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LibbyLuK789 on April 8, 2012
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Mono and Poly Words
pg 116-117
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 monarchy | rule by a single person (ant. polyarchy) |
| monochromatic | of one color (ant. polychromatic) |
| monocle | eyeglass for one eye |
| monogamy | marriage with one mate at a time (ant. polygamy |
| monogram | two or more letters interwoven to represent a name |
| monograph | written account of a single thing or class of things |
| monolith | single stone of large size; obelisk |
| monolithic | massive and rigidly uniform |
| monologue | long speech by one person |
| monomania | excessive concentration on one idea or subject |
| monomorphic | having a single form (ant. polymorphic) |
| monotheism | belief that there is on God (ant. polytheism) |
| monotonous | continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying |
| polyarchy | rule by many; government having three or more rulers (ant. monarchy) |
| polychromatic | having a variety of colors; multicolored; variegated (ant. monochromatic) |
| polygamy | marriage to several people at the same time (ant. monogamy) |
| polyglot (adj.) | speaking several languages |
| polygon | closed plane figure having, literally, many angles and therefore many sides |
| polymorphic | having various forms (ant. monomorphic) |
| polyphonic | having many sounds or voices (ant. homophonic, having the same sound) |
| polysyllabic | having more than three syllables(ant. monosyllabic) |
| polytechnic | dealing with many applied sciences and technical arts |
| polytheism | belief that there is a plurality of gods (ant. monotheism) |
| polyglot (n.) | person who speaks several languages |
| monosyllabic | having a single form (ant. polysyllabic) |
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