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Unit 3- List 22A
Junior Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mollify | to make soft; to lessen the impact |
| ichthyologist | a fish scientist |
| polyglot | a multi-linguist; someone who knows many languages |
| diaphanous | semitransparent; see-through |
| somniferous | causing sleep; makes someone sleepy |
| sinecure | an easy, lucrative job |
| soliloquy | speech to oneself, usually on stage |
| adherent | a supporter; a follower |
| abjure | to renounce or refute |
| caustic | hurtful; burning |
| confluence | a flowing together; a mixture |
| depose | topple from power |
| egomania | self-obsession; caring only about oneself |
| moll- | to make soft |
| ichthy- | fish |
| poly- | many |
| somni- | sleep |
| loqu- | speech |
| ego- | self |
| caust- | burn |
| sol- | alone, lonely |