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The word "scandal" originally referred to a physical obstacle that could cause someone to stumble or fall. In the Bible, it was often used metaphorically to refer to something that would lead someone astray or cause them to sin. By the 16th century, the word had come to be used more generally to refer to any kind of disgraceful or offensive behavior. The verb "scandalise" was first used in the 17th century.
Etymology The word scandal comes from the Latin word scandalum which means offense
Etymology The word advertise originates from the Latin word advertere which me
Etymology French déviser to converse Latin divisus separated divided Meanin
Etymology The word surprise is derived from the Old French word soprise meaning to
Etymology The word shock comes from the Middle English word shok which in turn is de
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Etymology The word outrage comes from the Old French word outrage meaning an act of
Etymology The word revolt comes from the Latin word revolvere which means to roll b
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Etymology The word genre derives from the Old French word gengre which in turn come
