The ancient grimoire contained numerous spells for summoning spirits and enchanting objects.
synonyms
book of magicspellbookmagical manual
word origin — The word 'grimoire' originates from the Old French word 'grimoire', which means 'grammar' or 'book of magic'. The term is derived from 'grammaire', which is associated with the Latin 'grammatica'.
Word Ultra — Set 71
Set 71 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: grimoire, harbinger, juxtaposition, pantaleon, orogeny. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
grimoire · noun/ˈɡrɪmˌwɛr/
a book of magic spells and invocations
The ancient grimoire contained numerous spells for summoning spirits and enchanting objects.
Synonyms: book of magic, spellbook, magical manual
Origin: The word 'grimoire' originates from the Old French word 'grimoire', which means 'grammar' or 'book of magic'. The term is derived from 'grammaire', which is associated with the Latin 'grammatica'.
harbinger · noun/ˈhɑrbɪndʒər/
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
The arrival of the first robin is often seen as a harbinger of spring's arrival.
Synonyms: forerunner, precursor, omen
Origin: Middle English 'herbergere', from Old French 'herbergier' meaning 'to provide lodging', from 'herberge' meaning 'lodging'.
juxtaposition · noun/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
the act or placement of two things near each other to highlight their differences or contrast
The juxtaposition of modern architecture and ancient ruins in the city creates a striking visual contrast.
Synonyms: contrast, comparison, proximity
Origin: from Latin 'juxtapositio', from 'juxta' meaning 'near' + 'positio' meaning 'position'
pantaleon · noun/ˈpænəˌliːən/
a character in literature known for being humorous and characterized by being a fool or a simpleton
In the comedy, the pantaleon provides much of the laughter with his silly antics and foolish misunderstandings.
Synonyms: fool, jester, buffoon
Origin: The word 'pantaleon' derives from the character Pantalone, a stock character in Italian Commedia dell'arte, representing a foolish old man.
orogeny · noun/ˌɔrəˈdʒɛni/
the process of mountain formation typically resulting from tectonic plate movements
The Himalayas were formed through a process of intense orogeny, resulting from the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Synonyms: mountain building, tectogenesis, orogenic process
Origin: from the Greek 'oros' meaning mountain and 'genes' meaning born of, produced by