General Vocabulary

moniker C2+

/ˈmɑnɪkər/ a name or nickname Meaning Off Sound Off

moonrise C2+

/ˈmunˌraɪz/ the rising of the moon above the horizon, or the time it occurs Meaning Off Sound Off

mores C2+

/ˈmɔreɪz/ the customs and moral conventions of a community Meaning Off Sound Off

multiplier C2+

/ˈmʌltəˌplaɪər/ a quantity or factor by which another is multiplied or amplified Meaning Off Sound Off

murmuring C2+

/ˈmɜrmərɪŋ/ a low, continuous, indistinct sound or complaint Meaning Off Sound Off

mush C2+

/mʌʃ/ a soft, pulpy mass, or sentimental nonsense Meaning Off Sound Off

nat C2+

/næt/ a nature spirit in Burmese folk belief Meaning Off Sound Off

naw C2+

/nɔ/ a casual or dialectal form of 'no' Meaning Off Sound Off

necessitude C2+

/nəˈsɛsəˌtud/ necessity or distress; a close bond of obligation (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

negatron C2+

/ˈnɛɡəˌtrɑn/ an electron, especially as opposed to a positron (dated) Meaning Off Sound Off

neonate C2+

/ˈniəˌneɪt/ a newborn infant, especially one less than a month old Meaning Off Sound Off

nexus C2+

/ˈnɛksəs/ a connection or link; a central or focal point Meaning Off Sound Off

niddering C2+

/ˈnɪdərɪŋ/ a base coward; cowardly or contemptible (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

nightfall C2+

/ˈnaɪtˌfɔl/ the onset of darkness; dusk Meaning Off Sound Off

node C2+

/noʊd/ a point of connection, intersection, or swelling Meaning Off Sound Off

nonforfeiture C2+

/ˌnɑnˈfɔrfətʃər/ the retention of value or rights that would otherwise be forfeited Meaning Off Sound Off

nope C2+

/noʊp/ (informal) no Meaning Off Sound Off

noumenon C2+

/ˈnuməˌnɑn/ a thing as it is in itself, independent of perception (Kantian) Meaning Off Sound Off

nuncle C2+

/ˈnʌŋkəl/ uncle (archaic, especially as used by a fool to a master) Meaning Off Sound Off

nuptials C2+

/ˈnʌpʃəlz/ a wedding or marriage ceremony Meaning Off Sound Off

obloquy C2+

/ˈɑbləkwi/ strong public criticism or verbal abuse; disgrace from such censure Meaning Off Sound Off

odontalgia C2+

/ˌoʊdɑnˈtældʒə/ toothache; pain in a tooth or the teeth Meaning Off Sound Off

offertory C2+

/ˈɔfɚtɔri/ the part of a church service when offerings are collected, or the music sung then Meaning Off Sound Off

omen C2+

/ˈoʊmən/ a sign or event regarded as foretelling good or bad fortune Meaning Off Sound Off

onrush C2+

/ˈɑnrʌʃ/ a sudden surging or forward rush of something Meaning Off Sound Off

onslaught C2+

/ˈɑnslɔt/ a fierce or violent attack, or an overwhelming quantity of something Meaning Off Sound Off

opprobrium C2+

/əˈproʊbriəm/ harsh public disgrace or scorn arising from shameful conduct Meaning Off Sound Off

orthoepy C2+

/ɔrˈθoʊəpi/ the study of correct or accepted pronunciation of words Meaning Off Sound Off

otalgia C2+

/oʊˈtældʒə/ earache; pain in the ear Meaning Off Sound Off

p C2+

/ˈpi/ the sixteenth letter of the English alphabet Meaning Off Sound Off

packsack C2+

/ˈpæksæk/ a bag carried on the back for transporting supplies, a knapsack Meaning Off Sound Off

palpebra C2+

/ˈpælpɪbrə/ an eyelid, in anatomical terminology Meaning Off Sound Off

panache C2+

/pəˈnɑʃ/ flamboyant confidence of style or manner Meaning Off Sound Off

pandemonium C2+

/ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/ wild and noisy disorder or confusion Meaning Off Sound Off

par C2+

/ˈpɑr/ an accepted average or standard level; the standard score in golf Meaning Off Sound Off

parentage C2+

/ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/ the identity and origins of one's parents; ancestry Meaning Off Sound Off

parson C2+

/ˈpɑrsən/ a parish priest or clergyman Meaning Off Sound Off

pash C2+

/ˈpæʃ/ an infatuation or passionate kiss, chiefly British and Australian slang Meaning Off Sound Off

passageway C2+

/ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/ a corridor or narrow way allowing passage between places Meaning Off Sound Off

peeper C2+

/ˈpipər/ one who peeps or pries; informally, an eye or a small frog Meaning Off Sound Off

pentagram C2+

/ˈpɛntəgræm/ a five-pointed star drawn in continuous lines, often symbolic Meaning Off Sound Off

periodical C2+

/ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkəl/ a magazine or journal published at regular intervals Meaning Off Sound Off

periplus C2+

/ˈpɛrɪpləs/ an ancient narrative account of a coastal voyage listing ports and landmarks Meaning Off Sound Off

pharmacopolist C2+

/ˌfɑrməˈkɑpəlɪst/ a seller of medicines; an apothecary or druggist Meaning Off Sound Off

phraseology C2+

/ˌfreɪziˈɑlədʒi/ a particular mode or choice of words and expressions Meaning Off Sound Off

phytology C2+

/faɪˈtɑlədʒi/ the scientific study of plants; botany Meaning Off Sound Off

pillory C2+

/ˈpɪləri/ a wooden frame for publicly punishing offenders; to expose to public ridicule Meaning Off Sound Off

pismire C2+

/ˈpɪsˌmaɪɚ/ an ant (archaic or dialectal) Meaning Off Sound Off

placard C2+

/ˈplækɑrd/ a printed sign or notice for public display; to post such notices Meaning Off Sound Off

plasterwork C2+

/ˈplæstɚˌwɚk/ decorative or structural work made of plaster, especially on walls and ceilings Meaning Off Sound Off

platitude C2+

/ˈplætəˌtud/ a trite or overused remark presented as though it were original or profound Meaning Off Sound Off

playfellow C2+

/ˈpleɪˌfɛloʊ/ a companion in play; a playmate Meaning Off Sound Off

plethora C2+

/ˈplɛθərə/ an excessive or overabundant amount of something Meaning Off Sound Off

plumbery C2+

/ˈplʌməri/ the trade or work of a plumber; plumbing Meaning Off Sound Off

plumelet C2+

/ˈpluːmlɪt/ a small plume or tuft of feathers Meaning Off Sound Off

pol C2+

/pɑl/ a politician (informal) Meaning Off Sound Off

porcupine C2+

/ˈpɔrkjəˌpaɪn/ a large rodent covered with protective quills or spines Meaning Off Sound Off

postbox C2+

/ˈpoʊstˌbɑks/ a public box into which letters are placed for collection by the post office Meaning Off Sound Off

posy C2+

/ˈpoʊzi/ a small bunch of flowers Meaning Off Sound Off

powwow C2+

/ˈpaʊˌwaʊ/ a Native American gathering or ceremony; an informal meeting for discussion Meaning Off Sound Off

prank C2+

/præŋk/ a playful or mischievous trick; to play such a trick Meaning Off Sound Off

preface C2+

/ˈprɛfəs/ an introduction to a book; to introduce or precede with remarks Meaning Off Sound Off

preverb C2+

/ˈpriˌvɝb/ a prefix or particle placed before a verb to modify its meaning Meaning Off Sound Off

prophecy C2+

/ˈprɑfəsi/ a prediction of what will happen, especially one of divine inspiration Meaning Off Sound Off

proscenium C2+

/proʊˈsiniəm/ the part of a theatre stage in front of the curtain, or its framing arch Meaning Off Sound Off

prototype C2+

/ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/ an original model on which later versions are based; to make one Meaning Off Sound Off

psychoanalyst C2+

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈænəlɪst/ a practitioner who treats mental disorders using psychoanalysis Meaning Off Sound Off

quack C2+

/kwæk/ a fraudulent medical practitioner, or the sound a duck makes Meaning Off Sound Off

quietus C2+

/kwaɪˈitəs/ something that ends or settles an affair; death or a final discharge Meaning Off Sound Off

quilt C2+

/kwɪlt/ a padded bed covering of stitched layers, or to make one Meaning Off Sound Off

quoin C2+

/kɔɪn/ an external corner of a building, or a wedge used to lock type Meaning Off Sound Off

raider C2+

/ˈreɪdɚ/ one who makes a sudden attack to seize, plunder, or disrupt Meaning Off Sound Off

rampage C2+

/ˈræmpeɪdʒ/ a period of violent, frenzied, uncontrolled behavior Meaning Off Sound Off

ream C2+

/rim/ a quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); to enlarge a hole by reaming Meaning Off Sound Off

rebate C2+

/ˈribeɪt/ a partial refund or deduction returned to a buyer Meaning Off Sound Off

receptor C2+

/rɪˈsɛptɚ/ a cell or molecule that detects a stimulus and responds to it Meaning Off Sound Off

recessional C2+

/rɪˈsɛʃənəl/ a hymn or music played as clergy and choir withdraw at a service's end Meaning Off Sound Off

recital C2+

/rɪˈsaɪtəl/ a public performance of music or a detailed account of facts Meaning Off Sound Off

reflex C2+

/ˈriflɛks/ an automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus Meaning Off Sound Off

registrar C2+

/ˈrɛdʒɪˌstrɑr/ an official who keeps official records or registers Meaning Off Sound Off

reliquary C2+

/ˈrɛlɪˌkwɛri/ a container or shrine in which sacred relics are kept Meaning Off Sound Off

reliquiae C2+

/rɪˈlɪkwiˌi/ remains or remnants, especially fossil remains or relics Meaning Off Sound Off

rentee C2+

/rɛnˈti/ one who rents from another; a tenant Meaning Off Sound Off

requital C2+

/rɪˈkwaɪtl/ a return or repayment for a favor, service, or wrong Meaning Off Sound Off

retentionist C2+

/rɪˈtɛnʃənɪst/ one who advocates keeping something, especially the death penalty Meaning Off Sound Off

revelator C2+

/ˈrɛvəˌleɪtɚ/ one who reveals or discloses something, especially a divine truth Meaning Off Sound Off

riser C2+

/ˈraɪzɚ/ the vertical part of a stair step; one who rises, as from bed Meaning Off Sound Off

roadblock C2+

/ˈroʊdˌblɑk/ a barrier across a road; an obstacle to progress Meaning Off Sound Off

rosin C2+

/ˈrɑzɪn/ a hard resin from pine used on bow strings; to treat with it Meaning Off Sound Off

roster C2+

/ˈrɑstɚ/ a list of names, duties, or players; to enter on such a list Meaning Off Sound Off

rubric C2+

/ˈrubrɪk/ a heading, category, or set of instructions, often printed in red Meaning Off Sound Off

ruckus C2+

/ˈrʌkəs/ a noisy disturbance or commotion Meaning Off Sound Off

rumpus C2+

/ˈrʌmpəs/ a noisy disturbance, uproar, or commotion Meaning Off Sound Off

sally C2+

/ˈsæli/ a sudden rush forward, especially a sortie; a witty remark; to rush out Meaning Off Sound Off

sandpaper C2+

/ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ paper coated with abrasive grit, used to smooth surfaces Meaning Off Sound Off

sanitarian C2+

/ˌsænəˈtɛriən/ a specialist in public health and sanitation Meaning Off Sound Off