General Vocabulary

liss C2+

/lɪs/ (archaic/dialectal) relief or respite; to relieve or assuage Meaning Off Sound Off

longing C2+

/ˈlɔŋɪŋ/ a strong, persistent yearning or desire Meaning Off Sound Off

mage C2+

/meɪdʒ/ a magician or learned practitioner of magic Meaning Off Sound Off

metamorphosis C2+

/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsɪs/ a complete change of form or nature, as a caterpillar into a butterfly Meaning Off Sound Off

mistrust C2+

/ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/ lack of trust or confidence; to regard with suspicion Meaning Off Sound Off

nappy C2+

/ˈnæpi/ a baby's diaper; or (of hair) tightly curled and frizzy Meaning Off Sound Off

nook C2+

/nʊk/ a small, secluded, or sheltered corner or recess Meaning Off Sound Off

odor C2+

/ˈoʊdər/ a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one Meaning Off Sound Off

onset C2+

/ˈɑnˌsɛt/ the beginning or start of something, often unpleasant Meaning Off Sound Off

operand C2+

/ˈɑpəˌrænd/ a quantity or value on which an operation is performed Meaning Off Sound Off

opposer C2+

/əˈpoʊzər/ one who opposes or resists something Meaning Off Sound Off

oversight C2+

/ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt/ an unintentional failure to notice; supervision or watchful care Meaning Off Sound Off

overview C2+

/ˈoʊvərˌvju/ a general summary or survey of a subject Meaning Off Sound Off

pamphlet C2+

/ˈpæmflɪt/ a small unbound booklet, often on a topical or political subject Meaning Off Sound Off

parole C2+

/pəˈroʊl/ early conditional release of a prisoner before a sentence ends Meaning Off Sound Off

paunch C2+

/pɔntʃ/ a protruding belly or stomach Meaning Off Sound Off

percept C2+

/ˈpɜrsɛpt/ an object or impression perceived by the senses or mind Meaning Off Sound Off

potentate C2+

/ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/ a ruler with great power; a monarch or sovereign Meaning Off Sound Off

precursor C2+

/prɪˈkɜrsər/ something that comes before and signals or leads to another Meaning Off Sound Off

radius C2+

/ˈreɪdiəs/ a straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle Meaning Off Sound Off

redress C2+

/rɪˈdrɛs/ remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance Meaning Off Sound Off

reproof C2+

/rɪˈpruf/ an expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke Meaning Off Sound Off

shack C2+

/ʃæk/ a roughly built hut or cabin Meaning Off Sound Off

shortcoming C2+

/ˈʃɔrtˌkʌmɪŋ/ a fault or failure to meet a standard; a defect Meaning Off Sound Off

sparkler C2+

/ˈspɑrklər/ a hand-held firework that emits bright sparks Meaning Off Sound Off

speck C2+

/spɛk/ a tiny spot or particle Meaning Off Sound Off

specter C2+

/ˈspɛktər/ a ghost, or a haunting threatening prospect Meaning Off Sound Off

tab C2+

/tæb/ a small projecting flap or label; also a running bill or account Meaning Off Sound Off

template C2+

/ˈtɛmplət/ a shaped pattern or model used as a guide for making things Meaning Off Sound Off

thespian C2+

/ˈθɛspiən/ an actor or actress; relating to drama and the theatre Meaning Off Sound Off

throng C2+

/θrɔŋ/ a large, densely packed crowd; to gather or crowd together Meaning Off Sound Off

travail C2+

/trəˈveɪl/ painful or laborious effort; the pangs of childbirth Meaning Off Sound Off

wager C2+

/ˈweɪdʒər/ a bet; to risk a sum on the outcome of an uncertain event Meaning Off Sound Off

wristband C2+

/ˈrɪstˌbænd/ a band worn around the wrist, as on a watch or for entry Meaning Off Sound Off

zucchini C2+

/zuˈkini/ a green summer squash, also called a courgette Meaning Off Sound Off

acrasia C2+

/əˈkreɪʒə/ weakness of will; acting against one's better judgment Meaning Off Sound Off

adage C2+

/ˈædɪdʒ/ a short, traditional saying expressing a general truth Meaning Off Sound Off

adieu C2+

/əˈdju/ goodbye; a farewell Meaning Off Sound Off

agnostic C2+

/æɡˈnɑstɪk/ one who holds that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable Meaning Off Sound Off

aigrette C2+

/ˈeɪɡrɛt/ a tuft of feathers or jewels worn as a head ornament Meaning Off Sound Off

alas C2+

/əˈlæs/ an exclamation expressing grief, pity, or regret Meaning Off Sound Off

alco C2+

/ˈælkoʊ/ (slang) an alcoholic or heavy drinker Meaning Off Sound Off

alehouse C2+

/ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/ a tavern or establishment where ale is sold and drunk Meaning Off Sound Off

alphabetarian C2+

/ˌælfəbɪˈtɛriən/ a beginner learning the alphabet; a novice Meaning Off Sound Off

amoret C2+

/ˈæmərɛt/ a love token, a sweetheart, or a little cupid (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

anchoret C2+

/ˈæŋkərɛt/ a religious hermit or recluse; an anchorite Meaning Off Sound Off

antimodel C2+

/ˌæntiˈmɑdəl/ a negative example showing how something should not be done Meaning Off Sound Off

apologia C2+

/ˌæpəˈloʊdʒiə/ a formal written defence of one's opinions or conduct Meaning Off Sound Off

apothegm C2+

/ˈæpəˌθɛm/ a terse, pointed saying expressing a general truth Meaning Off Sound Off

aquamarine C2+

/ˌækwəməˈrin/ a pale blue-green gemstone, or its colour Meaning Off Sound Off

ar C2+

/ɑr/ the name of the letter R Meaning Off Sound Off

argent C2+

/ˈɑrdʒənt/ silver; the heraldic tincture silver or white Meaning Off Sound Off

argot C2+

/ˈɑrɡoʊ/ the specialized slang or jargon of a particular group Meaning Off Sound Off

artificer C2+

/ɑrˈtɪfɪsɚ/ a skilled craftsman or inventor of ingenious devices Meaning Off Sound Off

atlas C2+

/ˈætləs/ a bound collection of maps Meaning Off Sound Off

attainder C2+

/əˈteɪndɚ/ the legal forfeiture of rights and property following a sentence of death or outlawry Meaning Off Sound Off

auntie C2+

/ˈænti/ an aunt (affectionate or familiar form) Meaning Off Sound Off

auxesis C2+

/ɔɡˈzisɪs/ rhetorical amplification arranging ideas in ascending order of importance; growth by cell enlargement Meaning Off Sound Off

avowal C2+

/əˈvaʊəl/ an open declaration or frank admission Meaning Off Sound Off

backfriend C2+

/ˈbækˌfrɛnd/ a false friend or secret enemy Meaning Off Sound Off

bae C2+

/beɪ/ a romantic partner or sweetheart (slang) Meaning Off Sound Off

bah C2+

/bɑ/ an exclamation expressing contempt or dismissal Meaning Off Sound Off

bane C2+

/beɪn/ a cause of great distress or ruin Meaning Off Sound Off

barrister C2+

/ˈbærɪstɚ/ a lawyer qualified to plead in the higher courts (chiefly British) Meaning Off Sound Off

bastille C2+

/bæˈstil/ a fortress or prison Meaning Off Sound Off

battercake C2+

/ˈbætɚˌkeɪk/ a thin cake fried from batter; a pancake (dialectal) Meaning Off Sound Off

bayou C2+

/ˈbaɪu/ a slow-moving marshy creek or backwater, typical of the southern US Meaning Off Sound Off

beck C2+

/bɛk/ a gesture of command or summons; a small stream (dialectal) Meaning Off Sound Off

bedlam C2+

/ˈbɛdləm/ a scene of uproar and confusion Meaning Off Sound Off

bender C2+

/ˈbɛndɚ/ a bout of heavy drinking (informal); one who bends something Meaning Off Sound Off

bewrayer C2+

/bɪˈreɪɚ/ one who betrays, reveals, or exposes a secret (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

bishopric C2+

/ˈbɪʃəprɪk/ the office or diocese of a bishop Meaning Off Sound Off

blemish C2+

/ˈblɛmɪʃ/ a small flaw that spoils appearance or perfection Meaning Off Sound Off

bluejacket C2+

/ˈbluˌdʒækɪt/ an enlisted sailor in the navy Meaning Off Sound Off

bonce C2+

/bɑns/ (British slang) the head Meaning Off Sound Off

boner C2+

/ˈboʊnɚ/ (informal) a foolish and embarrassing mistake Meaning Off Sound Off

brainpan C2+

/ˈbreɪnˌpæn/ (informal) the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain Meaning Off Sound Off

bravado C2+

/brəˈvɑdoʊ/ a bold show of confidence, often to conceal fear Meaning Off Sound Off

bristle C2+

/ˈbrɪsəl/ a short stiff hair; to react with sudden anger or indignation Meaning Off Sound Off

broom C2+

/brum/ a long-handled brush for sweeping floors; a yellow-flowered shrub Meaning Off Sound Off

bulge C2+

/bʌldʒ/ a rounded swelling or protrusion; to swell outward Meaning Off Sound Off

bumbershoot C2+

/ˈbʌmbɚˌʃut/ (US informal, dated) an umbrella Meaning Off Sound Off

buss C2+

/bʌs/ (archaic or dialectal) a kiss; to kiss Meaning Off Sound Off

butchery C2+

/ˈbʊtʃəri/ brutal and indiscriminate killing; the trade of a butcher Meaning Off Sound Off

cakewalk C2+

/ˈkeɪkˌwɔk/ something easily accomplished; a strutting dance of African American origin Meaning Off Sound Off

camouflage C2+

/ˈkæməˌflɑʒ/ disguise that blends something into its surroundings Meaning Off Sound Off

candela C2+

/kænˈdɛlə/ the SI unit of luminous intensity Meaning Off Sound Off

cant C2+

/kænt/ hypocritical or insincere talk; the jargon of a particular group Meaning Off Sound Off

capstone C2+

/ˈkæpˌstoʊn/ a crowning achievement; the top stone of a structure Meaning Off Sound Off

cataclysm C2+

/ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/ a violent, large-scale upheaval or disaster Meaning Off Sound Off

cathedra C2+

/kəˈθidrə/ the official chair or throne of a bishop or professor Meaning Off Sound Off

certitude C2+

/ˈsɝtɪˌtud/ absolute certainty or conviction Meaning Off Sound Off

challenger C2+

/ˈtʃælɪndʒɚ/ one who challenges, especially for a title or position Meaning Off Sound Off

chandler C2+

/ˈtʃændlɚ/ a dealer in supplies and provisions, especially for ships Meaning Off Sound Off

cheeser C2+

/ˈtʃiːzɚ/ one who makes cheese; a cheesemaker Meaning Off Sound Off

clamshell C2+

/ˈklæmˌʃɛl/ the shell of a clam, or a hinged case shaped like one Meaning Off Sound Off