WORD MAN: Cognoscenti

Cognoscenti Meaning

WORDS FOUND RECENTLY

Chiropodist: a person who treats the feet and their ailments.

Cognoscenti: people who are especially well informed about a particular subject.

Connotes: suggests or implies something in addition to the literal meaning of a word or phrase.

Diffidence: modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.

Dissentient: (adj.) in opposition to a majority or official opinion; (noun) a person who opposes a majority or official opinion.

Nephrologist: a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney conditions and kidney failure.

Point d'appui: a support or prop.

Salle de bain: (French) bathroom.

Secondes noces: (French) second marriage.

Sedulously: carefully and with a lot of effort and determination.

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