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Rh crumble. To break into crumbs or little pieces.

promoted. From the Latin word “ movere,” to move. Compare motive, motion, motor, promotion, commotion.

excited. From the Latin word “ ciere,” to set in motion. Compare incite, excitement, exciting, cite.

lantern. A French word derived from the Greek “ lampein,” to shine. Compare, magic-lantern, lamp.

gipsy. Also spelt gypsy, from “Egyptian”; because the gipsies were supposed to come from Egypt.

usurper. From the Latin word “ usurpare.” This word is made up of “ usus,” use and “ rapere,” to snatch. Compare use, usual, usufruct, rapid, rapt, rapture.

magisterial. From the Latin word “ magister,” a judge. Compare magistrate, magistracy.

obdurate. From the Latin word “ durus,” hard. Compare endure, endurance, obduracy.