ichthyologist- fish scientist
polyglot- multi-linguist
diaphanous- semi-transparent
somniferous- bringing sleep
sinecure- an easy lucrative job
soliloquy- speech to oneself
adherent- supporter
abjure- renounce
caustic- burning
confluence- a flowing together
depose- topple from power
egomania- self-obsession
egregious- blatant
analgesic- painkiller
chiromancy- palm reading
oligarchy- government by a few
intractable- stubborn
intransigent- not compromising
perfidious- treacherous
perspicuous- brilliantly clear
ingenuous- innocent and naive
circumlocution- talking in circles
gregarious- sociable
discursive- rambling
