Thursday, April 25, 2013

Etymology Assignment

Every word has a history.  Etymology is the study of the origin of words and how the means of words have changed over time.

Using a dictionary and the internet, research the ETYMOLOGY of the following words:
      1. Banana
      2. Tundra
      3. Bog
      4. Canyon
      5. Villain
      6. Sauna
      7. Buffalo
      8. Worm
      9. Sinister
     10. Yacht
Next research the etymology of five words you enjoy and are curious to learn more about.

 

 

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