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de rih veI sh@n

noun

definition: a word formed by adding an affix to another word, or the process of forming a word in this way.
example: The words “happiness” and “unhappy” are derivations of the word “happy.”

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ihn flek sh@n
noun

1. a change in the pitch or tone of a voice; modulation.
example: Often, inflection alone indicates that a person is asking a question. (more…)

rih priv
 transitive verb
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty.
example: Just two years ago, the new Constitution notwithstanding, an Afghan man was sentenced to death for converting – and was only reprieved, on grounds of insanity, after a massive international campaign. (more…)