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The Anglo-Saxon root words wroht wis and writh mean respectively?

You're close! While those are all Anglo-Saxon root words, they don't quite mean what you might think. Here's a breakdown:

* Wroht (pronounced "wroht") means wrong, evil, or sin. It's related to the modern English word "wrong."

* Wis (pronounced "wis") means wise, knowing, or skillful. It's the root of words like "wisdom" and "wit."

* Writh (pronounced "wreth") means to twist, to writhe, or to turn. It's the root of words like "writhe" and "wring."

Let me know if you have any other Anglo-Saxon words you'd like to explore!

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