Word of the Day Quiz 12/5/24 Flashcards
1
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Syncretism (Noun)
A
The combination of different forms of belief or practice.
2
Q
Sallet (Noun)
A
A light medieval helmet with a slit for vision made with armor.
3
Q
Vintner (Noun)
A
A wine merchant/producer of wine.
4
Q
Lucrative (Adjective)
A
Producing a great deal of profit.
5
Q
Consolatory (Adjective)
A
Something that offers comfort or consolation.
6
Q
Assuage (Verb)
A
To make something less milder or to appease/soothe.
7
Q
Tripling (Noun)
A
A literary device in which a word, phrase, or idea is repeated three times for emphasis.
8
Q
Penultimate (Adjective)
A
Next to the last or second last.
9
Q
Bellicose (Adjective)
A
Very angry/aggressive and willing to fight.
10
Q
Sibilance (Noun)
A
The repetition of “s” sounds in a series of neighboring words. This deliberate repetition creates a hissing sound.
