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Which of the following words has germanic or norse origins?

A. expedite
B. hurry
C. accelerate
D. careen

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None have Germanic roots. All are from Latin. A. Expedite - From Latin Expedire
B. Accelerate - From Latin Accelerare
C. Rush - From French Ruser, which came from Latin Recusare
D. Careen - From Latin Carina
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The answer is "careen."
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