Question

Using a dictionary, look up the word origins (etymology) of the following words. Label each word with its

origin. Then, use each word in a short sentence.
a. hacienda
b. jicama
c. geometric
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Answer 1

A. Hacienda

Etymology: Spanish, from Latin facienda ‘things to be done’, from facere ‘make, do’.

His hacienda was two miles away from the lake.

B. Jicama

Etymology: early 17th century: from Mexican Spanish jícama, from Nahuatl xicama .

She had never tried jicama before, but she was ready to try after what she'd read.

C. Geometric

Etymology: mid 17th century: via French from Latin geometricus, from Greek geōmetrikos, from geōmetrēs (see geometer).

The geometric design that covered the fabric intrigued the buyers.

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