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libertine

noun/ˈlɪbərtiːn/

a person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters

The man was known as a libertine, always seeking pleasure without regard for the feelings of others.

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word origin — From French 'libertin', originally from Latin 'libertinus' meaning 'freedman'

Proficient Plus — Set 85

Set 85 of Proficient Plus covers 5 words: libertine, verdant, garner, turgid, solicitous. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. libertine · noun/ˈlɪbərtiːn/

    a person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters

    The man was known as a libertine, always seeking pleasure without regard for the feelings of others.

    Synonyms: debauchee, rake, libertin

    Origin: From French 'libertin', originally from Latin 'libertinus' meaning 'freedman'

  2. verdant · adjective/ˈvɜrdənt/

    green with vegetation or covered in growing plants

    The verdant fields were full of colorful flowers and tall grasses.

    Synonyms: green, leafy, grassy

    Origin: from Middle English 'verdaunt', from Old French 'verdant', from Latin 'viridis' meaning 'green'

  3. garner · verb/ˈɡɑrnər/

    to acquire or gather something over time

    The student worked hard to garner support from her classmates for the school project.

    Synonyms: collect, gather, accumulate

    Origin: Middle English 'gerner', from Old French 'gerner', meaning 'to store'.

  4. turgid · adjective/ˈtɜrdʒɪd/

    swollen and distended or congested

    The river was turgid after the heavy rain, overflowing its banks.

    Synonyms: swollen, bloated, distended

    Origin: from Latin 'turgidus', meaning 'swollen, inflated'

  5. solicitous · adjective/səˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/

    showing concern or care for someone's well-being

    The solicitous mother always asks her child if he feels okay during his soccer games.

    Synonyms: caring, anxious, attentive

    Origin: Latin 'sollicitus' meaning 'anxious, disturbed'