Lesson 22

ascribe

to identify as causing something; to attribute to

circumscribe

to enclose in a circle; to draw a line around; to limit the power of

inscribe

to write; to enter into a formal record

nondescript

lacking distinctive or individual features

prescribe

to give or recommend as a medical treatment or remedy; to set down a rule; to dictate

proscribe

to forbid; to prohibit; to strongly criticize or condemn

scribe

a person who copies manuscripts and documents

subscripture

sacred writing or books; passages from scared writings

subscript

a small letter or number written below and to the right of a letter or number

transcribe

to make a full written copy of spoken material; to adapt a song or composition for a voice or instrument other than the original