1. Verbivore’s Diner #15 Today’s Specials: Roots - Homo Affixes – “E-” or “Ex-” Mythology & History – “Labyrinthine” Adopted Words - raconteur

2. Root du jour O Homo O “one and the same” O “alike”

3. Affixes Prix Fixe O Prefix “E-” or “Ex-” O “Out” O Expel O Emit

4. Mythology & History Main O Labyrinthine O The LABYRINTH was a mythological maze in Crete which held the Minotaur, a beast who was half man, half bull. “Labyrinthine” therefore means anything complicated and full of confusion.

5. Adopted Word Dessert O Raconteur (French) O Person skilled in telling stories. Witty, amusing.