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aficionado

noun/əˌfɪʃ.ənˈdoʊ/

a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity or subject

As a wine aficionado, she could distinguish subtle flavors and aromas that most people would miss.

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word origin — Spanish, from 'aficionar' meaning 'to inspire affection or enthusiasm'

Word Ultra — Set 244

Set 244 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: aficionado, anaclisis, antinomian, balustrade, perihelium. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. aficionado · noun/əˌfɪʃ.ənˈdoʊ/

    a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity or subject

    As a wine aficionado, she could distinguish subtle flavors and aromas that most people would miss.

    Synonyms: enthusiast, devotee, fanatic

    Origin: Spanish, from 'aficionar' meaning 'to inspire affection or enthusiasm'

  2. anaclisis · noun/əˈnæklɪsɪs/

    a psychological dependence on another person for support or emotional needs

    Her anaclisis on her partner made it difficult for her to cope when he was away for long periods.

    Synonyms: dependency, reliance, attachment

    Origin: From Greek 'anáklisis', meaning 'leaning upon' or 'dependence'

  3. antinomian · adjective/ˌæntɪˈnoʊmiən/

    the belief that faith alone is sufficient for salvation and that moral laws do not apply to true believers

    The antinomian perspective among some Christian groups suggests that adherence to moral laws is unnecessary for those who have true faith.

    Synonyms: faith-based, nonconformist, anti-moralist

    Origin: From Greek 'antinomios', meaning 'against the law' (anti- 'against' + nomos 'law')

  4. balustrade · noun/ˈbæl.ə.streɪd/

    a railing supported by balusters, typically found on stairs or balconies

    The ornate balustrade along the staircase added a touch of elegance to the grand foyer.

    Synonyms: railing, banister, guardrail

    Origin: The word 'balustrade' comes from the Italian 'balustrata', which is derived from 'balustro', meaning 'baluster', which in turn comes from the Latin 'balteus', meaning 'belt' or 'girdle'.

  5. perihelium · noun/ˌpɛrɪˈhiːliəm/

    the point in the orbit of a celestial body at which it is closest to the sun

    The comet reached its perihelium in early January, allowing astronomers to observe its bright tail.

    Synonyms: perihelion, aphelion, closest point

    Origin: from Greek 'peri' meaning 'around' and 'helios' meaning 'sun'