Word Study: Latin Root -SPLEND-NOM

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What does the Latin root 'splend' mean?

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The Latin root 'splend' means 'to shine' or 'to be bright.'

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Define 'splendor.'

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Splendor refers to magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur.

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What is the meaning of 'grandeur'?

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Grandeur means the quality of being grand, impressive, or awesome.

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What does the Latin root 'nom' mean?

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The Latin root 'nom' means 'name.'

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Define 'renominate.'

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Renominate means to name someone again as a candidate.

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What is an 'acronym'?

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An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, such as 'NASA' or 'FOMO.'

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What does 'splendorous' mean?

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Splendorous means having great beauty or magnificence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'splendorous.'

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The splendorous sunset left everyone in awe.

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What is the opposite of 'splendor'?

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The opposite of splendor is 'drabness' or 'dullness.'

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What is a 'pseudonym'?

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A pseudonym is a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name.