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All of the following words are borrowed. Which are borrowed from the classical languages?

a.
Dakota
b.
egomania
c.
kangaroo
d.
rejection
e.
mosquito
f.
polyandry
g.
assiduous
h.
podiatrist
i.
igloo
j.
effective
k.
identity
l.
context

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Answer:

b. egomania : From Latin "ego" and Greek "mania" Obsessive self-centeredness.

d. rejection: From Latin "reiectio" Act of throwing off or away; refusal to accept or grant.

e. mosquito: From Latin "musca" Little gnat or fly.

f. polyandry: From Greek "polýs" and "andrós" State of having more husbands than one at the same time.

g. assiduous: From Latin "assiduus" Attentive, devoted, constant in application.

h. podiatrist: From Greek "podos" and "iatros" Medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.

j. effective: From Latin "effectivus" Serving to effect the intended purpose.

k. identity: From Latin "identitas" Sameness, oneness, state of being the same.

l. context: From Latin "contextus" A composition, a chronicle, the entire text of a writing.

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