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	Etymology: a branch of linguistics that studies the origins of words or expressions Words borrowed from other languages - English is not shy about borrowing words from other languages. Bankrupt To be completely without money or unable to pay one's debts. EXAMPLE: The man was bankrupt. Alone and broke, he decided to beg for money. This comes from an Italian expression, "banca rotta," or broken bench. Breeze A light air current EXAMPLE: Melvin felt the breeze move through his hair. This is taken from the Spanish word "briza." Quiet Making little noise EXAMPLE: The girl was so quiet that we did not know she was in the room. "Quiet" is taken from the Latin word "quietus."