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What does the term 'describe' mean?
What does the term 'describe' mean?
- To say or write down how something or someone looks (correct)
- To cook a meal
- To write a letter
- To read a book
What is an 'inscription'?
What is an 'inscription'?
A short dedication written in a book or engraved on something, such as a coin or monument.
What is a 'manuscript'?
What is a 'manuscript'?
A piece of writing; a book.
What does 'postscript' refer to?
What does 'postscript' refer to?
What is the purpose of a 'prescription'?
What is the purpose of a 'prescription'?
Define 'scribble'.
Define 'scribble'.
Who is a 'scribe'?
Who is a 'scribe'?
What is a 'script'?
What is a 'script'?
What does 'subscription' mean?
What does 'subscription' mean?
What does it mean to 'transcribe'?
What does it mean to 'transcribe'?
What does the root 'scrib' or 'script' mean?
What does the root 'scrib' or 'script' mean?
Study Notes
Words Related to Scrib and Script Roots
- Describe: Involves articulating characteristics of someone or something using descriptive language and adjectives.
- Inscription: Refers to a brief written dedication found in books or engraved on objects like coins and monuments.
- Manuscript: Represents an original piece of writing, commonly in the form of a book before publishing.
- Postscript: Known as "P.S.," it is an additional note added after a letter's main content.
- Prescription: A formal document from a doctor that allows a patient to obtain medication from a pharmacy.
- Scribble: Denotes messy, illegible writing that is difficult to read, typically associated with carelessness.
- Scribe: Identifies an individual whose role is to write or record information.
- Script: Comprises a collection of written documents intended for reading or performance, such as in theater or film.
- Subscription: A written agreement that involves purchasing and receiving a magazine or newspaper for a specified timeframe.
- Transcribe: The act of writing down, recording, or translating information from one form to another.
- Scrib or Script: Roots meaning "to write," forming the base for many related terms and concepts in writing.
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Test your knowledge of words related to the roots 'scrib' and 'script.' This quiz features terms like inscription, manuscript, and prescription, allowing you to explore their meanings and uses in the English language. Challenge yourself to deepen your vocabulary and understanding of these specific word origins.
