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venenose

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈvɛnəˌnoʊs/

KK: /ˈvɛnəˌnoʊs/

adjective
Definition

Something that is harmful or deadly because it contains poison.


Example

The plant is known to be venenose, so it should not be touched.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about that venenose plant in the park?
Sloth B
Yeah, I saw a sign warning people to stay away from it.
Sloth A
It's crazy how something so beautiful can be so venenose.
Sloth B
I know, right? Nature can be really dangerous sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
toxic
noxious
harmful
Antonyms
harmless
safe
beneficial
Root Explanation

Venenose → It is derived from "venenum" (meaning poison) in Latin, combined with the suffix "-ose" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "venenose" refers to something that is full of poison or toxic.

Memory Tip

Think of 'venenum' which means poison, and remember that 'venenose' describes something that is full of poison.

Visually Confused Words
venose
ventose
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