Word Power Made Easy - CLAT Vocabulary Sessions 1-47

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering personality types, medical specialists, practitioners, social behaviors, speech habits, and etymological roots from Word Power Made Easy sessions for CLAT preparation.

Egoist

A person who is selfish and believes in "me first."

Altruist

A person who is unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; selfless.

Introvert

Someone who turns their thoughts and interests inward.

Misanthrope

Someone who hates all of mankind.

Misogynist

Someone who hates women.

Misogamist

Someone who hates marriage.

Internist

A doctor who specializes in internal medicine and diagnosis.

Pediatrician

A specialist who treats infants and children.

Dermatologist

A doctor who specializes in skin diseases.

Ophthalmologist

A specialist in the study and treatment of disorders of the eye.

Cardiologist

A specialist in the study and treatment of heart diseases.

Orthodontist

A specialist who straightens teeth.

Periodontist

A specialist in gum diseases.

Endodontist

A specialist in root canals (inner tooth).

Optometrist

One who measures vision and prescribes glasses.

Osteopath

One who treats by manipulating bones/joints.

Chiropractor

One who treats by hand-manipulating the spine.

Podiatrist

A specialist in foot ailments.

Graphologist

A specialist who analyzes handwriting.

Notorious

Well known for some bad quality or deed.

Consummate

Highly skilled and perfect.

Incorrigible

Beyond reform or correction.

Inveterate

Having a long-standing, deep-rooted habit.

Congenital

Existing from birth.

Chronic

Continuing for a long time; constant.

Egregious

Outstandingly bad or vicious.

Disparage

To belittle or speak slightingly of.

Equivocate

To use ambiguous language to mislead; "double talk."

Adulate

To flatter or praise excessively.

Proscribe

To forbid or prohibit.

Obviate

To make unnecessary; to prevent.

Malign

To speak evil of; to slander.

Condone

To overlook or forgive an offense.

Placate

To calm or pacify; to soothe.

Taciturn

Disinclined to talk; silent or uncommunicative.

Laconic

Using very few words; concise or brief.

Garrulous

Talkative in a rambling, pointless way.

Banal

Lacking originality; trite or cliché.

Verbose

Using more words than needed; wordy.

Voluble

Talking fluently, readily, or incessantly; rapid speech.

Cogent

Powerfully persuasive, clear, and logical.

Vociferous

Loud and noisy; clamorous.

Loquacious

Very talkative.

Martinet

A strict disciplinarian; stickler for rules.

Sycophant

A "bootlicker"; one who flatters for gain.

Dilettante

An amateur; one who dabbles in art; a superficial amateur.

Virago

A loud-mouthed, scolding woman; a shrewish woman.

Chauvinist

A fanatical prejudiced person or one exhibiting fanatical patriotism.

Iconoclast

One who attacks cherished beliefs; a belief-breaker.

Jovial

Cheerful and friendly; good-humored.

Convivial

Fond of good company; sociable and festive.

Indefatigable

Tireless and persistent.

Magnanimous

Noble-minded; generous and forgiving; great-hearted.

Stoical

Unmoved by joy or grief; self-controlled and emotionally unmoved.

Intrepid

Fearless, adventurous, and brave.

Nihil (Root)

Nothing (Example: Nihilism).

Satis (Root)

Enough (Example: Insatiable).

Bene (Root)

Well/Good (Example: Benediction).

Facio (Root)

To Do/Make (Example: Factotum).

Omnis (Root)

All (Example: Omniscient).

Scio (Root)

To Know (Example: Prescient).

Credo (Root)

To Believe (Example: Credulous).

Vox (Root)

Voice (Example: Equivocate).

Manus (Root)

Hand (Example: Manicure).

Pes/Pedis (Root)

Foot (Example: Pedestal).

Bellum (Root)

War (Example: Belligerent).