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What is a 7-letter word that comes from the Latin for 'soldier' and describes a citizen army activated during emergencies?

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militia

What English word for a dried fruit is derived from the French word that means 'plum'?

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prune

In which ancient language of India does 'mouse' mean 'thief'?

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sanskrit

From which language do the words alcohol, alfalfa, and algebra originate, where 'al' means 'the'?

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arabic

What word, derived from Latin for 'cookery', refers to the distinctive style or method of preparing food?

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cuisine

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