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Stems List 26
Question | Answer |
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delineate | to outline |
emollient | softener |
retrograde | backward |
melancholy | dark sadness |
intracranial | within the skull |
cardiovascular | of the heart and vessels |
epiphany | revelation |
histology | study of living tissues |
perihelion | orbital point nearest the sun |
inherent | built-in |
plutocracy | government of the wealthy |
sine qua non | essential element |
corpulent | full-bodied |
dichotomy | two-part division |
pathological | diseased |
cryptic | having hidden meaning |
isosceles | having two equal sides |
pathogen | disease-causer |
vociferous | loudly-voiced |
rectify | correct |
sanctimonious | affectedly holy |
tortuous | twisting |
rectilinear | right-angled |
metamorphosis | change of shape |
petroglyph | rock carving |
chronic | lasting |
sonorous | full-sounding |
convivial | jovial, festive |
anarchist | one against government |
pusillanimous | small-minded |
saturnine | gloomy and remote |
exorbitant | unreasonable |
filigree | lacy design |
sedentary | sitting |
bonhomie | good-naturedness |
bon vivant | indulger in luxury |
status quo | the present state |
impute | attribute discredit |
hyperbole | overstatement |
germane | Related |
cognomen | Nickname |
animadversion | Criticism |
subterfuge | evasive dodge |
luminary | enlightening person |
expatriate | Banish |
eulogy | words of praise |
euphoria | Joy |
bona fide | good faith |
mutable | changeable |
paradigm | model |