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Latin and Greek stems
| stem | definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |