Root : Scribere
means to write.
Origin: Latin ‘scriba’.
SCRIBE
noun
>> historical a person who copies out documents, esp. one employed to do this before printing was invented. often used for a journalist.
>> (also Scribe) Judaism an ancient Jewish record-keeper or, later, a professional theologian and jurist.
Usage:
The government criticised the manhandling of the daring scribe who openly condemned the links between the bureaucrats and the mafia.
INSCRIBE
>> write or carve (words or symbols) on something, esp. as a formal or permanent record.
>>> mark (an object) with characters
>>> write an informal dedication to someone in or on (a book)
>>> archaic enter the name of (someone) on a list or in a book; enroll.
Usage:
John’s name was inscribed on the new silver trophy.
The memorial is inscribed with ten names.
CIRCUMSCRIBE
verb
>> restrict (something) within limits.
>> Geometry draw (a figure) around another, touching it at points but not cutting it.
Usage:
Their movements were strictly restricted and circumscribed.
POSTSCRIPT
noun
>> an additional remark at the end of a letter, after the signature and introduced by “P.S.” : he added a postscript: “Leaving tomorrow.”
>> an additional statement or action that provides further information on or a sequel to something : as a postscript to this, Paul did finally marry.
Usage :
John added a postscript: “Leaving tomorrow.”
SUBSCRIPT
adjective
>> written or printed below the line.
Usage :
The financial institutions added the subscript “emr” to their issues.
SUPERSCRIPT
adjective
>> written or printed above the line.
Usage :
The difference in the two logos is quite subtle, only one has an ‘A’ as a superscript.
SCRIPT
noun
>> handwriting as distinct from print; written characters.
>>> printed type imitating handwriting.
>>> writing using a particular alphabet.
>> the written text of a play, movie, or broadcast.
>>> Computing an automated series of instructions carried out in a specific order.
>>> Psychology the social role or behavior appropriate to particular situations that an individual absorbs through cultural influences and association with others.
Usage :
Mary has a neat, tidy script.
I find Russian script the most complex.
SUBSCRIBE
verb
>> arrange to receive something regularly, typically a publication, by paying in advance.
>>> chiefly Brit. contribute or undertake to contribute a certain sum of money to a particular fund, project, or charitable cause, typically on a regular basis.
>>> ( subscribe to) figurative express or feel agreement with (an idea or proposal).
>>> apply to participate in.
>>> apply for or undertake to pay for an offering of shares of stock.
>>> agree before publication to take (a certain number of copies of a book).
>> formal sign (a will, contract, or other document).
>>> sign (one’s name) on such a document.
>>> ( subscribe oneself) [with complement ] archaic sign oneself as.
Usage :
He is one of the millions who subscribe to NPCC magazine.
He subscribed $499 to the cause.
We would prefer to subscribe to an alternative idea.
Investors would subscribe electronically to the initial stock investments.
Most of the first print run of 15,000 copies has been subscribed.
He subscribed the bill as a witness.
John ventured still to subscribe himself her most obedient servant.
PRESCRIBE
verb
>> (of a medical practitioner) advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone, esp. in writing.
>>> recommend (a substance or action) as something beneficial.
>>> state authoritatively or as a rule that (an action or procedure) should be carried out.
Usage:
The doctor prescribed her a drug called amantadine.
Marriage is often prescribed as a universal remedy.
There were boards all over signifying the importance of prescribed rules.
John likes doing things in the prescribed manner.