Stems List 22 Flashcards

1
Q

mollify

A

make soft

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2
Q

ichthyologist

A

fish scientist

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3
Q

polyglot

A

multi-linguist

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4
Q

diaphanous

A

semitransparent

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5
Q

somniferous

A

bringing sleep

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6
Q

sinecure

A

an easy lucrative job

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7
Q

soliloquy

A

speech to oneself

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8
Q

adherent

A

supporter

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9
Q

abjure

A

renounce

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10
Q

caustic

A

burning

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11
Q

confluence

A

a flowing together

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12
Q

depose

A

topple from power

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13
Q

egomania

A

self-obsession

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14
Q

egregious

A

blatant

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15
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analgesic

A

painkiller

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16
Q

chiromancy

A

palm reading

17
Q

oligarchy

A

government by a few

18
Q

intractable

A

stubborn

19
Q

intransigent

A

not compromising

20
Q

perfidious

A

treacherous

21
Q

perspicuous

A

brilliantly clear

22
Q

ingenuous

A

innocent and naíve

23
Q

circumlocution

A

talking in circles

24
Q

gregarious

A

sociable

25
Q

discursive

A

rambling