Word Within a Word List 22

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What does 'mollify' mean?

To illuminate

To confuse

To anger

To soothe (correct)

What is an ichthyologist?

Fish scientist

What does 'polyglot' refer to?

Multi-linguist

What does 'diaphanous' mean?

Semitransparent Signup and view all the answers

What does 'somniferous' mean?

Bringing sleep Signup and view all the answers

What is a sinecure?

An easy lucrative job Signup and view all the answers

What does 'soliloquy' refer to?

Speech to oneself Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adherent' mean?

Supporter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abjure' mean?

Renounce Signup and view all the answers

What does 'caustic' mean?

Burning Signup and view all the answers

What does 'confluence' refer to?

A flowing together Signup and view all the answers

What does 'depose' mean?

Topple from power Signup and view all the answers

What does 'egomania' mean?

Self-obsession Signup and view all the answers

What does 'egregious' mean?

Blatant Signup and view all the answers

What is an analgesic?

Painkiller Signup and view all the answers

What does 'chiromancy' refer to?

Palm reading Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oligarchy' mean?

Government by a few Signup and view all the answers

What does 'intractable' mean?

Stubborn Signup and view all the answers

What does 'intransigent' mean?

Not compromising Signup and view all the answers

What does 'perfidious' mean?

Treacherous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'perspicuous' mean?

Brilliantly clear Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ingenuous' mean?

Innocent and naive Signup and view all the answers

What does 'circumlocution' mean?

Talking in circles Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gregarious' mean?

Sociable Signup and view all the answers

What does 'discursive' mean?

Rambling Signup and view all the answers

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Vocabulary Study Notes

mollify: To soothe or calm, especially in terms of anger or tension.
ichthyologist: A scientist specializing in the study of fish.
polyglot: Refers to an individual who can speak multiple languages fluently.
diaphanous: Describes materials that are semitransparent, allowing light to pass through but not clear images.
somniferous: Pertaining to substances or effects that induce sleep.
sinecure: A position or job that requires minimal work but provides financial benefits.
soliloquy: A dramatic speech delivered by a character speaking thoughts aloud to oneself, often used in theatre.
adherent: A supporter or follower of a particular idea, philosophy, or individual.
abjure: The act of renouncing or rejecting a belief, cause, or claim formally.
caustic: Describes something that is burning or capable of corroding organic tissue.
confluence: The coming together or merging of two or more streams, rivers, or ideas.
depose: To remove from a position of power or authority, often in a forceful manner.
egomania: An excessive preoccupation with oneself, often to an unhealthy degree.
egregious: Significantly bad or shocking; conspicuously wrong or glaringly noticeable.
analgesic: A term for a substance that relieves pain.
chiromancy: The practice of palm reading, usually to predict the future.
oligarchy: A form of government in which power resides in the hands of a small group of individuals.
intractable: Describes something or someone that is hard to manage or control; stubborn.
intransigent: Unwilling to change one's views or agree; uncompromising.
perfidious: Characterized by betrayal or treachery; deceitful.
perspicuous: Marked by clarity and ease of understanding; brilliantly clear in expression.
ingenuous: Reflects a quality of being innocent, unsuspecting, or naïve.
circumlocution: The use of unnecessarily convoluted language; talking in circles.
gregarious: A personality trait indicating someone who enjoys socializing and is friendly.
discursive: Describes a style or manner of writing or speaking that is rambling and unfocused.

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