Word Master — Set 11

Set 11 of Word Master covers 5 words: corpulent, acrimonious, voracious, affable, interminable. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. corpulent · adjective/ˈkɔrpjələnt/

   having a large, bulky body

   The corpulent man struggled to fit into the narrow chair at the restaurant.

   Synonyms: overweight, plump, bulky

   Origin: From Latin 'corpulentus', from 'corpus' meaning 'body'

2. acrimonious · adjective/ˌækrɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

   angry and bitter in tone or behavior

   The divorce between the couple was very acrimonious, filled with angry arguments over money.

   Synonyms: bitter, angry, harsh

   Origin: from Latin 'acer' meaning 'sharp' or 'bitter'

3. voracious · adjective/vəˈreɪʃəs/

   having a strong desire for something such as food or knowledge

   The voracious reader finished five books in one week.

   Synonyms: greedy, eager, insatiable

   Origin: from Latin 'vorax' meaning 'gluttonous' or 'devouring'

4. affable · adjective/ˈæf.ə.bəl/

   friendly and easy to talk to

   The new teacher was very affable, making it easy for students to ask questions.

   Synonyms: friendly, sociable, approachable

   Origin: from Latin 'affabilis', meaning 'easy to speak to'

5. interminable · adjective/ɪnˈtɜrmɪnəbl/

   endless or seemingly endless

   The meeting felt like an interminable discussion that never ended.

   Synonyms: endless, eternal, perpetual

   Origin: From Latin 'interminabilis', where 'inter-' means 'not' and 'terminabilis' means 'able to be ended'.