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Clue once meant a ball of thread, evoking the myth of Theseus finding his way through a labyrinth. Source: Wiktionary: clue ↗

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35This word takes its name from the Greek god Pan, whose presence was said to cause sudden fear.RECALL
Panic
Panic takes its name from the Greek god Pan, whose presence was said to cause sudden fear.
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36The word “Panic” comes from, or was formed in, this language.RECALL
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Panic takes its name from the Greek god Pan, whose presence was said to cause sudden fear.
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37This adjective meaning authentic comes from Latin genuinus, meaning native or natural.RECALL
Genuine
Genuine comes from Latin genuinus, meaning native or natural. The often-repeated story about a father placing a child on his knee is an…
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