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What is the origin of the word "vocabulary"?

AGreek

BLatin

CFrench

DOld Norse

Answer:

B. Latin

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The word "vocabulary" comes from the Latin word "vocabulum," which means "a word, name, or term." It is derived from "vocare," meaning "to call" or "to name."


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