Learn English Vocabulary With Roots Day 2

This 365-day course will focus on expanding your English vocabulary by exploring ten words each day with a common etymological root. Each lesson will begin with an explanation of the root word and its meaning, followed by ten new words stemming from that root, along with their definitions, usage examples, and pronunciation guides.

Day 2 – Root Word: “Scribere” (Latin for “to write”)

Prescribe (verb): to order or recommend something.
- Example: The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the patient’s infection.
Inscription (noun): an inscription on a monument or building.
- Example: The inscription on the tomb read “Here lies John Smith.”
Script (noun): written text, especially for a play or film.
- Example: The actors were diligently rehearsing the script.
Subscribe (verb): to pay regularly for a publication or service.
- Example: I subscribe to several magazines and online streaming services.
Scripture (noun): religious texts.
- Example: The Bible is considered scripture by Christians.
Description (noun): a detailed account of something.
- Example: The author provided a vivid description of the bustling marketplace.
Scribble (verb): to write hastily or carelessly.
- Example: I scribbled down some notes during the meeting.
Manuscript (noun): a handwritten or typed copy of a book.
- Example: The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
Proscribe (verb): to forbid or outlaw something.
- Example: The government proscribed the use of certain chemicals in pesticides.
Postscript (noun): a message added to a letter after it has been signed.
- Example: In a postscript, she added her apologies for forgetting to mention something.