Wordly Wise Book 12 List 3
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skitchings on August 27, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 amalgam | (n.) 1. An alloy of mercury and other metals 2. A mixture of different elements |
| antediluvian | (adj.) Very old or old-fashioned |
| apothecary | (n.) One who prepares and sells ointments, drugs, medicines |
| ascetic | (n.) A person who practices self-denial |
| beneficent | (adj.) Doing or producing good |
| charlatan | (n.) One who falsely claims knowledge or ability |
| denizen | (n.) An inhabitant, resident, or frequenter of a place |
| doyen | 1. (n.) A senior member of a group, especially one who is highly respected. 2. The oldest example of a category. |
| flora | (n.) Plants in a particular area or era |
| imbibe | 1. (v.) To consume by drinking 2. (v.) To absorb or take in mentally |
| nostrum | (n.) A medicine / remedy whose effectiveness has not been proven |
| obviate | (v.) To prevent, to make unnecessary, to get rid of. |
| perennial | 1. (adj.) Lasting indefinitely or recurring. 2. A plant that lives three or more years. |
| putative | (adj.) Commonly accepted; assumed to exist |
| savant | (n.) A person with detailed knowledge in a specialized field |
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