Words from this root (9)
kill
A1
/ˈkɪʊ̯/
the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile
problem
A1
/ˈpɹɑbləm/
a question raised for consideration or solution
devil
B2
/ˈdɛvəl/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
parliament
B2
/ˈpɑɹ.lə.mənt/
A formal council summoned (especially by a monarch) to discuss important issues.
volleyball
A1
/ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/
a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands
ballad
B2
/ˈbæləd/
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
parable
C2
/ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/
(New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message
hyperbole
B2
/haɪˈpɝbəli/
extravagant exaggeration
qualm
C2
/kwɑ(l)m/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action