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Luminiferous = Bearing or producing light Obnubilate = To darken or obscure, both literally and metaphorically Susurrant = Whispering, murmuring, or rustling Melliloquent = Speaking sweetly or melodiously
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Quixotry = Extremely idealistic, impractical, and visionary behavior Sempiternal = Everlasting, eternal, enduring forever Mellisonant = Pleasing or sweet-sounding Pulchritude = Physical beauty and attractiveness
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Ineffulgent = Shining brilliantly; radiant Perspicuity = Clearness and lucidity in expression or understanding Vicissitude = A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant Mellaginous = Producing honey
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What does the word 'luminiferous' mean?
What does the word 'luminiferous' mean?
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Which word means 'whispering, murmuring, or rustling'?
Which word means 'whispering, murmuring, or rustling'?
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What is the meaning of the word 'quixotry'?
What is the meaning of the word 'quixotry'?
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Which word refers to 'producing honey'?
Which word refers to 'producing honey'?
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What does the word 'ebullition' represent?
What does the word 'ebullition' represent?
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What does the word 'ineffulgent' mean?
What does the word 'ineffulgent' mean?
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Which word describes 'tearful or tending to cause tears'?
Which word describes 'tearful or tending to cause tears'?
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What is the meaning of the word 'melliloquent'?
What is the meaning of the word 'melliloquent'?
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Which word signifies 'a sudden outburst or display, often of emotion'?
Which word signifies 'a sudden outburst or display, often of emotion'?
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What does the word 'susurrant' mean?
What does the word 'susurrant' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Luminiferous means giving off light.
- Susurrant refers to whispering, murmuring, or rustling sounds.
- Quixotry means extravagant chivalry or romantic actions, often in a way that is considered unrealistic or impractical.
- Melliloquent describes speech or writing that is sweet and smooth, often excessively so.
- Ebullition represents a sudden, enthusiastic, or violent outburst, often of emotion.
- Ineffulgent means not shining or radiant.
- The word that refers to producing honey is apian.
- Lacrimose describes something that is tearful or tends to cause tears.
- A paroxysm signifies a sudden outburst or display, often of emotion.
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Test your knowledge of the meanings of uncommon and fresh words with this quiz. Learn the definitions of words like 'luminiferous', 'obnubilate', 'susurrant', and more.