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Stems List 22
Definitions of words that include latin stems.
Question | Answer |
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Mollify | Make soft |
Ichthyologist | Fish scientist |
Polyglot | Multi-linguist |
Somniferous | Bringing sleep |
Sinecure | A easy lucrative job |
Adherent | Supporter |
Abjure | Renounce |
Diaphanous | Semitransparent |
Soliloquy | Speech to oneself |
Caustic | Burning |
Confluence | A flowing together |
Depose | Topple from power |
Egomania | Self-obsession |
Egregious | Blatant |
Analgesic | Painkiller |
Chiromancy | Palm reading |
Oligarchy | Government by a few |
Intractable | Stubborn |
Intransigent | Not compromising |
Perfidious | Treacherous |
Perspicuous | Brilliantly clear |
Ingenuous | Innocent and naive |
Circumlocution | Talking in circles |
Discursive | Rambling |
Gregarious | Sociable |