the word Nip originated from? “Nipen”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To pinch
sharply, to bite suddenly
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To pinch
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NO
• Where did the word No originated from? “Na”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Negative reply
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? No, never, not at
all
NOBILITY
• Where did the word Niche originated from? “Nobilite”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Quality of being
excellent or rare
• What is the meaning of the word now? High rank, dignity,
grace, great deed
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OATH
• Where did the word Oath originated from? “Oath”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Judicial
Swearing
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A solemn
attestation
OBEY
• Where did the word Obey originated from? “Obeir”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Obedient
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Be obedient
OBJECTION
• Where did the word Objection originated from?

“Objeccion”
• What was the meaning of the word then? To oppose
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To oppose
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OBSERVATION
• Where did the word Observation originated from?

“Observationem”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Watch over
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Watch over
OBSERVE
• Where did the word Observe originated from?

“Observer”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Watch over
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To watch
attentively
OBTAIN
• Where did the word Obtain originated from? “Obtenir”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To take hold of
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To gain
possession
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OFFENSE
• Where did the word Offense originated from? “Offense”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Insult; Wrong
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? That which endure
the feeling or causes displeasure
OFFENSIVE
• Where did the word Offensive originated from?

“Offensive”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Insulting
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Displeasing
OFFER
• Where did the word Offer originated from? “Ofrian”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To show;
Sacrifice
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To present for
acceptance
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OLIGARCHY
• Where did the word Oligarchy originated from?

“Oligarkhia”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Government by
the few
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To rule a
government
OMNIVOROUS
• Where did the word Omnivorous originated from?

“Omnivoros”
• What was the meaning of the word then? All-devouring
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Animals that eat
plants and flesh
OPERATE
• Where did the word Operate originated from? “Operatus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To work
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Working machine
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OPINION
• Where did the word Opinion originated from? “Opinion”

• What was the meaning of the word then? What one
thinks; Belief
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Conclusion
ORCHID
• Where did the word Orchid originated from? “Orchidede”

“Orkhis”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Plants
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Tropical plants
with flowers
ORGANIZATION
• Where did the word Organization originated from?

“Organisation”
• What was the meaning of the word then? System
establishment
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Group of people
working together
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ORIGAMI
• Where did the word Origami originated from? “Japanese

Origami”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Paper folding
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Paper folding
ORNAMENT
• Where did the word Ornament originated from? “Orner”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Ornament
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Decoration
OUNCE
• Where did the word Ounce originated from? “Uncia”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Twelfth part of
a pound
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A measure of
weight
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OUTCOME
• Where did the word Outcome originated from? “Out +

Come”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Act or fact of
coming out
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Result
OZONE
• Where did the word Ozone originated from? “Ozein”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To smell gas
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A gas that is form
of Oxygen
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PAGODA
• Where did the word Pagoda originated from? “Pagode”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Tower
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Temple
PALAZZO
• Where did the word Palazzo originated from? “Palatium”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Large imposing
building
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Palatial building
PARALLEL
• Where did the word Parallel originated from? “Parallelus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Equally distant
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Same distance
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PARLIAMENT
• Where did the word Parliament originated from? “Parler”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Formal
Conference
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Procedure of
meeting and debates
PARABOLA
• Where did the word Parabola originated from?

“Parabole”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Geometric
curve
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Symmetrical open
curve
PASSAGE
• Where did the word Passage originated from? “Pasus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Way from one
place to another
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Path
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PASSION
• Where did the word Passion originated from? “Passio”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Desire
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Devotion
PAVILLION
• Where did the word Pavillion originated from? “Papillion”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Sumptous tent
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Shelter in a park
PERFECT
• Where did the word Perfect originated from? “Perficere”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Being entirely
without fault
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Ideal
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PIANO
• Where did the word Piano originated from? “Pianus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Musical
instrument operated from the keyboard
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Played by striking
keys
PIAZZA
• Where did the word Piazza originated from? “Piatea”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Arcaded and
toofed gallery
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Public square in
Italy
PISTACHIO
• Where did the word Pistachio originated from?

“Pistacium”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Greenish fruit
seed
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Asian pale green
tree
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PLEA
• Where did the word Plea originated from? “Pleit”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A legal action
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Request made in
urgent
POSSESSIVE
• Where did the word Possessive originated from?

“Possessius”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Belonging
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Ownership
POLE
• Where did the word Pole originated from? “Pal”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Long cylindrical
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Long slender
rounded piece of wood
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PREJUDICE
• Where did the word Prejudice originated from?

“Praejudicium”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Harm
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Injury
PREMIUM
• Where did the word Premium originated from?

“Praemium”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Regular price to
be paid
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Amount to be paid
PRETENTIOUS
• Where did the word Pretentious originated from?

“Pretentieux”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Making
unjustified
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Making demands
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PSEUDONYM
• Where did the word Pseudonym originated from?

“Pseudonyme”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Fictitious name
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Penname
PYRE
• Where did the word Pyre originated from? “Pyra”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Burning dead
body
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Burning corpse
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QUAINT
• Where did the word Quaint originated from? “Cointe”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Cunning; Proud
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Arrogant; Clever
QUALITY
• Where did the word Quality originated from? “Qualite”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Temperament;
Character
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Nature;
Characteristic
QUALM
• Where did the word Qualm originated from? “Cwealm”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Disaster; Plague
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Utter Destruction
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QUANTITY
• Where did the word Quantity originated from? “Quantite”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Extent
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Part; Amount
QUARREL
• Where did the word Quarrel originated from? “Quereler”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To raise an
objection
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To contend
violently
QUEASY
• Where did the word Queasy originated from? “Coysy”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Boil
• What is the meaning of the word now? To hurt
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QUEEN
• Where did the word Queen originated from? “Cwen”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Female ruler;
Wife
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Wife to the King;
Ruler
QUENCH
• Where did the word Quench originated from? “Cwencan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To go out
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Be extinguished
QUEST
• Where did the word Quest originated from? “Queste”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A search for
something
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Chase; Hunt
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QUESTION
• Where did the word Question originated from?

“Questium”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Utterance meant
to elicit an answer or discussion
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Legal inquest;
Interrogation
QUIET
• Where did the word Quiet originated from? “Quiete”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Calm; Stillness
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Rest; Repose;
Inactivity
QUILL
• Where did the word Quill originated from? “Quiele”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Piece of reed or
hollow of a feather
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Pen made from a
goose quill; Porcupine Spine
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QUILT
• Where did the word Quilt originated from? “Quilte”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Mattress with
soft lining
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Mattress; Bolster
QUIP
• Where did the word Quip originated from? “Quippe”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Indeed; Of
course
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Naturally;
Obviously
QUIRK
• Where did the word Quirk originated from? “Quer”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Quibble;
Evasion
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Peculiarity
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QUIT
• Where did the word Quit originated from? “Quitte”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Free; Clear
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To depart from or
out of
QUIVER
• Where did the word Quiver originated from? “Quaveren”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To tremble
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Alive; To move
QUOIT
• Where did the word Quoit originated from? “Coite”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Curling Stone
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Flat stone
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QUOTA
• Where did the word Quota originated from? “Quota”

• What was the meaning of the word then? How large a part
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Number or amount
in sequence
QUOTATION
• Where did the word Quotation originated from?

“Quotationem”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Numbering
• What is the meaning of the word now? Marginal Notation
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RABID
• Where did the word Rabid originated from? “Rabidus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Furious; Raving
• What is the meaning of the word now? Affected with
rabies
RABBLE
• Where did the word Rabble originated from? “Rablen”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Noisy people
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Group of loud
people
RABIES
• Where did the word Rabies originated from? “Rabies”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Madness; Rage;
Fury
• What is the meaning of the word now? Fatal disease that
affects animals
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RACKET
• Where did the word Racket originated from? “Racquet”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Rack-rent
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Type of bat with a
round or oval frame strung with catgut, nylon
REACT
• Where did the word React originated from? “Re-act”

• What was the meaning of the word then? As a thing acted
upon
• What is the meaning of the word now? To behave in a
particular way when something happens
REACH
• Where did the word Reach originated from? “Reccan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To stretch out
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To be able to grab
something
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READ
• Where did the word Read originated from? “Redan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To advise,
counsel, persuade
• What is the meaning of the word now? To look at and
understand the meaning of letters
REAL
• Where did the word Real originated from? “Reel”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Real; Actual
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Actually existing
or happening
REAM
• Where did the word Ream originated from? “Reyme”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Bundle of paper
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? An amount of
paper
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REAR
• Where did the word Rear originated from? “Riere”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Behind
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Behind; To take
care of a person or animal
RIALTO
• Where did the word Rialto originated from? “Rivus Altus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Deep stream
• What is the meaning of the word now? A theatre district
RIB
• Where did the word Rib originated from? “Ribb”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Covering of the
chest
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Paired curved
bony
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RIBBON
• Where did the word Ribbon originated from? “Ribane”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A ribbon
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A narrow piece of
cloth that is used to tie things
RICH
• Where did the word Rich originated from? “Rice”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Strong;
Powerful
• What is the meaning of the word now? Having a lot of
money
RICHES
• Where did the word Riches originated from? “Richesse”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Money; Property
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Large amount of
money
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ROAD
• Where did the word Road originated from? “Rad”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Riding
Expedition
• What is the meaning of the word now? A hard flat surface
for vehicles
ROAM
• Where did the word Roam originated from? “Romen”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Act of
wondering about
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To go to different
places without having a purpose or plan
ROAST
• Where did the word Roast originated from? “Rostir”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To roast, burn
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To cook with dry
heat in an oven
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RUB
• Where did the word Rub originated from? “Rubben”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To scratch
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To move
something back and forth
RUDE
• Where did the word Rude originated from? “Ruide”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Coarse; Rough
• What is the meaning of the word now? Not showing
concerns or respect for the feelings of other people
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SABBATH
• Where did the word Sabbath originated from?

“Shabbath”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Literally rest
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Time of rest
SAGE
• Where did the word Sage originated from? “Anseddan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To perceive
• What is the meaning of the word now? Very wise
SAINT
• Where did the word Saint originated from? “Sancive”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To make
sacred
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A person who is
very good; Kind of patient
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SCHEDULE
• Where did the word Schedule originated from?

“Schedula”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Strip of paper
• What is the meaning of the word now? A plan of things
that will be done and the time when they will be done
SEAM
• Where did the word Seam originated from? “Siwian”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To sew
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A line where two
pieces of cloth or other material are sewed together
SECTION
• Where did the word Section originated from? “Secave”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To cut
• What is the meaning of the word now? One of the parts
that form something
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SEDUCE
• Where did the word Seduce originated from? “Seduceve”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To lead away
• What is the meaning of the word now? To persuade
SEEK
• Where did the word Seek originated from? “Hegeisthai”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To lead
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To ask to (help,
advice)
SEMINAR
• Where did the word Seminar originated from?

“Seminarium”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Nursery
• What is the meaning of the word now? A class offered to
a small group of students at a college or university
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SENES
• Where did the word Senes originated from? “Eirein”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To string
together
• What is the meaning of the word now? A set of books,
articles, etc. that involve the same group of or the
same subject
SHANTY
• Where did the word Shanty originated from? “Chantier”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Support
• What is the meaning of the word now? A song sung by
sailors in rhythm with their work
SHARP
• Where did the word Sharp originated from? “Scrapian”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To scrape
• What is the meaning of the word now? Having a thin edge
that is able to cut things
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SHEAF
• Where did the word Sheaf originated from? “Chub”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Forelock
• What is the meaning of the word now? A group of things
fastened together
SHIFT
• Where did the word Shift originated from? “Skipa”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To arrange,
assign
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To change or to
cause (something)
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TECHNOLOGY
• Where did the word Technology originated from?

“Tekhnologia”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Machinery and
equipment developed from the scientific knowledge
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Systematic
treatment
TELEVISION
• Where did the word Television originated from?

“Televizhen”
• What was the meaning of the word then? A system for
transmitting visual images and sound that are on
screens
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Used to broadcast
programs for entertainment, information and education
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TEMPER
• Where did the word Temper originated from? “Temper”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A person’s
calmness or anger
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To become angry
TELEPHONE
• Where did the word Telephone originated from?

“Telefon”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Transmitting
voices
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Telecommunication
device
TELL
• Where did the word Tell originated from? “Tel”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Communicate
information facts or news to someone in spoken
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Order to advise
someone to do something
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TEMPLE
• Where did the word Temple originated from? “Tempel”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A building
devoted to the worship or regarded as the dwelling
place
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A building devoted
to the worship and other objects of religious reverence
TEMPORARY
• Where did the word Temporary originated from?

“Temperere”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Lasting for only
a short period of time
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Not permanent
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TEMPT
• Where did the word Tempt originated from? “Tempt”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Attempt to
entice someone, to do or acquire something but know
to be wrong
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Have an urge to do
something
TEND
• Where did the word Tend originated from? “Tend”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Regularly or
frequently behave in a particular way
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Go or move in a
particular direction
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TENDENCY
• Where did the word Tendency originated from?

“Tendense”
• What was the meaning of the word then? An inclination
towards a particular characteristics or type of
behaviour
• What is the meaning of the word now? A group within a
larger political party or movement
TENSE
• Where did the word Tense originated from? “Tens”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Stretched tight
or rigid
• What is the meaning of the word now? Unable to relax
because of nervousness
TENSION
• Where did the word Tension originated from? “Tenshen”

• What was the meaning of the word then? The state of
being stretched
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? The state of being
stretched tight, especially causing strain
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TENT
• Where did the word Tent originated from? “Tent”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A portable
shelter made of cloth
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Supported by
poles and stretched tight by cords or loops
TERRIBLE
• Where did the word Terrible originated from? “Tereble”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Extremely bad
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Extremely
unpleasant
TERRITORY
• Where did the word Territory originated from? “Teretore”

• What was the meaning of the word then? An area of land
under the jurisdiction of a ruler or staff
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Land with
specified characteristics
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TERROR
• Where did the word Terror originated from? “Terer”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Extreme fear
• What is the meaning of the word now? A person
especially a child who causes trouble or annoyance
TEST
• Where did the word Test originated from? “Test”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A short written
or spoken examination of a person’s proficiency or
knowledge
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A procedure
intended to establish the quality, performance or
reliability
TESTIFY
• Where did the word Testify originated from? “Testefi”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Give evidence
as a witness in a law court
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Serve as evidence
or proof
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TEXT
• Where did the word Text originated from? “Tekst”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A book or
other written or printed work
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A piece of written
or printed material
TEXTURE
• Where did the word Texture originated from? “Tekscher”

• What was the meaning of the word then? The feel of a
surface
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? The character or
appearance of a textile fabrics as determined by
thickness
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UGLY
• Where did the word Ugly originated from? “Uglike”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Frightful or
horrible in appearance
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Very unpleasant to
look at
UMBRELLA
• Where did the word Umbrella originated from?

“Ombrello”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Sunshade;
Parasol
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Hand-held portable
canopy which opens and folds
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UNABLE
• Where did the word Unable originated from? “Inhabile”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Lacking in
ability
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Incapable
UNCLE
• Where did the word Uncle originated from? “Oncle”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Mother’s brother
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Adult male relative
other than one’s father
UNDERDOG
• Where did the word Underdog originated from? “Under +

Dog”
• What was the meaning of the word then? The beaten dog
in a fight
• What is the meaning of the word now? Dominant person
in a situation or hierarchy
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UNDERSTAND
• Where did the word Understand originated from?

“Understandan”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Stand in the
midst of
• What is the meaning of the word now? Comprehend;
Grasp the idea of
UNDERTAKE
• Where did the word Undertake originated from?

“Entrependre”
• What was the meaning of the word then? To undertake
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To entrap ; To set
about (to do)
UNFORTUNATE
• Where did the word Unfortunate originated from? “Un +

Fortunate”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Unlucky
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Unlucky
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UNIFORM
• Where did the word Uniform originated from? “Uniforme”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Having only one
form or shape
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Of one form
UNION
• Where did the word Union originated from? “Unioun”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Action of joining
one thing to another
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Group of people or
states
UNIQUE
• Where did the word Unique originated from? “Unicus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Only; Single;
Sole
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Uncommon;
Remarkable
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UNITE
• Where did the word Unite originated from? “Unitus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Make into one
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To unite; Make into
one
UNIVERSAL
• Where did the word Universal originated from?

“Universel”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Pertaining to the
whole of something specified
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? All together;
Entire; Whole
UNIVERSITY
• Where did the word University originated from?

“Universite”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Universality;
Academic Learning
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Institution of
higher learning
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UNKNOWN
• Where did the word Unknown originated from?

“Ungecnawen”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Not discovered
or found out
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Strange;
Unfamiliar
UPSET
• Where did the word Upset originated from? “Opsetten”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Set up; Propose
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To set up; Fix
URBAN
• Where did the word Urban originated from? “Urbanus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Of or pertaining
to a city or city life
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Characteristics of
city life, pertaining to cities or town
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URGE
• Where did the word Urge originated from? “Urge”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Rare
• What is the meaning of the word now? Act of urging
USE
• Where did the word Use originated from? “Us”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Custom;
Practice; Usage
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Act of employing
USUAL
• Where did the word Usual originated from? “Usuel”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Current; In
currency (of money)
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Ordinary
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VACATION
• Where did the word Vacation originated from? “Vacaney”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Vacancy;
Vacant
• What is the meaning of the word now? Taking a rest or to
go somewhere
VACCINE
• Where did the word Vaccine originated from? “Vaccina”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Pertaining to a
cow
• What is the meaning of the word now? Introducing a
disease to become immune to it
VACUUM
• Where did the word Vacuum originated from? “Vacuum”

• What was the meaning of the word then? An empty
space
• Is the old definition the same with the current definition? A
bit
• What is the meaning of the word now? Empty place with
no air
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VAIN
• Where did the word Vain originated from? “Vein”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Unprofitable
• What is the meaning of the word now? Unsuccessful
VALUE
• Where did the word Value originated from? “Value”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Estimate the
value
bit
• What is the meaning of the word now? Equivalent for
something exchanged
VALVE
• Where did the word Valve originated from? “Valva”

• What was the meaning of the word then? One of the
halves of folding door
• What is the meaning of the word now? A device that
controls the flow
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VAMPIRE
• Where did the word Vampire originated from? “Vampire”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Spectral being
bit
• What is the meaning of the word now? Legendary night
wandering dead body
VAN
• Where did the word Van originated from? “Caravan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Covered truck
or wagon
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Enclosed truck
VANILLA
• Where did the word Vanilla originated from? “Vanilla

Plant”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Pod of Vanilla
plant
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Flavouring made
from pods
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VANISH
• Where did the word Vanish originated from? “Esvaniss - ,

stem”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Shortened
form of “Esvaniss-, stem”
• What is the meaning of the word now? Disappear
suddenly
VANTAGE
• Where did the word Vantage originated from? “Vantage”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Profit
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Position of
advantage
VAPOR
• Where did the word Vapor originated from? “Vapour”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A warm steam
heat
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Gaseous form of
liquid
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VAPORIZE
• Where did the word Vaporize originated from?

“Vaporize”
• What was the meaning of the word then? To smoke
• What is the meaning of the word now? Convert to vapour
VARIETY
• Where did the word Variety originated from? “Variete”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Change of
fortunes
• What is the meaning of the word now? State of being
different
VAULT
• Where did the word Vault originated from?

“Archvaulting”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Arched roof
• What is the meaning of the word now? Underground
storage or burial
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VEGETABLE
• Where did the word Vegetable originated from?

“Vegetable”
• What was the meaning of the word then? non-animal life
bit
• What is the meaning of the word now? Relating to plants
VEHICLE
• Where did the word Vehicle originated from?

“Vehiculum”
• What was the meaning of the word then? A medium
which a drug or medicine is administered
• What is the meaning of the word now? Structure for
something
VEIN
• Where did the word Vein originated from? “Veine”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Vein; Artery;
Pulse
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A blood vessel
that carries blood to the heart
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VENGEANCE
• Where did the word Vengeance originated from?

“Vengeaunce”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Retribution;
Revenge
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Punishment in
retaliation for an injury or offense
VENOM
• Where did the word Venom originated from? “Venim”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Poison secreted
by animal
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Poison secreted
by animal
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WAGON
• Where did the word Wagon originated from? “Wegh”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Transport in a
vehicle
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Vehicle
WAIST
• Where did the word Waist originated from? “Waest”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To grow
• What is the meaning of the word now? Middle part of the
body
WALK
• Where did the word Walk originated from? “Wealcan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Toss; Roll
• What is the meaning of the word now? To travel on foot
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WALL
• Where did the word Wall originated from? “Weall”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Rampart
• What is the meaning of the word now? Side of a building
WALLET
• Where did the word Wallet originated from? “Walet”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Roll; Knapsack
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Bag; Knapsack
WAND
• Where did the word Wand originated from? “Wend”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To turn
• What is the meaning of the word now? Rod; Switch
WASH
• Where did the word Wash originated from? “Wash”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Thin coat of
paint
• What is the meaning of the word now? Act of washing
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WATCH
• Where did the word Watch originated from? “Warjan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Be lively
• What is the meaning of the word now? To look at one
thing
WATER
• Where did the word Water originated from? “Water”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To dilute
• What is the meaning of the word now? Moisten
WAVE
• Where did the word Wave originated from? “Vakian”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Fluctuate
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Move back and
forth
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WEB
• Where did the word Web originated from? “Wabjam”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Fabric
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Fabril
WEDGE
• Where did the word Wedge originated from? “Welg”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A wedge
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Tighten with a
wedge
WEEK
• Where did the word Week originated from? “Woche”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Succession
• What is the meaning of the word now? 7 days
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WEEP
• Where did the word Weep originated from? “Wepan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Shed tears
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Cry; Mourn over
WELL
• Where did the word Well originated from? “Wielle”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Hole dug for
water
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Spring of water
WHEAT
• Where did the word Wheat originated from? “Hwaete”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Which is white
(in reference to the grain or the meal)
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Wheat
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WHEEL
• Where did the word Wheel originated from? “Kwell”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Sojourn
• What is the meaning of the word now? Round
WHICH
• Where did the word Which originated from? “Ligan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Body; Form
• What is the meaning of the word now? To choose
WHISK
• Where did the word Whisk originated from? “Viske”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To wipe
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Move with a rapid
sweeping motion
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WHISTLE
• Where did the word Whistle originated from? “Hwistle”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Sound formed
by pursing the lips and blowing
bit
• What is the meaning of the word now? Tubular musical
instrument sounded by blowing
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XANTHINE
• Where did the word Xanthine originated from? “Xanthic”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Crystalline
compound found in blood or urine
• What is the meaning of the word now? Yellow or orange
casotene derivatives that occur in the fruit and flowers
XEBEC
• Where did the word Xebec originated from? “Sabbak”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A transportship
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A small three-
mastered Mediterranean vessel with both square and
Latin sails
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XENOBLAST
• Where did the word Xenoblast originated from?

“Xenoblast”
• What was the meaning of the word then? A crystal in
metamorphic rock
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Type of mineral
XENOGENIC
• Where did the word Xenogenic originated from?

“Xenogeneic”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Member of
another species
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Originating
outside an organism
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XENOGRAFT
• Where did the word Xenograft originated from?

“Xenograft”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Surgical graft
of tissue from one species to unlike species
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Style of landscape
design
XENON
• Where did the word Xenon originated from? “Xenos”

• What was the meaning of the word then? It is a colorless,
dense, odourless noble gas
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A member of noble
gas
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XENOPHOBIA
• Where did the word Xenophobia originated from? “Xenos-

Phobos”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Fear or hatred
of that which is perceived to be foreign or strange
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Dislike of
prejudice against people from other country
XERIC
• Where did the word Xeric originated from? “Xero”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Small amount of
moisture
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Very dry
XERISCAPE
• Where did the word Xeriscape originated from? “Xeric”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Landscaping
method
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Style of landscape
design
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XEROPHYTE
• Where did the word Xerophyte originated from?

“Xerophyte”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Prant growing
under very dry or desert conditions
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Plant which needs
very little water
XEROX
• Where did the word Xerox originated from?

“Xerography”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Xerographic
copying method
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A copy made
using a xerographic process
XERUS
• Where did the word Xerus originated from? “Xeros”

• What was the meaning of the word then? African
Squirrel
• What is the meaning of the word now? African Squirrel
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XYLAN
• Where did the word Xylan originated from? “Forest

Dweller”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Abundantly
present in plant cell walks and wood tissue
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Occurs in straw
husks and other woody tissue
XYLEM
• Where did the word Xylem originated from? “Xulon”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Transport
tissue in vascular plants
Maybe
• What is the meaning of the word now? Conducts water
and dissolved nutrients
XYLITOL
• Where did the word Xylitol originated from? “Xylose”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Artificial
sweetener
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Sugar alcohol
used as a sugar substitute
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XYLOGRAPHY
• Where did the word Xygloraphy originated from?

“Xylography”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Making
woodcuts or wood engravings
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Art of making
engravings on wood
XYLOID
• Where did the word Xyloid originated from? “Xylo”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Resembling
wood; Ligneous
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Woody; Ligneous
XYLOPHONE
• Where did the word Xylophone originated from?

“Xylophone”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Percussion
instrument
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Musical instrument
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XYSTER
• Where did the word Xyster originated from? “Xuster”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Surgical
Instrument
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Surgical
instrument for scraping bone
XYSTUS
• Where did the word Xystus originated from? “Xustos”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A long and
open portico used by ancient Greeks or Roman for
athletic exercises
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Greek
Architectural term for the covered portico of the
gymnasium
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YAM
• Where did the word Yam originated from? “Inhame”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To eat
• What is the meaning of the word now? A potato-like root
from tropical climbing plant that can be eaten
YANK
• Where did the word Yank originated from? “Yank”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Suddenly blow,
cuff
• What is the meaning of the word now? To pull
YARD
• Where did the word Yard originated from? “Yard”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Garden
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Patch of ground
around the house
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YARN
• Where did the word Yarn originated from? “Gearn”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Spun fiber;
Spun wool
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A long or rambling
story
YAWL
• Where did the word Yawl originated from? “Jolle”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A small ship’s
boat
• What is the meaning of the word now? To cry out; Howl
YAWN
• Where did the word Yawn originated from? “Geonian”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Open the mouth
wide; Gape
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Open wide
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YEARBOOK
• Where did the word Yearbook originated from?

“Jierbook”
• What was the meaning of the word then? A reference
book published anually
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Aspects of the
precious year
YEARN
• Where did the word Yearn originated from? “Giernan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To strive; Be
eager; Desire
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Eager; Desire
YEAST
• Where did the word Yeast originated from? “Gist”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To boil
• What is the meaning of the word now? A microscopic
fungus consisting of single oval cells that reproduce
by budding
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YELL
• Where did the word Yell originated from? “Giellan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To yell, sound,
shout
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Shout; Loud voice
YELLOW
• Where did the word Yellow originated from? “Geolu”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Yellow;
Yellowish
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Colour yellow
YELP
• Where did the word Yelp originated from? “Gielpan”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Cry or sing with
a loud voice
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Sharp cry or alarm
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YIELD
• Where did the word Yield originated from? “Gield”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Payment;
Reward
• What is the meaning of the word now? Produce or
provide (a natural, agricultural or industrial product)
YOGA
• Where did the word Yoga originated from? “Yujin” “Yuj”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Joining; Coming
together
• What is the meaning of the word now? Meditation;
Harmony; Technique
YOGURT
• Where did the word Yogurt originated from? “Yoghurt”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Condense;
Intensify
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Old warm milk;
Acid milk
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YOLK
• Where did the word Yolk originated from? “Geoloca”

• What was the meaning of the word then? The yellow part
of an egg
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? The yellow part of
an egg
YORK
• Where did the word York originated from? “Eoforwic”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Wild-boar town
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Rich in wild-boar
YOUTH
• Where did the word Youth originated from? “Geoguth”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Young people
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Junior warriors or
young of cattle
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YOYO
• Where did the word Yoyo originated from? “Yoyo”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Up and down
movement
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A toy that
alternately move downward and upward by its weight
YUCK
• Where did the word Yuck originated from? “Yock”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Odour
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Disgust
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ZADDIK
• Where did the word Zaddik originated from? “Tsadek”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Righteous
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Righteous
ZEBRA
• Where did the word Zebra originated from? “Zebrine”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Wild ass
• What is the meaning of the word now? African Mammals,
black and white
ZEPPELIN
• Where did the word Zeppelin originated from? “Von

seppelin”
• What was the meaning of the word then? A rigid airship
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Airship
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ZERO
• Where did the word Zero originated from? “Zero”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A number
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? A number
ZIGZAG
• Where did the word Zigzag originated from? “Zigzag”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Short sharp
turns or angle
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Short sharp turns
or angle
ZINNIA
• Where did the word Zinnia originated from? “Zin”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Botanist
• What is the meaning of the word now? Herbs
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ZIP
• Where did the word Zip originated from? “Zipe”

• What was the meaning of the word then? To move with
speed
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? To move with
speed
ZIPPER
• Where did the word Zipper originated from? “Ziperu”

• What was the meaning of the word then? A fastener
consisted of two metals
Yes and No
• What is the meaning of the word now? A fastener; A
trademark
ZITHER
• Where did the word Zither originated from? “Zitara”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Stringed
instrument
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Stringed
instrument
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ZOANTHARIAN
• Where did the word Zoantharian originated from? “Zo”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Antos flower
• What is the meaning of the word now? Having tentacles
ZODIAC
• Where did the word Zodiac originated from? “Zodiakus”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Life
• What is the meaning of the word now? Band in Heavens
ZOMBIES
• Where did the word Zombie originated from? “Zonbi”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Ghost
• What is the meaning of the word now? Walking dead
ZOO
• Where did the word Zoo originated from? “Zoological”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Garden
• What is the meaning of the word now? Place for wild
animal
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ZOOLOGIST
• Where did the word Zoologist originated from?

“Zoologia”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Person who
study animals
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Person who study
animals
ZOOLOGY
• Where did the word Zoology originated from? “Zoologia”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Study of
animals
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Study of animals
ZOOPLANKTON
• Where did the word Zooplankton originated from?

“Tentan”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Composed of
animals
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Composed of
animals
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ZUCCHINI
• Where did the word Zucchini originated from?

“Zucchino”
• What was the meaning of the word then? Diminutive
• What is the meaning of the word now? Summer squash
ZYGOTIC
• Where did the word Zyogtic originated from? “Zygotos”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Yolk
• What is the meaning of the word now? Formed gametes
ZYMOGEN
• Where did the word Zymogen originated from? “Inactive”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Pro enzyme
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Pro enzyme
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ZYZZRA
• Where did the word Zyzzra originated from? “Zyro”

• What was the meaning of the word then? Being bad
Yes
• What is the meaning of the word now? Being bad
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• Where did the word Abecedarian originated from?

• Where did the word Aberrant originated from?

• Where did the word Abetment originated from? “Abeter”

• Where did the word Abjugate originated from? “Abiugo”

• Where did the word Ablegation originated from?

• Where did the word Aeromancy originated from? “Aero”

• Where did the word Affabrous originated from? “Affaber”

• Where did the word Afflatus originated from? “Afflatus”

• Where did the word Affluent originated from? “Affluens”

• Where did the word Aggrandize originated from?

• Where did the word Agile originated from? “Aepre”

• Where did the word Agrarian originated from? “Agrarius”

• Where did the word Alarcity originated from? “Alacer”

• Where did the word Alienate originated from? “Alienat”

• Where did the word Allege originated from? “Lis”/ “Lit”

• Where did the word Allegiance originated from?

• Where did the word Allegory originated from? “Allegoria”

• Where did the word Alleviate originated from? “Levis”

• Where did the word Allude originated from? “Ludere”

• Where did the word Ameliorate originated from?

• Where did the word Baby originated from? “Babi”

• Where did the word Bachelor originated from?

• Where did the word Back originated from? “Baec”

• Where did the word Background originated from?

• Where did the word Bag originated from? “Baeg”

• Where did the word Balance originated from? “Baelens”

• Where did the word Ball originated from? “Beall”

• Where did the word Band originated from? “Bande”

• Where did the word Bank originated from? “Banca”

• Where did the word Barrel originated from? “Baerel”

• Where did the word Basket originated from? “Bascat”

• Where did the word Bat originated from? “Baet”

• Where did the word Battery originated from? “Batterie”

• Where did the word Battle originated from? “Bataille”

• Where did the word Beach originated from? “Bece”

• Where did the word Beast originated from? “Beste”

• Where did the word Bed originated from? “Bedd”

• Where did the word Bell originated from? “Belle”

• Where did the word Belt originated from? “Balti”

• Where did the word Brick originated from? “Briche”

• Where did the word Cage originated from? “Cavea”

• Where did the word Cake originated from? “Kaka”

• Where did the word Camp originated from? “Campo”

• Where did the word Candy originated from? “Candi”

• Where did the word Car originated from? “Carrum”,

• Where did the word Castle originated from? “Castel”

• Where did the word Cave originated from? “Cavea”

• Where did the word Chicken originated from? “Cicen”

• Where did the word Chubby originated from? “Chubbe”

• Where did the word Clap originated from? “Klapa”

• Where did the word Clip originated from? “Klippa”

• Where did the word Clock originated from? “Clokke”

• Where did the word Clown originated from? “Clowne”

• Where did the word Cobweb originated from? “Coppe”

• Where did the word Computer originated from? “Putare”

• Where did the word Costume originated from?

• Where did the word Crack originated from? “Crack”

• Where did the word Creek originated from? “Creke”

• Where did the word Crib originated from? “Cribbe”

• Where did the word Crush originated from? “Crush”

• Where did the word Dally originated from? “Dallen”

• Where did the word Dapper originated from? “Dapraz”