General Vocabulary

amulet C2+

/ˈæmjələt/ a small object worn to ward off evil or bring good fortune Meaning Off Sound Off

anchorhold C2+

/ˈæŋkɚˌhoʊld/ the cell or dwelling of a religious recluse, or anchorite Meaning Off Sound Off

anglewing C2+

/ˈæŋɡəlˌwɪŋ/ a butterfly with jagged, angular wing margins, of the genus Polygonia Meaning Off Sound Off

antecessor C2+

/ˌæntɪˈsɛsɚ/ one who goes before; a predecessor or forerunner Meaning Off Sound Off

anticipator C2+

/ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɚ/ one who foresees or acts in advance of something Meaning Off Sound Off

antihero C2+

/ˈæntiˌhɪroʊ/ a central character who lacks conventional heroic qualities Meaning Off Sound Off

apologetics C2+

/əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪks/ the systematic defense of a doctrine, especially a religious one Meaning Off Sound Off

apophthegm C2+

/ˈæpəˌθɛm/ a terse, pointed saying; a pithy maxim Meaning Off Sound Off

apotheosis C2+

/əˌpɑθiˈoʊsɪs/ the highest point of development; elevation to divine status Meaning Off Sound Off

archmagician C2+

/ˌɑrtʃməˈdʒɪʃən/ a supreme or chief magician; a master of magic Meaning Off Sound Off

archway C2+

/ˈɑrtʃˌweɪ/ a curved structure forming a passage or entrance beneath an arch Meaning Off Sound Off

aria C2+

/ˈɑriə/ a long accompanied song for a solo voice in an opera or oratorio Meaning Off Sound Off

arrowleaf C2+

/ˈæroʊˌlif/ any of various plants having arrow-shaped leaves Meaning Off Sound Off

artiste C2+

/ɑrˈtist/ a professional performing artist, especially a singer, dancer, or entertainer Meaning Off Sound Off

ashcake C2+

/ˈæʃˌkeɪk/ a cornmeal cake baked in hot ashes or embers Meaning Off Sound Off

asterisk C2+

/ˈæstəˌrɪsk/ a star-shaped symbol (*) used to mark a note or omission Meaning Off Sound Off

autem C2+

/ˈɔtəm/ in old thieves' cant, a church Meaning Off Sound Off

autocide C2+

/ˈɔtoʊˌsaɪd/ suicide committed by deliberately crashing one's automobile Meaning Off Sound Off

ave C2+

/ˈɑveɪ/ a salutation of greeting or farewell; an Ave Maria prayer Meaning Off Sound Off

b C2+

/ˈbi/ the second letter of the English alphabet Meaning Off Sound Off

bacchanal C2+

/ˈbækənəl/ a wild drunken revelry, or a worshipper of Bacchus Meaning Off Sound Off

bacchant C2+

/ˈbækənt/ a priest or votary of Bacchus; a drunken reveler Meaning Off Sound Off

backsight C2+

/ˈbækˌsaɪt/ a surveyor's sighting back to a known point, or the rear sight of a gun Meaning Off Sound Off

backwash C2+

/ˈbækˌwɑʃ/ the backward flow of water, or unwelcome aftereffects of an event Meaning Off Sound Off

bagful C2+

/ˈbæɡˌfʊl/ the amount that a bag can hold Meaning Off Sound Off

baggagemaster C2+

/ˈbæɡɪdʒˌmæstɚ/ a railway official in charge of passengers' luggage Meaning Off Sound Off

bakeboard C2+

/ˈbeɪkˌbɔrd/ a board on which dough is kneaded or rolled out Meaning Off Sound Off

bakeshop C2+

/ˈbeɪkˌʃɑp/ a bakery; a shop where bread and pastries are made or sold Meaning Off Sound Off

baleen C2+

/bəˈlin/ the horny filtering plates in the mouths of certain whales; whalebone Meaning Off Sound Off

bandit C2+

/ˈbændɪt/ a robber or outlaw, typically one of an armed band Meaning Off Sound Off

bandstand C2+

/ˈbændˌstænd/ a covered outdoor platform for a band to perform on Meaning Off Sound Off

banquette C2+

/bæŋˈkɛt/ an upholstered bench along a wall, especially in a restaurant Meaning Off Sound Off

banter C2+

/ˈbæntɚ/ playful, teasing conversation Meaning Off Sound Off

barony C2+

/ˈbærəni/ the rank, domain, or estate of a baron Meaning Off Sound Off

barrage C2+

/bəˈrɑʒ/ a concentrated outpouring of artillery fire or, figuratively, of questions Meaning Off Sound Off

beambird C2+

/ˈbimˌbɝd/ a dialectal name for the spotted flycatcher Meaning Off Sound Off

beaut C2+

/bjut/ informally, an outstanding or admirable example of something Meaning Off Sound Off

beeswing C2+

/ˈbizˌwɪŋ/ a filmy crust forming in aged port wine Meaning Off Sound Off

begorra C2+

/bɪˈɡɔrə/ an Irish exclamation of surprise, a euphemism for 'by God' Meaning Off Sound Off

behaviorist C2+

/bɪˈheɪvjərɪst/ a psychologist who studies observable behavior rather than inner states Meaning Off Sound Off

belfry C2+

/ˈbɛlfri/ a bell tower or the part of a tower housing bells Meaning Off Sound Off

benchfellow C2+

/ˈbɛntʃˌfɛloʊ/ one who shares a bench; a companion or colleague (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

benchland C2+

/ˈbɛntʃˌlænd/ a level terrace of land bounded by steeper slopes Meaning Off Sound Off

bicentenary C2+

/ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛnəri/ a two-hundredth anniversary Meaning Off Sound Off

bicentennial C2+

/ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/ a two-hundredth anniversary or its celebration Meaning Off Sound Off

billholder C2+

/ˈbɪlˌhoʊldɚ/ a clip or rack for holding bills or papers; one who holds a bill Meaning Off Sound Off

billhook C2+

/ˈbɪlˌhʊk/ a curved blade on a handle, used for pruning and cutting brush Meaning Off Sound Off

billow C2+

/ˈbɪloʊ/ a large rolling wave; to swell or surge outward Meaning Off Sound Off

bingle C2+

/ˈbɪŋɡəl/ Australian slang for a minor crash or collision, especially of vehicles Meaning Off Sound Off

biter C2+

/ˈbaɪtər/ one that bites; also archaically a cheat or deceiver Meaning Off Sound Off

blanketflower C2+

/ˈblæŋkɪtˌflaʊər/ a North American daisy-like wildflower of the genus Gaillardia with vivid red-yellow blooms Meaning Off Sound Off

bloc C2+

/blɑk/ a group of countries or parties united by a common interest or purpose Meaning Off Sound Off

bludgeon C2+

/ˈblʌdʒən/ a short heavy club; to strike repeatedly or to coerce forcefully Meaning Off Sound Off

blusher C2+

/ˈblʌʃər/ a cosmetic for adding color to the cheeks; also one who blushes Meaning Off Sound Off

boding C2+

/ˈboʊdɪŋ/ a foreboding or presentiment; ominously prophetic Meaning Off Sound Off

bogeyman C2+

/ˈboʊɡimæn/ an imaginary evil spirit invoked to frighten children; a dreaded threat Meaning Off Sound Off

bogue C2+

/boʊɡ/ a small sea bream of the genus Boops; dialectally to slink or sneak off Meaning Off Sound Off

boiler C2+

/ˈbɔɪlər/ a vessel or apparatus for heating water or generating steam Meaning Off Sound Off

bookpress C2+

/ˈbʊkprɛs/ a press used in bookbinding, or a cupboard or case for storing books Meaning Off Sound Off

bookstall C2+

/ˈbʊkstɔl/ a stall or stand where books and periodicals are sold Meaning Off Sound Off

borachio C2+

/bəˈrɑtʃioʊ/ a leather wine bottle or wineskin; archaically a drunkard Meaning Off Sound Off

botanist C2+

/ˈbɑtənɪst/ a scientist who studies plants Meaning Off Sound Off

bouser C2+

/ˈbaʊzər/ dialectal a heavy drinker or carouser; one who bouses Meaning Off Sound Off

braid C2+

/breɪd/ a length of interwoven strands; to weave such strands together Meaning Off Sound Off

bravo C2+

/ˈbrɑvoʊ/ a shout of approval; also a hired assassin or daring villain Meaning Off Sound Off

breaker C2+

/ˈbreɪkər/ a wave breaking into foam on the shore; one that breaks something Meaning Off Sound Off

breakout C2+

/ˈbreɪkaʊt/ a sudden escape, outbreak, or surge into prominence Meaning Off Sound Off

brickbat C2+

/ˈbrɪkbæt/ a piece of brick used as a missile; a blunt verbal insult or criticism Meaning Off Sound Off

bridechamber C2+

/ˈbraɪdtʃeɪmbər/ archaic the bedroom of a newly married couple; the nuptial chamber Meaning Off Sound Off

broadsheet C2+

/ˈbrɔdʃit/ a large-format newspaper, traditionally one regarded as serious Meaning Off Sound Off

broker C2+

/ˈbroʊkər/ an agent who arranges deals between buyers and sellers; to negotiate a deal Meaning Off Sound Off

buckle C2+

/ˈbʌkəl/ a clasp for fastening a strap; to fasten, bend, or collapse under strain Meaning Off Sound Off

bummer C2+

/ˈbʌmɚ/ an unpleasant or disappointing experience; an idle loafer Meaning Off Sound Off

burgess C2+

/ˈbɜrdʒɪs/ a citizen or freeman of a borough; a borough's representative in early legislatures Meaning Off Sound Off

burlesque C2+

/bɚˈlɛsk/ a comic, exaggerated parody; to mock by such caricature Meaning Off Sound Off

burster C2+

/ˈbɜrstɚ/ something that bursts; an astronomical source emitting bursts of radiation Meaning Off Sound Off

buttress C2+

/ˈbʌtrəs/ a support projecting from a wall; to reinforce or strengthen Meaning Off Sound Off

cache C2+

/kæʃ/ a hidden store of supplies; to store away or in fast-access memory Meaning Off Sound Off

cacodemon C2+

/ˌkækoʊˈdimən/ an evil spirit or malevolent demon Meaning Off Sound Off

cajolery C2+

/kəˈdʒoʊləri/ persuasion by flattery, coaxing, or gentle deception Meaning Off Sound Off

calaboose C2+

/ˈkæləˌbus/ a local jail or lockup Meaning Off Sound Off

callant C2+

/ˈkælənt/ a youth or lad (Scots and northern English dialect) Meaning Off Sound Off

canard C2+

/kəˈnɑrd/ a false or baseless rumor or fabricated story Meaning Off Sound Off

candelabrum C2+

/ˌkændəˈlɑbrəm/ a large branched candlestick or lamp holder Meaning Off Sound Off

candlestick C2+

/ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ a holder for one or more candles Meaning Off Sound Off

candock C2+

/ˈkænˌdɑk/ a water lily or pondweed, especially the yellow water lily Meaning Off Sound Off

cape C2+

/keɪp/ a sleeveless cloak; a headland jutting into the sea Meaning Off Sound Off

caper C2+

/ˈkeɪpɚ/ a playful leap or madcap escapade; to skip about merrily Meaning Off Sound Off

caravanserai C2+

/ˌkærəˈvænsəˌraɪ/ an inn with a central court for caravans along Eastern trade routes Meaning Off Sound Off

carbuncle C2+

/ˈkɑrˌbʌŋkəl/ a painful cluster of boils; a red gem, especially a garnet Meaning Off Sound Off

carrytale C2+

/ˈkæriˌteɪl/ a gossip or tale-bearer who spreads rumors Meaning Off Sound Off

cartoonist C2+

/kɑrˈtunɪst/ an artist who draws cartoons or comic strips Meaning Off Sound Off

cartridge C2+

/ˈkɑrtrɪdʒ/ a case holding a charge and bullet; a sealed replaceable container Meaning Off Sound Off

casing C2+

/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/ a protective outer cover or shell enclosing something Meaning Off Sound Off

cask C2+

/kæsk/ a barrel-shaped wooden container for liquids Meaning Off Sound Off

casket C2+

/ˈkæskɪt/ a coffin; a small ornamental box for valuables Meaning Off Sound Off