General Vocabulary

rudiments C1

/ˈruːdɪmənts/ The basic facts or principles of a subject. Meaning Off Sound Off

snowshoe C1

/ˈsnoʊˌʃuː/ a broad, lightweight frame or platform attached to the foot to distribute weight when walking over deep snow Meaning Off Sound Off

anticlimax C1

/ˈæn.tiˌklaɪ.mæks/ a disappointing or unimportant ending after a buildup that created expectations of something exciting or impressive Meaning Off Sound Off

entente C1

/ɑnˈtɑnt/ an informal alliance or friendly understanding between states or political powers Meaning Off Sound Off

laneway C1

/ˈleɪnˌweɪ/ a narrow road, lane, alley, or passage, often running behind or between buildings Meaning Off Sound Off

glossary C1

/ˈɡlɔ.sə.ɹi/ an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge Meaning Off Sound Off

peahen C1

/ˈpiːˌhɛn/ an adult female peafowl Meaning Off Sound Off

outcropping C1

/ˈaʊtˌkrɑː.pɪŋ/ a part of a rock formation that is exposed at the surface of the surrounding ground Meaning Off Sound Off

pneumatics C1

/nuːˈmætɪks/ the branch of mechanics concerned with gases and their use to transmit force, especially through compressed air Meaning Off Sound Off

hatful C1

/ˈhætˌfʊl/ the amount that a hat can hold Meaning Off Sound Off

caricaturist C1

/ˌker.ə.kəˈtʃʊr.ɪst/ an artist or writer who creates caricatures by exaggerating distinctive features for comic, critical, or satirical effect Meaning Off Sound Off

loess C1

/ˈloʊ.əs/ a fine-grained unstratified accumulation of clay and silt deposited by the wind Meaning Off Sound Off

axolotl C1

/ˈæk.səˌlɑː.təl/ a critically endangered Mexican salamander, Ambystoma mexicanum, that normally remains aquatic and retains larval features such as external gills as an adult Meaning Off Sound Off

unconcern C1

/ˌʌnkənˈsɝn/ a lack of interest, care, or involvement; indifference Meaning Off Sound Off

leasehold C1

/ˈliːsˌhoʊld/ a right or estate in land or property held for a fixed period under a lease Meaning Off Sound Off

subclass C1

/ˈsʌbklæs/ a class derived from another class in object-oriented programming Meaning Off Sound Off

cockatrice C1

/ˈkɒkətɹaɪs/ a legendary monster with features of a rooster and serpent, traditionally said to kill with its gaze Meaning Off Sound Off

recitative C1

/ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ a speechlike style of singing in opera, oratorio, and related music, used especially to advance dialogue or narrative between more melodic passages Meaning Off Sound Off

tastebud C1

/ˈteɪstbʌd/ One of the tiny organs on the tongue that let you taste flavours. Meaning Off Sound Off

apt to C1

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pertain to C1

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unscathing C1

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turn to C1

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bulk up C1

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bugbear C1

/ˈbʌɡbɛr/ a persistent source of irritation or annoyance Meaning Off Sound Off

contraband C1

/ˈkɑntrəbænd/ goods that are imported or exported illegally Meaning Off Sound Off

idolatry C1

/aɪˈdɑːlətri/ the worship of idols or physical objects as gods Meaning Off Sound Off

inquest C1

/ˈɪnkwɛst/ a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death Meaning Off Sound Off

insignia C1

/ɪnˈsɪɡniə/ a badge or emblem of authority or honor Meaning Off Sound Off

lacquerware C1

/ˈlækərˌwɛr/ decorative objects coated with lacquer for a glossy finish Meaning Off Sound Off

limpet C1

/ˈlɪmpɪt/ a marine mollusk with a conical shell that clings tightly to rocks Meaning Off Sound Off

mire C1

/ˈmaɪər/ a stretch of swampy or boggy ground Meaning Off Sound Off

pastiche C1

/pæˈstiʃ/ an artistic work that imitates the style of another work, artist, or period Meaning Off Sound Off

revelry C1

/ˈrɛvəlri/ lively and noisy festivities, often involving drinking and dancing Meaning Off Sound Off

rout C1

/ɹaʊt/ a disorderly retreat of defeated troops Meaning Off Sound Off

vertebra C1

/ˈvɜrtəbrə/ one of the bones that make up the spine Meaning Off Sound Off

wine-shop C1

/ˈwaɪnˌʃɑp/ a shop or tavern where wine is sold Meaning Off Sound Off

totem pole C1

/ˈtoʊ.t̬əm ˌpoʊl/ a tall carved and often painted wooden pole made by Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast of North America to represent family lineage, crests, histories, or important events Meaning Off Sound Off

détente C1

/deɪˈtɑnt/ an easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries Meaning Off Sound Off