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English 4 3.0
Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Amalgam | A mixture of elements - an alloy of mercury and other metals |
Antediluvian | old fashioned |
Apothecary | one who prepares and sells ointments and similar items for medical purposes |
Ascetic | refraining from self-indulgence |
Beneficent | doing or producing good |
Charlatan | one who falsely claims knowledge or ability |
Denizen | inhabitant or visit frequently |
Doyen | senior member of a group -highly respected |
Flora | plants that are native to a particular area |
Imbibe | to consume by drinking |
Nostrum | remedy whose effectiveness is not proven |
Obviate | to prevent or make unnecessary - to get rid of |
Perennial | lasting indefinitely or reoccurring |
Putative | commonly accepted |
Savant | someone with a specialized ability - detailed knowledge in a particular area |