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English 4 3.0
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |