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Lesson 16

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multifarious
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multiform
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multiplicity
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potable
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potency
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potent
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impotent
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potentate
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potential
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potion
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atypical
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to atrophy
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atheist
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bon mot
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bona fide
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cycloid
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cygnet
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cynosure
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offhand
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offshoot
multifarious
Adjective
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containing numerous diverse parts or aspects

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
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The multifarious activities at the fair ensured there was something for everyone.
Her interests were multifarious, ranging from classical music to modern art.
multiform
Adjective
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having many different forms

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
uniform
multiplicity
noun
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ə
p
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a great number

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
potable
Adjective
p
p
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oʊ
t
t
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e

(of water) safe for consumption

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
undrinkable
potency
noun
p
p
o
oʊ
t
t
e
ə
n
n
c
s
y
i

the power to have an impact on others

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
potent
Adjective
p
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o
oʊ
t
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e
ə
n
n
t
t

having great power, effectiveness, or influence to produce a desired result

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
impotent
Adjective
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ɪ
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m
p
p
o
ə
t
t
e
ə
n
n
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t

not possessing the power or ability to affect a situation

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
potent
potentate
noun
p
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oʊ
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ə
n
n
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e

someone who rules over people and possesses absolute control and power

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
potential
potential
Adjective
p
p
o
ə
t
t
e
ɛ
n
n
t
ʃ
ia
ə
l
l

having the possibility to develop or be developed into something particular in the future

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
actual
potion
noun
p
p
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oʊ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a liquid mixture with healing, magical, or poisonous effects

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
atypical
atypical
Adjective
a
eɪ
t
t
y
ɪ
p
p
i
ɪ
c
k
a
ə
l
l

differing from what is usual, expected, or standard

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
typical
to atrophy
to atrophy
Verb
a
æ
t
t
r
r
o
ə
ph
f
y
i

to gradually decline, typically due to lack of use, nourishment, or stimulation

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
atheist
Adjective
a
eɪ
th
θ
ei
iə
s
s
t
t

relating to beliefs which deny the existence of God or any gods

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
bon mot
noun
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/bˈɑːn mˈɑːt/

a smart and funny comment

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
bona fide
Adjective
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/bˈoʊnə fˈaɪd/

genuine and not fake

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
cycloid
Adjective
c
s
y
aɪ
c
k
l
l
oi
ɔɪ
d
d

(of a curve) formed by a point on a circle rolling on a line

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
cygnet
cygnet
noun
c
s
y
ɪ
g
g
n
n
e
ɪ
t
t

a newly-hatched swan

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous
cynosure
noun
c
s
y
aɪ
n
n
o
ɔ
s
s
u
ɜ
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r
e

something or someone that is the center of attraction or admiration

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offhand
Adverb
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ɔ
ff
f
h
h
a
æ
n
n
d
d

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous

Grammatical Information:

interrogative adverb
offshoot
noun
o
ɔ
ff
f
sh
ʃ
oo
u
t
t

a new development that grows out of an existing situation, concept, or organization, typically as a natural progression or consequence

variousmultiplemyriadmultitudinous

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

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