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Exita person of profound or extensive learning or ability in a particular subject or area
The young math savant solved complex problems faster than his teachers could follow.
Set 76 of Proficient covers 5 words: savant, gerontocracy, apostle, verbosity, supplicant. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a person of profound or extensive learning or ability in a particular subject or area
The young math savant solved complex problems faster than his teachers could follow.
a government or society ruled by older people
In a gerontocracy, older leaders make most of the important decisions for the country.
one of the earliest followers of jesus who spread his teachings
Peter was an apostle who helped spread the teachings of Jesus to many people.
the quality of using more words than necessary
The verbosity of his speech made it hard to understand his main point.
a person who asks for something earnestly or humbly
The hungry child was a supplicant at the door, asking for food.