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Latin and Greek stems
stem | definition |
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mollify | make soft |
ichthyologist | fish scientist |
polyglot | multi-linguist |
diaphanous | semitransparent |
somniferous | bringing sleep |
sincure | an easy, lucrative job |
soliquy | speech to oneself |
adherent | supperter |
abjure | renounce |
caustic | burning |
confluence | a flowing together |
depose | topple from power |
egomania | self obsession |
egregous | blatant |
analgesic | painkiller |
chiromancy | hand reading |
oligarchy | government by a few |
intractable | stubbron |
intransigent | not compromising |
perfidious | treacherous |
perspicuous | brillianty clear |
ingenious | innocent and naive |
circumlocution | talking in circles |
gregarious | sociable |
discursive | rambling |