General Vocabulary

downside C2+

/ˈdaʊnsaɪd/ the negative aspect or drawback of something Meaning Off Sound Off

dragnet C2+

/ˈdræɡnɛt/ a systematic search for criminals; a net drawn along the bottom Meaning Off Sound Off

dragon C2+

/ˈdræɡən/ a mythical fire-breathing reptilian monster Meaning Off Sound Off

dreadnought C2+

/ˈdrɛdnɔt/ a heavily armed early-20th-century battleship Meaning Off Sound Off

dresser C2+

/ˈdrɛsər/ a chest of drawers or a kitchen sideboard for dishes Meaning Off Sound Off

drivel C2+

/ˈdrɪvəl/ silly nonsense; foolish talk Meaning Off Sound Off

drove C2+

/droʊv/ a herd or flock driven together; a large moving crowd Meaning Off Sound Off

druggist C2+

/ˈdrʌɡɪst/ a pharmacist or dealer in medicinal drugs Meaning Off Sound Off

drumhead C2+

/ˈdrʌmhɛd/ the tightly stretched membrane of a drum; summary, as in a field trial Meaning Off Sound Off

duplet C2+

/ˈduplət/ a group of two notes played in the time of three Meaning Off Sound Off

e C2+

/i/ the fifth letter of the English alphabet Meaning Off Sound Off

earphone C2+

/ˈɪrˌfoʊn/ a small speaker worn in or over the ear for private listening Meaning Off Sound Off

eddy C2+

/ˈɛdi/ a circular movement of water or air running contrary to the main current Meaning Off Sound Off

eh C2+

/eɪ/ used to express inquiry, surprise, or to invite agreement Meaning Off Sound Off

elegancy C2+

/ˈɛləɡənsi/ refinement, grace, or tasteful beauty (archaic for elegance) Meaning Off Sound Off

ellipse C2+

/ɪˈlɪps/ a regular oval closed curve, a flattened circle Meaning Off Sound Off

emcee C2+

/ˈɛmˈsi/ a master of ceremonies who hosts an event Meaning Off Sound Off

emerald C2+

/ˈɛmɚəld/ a bright green precious gemstone, or its color Meaning Off Sound Off

emmet C2+

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

empyrean C2+

/ˌɛmpaɪˈriən/ the highest heaven, or the sky; the celestial realm Meaning Off Sound Off

encephalon C2+

/ɛnˈsɛfəˌlɑn/ the brain, considered as the contents of the cranium Meaning Off Sound Off

enforcer C2+

/ɛnˈfɔrsɚ/ one who compels compliance with rules, often by force Meaning Off Sound Off

ensemble C2+

/ɑnˈsɑmbəl/ a group performing together, or a coordinated set of things Meaning Off Sound Off

ensign C2+

/ˈɛnsən/ a flag or standard, or a junior naval officer Meaning Off Sound Off

enterpriser C2+

/ˈɛntɚˌpraɪzɚ/ one who undertakes bold ventures; an entrepreneur Meaning Off Sound Off

epoch C2+

/ˈɛpək/ a notable period in history marked by distinctive events or characteristics Meaning Off Sound Off

escapade C2+

/ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ a reckless or playful adventure that flouts convention Meaning Off Sound Off

esplanade C2+

/ˈɛspləˌnɑd/ a long open level walk, especially along a seafront Meaning Off Sound Off

esthesis C2+

/ɛsˈθisɪs/ the capacity for sensation or perception Meaning Off Sound Off

evensong C2+

/ˈivənˌsɔŋ/ the Anglican service of evening prayer; vespers Meaning Off Sound Off

evolute C2+

/ˈɛvəˌlut/ in geometry, the locus of the centers of curvature of a curve Meaning Off Sound Off

examen C2+

/ɪɡˈzeɪmən/ a critical examination, especially a reflective examination of conscience Meaning Off Sound Off

excerpt C2+

/ˈɛkˌsɚpt/ a short extract taken from a longer written or musical work Meaning Off Sound Off

excursus C2+

/ɛkˈskɜrsəs/ a detailed digression appended to or inserted within a text Meaning Off Sound Off

expiry C2+

/ɪkˈspaɪri/ the end of the period for which something is valid Meaning Off Sound Off

extravagancy C2+

/ɪkˈstrævəɡənsi/ excessive or wasteful spending or display; extravagance Meaning Off Sound Off

eyeshade C2+

/ˈaɪˌʃeɪd/ a visor or band worn to shield the eyes from light Meaning Off Sound Off

f C2+

/ɛf/ the sixth letter of the English alphabet Meaning Off Sound Off

facade C2+

/fəˈsɑd/ the front exterior of a building, or a deceptive outward appearance Meaning Off Sound Off

facet C2+

/ˈfæsɪt/ one of the flat surfaces of a cut gem, or a distinct aspect of something Meaning Off Sound Off

fad C2+

/fæd/ a short-lived, intensely popular fashion or enthusiasm Meaning Off Sound Off

faithbreach C2+

/ˈfeɪθˌbritʃ/ a breaking of faith or trust; betrayal of a pledge Meaning Off Sound Off

fangle C2+

/ˈfæŋɡəl/ a foolish or showy new fashion or contrivance Meaning Off Sound Off

fay C2+

/feɪ/ a fairy or elf; a supernatural being of folklore Meaning Off Sound Off

feeler C2+

/ˈfilɚ/ an antenna or tentacle, or a tentative proposal to test reaction Meaning Off Sound Off

fender C2+

/ˈfɛndɚ/ a guard over a wheel, or a protective barrier against impact Meaning Off Sound Off

fetish C2+

/ˈfɛtɪʃ/ an object of irrational devotion, or an item believed to hold magic power Meaning Off Sound Off

fiat C2+

/ˈfiɑt/ an authoritative decree or order issued without consent Meaning Off Sound Off

finis C2+

/ˈfɪnɪs/ the end, especially printed at the close of a book or film Meaning Off Sound Off

fistful C2+

/ˈfɪstfʊl/ as much as can be held in one fist; a handful Meaning Off Sound Off

flapcake C2+

/ˈflæpˌkeɪk/ a thin flat cake cooked on a griddle; a pancake Meaning Off Sound Off

flare C2+

/flɛr/ a sudden bright burst of flame or light; a signaling fire Meaning Off Sound Off

flier C2+

/ˈflaɪɚ/ a printed handbill, or one who flies Meaning Off Sound Off

fogbow C2+

/ˈfɑɡboʊ/ a faint whitish arc like a rainbow formed by fog droplets Meaning Off Sound Off

font C2+

/fɑnt/ a set of type of one design and size; a basin for baptismal water Meaning Off Sound Off

footing C2+

/ˈfʊtɪŋ/ a secure grip for the feet; a basis or established position Meaning Off Sound Off

footstep C2+

/ˈfʊtstɛp/ the sound or mark of a foot taking a step Meaning Off Sound Off

forechoice C2+

/ˈfɔrtʃɔɪs/ a choice made beforehand; predetermination Meaning Off Sound Off

formalist C2+

/ˈfɔrməlɪst/ one who insists on or favors strict form and convention Meaning Off Sound Off

fount C2+

/faʊnt/ a spring or source; a fountain Meaning Off Sound Off

fountainhead C2+

/ˈfaʊntnhɛd/ the source of a stream; the original source of something Meaning Off Sound Off

fragrancy C2+

/ˈfreɪɡrənsi/ sweetness of smell; fragrance Meaning Off Sound Off

frankincense C2+

/ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/ an aromatic gum resin burned as incense Meaning Off Sound Off

freebooter C2+

/ˈfriːbuːtɚ/ a pirate or plunderer who takes booty Meaning Off Sound Off

fringe C2+

/frɪndʒ/ a decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin Meaning Off Sound Off

frit C2+

/frɪt/ calcined materials fused to make glass or glaze Meaning Off Sound Off

fundamentalist C2+

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlɪst/ one who adheres strictly to basic principles or literal doctrine Meaning Off Sound Off

funnyman C2+

/ˈfʌnimæn/ a professional comedian or comic entertainer Meaning Off Sound Off

gadling C2+

/ˈɡædlɪŋ/ a vagabond or idle wanderer; a spike on a gauntlet Meaning Off Sound Off

gaffe C2+

/ɡæf/ an embarrassing social blunder or tactless mistake Meaning Off Sound Off

gag C2+

/ɡæɡ/ a joke; a cloth to silence the mouth; to retch or silence Meaning Off Sound Off

gage C2+

/ɡeɪdʒ/ a pledge or token of challenge thrown down; to pledge Meaning Off Sound Off

gait C2+

/ɡeɪt/ a manner of walking or moving on foot Meaning Off Sound Off

gamp C2+

/ɡæmp/ a large, baggy umbrella Meaning Off Sound Off

gaud C2+

/ɡɔd/ a showy ornament or cheap trinket Meaning Off Sound Off

gauntlet C2+

/ˈɡɔntlət/ an armored glove; an ordeal or punishment run between two rows Meaning Off Sound Off

geek C2+

/ɡiːk/ an enthusiast obsessively devoted to a niche interest Meaning Off Sound Off

geepound C2+

/ˈdʒiːpaʊnd/ a unit of mass; the slug, equal to about 32.2 pounds Meaning Off Sound Off

genitalia C2+

/ˌdʒɛnɪˈteɪliə/ the external organs of reproduction Meaning Off Sound Off

geographics C2+

/ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪks/ matters or features relating to geography Meaning Off Sound Off

gestalt C2+

/ɡəˈʃtɑlt/ an organized whole perceived as more than the sum of its parts Meaning Off Sound Off

ghoul C2+

/ɡul/ an evil spirit said to rob graves and feed on corpses Meaning Off Sound Off

glyph C2+

/ˈɡlɪf/ a carved or inscribed symbol or character Meaning Off Sound Off

gnome C2+

/ˈnoʊm/ a small legendary creature dwelling underground, or a pithy maxim Meaning Off Sound Off

gore C2+

/ˈɡɔr/ blood from a wound, or to pierce with a horn or tusk Meaning Off Sound Off

gorger C2+

/ˈɡɔrdʒɚ/ one who gorges; a greedy eater Meaning Off Sound Off

gossipred C2+

/ˈɡɑsəpˌrɛd/ the spiritual kinship of godparents; sponsorship at baptism Meaning Off Sound Off

greenhorn C2+

/ˈɡrinˌhɔrn/ an inexperienced or naive newcomer Meaning Off Sound Off

grille C2+

/ˈɡrɪl/ a grating of bars protecting an opening or window Meaning Off Sound Off

grimace C2+

/ˈɡrɪməs/ a twisted facial expression of pain or disgust Meaning Off Sound Off

groggery C2+

/ˈɡrɑɡəri/ a cheap tavern or barroom selling liquor Meaning Off Sound Off

groundwork C2+

/ˈɡraʊndˌwɚk/ the preliminary work that forms a foundation Meaning Off Sound Off

guerdon C2+

/ˈɡɝdən/ a reward or recompense for service Meaning Off Sound Off

guffaw C2+

/ɡəˈfɔ/ a loud, hearty burst of laughter Meaning Off Sound Off

guise C2+

/ˈɡaɪz/ an external appearance or pretence concealing the truth Meaning Off Sound Off

gunstock C2+

/ˈɡʌnˌstɑk/ the wooden support to which a gun's barrel and mechanism are fixed Meaning Off Sound Off