vivaldii's Ancient Greek words

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• AMORPHOUSadjectiveAncient Greek140 findersLacking a definite form or clear shape.
• AMPHIOXUSnounAncient Greek24 findersThe lancelet, particularly of the genus Branchiostoma.
• AURAnounAncient Greek99 findersA subtle emanation or exhalation of any substance, such as an aroma or odour.
• BOTANICadjectiveAncient Greek104 findersOf or pertaining to botany.
• CISTERNnounAncient Greek200 findersA reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
• CONICadjectiveAncient Greek57 findersSynonym of conical.
• DAISnounAncient Greek163 findersA raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honour, a throne, or other dignified occupancy, such as ancestral statues; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit,
• DIAPHANOUSadjectiveAncient Greek332 findersTransparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
• EPONYMOUSadjectiveAncient Greek112 findersOf, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym.
• GYROSCOPEnounAncient Greek407 findersAn apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame (gimbal) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a gyroscopic stabilizer,
• HUBRISTICadjectiveAncient Greek146 findersOf or relating to hubris (“excessive arrogance or pride, or presumption”); hence, overly arrogant or proud, or presumptuous, especially in a disdainful or rude manner.
• PROSODYnounAncient Greek145 findersThe study of rhythm, intonation, stress, and related attributes in speech.
• PSEUDONYMnounAncient Greek320 findersA fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.
• SARDONICadjectiveAncient Greek248 findersScornfully mocking or cynical.
• TIMPANInounAncient Greek136 findersThe set of precision kettledrums in an orchestra.
• XENOGAMIESnounAncient Greek38 findersThe transfer of pollen from the anthers of one plant to the stigma of another; cross-pollination.

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