Synonyms: Roots from Other Languages

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SAVANT

Scholar

Accumulation

Epicure

Irony

Mirage

Explanation

A "savant" is a person of extensive learning, so the best choice is the word "scholar." "Savant" is derived from the French word "savoir," which means to know.

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