Spelling Words Row 3 (18/03) Flashcards
Multitudinous
Very numerous; consisting of a great number.
Example: “The night sky was filled with multitudinous stars, twinkling like tiny diamonds.”
Narcissistic
Having an excessive interest in oneself; self-centered and lacking empathy.
Example: “His narcissistic behavior made it difficult for him to maintain meaningful relationships, as he was always focused on himself.”
Nenuphar
A water lily, especially the European white water lily.
Example: “The pond was dotted with nenuphars, their delicate white petals floating gracefully on the surface.”
Neologism
A newly coined word or expression.
Example: A newly coined word or expression.
Oriflamme
A symbol or banner, originally a sacred French battle standard, now often used metaphorically to mean an inspiring principle or ideal.
Example: “The revolutionary’s speech became an oriflamme for those seeking justice and change.”
Osphresis
The sense of smell; the ability to perceive odors.
Example: “Her keen osphresis allowed her to detect the faintest hint of lavender in the perfume.”
Paraphernalia
A collection of items or equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example: “The artist’s studio was filled with paintbrushes, canvases, and other paraphernalia essential for her work.”
Perspicuous
Clearly expressed and easy to understand.
Example: “The professor’s perspicuous explanation made even the most complex theories seem simple.”
Psalmody
The act of singing or chanting psalms.
Example: “The church was filled with the soothing sounds of psalmody as the choir sang in unison.”
Ptomaine
A type of compound produced by decaying organic matter.
Example: “In the past, people feared ptomaine in spoiled meat, though modern science has identified bacteria as the real culprit.”
Pulchritude
Beauty, especially physical beauty.
Example: “Her pulchritude was so striking that it left everyone in the room momentarily speechless.”
Raconteur
A person who is skilled at telling stories in an amusing or engaging way.
Example: “At the party, he was the perfect raconteur, captivating everyone with his witty and charming tales.”
Raillery
Good-natured teasing or mockery.
Example: “The friends engaged in playful raillery, joking about each other’s latest adventures with laughter and warmth.”
Schipperke
A small, fluffy dog breed known for its fox-like appearance.
Example: “The Schipperke darted around the yard, its black fur shimmering as it chased after a ball.”
Simulacra
Copies or representations of things with a distorted version of the original.
Example: “The artist’s work explored simulacra, blurring the lines between reality and its artificial representations.”
Truculence
Aggressiveness or a tendency to be combative and confrontational.
Example: “His truculence during the meeting made it difficult to have a productive discussion.”
Unctuous
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often in a way that is insincere.
Example: “Her unctuous compliments made everyone uncomfortable, as they seemed more manipulative than genuine.”
Zabaglione
An Italian dessert.
Example: “For dessert, they served a rich zabaglione, its creamy texture complemented by the sweet, slightly tangy wine flavor.”
Zinciferous
Containing or producing zinc.
Example: “The zinciferous ore was carefully extracted from the mine for processing into metal.”
Zloty
The official currency of Poland.
Example: “He exchanged his dollars for zloty before heading off to explore Warsaw.”
