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Verbivore’s Diner #8

Verbivore’s Diner #8. Today’s Specials: Roots - A/An Affixes – “ante” Mythology & History - Draconian Adopted Words - nonchalant. Root du jour. A / An “not” or “without” Special Note: as a prefix, “A” means “away” or “from”. Affixes Prix Fixe. Prefix: “Ante-” “Before” Antechamber

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Verbivore’s Diner #8

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  1. Verbivore’sDiner #8 Today’s Specials: Roots - A/An Affixes – “ante” Mythology & History - Draconian Adopted Words - nonchalant

  2. Root du jour • A / An • “not” or “without” • Special Note: as a prefix, “A” means “away” or “from”

  3. Affixes Prix Fixe • Prefix: “Ante-” • “Before” • Antechamber • Antebellum • NOTE: Do NOT confuse with “Anti-”meaning “against”

  4. Mythology & History Main • Draconian • Draco was an Athenian lawmaker who created some very harsh and unforgiving laws. • Something that is Draconian is harsh and unforgiving, usually with the added sense of being unreasonable and not up for discussion

  5. Adopted Word Dessert • Nonchalant (French) • Without special effort, concern, or even enthusiasm. Not lazy, but casual.

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