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amanuensis
[ uh-man-yoo-en-sis ]
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noun
a person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another
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- First recorded between 1610鈥�20.
- From the Latin servus, (servant) + a, (from) + manu, (hand). Cf. manumit and manuscript.
EXAMPLES OF AMANUENSIS
- As an amanuensis, I was responsible for transcribing the professor’s lectures and organizing notes.
- During the meeting, the amanuensis took detailed minutes that were later shared with all attendees.
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- First recorded in 1715鈥�25.
- Formed from fracti(on), “disposed to quarrel, brawl” + -ous, a suffix forming adjectives that have the general sense 鈥減ossessing, full of鈥娾�� a given quality.
EXAMPLES OF FRACTIOUS
- Managing the fractious committee members was exhausting, as they disagreed on almost every issue.
- Their fractious behavior at meetings often lead to heated arguments and disruptions.
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- First recorded in 1695鈥�1705.
- Originally referred to a nonsense refrain in songs; of obscure origin.
EXAMPLES OF FOLDEROL
- The article was filled with folderol, lacking any serious research or evidence.
- The politician’s speech was criticized as folderol, offering plenty of charm but no real policy.
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