Middle School English Words Derived from...: English Words Derived from French, List 1

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  1. occasion
    an event that occurs at a critical time
  2. machine
    a mechanical or electrical device that transmits energy
  3. poetic
    of or relating to verse, or literature in metrical form
  4. sentiment
    a personal belief or judgment
  5. novel
    an extended fictional work in prose
  6. expose
    make visible or apparent
  7. variety
    a category of things distinguished by a common quality
  8. lieutenant
    a commissioned military officer
  9. resume
    take up or begin anew
  10. magnificent
    characterized by grandeur
  11. uniform
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a group
  12. diplomat
    an official engaged in international negotiations
  13. gallery
    a porch along the outside of a building
  14. ridicule
    language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
  15. insult
    treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Created on Wed May 14 13:10:46 EDT 2025 (updated Wed May 14 13:16:06 EDT 2025)

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