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WWW #22
Words 1 - 25
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mollify= | make soft |
| ichthyologist= | fish scientist |
| soliloquy= | speech made to oneself |
| adherent= | supporter |
| abjure= | renounce |
| caustic= | burning |
| confluence= | a flowing together |
| depose= | topple from power |
| egomania= | self-obsession |
| analgesic= | painkiller |
| oligarchy= | government by a few |
| intractable= | stubborn |
| circumlocution= | talking in circles |
| gregarious= | sociable |
| discursive= | rambling |
| polyglot= | multi-linguist |
| diaphanous= | semitransparent |
| somniferous= | bringing sleep |
| sinecure= | an easy lucrative job |
| egregious= | blatant |
| chiromancy= | palm reading |
| intransigent= | not compromising |
| perfidious= | treacherous |
| perspicuous= | brilliantly clear |
| ingenuous= | innocent and naive |
Created by:
Barbara Booth
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