Dictionary Words

pablum: something (as writing or speech) that is trite, insipid, or simplistic.

quixotic: foolishly impractical; also, capricious, impulsive.

supplicate: to make a humble and earnest petition.

mulct: to defraud.

gregarious: seeking and enjoying the company of others.

arcanum: a secret; a mystery.

fructuous: fruitful; productive.

fructuous: fruitful; productive.

fractious: tending to cause trouble; also, irritable.

Working out the first syllable of a word gives you a fighting chance of finding it in a dictionary. Words starting with a consonant blend often cause difficulties. Making lists of these blends helps in recognising the patterns.