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Summary: The root words *fall* and *fals* come from a Latin word that means to 'trick.' Some common words derived from this root word are [*fals*]e and [*faul*]t. Watch out for the 'tricks' this root can play, for the word [*fau*]cet (tap) is also derived from this root word, and you'll probably be surprised to learn why.