Word Master — Set 25

Set 25 of Word Master covers 5 words: bucolic, pellucid, ferocious, laconic, sinistral. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. bucolic · adjective/bjuˈkɑlɪk/

   relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and rural life

   The bucolic landscape was filled with green fields and happy cows.

   Synonyms: rural, pastoral, rustic

   Origin: from the Latin word 'bucolicus', which comes from 'bucolus', meaning 'cowherd' or 'herdsman'

2. pellucid · adjective/pəˈluː.sɪd/

   easy to understand or clear in meaning

   The teacher explained the math problem in a pellucid way, so all the students understood it.

   Synonyms: clear, lucid, transparent

   Origin: from Latin 'pellucidus', meaning 'clear, transparent'

3. ferocious · adjective/fəˈroʊʃəs/

   savagely fierce or violent

   The ferocious dog chased the thief away from the house.

   Synonyms: fierce, savage, wild

   Origin: from Latin 'ferox', meaning 'fierce, wild'

4. laconic · adjective/ləˈkɑnɪk/

   using few words to express much

   His laconic reply made it clear that he was not interested in the topic.

   Synonyms: brief, concise, terse

   Origin: from Latin 'laconicus', from Greek 'Lakonikos', relating to Laconia, a region in Greece known for the terse speech of its inhabitants

5. sinistral · adjective/ˈsɪn.ɪ.strəl/

   relating to the left side or left-handedness

   The sinistral hand of the artist painted beautiful pictures with great skill.

   Synonyms: left-handed, left, sinister

   Origin: from Latin 'sinistrālis', meaning 'left, on the left side'