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The word “Alphabet” comes from, or was formed in, this language.

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Alphabet combines the names of the first two Greek letters, alpha and beta. Source: Wiktionary: alphabet ↗

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    Muscle derives from the Latin word for little mouse, inspired by the movement beneath the skin.

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  2. 28The word “Muscle” comes from, or was formed in, this language.RECALL
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    Muscle derives from the Latin word for little mouse, inspired by the movement beneath the skin.

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  3. 29This word literally means bad star, reflecting an old belief in blaming misfortune on the stars.RECALL
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    Disaster literally means bad star, reflecting an old belief in blaming misfortune on the stars.

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