General Vocabulary

springbok C2

/ˈsprɪŋbɑːk/ a swift southern African antelope, Antidorcas marsupialis, known for making high stiff-legged leaps Meaning Off Sound Off

freestone C2

/ˈfriːstoʊn/ stone, especially sandstone or limestone, that can be cut and worked easily in any direction Meaning Off Sound Off

muon C2

/ˈmju.ɑːn/ an unstable elementary lepton with about 207 times the electron's mass; the negative muon has the electron's charge, and its antiparticle is the positive antimuon Meaning Off Sound Off

shipwright C2

/ˈʃɪp.raɪt/ a craftsperson who builds or repairs ships, especially wooden ones Meaning Off Sound Off

dyspepsia C2

/dɪsˈpepsiə/ pain, discomfort, bloating, nausea, or heartburn arising from the upper digestive tract; indigestion Meaning Off Sound Off

mainmast C2

/ˈmeɪnˌmæst/ the principal mast of a vessel with two or more masts, usually the tallest and, on many sailing ships, the second from the bow Meaning Off Sound Off

odalisque C2

/ˈoʊdəlɪsk/ historical: an enslaved female attendant in an Ottoman palace or harem; in Western writing, often inaccurately treated as a concubine Meaning Off Sound Off

bronchus C2

/ˈbrɑːŋkəs/ either of the two main airways branching from the trachea into the lungs, or one of their larger branches Meaning Off Sound Off

ethnologist C2

/ɛθˈnɑːlədʒɪst/ a scholar who studies and compares peoples, cultures, and social institutions, especially within the field of ethnology Meaning Off Sound Off

contralto C2

/kənˈtræl.toʊ/ the lowest standard female singing voice, below mezzo-soprano Meaning Off Sound Off

stripling C2

/ˈstrɪplɪŋ/ a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity Meaning Off Sound Off

lithograph C2

/ˈlɪθəɡɹæf/ a print made by lithography, in which an image is drawn on a prepared flat surface and transferred to paper Meaning Off Sound Off

soldiery C2

/ˈsəʊldʒəɹi/ Soldiers considered as a group. Meaning Off Sound Off

oakum C2

/ˈoʊkəm/ loose hemp or jute fiber, traditionally made by untwisting old rope and used with pitch to seal seams Meaning Off Sound Off

carnelian C2

/kɑɹˈniː.li.ən/ a translucent red, orange, or reddish-brown variety of chalcedony used as a gemstone Meaning Off Sound Off

apse C2

/æps/ a semicircular or polygonal recess in a building, especially the vaulted eastern end of a church behind the altar Meaning Off Sound Off

mixin C2

/ˈmɪksɪn/ a reusable unit of behavior or methods that can be included in a class without ordinary single inheritance Meaning Off Sound Off

poltroon C2

/pɑlˈtɹun/ a thoroughly contemptible or abject coward Meaning Off Sound Off

pleasantry C2

/ˈplɛzəntɹi/ A playful remark; a jest. Meaning Off Sound Off

lawgiver C2

/ˈlɔˌɡɪv.ɚ/ One who provides laws to a society. Meaning Off Sound Off

fazenda C2

/fəˈzɛndə/ a large Brazilian farm or plantation, especially one producing coffee Meaning Off Sound Off

escutcheon C2

/ɪˈskʌtʃən/ a shield-shaped surface on which a coat of arms is displayed, or the arms themselves Meaning Off Sound Off

amperage C2

/ˈæm.pəɹ.əd͡ʒ/ the strength of an electrical current measured in amperes Meaning Off Sound Off

paroxysm C2

/ˈpɛɹəkˌsɪzəm/ a sudden uncontrollable attack Meaning Off Sound Off

swash C2

/swɑːʃ/ the surge or wash of water against a shore, or the sound it makes Meaning Off Sound Off

pinchbeck C2

/ˈpɪntʃ.bɛk/ an alloy of copper and zinc formerly used as an imitation of gold Meaning Off Sound Off

melange C2

/məˈlɑnʒ/ A mixture of different things; a disordered mixture. Meaning Off Sound Off

cacique C2

/kəˈsiːk/ A tribal chief in the Spanish West Indies. Meaning Off Sound Off

physiologist C2

/ˌfɪziːˈɑːlədʒɪst/ a biologist specializing in physiology Meaning Off Sound Off

orang C2

/ɔˈræŋ/ dated: a shortened form of orangutan, the large arboreal ape native to Borneo and Sumatra Meaning Off Sound Off

gree C2

/ɡriː/ dialectal or archaic: one step in a flight of stairs Meaning Off Sound Off

philologist C2

/fɪˈlɑːlədʒɪst/ a scholar who studies the historical development, structure, and relationships of languages, especially through written texts Meaning Off Sound Off

assize C2

/əˈsaɪz/ A statute or ordinance, especially one regulating weights and measures. Meaning Off Sound Off

tremolo C2

/ˈtrɛm.ə.loʊ/ a musical effect made by rapidly repeating one note or alternating between two notes Meaning Off Sound Off

millwright C2

/ˈmɪlˌraɪt/ historical: a craftsperson who designs, builds, or repairs mills and their machinery Meaning Off Sound Off

hardback C2

/ˈhɑɹdˌbæk/ a book bound with a rigid protective cover Meaning Off Sound Off

cartload C2

/ˈkɑɹt.loʊd/ the amount that a cart can carry Meaning Off Sound Off

oculist C2

/ˈɑkjəlɪst/ dated: a specialist who diagnoses or treats eye disorders or tests vision Meaning Off Sound Off

epigram C2

/ˈɛpəˌgræm/ A short, witty or pithy poem. Meaning Off Sound Off

chanticleer C2

/ˌtʃæntɪˈklɪr/ literary: a rooster, especially one personified in a fable or story Meaning Off Sound Off

concomitant C2

/kənˈkɑːmətənt/ Something happening or existing at the same time. Meaning Off Sound Off

deathblow C2

/ˈdɛθˌbloʊ/ a blow that causes death Meaning Off Sound Off

hotchpotch C2

/ˈhɒt͡ʃpɒt͡ʃ/ a confused or miscellaneous mixture of different things Meaning Off Sound Off

colchicine C2

/ˈkɑl.tʃəˌsiːn/ a toxic alkaloid obtained from Colchicum plants and used in controlled doses to treat gout and certain inflammatory conditions Meaning Off Sound Off

bogle C2

/ˈboʊ.ɡəl/ a goblin, specter, or other frightening supernatural being in northern British and Scots folklore Meaning Off Sound Off

meson C2

/ˈmez.ɑːn/ a hadron with integer spin, conventionally composed of a quark and an antiquark bound by the strong interaction; pions and kaons are mesons Meaning Off Sound Off

woodcut C2

/ˈwʊdˌkʌt/ engraving consisting of a block of wood with a design cut into it Meaning Off Sound Off

cowslip C2

/ˈkaʊslɪp/ a low-growing European primrose with clusters of fragrant yellow flowers, Primula veris Meaning Off Sound Off

brushwood C2

/ˈbɹʌʃˌwʊd/ the wood from bushes or small branches Meaning Off Sound Off

gloaming C2

/ˈɡloʊ.mɪŋ/ twilight or dusk, especially the dim light just after sunset Meaning Off Sound Off

roentgen C2

/ˈrent.ɡən/ a non-SI unit of exposure to X-rays or gamma rays, equal to 0.000258 coulomb per kilogram of dry air Meaning Off Sound Off

bowsprit C2

/ˈboʊ.sprɪt/ a spar projecting forward from a sailing vessel's bow, used to support rigging and forward sails Meaning Off Sound Off

campanile C2

/ˌkæm.pəˈniː.li/ a bell tower, especially a freestanding Italian bell tower beside a church or public building Meaning Off Sound Off

marl C2

/mɑːrl/ a loose earthy deposit made chiefly of clay and calcium carbonate, often containing shell fragments Meaning Off Sound Off

monad C2

/ˈmoʊnæd/ An ultimate atom, or simple, unextended point; something ultimate and indivisible. Meaning Off Sound Off

photophobia C2

/ˌfoʊtəˈfoʊbiə/ abnormal sensitivity or intolerance to light, often causing eye pain or discomfort Meaning Off Sound Off

coquetry C2

/ˈkoʊkətri/ playfully flirtatious behavior intended to attract interest, often without serious romantic intent Meaning Off Sound Off

sweetbriar C2

/ˈswiːtˌbraɪər/ a Eurasian wild rose with prickly stems, fragrant leaves, pink flowers, and red hips Meaning Off Sound Off

hobnail C2

/ˈhɑːbneɪl/ a short nail with a broad, thick head, driven into a boot sole to strengthen it or improve grip Meaning Off Sound Off

breccia C2

/ˈbrɛtʃiə/ rock composed of angular fragments cemented together in a finer-grained matrix Meaning Off Sound Off

baize C2

/beɪz/ a thick, soft woolen cloth resembling felt, often green and used to cover card or billiard tables Meaning Off Sound Off

tautology C2

/tɔˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ useless repetition Meaning Off Sound Off

cruet C2

/ˈkɹu.ɪt/ a small bottle or container for oil, vinegar, or another condiment at a dining table Meaning Off Sound Off

datum C2

/ˈdeɪtəm/ one item of factual information used for measurement or reasoning Meaning Off Sound Off

surplice C2

/ˈsɝplɪs/ a loose white Christian liturgical vestment with wide sleeves, worn over a cassock by clergy and other ministers Meaning Off Sound Off

coterie C2

/ˈkoʊtəɹi/ A circle of individuals who associate with one another for a common purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

scroop C2

/skruːp/ Yorkshire dialect: the back or spine of a book Meaning Off Sound Off

capercaillie C2

/ˌkæpɚˈkeɪli/ a very large Eurasian woodland grouse, the male of which has dark plumage and a fan-shaped tail Meaning Off Sound Off

revelling C2

/ˈɹɛvəlɪŋ/ boisterous or festive celebration, especially with drinking; revelry Meaning Off Sound Off

firkin C2

/ˈfɝkɪn/ a small wooden cask used especially for butter, ale, or other provisions Meaning Off Sound Off

arcanum C2

/ɑrˈkeɪnəm/ a secret, mystery, or piece of knowledge known only to initiates or specialists Meaning Off Sound Off

doggerel C2

/ˈdɑːgɝəl/ a comic verse of irregular measure Meaning Off Sound Off

discomfiture C2

/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃɚ/ embarrassment, frustration, or uneasy disappointment Meaning Off Sound Off

cannonade C2

/ˌkæn.əˈneɪd/ intense or sustained firing by cannons or other artillery Meaning Off Sound Off

ptarmigan C2

/ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage Meaning Off Sound Off

imbroglio C2

/ɪmˈbɹoʊljoʊ/ A complicated situation; an entanglement. Meaning Off Sound Off

cecum C2

/ˈsiːkəm/ a pouch at the beginning of the large intestine, where the ileum opens into it Meaning Off Sound Off

fusillade C2

/ˌfjuː.zɪˈleɪd/ a large number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession Meaning Off Sound Off

bushranger C2

/ˈbʊʃˌreɪn.dʒɚ/ historical Australian usage: an escaped convict or other outlaw who lived in the bush and survived by robbery Meaning Off Sound Off

clew C2

/kluː/ an archaic or literary spelling of clue: a fact or sign that helps solve a problem or find something Meaning Off Sound Off

hearthrug C2

/ˈhɑrθˌrʌɡ/ a rug placed on the hearth or in front of a fireplace Meaning Off Sound Off

cordwood C2

/ˈkɔrdˌwʊd/ firewood cut into lengths and stacked or sold by the cord Meaning Off Sound Off

Terai C2

/təˈraɪ/ a low, often marshy belt of plains and grasslands along the southern foothills of the Himalayas, especially in Nepal and northern India Meaning Off Sound Off

gamecock C2

/ˈɡeɪmˌkɑk/ a rooster bred and trained for cockfighting Meaning Off Sound Off

weathercock C2

/ˈwɛðɚˌkɑk/ a weather vane, traditionally shaped like a rooster Meaning Off Sound Off

commissionaire C2

/kəˌmɪʃəˈnɛr/ chiefly British, historical: a uniformed attendant or doorman at a hotel, theater, office, or other public building Meaning Off Sound Off

ecliptic C2

/ɪˈklɪptɪk/ the great circle on the celestial sphere representing the Sun's apparent yearly path Meaning Off Sound Off

braggadocio C2

/ˌbræɡəˈdoʊtʃioʊ/ arrogant or exaggerated boasting intended to impress others Meaning Off Sound Off

classicist C2

/ˈklæs.ɪ.sɪst/ a scholar who studies the languages, literature, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome Meaning Off Sound Off

mottling C2

/ˈmɑːtəlɪŋ/ spots or blotches of different shades or colours Meaning Off Sound Off

analgesia C2

/ˌæn.əlˈd͡ʒiː.ʒə/ The inability to feel pain. Meaning Off Sound Off

pedantry C2

/ˈpɛdəntri/ an ostentatious or ill-timed display of learning Meaning Off Sound Off

ortolan C2

/ˈɔːrtələn/ a small migratory Eurasian bunting, Emberiza hortulana, historically fattened and eaten as a delicacy Meaning Off Sound Off

delf C2

/delf/ historical and dialectal: Delftware or other glazed earthenware, especially plates, dishes, and tea things Meaning Off Sound Off

badinage C2

/ˌbɑdɪˈnɑʒ/ playful, lighthearted teasing or witty conversation Meaning Off Sound Off

alga C2

/ˈæl.ɡə/ one of a diverse group of chiefly aquatic photosynthetic organisms, ranging from microscopic single cells to large seaweeds and lacking the organs of land plants Meaning Off Sound Off