Word Roots 11, Level 4

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cant

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A root word meaning 'song', often used in musical contexts.

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in-

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A prefix meaning 'in', 'into', or 'not', used to form words indicating negation or direction.

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cantatrice

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A term for a female professional singer, particularly in opera.

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canticle

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A hymn derived from the Bible, literally meaning a 'little song'.

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descant

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A high melody sung above the main melody, often used in choral music.

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incantation

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A series of words said as a magic spell or charm.

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recantation

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The act of withdrawing or retracting a statement or belief.

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cantillation

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The chanting of the Bible or other texts, often with musical intonation.

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dsecant

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A term that refers to a line that intersects a curve at two points.

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-ation

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A suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state.