General Vocabulary

gust C2+

/ˈɡʌst/ a sudden strong rush of wind Meaning Off Sound Off

ha C2+

/ˈhɑ/ used to express surprise, triumph, or laughter Meaning Off Sound Off

halo C2+

/ˈheɪloʊ/ a ring of light around the head of a sacred figure or a luminous circle in the sky Meaning Off Sound Off

handfast C2+

/ˈhændˌfæst/ a betrothal or marriage sealed by clasping hands; to pledge thus Meaning Off Sound Off

hardtack C2+

/ˈhɑːrdˌtæk/ a hard biscuit made of flour and water, used as rations at sea or on campaign Meaning Off Sound Off

harnpan C2+

/ˈhɑːrnˌpæn/ the skull or cranium (dialectal and archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

hatbrim C2+

/ˈhætˌbrɪm/ the projecting edge or rim of a hat Meaning Off Sound Off

headstone C2+

/ˈhɛdˌstoʊn/ a stone marker set at the head of a grave Meaning Off Sound Off

heartbeat C2+

/ˈhɑːrtˌbiːt/ a single pulsation of the heart; a moment or animating force Meaning Off Sound Off

heartstring C2+

/ˈhɑːrtˌstrɪŋ/ one's deepest feelings or affections (usually plural) Meaning Off Sound Off

heck C2+

/hɛk/ a mild exclamation of surprise, irritation, or emphasis Meaning Off Sound Off

heft C2+

/hɛft/ weight or heaviness; to lift or test the weight of something Meaning Off Sound Off

hehe C2+

/ˈhiːhiː/ an informal written representation of soft or sly laughter Meaning Off Sound Off

heyday C2+

/ˈheɪˌdeɪ/ the period of greatest success, vigour, or popularity Meaning Off Sound Off

hidrosis C2+

/haɪˈdroʊsɪs/ the secretion of sweat, especially in abnormal amounts Meaning Off Sound Off

hierarch C2+

/ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrk/ a chief priest or high-ranking official in a hierarchy Meaning Off Sound Off

ho C2+

/hoʊ/ an exclamation used to attract attention or express surprise Meaning Off Sound Off

holt C2+

/hoʊlt/ a small wood or copse; also an otter's den (archaic, dialectal) Meaning Off Sound Off

hoodie C2+

/ˈhʊdi/ a hooded sweatshirt Meaning Off Sound Off

hoot C2+

/hut/ a cry of an owl or a shout of derision or amusement Meaning Off Sound Off

hovel C2+

/ˈhʌvəl/ a small, squalid, or wretched dwelling Meaning Off Sound Off

huckster C2+

/ˈhʌkstɚ/ a petty trader or aggressive peddler, often dishonest Meaning Off Sound Off

huff C2+

/hʌf/ a fit of petty annoyance or to blow with puffs of breath Meaning Off Sound Off

huh C2+

/hʌ/ used to express surprise, confusion, or to invite agreement Meaning Off Sound Off

illfare C2+

/ˈɪlˌfɛr/ misfortune, hardship, or distress; the opposite of welfare Meaning Off Sound Off

imitator C2+

/ˈɪmɪˌteɪtɚ/ one who copies the behavior or work of another Meaning Off Sound Off

impasse C2+

/ˈɪmpæs/ a deadlock or situation from which there is no escape Meaning Off Sound Off

impetus C2+

/ˈɪmpətəs/ a driving force or stimulus that makes something happen Meaning Off Sound Off

imprint C2+

/ˈɪmprɪnt/ a mark made by pressure, or a lasting impression or effect Meaning Off Sound Off

ineptitude C2+

/ɪnˈɛptɪtud/ lack of skill or competence; clumsiness Meaning Off Sound Off

infantry C2+

/ˈɪnfəntri/ soldiers who fight on foot Meaning Off Sound Off

inflood C2+

/ˈɪnflʌd/ a flowing in; an influx or inundation Meaning Off Sound Off

inkle C2+

/ˈɪŋkəl/ a kind of linen tape, or the thread from which it is woven Meaning Off Sound Off

inrush C2+

/ˈɪnˌrʌʃ/ a sudden rushing in or influx Meaning Off Sound Off

institutionalist C2+

/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəlɪst/ one who favors or studies established institutions, especially in economics Meaning Off Sound Off

instructer C2+

/ɪnˈstrʌktɚ/ one who teaches or instructs (variant spelling of instructor) Meaning Off Sound Off

intelligencer C2+

/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənsɚ/ one who conveys news or secret information; an informer or spy (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

intermezzo C2+

/ˌɪntɚˈmɛtsoʊ/ a short musical or dramatic piece performed between larger movements or acts Meaning Off Sound Off

interregnum C2+

/ˌɪntɚˈrɛɡnəm/ an interval between two reigns or governments; a pause in continuity Meaning Off Sound Off

intrigue C2+

/ɪnˈtriɡ/ secret scheming or plotting; to arouse curiosity or interest Meaning Off Sound Off

invader C2+

/ɪnˈveɪdɚ/ one who enters forcibly or intrudes, especially with hostile intent Meaning Off Sound Off

investiture C2+

/ɪnˈvɛstətʃɚ/ the formal ceremony of conferring rank, office, or authority Meaning Off Sound Off

jape C2+

/dʒeɪp/ a practical joke or jest Meaning Off Sound Off

jarful C2+

/ˈdʒɑrˌfʊl/ the amount that a jar can hold Meaning Off Sound Off

joiner C2+

/ˈdʒɔɪnər/ a craftsman who constructs the wooden fittings of a building Meaning Off Sound Off

journalese C2+

/ˌdʒɜrnəˈliz/ the clichéd, sensational style of writing typical of newspapers Meaning Off Sound Off

juju C2+

/ˈdʒudʒu/ a charm or fetish believed to hold magical power Meaning Off Sound Off

jumble C2+

/ˈdʒʌmbəl/ a confused, disordered mixture of things Meaning Off Sound Off

k C2+

/keɪ/ the eleventh letter of the English alphabet Meaning Off Sound Off

kamikaze C2+

/ˌkɑmɪˈkɑzi/ a reckless suicidal attack or attacker, especially a WWII pilot Meaning Off Sound Off

keeping C2+

/ˈkipɪŋ/ care, custody, or harmony with something Meaning Off Sound Off

kilocalorie C2+

/ˈkɪloʊˌkæləri/ a unit of energy equal to one thousand calories Meaning Off Sound Off

kink C2+

/kɪŋk/ a sharp twist or bend in a rope, hair, or line Meaning Off Sound Off

kiosk C2+

/ˈkiˌɑsk/ a small open-fronted booth for selling goods or providing information Meaning Off Sound Off

kiteflying C2+

/ˈkaɪtˌflaɪɪŋ/ the flying of kites; also the floating of a rumor to test reaction Meaning Off Sound Off

knickknack C2+

/ˈnɪkˌnæk/ a small worthless ornament or trinket Meaning Off Sound Off

knockoff C2+

/ˈnɑkˌɔf/ a cheap imitation of a popular branded product Meaning Off Sound Off

labium C2+

/ˈleɪbiəm/ a lip or liplike structure in anatomy or botany Meaning Off Sound Off

lagniappe C2+

/ˈlænˌjæp/ a small gift given with a purchase; an unexpected extra Meaning Off Sound Off

laird C2+

/lɛrd/ a Scottish landed proprietor or lord of an estate Meaning Off Sound Off

lancet C2+

/ˈlænsɪt/ a small sharp two-edged surgical knife Meaning Off Sound Off

larceny C2+

/ˈlɑrsəni/ the unlawful taking of another's personal property; theft Meaning Off Sound Off

lath C2+

/læθ/ a thin narrow strip of wood used as a base for plaster or tiles Meaning Off Sound Off

lather C2+

/ˈlæðər/ a frothy foam produced by soap and water Meaning Off Sound Off

laughingstock C2+

/ˈlæfɪŋˌstɑk/ an object of general ridicule Meaning Off Sound Off

lawman C2+

/ˈlɔˌmæn/ a law-enforcement officer, such as a sheriff or marshal Meaning Off Sound Off

leaning C2+

/ˈlinɪŋ/ a tendency or partiality toward a particular view or thing Meaning Off Sound Off

lectern C2+

/ˈlɛktɚn/ a tall stand with a sloped top for holding a book or notes for a speaker Meaning Off Sound Off

lede C2+

/lid/ the opening sentence or paragraph of a news story summarizing its essence Meaning Off Sound Off

leftover C2+

/ˈlɛftˌoʊvɚ/ something remaining after the rest has been used or consumed Meaning Off Sound Off

lingerie C2+

/ˌlɑnʒəˈreɪ/ women's underwear and nightclothes, especially of a delicate kind Meaning Off Sound Off

liqueur C2+

/lɪˈkɝ/ a strong, sweet, often flavored alcoholic spirit Meaning Off Sound Off

loafer C2+

/ˈloʊfɚ/ a lazy idler; a low slip-on shoe Meaning Off Sound Off

loo C2+

/lu/ (British informal) a toilet Meaning Off Sound Off

mack C2+

/mæk/ (informal) a raincoat (mackintosh); or to flirt aggressively Meaning Off Sound Off

mag C2+

/mæɡ/ (informal) a magazine; also a magneto or ammunition magazine Meaning Off Sound Off

manservant C2+

/ˈmænˌsɝvənt/ a male domestic servant Meaning Off Sound Off

mantle C2+

/ˈmæntəl/ a loose sleeveless cloak; or a role or responsibility passed on Meaning Off Sound Off

manus C2+

/ˈmeɪnəs/ the hand or its anatomical equivalent in vertebrates Meaning Off Sound Off

mart C2+

/mɑrt/ a market or trading center Meaning Off Sound Off

masonry C2+

/ˈmeɪsənri/ stonework or brickwork; the craft of building with such materials Meaning Off Sound Off

masquerade C2+

/ˌmæskəˈreɪd/ a costumed ball with masks; or a false outward show Meaning Off Sound Off

materialist C2+

/məˈtɪriəlɪst/ one who values possessions over ideas, or who holds matter alone is real Meaning Off Sound Off

mayoress C2+

/ˈmeɪərɪs/ a female mayor, or the wife of a mayor Meaning Off Sound Off

medallion C2+

/məˈdæljən/ a large medal or a circular decorative panel or ornament Meaning Off Sound Off

meridian C2+

/məˈrɪdiən/ a great circle of longitude; or the point of highest development Meaning Off Sound Off

mese C2+

/ˈmizi/ the central note of the ancient Greek musical scale Meaning Off Sound Off

midafternoon C2+

/ˌmɪdˌæftərˈnun/ the middle part of the afternoon Meaning Off Sound Off

millpond C2+

/ˈmɪlˌpɑnd/ a pool of water held to drive a mill wheel; a very calm surface Meaning Off Sound Off

min C2+

/mɪn/ an abbreviation for minute or minimum Meaning Off Sound Off

mirage C2+

/məˈrɑʒ/ an optical illusion of water or objects, especially in deserts; a delusion Meaning Off Sound Off

misandry C2+

/ˈmɪsˌændri/ hatred of or strong prejudice against men Meaning Off Sound Off

misanthropy C2+

/mɪsˈænθrəpi/ a general dislike or distrust of humankind Meaning Off Sound Off

misbelief C2+

/ˌmɪsbəˈlif/ a wrong or false belief; a heretical opinion Meaning Off Sound Off

misogyny C2+

/mɪˈsɑdʒəni/ hatred of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women Meaning Off Sound Off

mitt C2+

/mɪt/ a padded glove, especially one used in baseball Meaning Off Sound Off