pseud-

pseud-

variant of pseudo- before a vowel: pseudepigraphy.
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pseudo- or (sometimes before a vowel) pseud-
 
combining form
1.  false, pretending, or unauthentic: pseudo-intellectual
2.  having a close resemblance to: pseudopodium
 
[from Greek pseudēs false, from pseudein to lie]
 
pseud- or (sometimes before a vowel) pseud-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek pseudēs false, from pseudein to lie]

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Pseud- is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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