General Vocabulary

norms C1

/ˈnɔrmz/ Accepted standards or ways of behaving that are usual in a society or group. Meaning Off Sound Off

outset C1

/ˈaʊtsɛt/ The very beginning of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

carpentry C1

/ˈkɑːrpəntri/ The skill or work of making and repairing things out of wood Meaning Off Sound Off

imp C1

/ˈɪmp/ A small, mischievous magical creature, like a tiny devil. Meaning Off Sound Off

fulcrum C1

/ˈfʊlkɹəm/ the fixed support or pivot about which a lever turns Meaning Off Sound Off

falsetto C1

/fɔlˈsɛt.oʊ/ a male singing voice with artificially high tones in an upper register Meaning Off Sound Off

wares C1

/wɛɹz/ Goods or products that are offered for sale. Meaning Off Sound Off

nunnery C1

/ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ a convent for nuns, or the buildings occupied by such a religious community Meaning Off Sound Off

magenta C1

/məˈdʒen.tə/ a vivid reddish-purple color; in printing, one of the primary subtractive colors Meaning Off Sound Off

patter C1

/ˈpæt.ɚ/ a quick succession of light rapid sounds Meaning Off Sound Off

inertia C1

/ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ a disposition to remain inactive or inert Meaning Off Sound Off

gluttony C1

/ˈɡlʌtəni/ habitual or excessive eating and drinking Meaning Off Sound Off

joust C1

/dʒaʊst/ a formal combat or sporting contest in which two mounted opponents charge each other with lances Meaning Off Sound Off

sombrero C1

/səmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ in English, a broad-brimmed hat of a type associated especially with Mexico and the southwestern United States Meaning Off Sound Off

drawback C1

/ˈdɹɔˌbæk/ A disadvantage or negative feature of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

hogwash C1

/ˈhɑːɡˌwɑːʃ/ informal: foolish, false, or meaningless talk or writing; nonsense Meaning Off Sound Off

postmaster C1

/ˈpoʊstˌmæstɚ/ The head of a post office. Meaning Off Sound Off

ammonium C1

/əˈmoʊni.əm/ the ion NH4 derived from ammonia Meaning Off Sound Off

monotony C1

/məˈnɑtəni/ The dull sameness that comes from doing the same thing over and over with no variety. Meaning Off Sound Off

kiln C1

/kɪln/ a furnace or heated chamber used to fire, bake, calcine, or dry materials such as pottery, bricks, lime, timber, or grain Meaning Off Sound Off

curvature C1

/ˈkɜɹ.və.tʃəɹ/ The shape of something curved. Meaning Off Sound Off

linoleum C1

/lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/ a durable floor covering traditionally made from solidified linseed oil on a canvas or similar backing Meaning Off Sound Off

outcry C1

/ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/ a strong and often public expression of anger, protest, or disapproval Meaning Off Sound Off

buttock C1

/ˈbʌtək/ either of the two rounded fleshy parts at the back of the pelvis, formed chiefly by the gluteal muscles Meaning Off Sound Off

syntax C1

/ˈsɪn.tæks/ A set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences. Meaning Off Sound Off

regalia C1

/rɪˈɡeɪ.li.ə/ ceremonial emblems, ornaments, or objects that indicate royalty, office, or membership Meaning Off Sound Off

farthing C1

/ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/ a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny Meaning Off Sound Off

suds C1

/sʌdz/ The bubbles and foam made by soap mixed with water. Meaning Off Sound Off

treatise C1

/ˈtɹiːtɪs/ A formal, usually lengthy, systematic discourse on some subject. Meaning Off Sound Off

wayside C1

/ˈweɪsaɪd/ The edge or side of a road or path. Meaning Off Sound Off

gnat C1

/næt/ a very small two-winged fly, especially one that swarms or bites Meaning Off Sound Off

flagstaff C1

/ˈflæɡˌstæf/ a pole or staff from which a flag is flown Meaning Off Sound Off

marionette C1

/ˌmæɹiəˈnɛt/ a puppet moved from above by strings attached to its limbs Meaning Off Sound Off

graphite C1

/ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ a soft, dark allotrope of carbon whose atoms form loosely stacked hexagonal layers, used in pencils, lubricants, electrodes, and some nuclear reactors Meaning Off Sound Off

couplet C1

/ˈkʌplət/ two successive lines of verse that form a unit, often sharing a meter and rhyme Meaning Off Sound Off

penknife C1

/ˈpɛnˌnaɪf/ a small folding pocketknife Meaning Off Sound Off

nape C1

/neɪp/ The back part of the neck. Meaning Off Sound Off

hamstring C1

/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/ any of the muscles and tendons at the back of the thigh that bend the knee Meaning Off Sound Off

cataract C1

/ˈkætəˌrækt/ a clouding of the eye's natural lens that impairs vision Meaning Off Sound Off

benchmark C1

/ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk/ A standard or point of reference against which things can be measured or judged. Meaning Off Sound Off

diorama C1

/ˌdaɪəˈrɑmə/ a three-dimensional model or display of a scene, often with figures arranged before a painted background Meaning Off Sound Off

hullabaloo C1

/ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ a loud commotion, uproar, or noisy fuss Meaning Off Sound Off

repartee C1

/ˌrɛpɚˈteɪ/ a quick, witty reply Meaning Off Sound Off

upshot C1

/ˈʌpʃɑt/ A concise summary. Meaning Off Sound Off

soc C1

/soʊʃ/ A society (circle, club, interest group). Meaning Off Sound Off

sketchbook C1

/ˈskɛt͡ʃˌbʊk/ A book of blank pages used for drawing sketches. Meaning Off Sound Off

sufferer C1

/ˈsʌfɝɝ/ One who suffers; one who is afflicted. Meaning Off Sound Off

despot C1

/ˈdɛs.pət/ a ruler who holds absolute power and uses it in a cruel, oppressive, or arbitrary way Meaning Off Sound Off

hookah C1

/ˈhuːkə/ a pipe in which smoke is drawn through water and then inhaled through a long flexible tube Meaning Off Sound Off

misadventure C1

/ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃɚ/ an unlucky accident or mishap, often caused without deliberate wrongdoing Meaning Off Sound Off

tassel C1

/ˈtæsəl/ a decorative bunch of threads or cords tied together at one end and left hanging at the other Meaning Off Sound Off

constraint C1

/kənˈstɹæɪnt/ Something that limits or restricts what you can do. Meaning Off Sound Off

rote C1

/ɹoʊt/ memorization or learning through repetition, often without full understanding Meaning Off Sound Off

synopsis C1

/sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ A short summary of the main points of a book, film, or other work. Meaning Off Sound Off

headpiece C1

/ˈhɛdˌpiːs/ something worn on or covering the head, especially an ornamental or protective item Meaning Off Sound Off

roadway C1

/ˈɹoʊdˌweɪ/ a path made for vehicular travel Meaning Off Sound Off

bier C1

/bɪɚ/ a coffin along with its stand Meaning Off Sound Off

eye-opener C1

/ˈaɪˌoʊ.pən.ɚ/ an experience, fact, or revelation that produces a sudden and surprising understanding Meaning Off Sound Off

decanter C1

/dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ A receptacle for decanted liquor, especially a crystal bottle with a stopper. Meaning Off Sound Off

stencil C1

/ˈstɛn.səl/ a thin sheet with letters, shapes, or a design cut from it, used to reproduce the pattern on another surface Meaning Off Sound Off

pincer C1

/ˈpɪnsɚ/ one of a pair of curved claws or jaws used by an arthropod to grasp or cut Meaning Off Sound Off

mitten C1

/ˈmɪʔ.n̩/ a glove with one section for the thumb and another shared section for the four fingers Meaning Off Sound Off

sunburst C1

/ˈsʌnˌbɝst/ a sudden strong appearance or outburst of sunlight, especially through clouds Meaning Off Sound Off

outpouring C1

/ˌaʊtˈpɔrɪŋ/ a large flow Meaning Off Sound Off

disclaimer C1

/dɪsˈkleɪm.ɚ/ A denial, disavowal, or renunciation, as of a title, claim, interest, estate, or trust; relinquishment or waiver of an interest or estate. Meaning Off Sound Off

consultancy C1

/kənˈsʌltənsi/ A company that gives expert advice in a particular field. Meaning Off Sound Off

follicle C1

/ˈfɑlɪkəl/ A small cavity or sac, such as a hair follicle. Meaning Off Sound Off

quip C1

/kwɪp/ A clever, witty remark. Meaning Off Sound Off

detritus C1

/dɪˈtɹaɪ.təs/ Scattered waste, rubbish, or leftover fragments. Meaning Off Sound Off

afterglow C1

/ˈæftərˌɡloʊ/ light or color remaining in the sky after the sun has set Meaning Off Sound Off

mitre C1

/ˈmaɪtəɹ/ a tall ceremonial headdress worn by a bishop or certain other church dignitaries Meaning Off Sound Off

pallor C1

/ˈpælɚ/ Unnatural paleness, especially as a sign of sickness or distress. Meaning Off Sound Off

paleontologist C1

/ˌpeɪ.li.ənˈtɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ a scientist who studies fossils and life from past geological periods Meaning Off Sound Off

verve C1

/vɝv/ Great energy, enthusiasm, and style, especially in art or performance. Meaning Off Sound Off

hobgoblin C1

/ˈhɑːbˌɡɑːblɪn/ a small, grotesque supernatural creature in folklore, often mischievous or frightening Meaning Off Sound Off

interplay C1

/ˈɪntɚˌpleɪ/ the way two or more things affect, respond to, or depend on one another Meaning Off Sound Off

optician C1

/ɑːpˈtɪʃən/ a trained professional who makes, fits, and dispenses glasses or contact lenses from a prescription Meaning Off Sound Off

copse C1

/kɒps/ Any thicket of small trees or shrubs, coppiced or not. Meaning Off Sound Off

confectionery C1

/kənˈfɛkʃənəɹi/ sweets, chocolates, candies, and other foods made chiefly with sugar, considered collectively Meaning Off Sound Off

six-shooter C1

/ˈsɪksˌʃuː.tɚ/ a revolver with a cylinder designed to hold six cartridges Meaning Off Sound Off

trestle C1

/ˈtrɛs.əl/ a frame with a horizontal bar supported by spreading legs, used alone or in pairs to hold a tabletop, planks, or another work surface Meaning Off Sound Off

shortlist C1

A short list of the best candidates chosen from a larger group, from which a final choice is made. Meaning Off Sound Off

peasantry C1

/ˈpɛzəntri/ peasants considered collectively as a rural social class Meaning Off Sound Off

minutiae C1

/maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(ɪ)ˌiː/ The very small or unimportant details of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

good-day C1

/ˌɡʊdˈdeɪ/ dated or formal: a greeting or farewell equivalent to good day Meaning Off Sound Off

torchlight C1

/ˈtɔːrtʃˌlaɪt/ light cast by a burning torch or, especially in British English, a handheld flashlight Meaning Off Sound Off

portent C1

/ˈpɔɹtənt/ Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen. Meaning Off Sound Off

pommel C1

/ˈpɑməl/ the raised front part of a saddle, used as a handhold Meaning Off Sound Off

hosiery C1

/ˈhoʊʒəri/ socks, stockings, tights, and similar close-fitting garments for the feet and legs, considered collectively Meaning Off Sound Off

potash C1

/ˈpɑːtæʃ/ potassium carbonate or an impure mixture of potassium salts formerly obtained from wood ashes Meaning Off Sound Off

guilder C1

/ˈɡɪldɚ/ the former standard monetary unit of the Netherlands, divided into 100 cents Meaning Off Sound Off

quadrangle C1

/ˈkwɑːdˌræŋɡəl/ a plane figure with four straight sides and four angles Meaning Off Sound Off

monograph C1

/ˈmɑnəˌɡræf/ a detailed scholarly work devoted to one subject or a closely related group of subjects Meaning Off Sound Off

going-over C1

/ˌɡoʊɪŋˈoʊvɚ/ informal: a severe scolding, reprimand, or beating Meaning Off Sound Off

blotch C1

/blɑtʃ/ an irregular patch or spot of color, staining, or discoloration Meaning Off Sound Off

quadrillion C1

/kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/ the number that is represented as a one followed by 15 zeros Meaning Off Sound Off