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One and Many
Barret's Chapter 3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| monograph | learned treatise on a particular subject; scholarly article |
| monologue | lengthy talk by one person |
| monorail | railway whose cars are supported on a single rail |
| monosyllabic | having only one syllable |
| polysyllabic | having two or more syllables |
| monotonous | tiresome because of lack of variety |
| multicultural | reflecting many different cultures |
| multifaceted | having many facets or aspects |
| multilateral | having many sides; participated in by more than two people |
| unilateral | one-sided |
| multimedia | involving a combination of media, such as TV, radio, and newspapers |
| multinational | having subsidiaries or operations in several countries |
| polygamist | person married to two or more people at the same time |
| monogamist | person with only one spouse |
| polyglot | person who speaks and writes in several languages |
| polymath | person of great and diversified learning |
| polytechnic | providing instruction in many technical arts and applied sciences |
| polytheistic | belief in more than one god |
| monotheistic | believing in one god |
| unanimous | being of one and the same opinion; showing complete agreement |
| unicameral | consisting of or having one legislative chamber |
| uniform | being always the same; not varying in form, degree, or manner |
| unique | being the only one of its kind; highly unusual |
| unisex | not distinguishable as male or female, designed for both sexes |