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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’sDiner #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 • Antebellum • NOTE: Do NOT confuse with “Anti-”meaning “against”
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
Adopted Word Dessert • Nonchalant (French) • Without special effort, concern, or even enthusiasm. Not lazy, but casual.