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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

bibliolatry

IPA: /ˌbɪb.liˈɒl.ə.tri/

KK: /ˈbɪb.li.əˌlɑː.tri/

noun

Definition: An excessive devotion to the Bible or a literal interpretation of it, often to the point of idolizing it. It can also refer to an extreme love or concern for books in general.

Example: His bibliolatry was evident in the way he treated every book as sacred.

bibliology

IPA: /ˌbɪbliˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /ˌbɪbliˈɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of books, their history, and the art of printing, as well as the theological aspects of the Bible.

Example: She decided to pursue bibliology to deepen her understanding of the history of books.

bibliomania

IPA: /ˌbɪbliˈmeɪniə/

KK: /ˌbɪbliˈoʊˌmeɪniə/

noun

Definition: An intense obsession or strong desire to collect and own books, often to an excessive degree.

Example: His bibliomania led him to fill his entire house with rare and valuable books.

bibliomaniac

IPA: /ˌbɪbliˈmeɪniæk/

KK: /ˌbɪbliˈmoʊniˌæk/

noun

Definition: A person who has an extreme enthusiasm or obsession for collecting books, especially rare or valuable ones.

Example: The bibliomaniac spent all his savings on rare first editions.

bibliomaniacal

IPA: /ˌbɪbliəˈmeɪnɪkəl/

KK: /ˌbɪbliəˈmeɪnɪəkl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an extreme enthusiasm or obsession for collecting books.

Example: His bibliomaniacal tendencies led him to fill his entire house with rare and valuable books.

bibliopegic

IPA: /ˌbɪblioʊˈpiːdʒɪk/

KK: /ˌbɪblioʊˈpiːdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the process of binding books together.

Example: The bibliopegic art of bookbinding requires great skill and precision.

bibliophile

IPA: /ˈbɪbliəˌfaɪl/

KK: /ˈbɪbliəˌfaɪl/

noun

Definition: A person who loves and collects books.

Example: As a bibliophile, she spends most of her weekends browsing through bookstores.

bibliophilic

IPA: /ˌbɪbliəˈfɪlɪk/

KK: /ˌbɪbliəˈfɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a love of books and reading.

Example: Her bibliophilic nature led her to collect rare and antique books.

bibliophilism

IPA: /ˌbɪbliˈfɪlɪzəm/

KK: /ˌbɪbliˈfɪlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A strong love or passion for collecting and reading books.

Example: Her bibliophilism led her to amass a vast collection of rare first editions.

bibliopole

IPA: /ˈbɪbliəˌpoʊl/

KK: /ˈbɪbliəˌpoʊl/

noun

Definition: A person who sells rare or unusual books, often collecting and trading them.

Example: The bibliopole had an impressive collection of first editions and antique volumes.

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