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Verbivore’s Diner #17. Today’s Specials: Roots - Hyper Affixes – In/Il/ Im / Ir Mythology & History - Mentor Adopted Words - Elan. Root du jour. Hyper “Over” “Above” “Beyond the oridnary ”. Affixes Prix Fixe. Prefix: In- Il- Im - Ir - MEANING ONE: “not”
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Verbivore’sDiner #17 Today’s Specials: Roots - Hyper Affixes – In/Il/Im/Ir Mythology & History - Mentor Adopted Words - Elan
Root du jour • Hyper “Over” “Above” “Beyond the oridnary”
Affixes Prix Fixe • Prefix: In- Il- Im- Ir- • MEANING ONE: “not” • Insignificant/Illegal/Immoral/Irregular • MEANING TWO: “in” “into” “on” • Inject/illuminate/import/irrigate
Mythology & History Main • Mentor • MENTOR was the name of the tutor Odysseus chose for the education of his son while he was away. A mentor therefore means any wise and trusted advisor, usually to a younger, less experienced person.
Adopted Word Dessert • Elan (French) • Enthusiasm and eagerness for action. Also with the hint of style to it.