General Vocabulary

mineralogist C2

/ˌmɪn.əˈrɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ a scientist who studies the formation, composition, properties, and classification of minerals Meaning Off Sound Off

synchrotron C2

/ˈsɪŋ.krəˌtrɑːn/ a circular particle accelerator in which radiofrequency electric fields accelerate charged particles while a synchronized magnetic field keeps them on a fixed closed path as their energy increases Meaning Off Sound Off

deviltry C2

/ˈdɛv.əl.tri/ wicked, malicious, or recklessly mischievous behavior Meaning Off Sound Off

philter C2

/ˈfɪltɚ/ a supposedly magical potion, especially one intended to arouse love Meaning Off Sound Off

inkpot C2

/ˈɪŋkˌpɑt/ a small pot or container for holding writing ink, especially for use with a dip pen or quill Meaning Off Sound Off

aitch C2

/eɪtʃ/ the name of the Latin-script letter H or h Meaning Off Sound Off

peristalsis C2

/ˌpɛrəˈstælsɪs/ rhythmic, wave-like muscular contractions that move contents through a tube, especially the digestive tract Meaning Off Sound Off

flexure C2

/ˈflɛkʃər/ a bend, curve, or fold in a structure or surface Meaning Off Sound Off

directress C2

/dəˈrɛktrəs/ A female director. Meaning Off Sound Off

tragedian C2

/trəˈdʒiːdiən/ an actor who specializes in tragic roles Meaning Off Sound Off

quire C2

/ˈkwaɪɚ/ a set of twenty-four or twenty-five sheets of paper, traditionally one twentieth of a ream Meaning Off Sound Off

logorrhea C2

/ˌlɔ.ɡəˈɹi.ə/ Excessive and often uncontrollable speaking due to a mental disorder. Meaning Off Sound Off

puncheon C2

/ˈpʌntʃən/ US historical: a split log or heavy slab smoothed on one face and used especially for flooring Meaning Off Sound Off

catafalque C2

/ˈkæt.ə.fɑːlk/ a raised, often decorated platform or framework on which a coffin rests during a funeral or lying in state Meaning Off Sound Off

verdigris C2

/ˈvɝdəˌɡris/ the blue-green patina that forms on copper, brass, or bronze exposed to air and moisture Meaning Off Sound Off

currier C2

/ˈkʌɹɪɚ/ a craftsperson who dresses and finishes tanned leather by scraping, softening, coloring, and treating it Meaning Off Sound Off

anode C2

/ˈæn.oʊd/ the electrode at which oxidation occurs in an electrochemical cell; it is negative in a cell supplying current and positive when external power drives the reaction Meaning Off Sound Off

jonquil C2

/ˈd͡ʒɑŋ.kwəl/ a fragrant daffodil, Narcissus jonquilla, with narrow rushlike leaves and clusters of yellow or white flowers Meaning Off Sound Off

trumpery C2

/ˈtɹʌmpəɹi/ showy but worthless objects, ornaments, or finery Meaning Off Sound Off

porphyry C2

/ˈpɔɹ.fɪ.ɹi/ an igneous rock containing conspicuous large crystals within a much finer-grained groundmass Meaning Off Sound Off

monoplane C2

/ˈmɑːnəˌpleɪn/ an airplane with one main pair of wings rather than two or more pairs Meaning Off Sound Off

corncrake C2

/ˈkɔːrnkreɪk/ a secretive migratory rail that breeds in European and western Asian meadows and has a rasping repeated call Meaning Off Sound Off

albumen C2

/ˈælbjʊmən/ the white part of an egg Meaning Off Sound Off

rheum C2

/ruːm/ a thin watery discharge of mucus or serum, especially from the eyes or nose Meaning Off Sound Off

ontology C2

/ɑnˈtɑlədʒi/ the branch of metaphysics concerned with being, existence, and the fundamental kinds of things that exist Meaning Off Sound Off

woodcraft C2

/ˈwʊdˌkræft/ knowledge and skill in living, traveling, hunting, or finding one's way in woodland Meaning Off Sound Off

descant C2

/ˈdɛskænt/ A lengthy discourse on a subject. Meaning Off Sound Off

perihelion C2

/ˌpɛɹ.əˈhiː.li.ən/ The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun. Meaning Off Sound Off

paresis C2

/pəˈriːsəs/ slight or partial paralysis; weakness of voluntary movement without complete loss of it Meaning Off Sound Off

megatherium C2

/ˌmɛɡəˈθɪriəm/ an extinct giant ground sloth of the genus Megatherium, native to South America during the Pliocene and Pleistocene Meaning Off Sound Off

tenon C2

/ˈtɛnən/ a projecting piece cut at the end of a length of wood and shaped to fit into a corresponding mortise to form a joint Meaning Off Sound Off

danseuse C2

/dænˈsɜːz/ dated: a female professional dancer, especially a ballet dancer Meaning Off Sound Off

glottis C2

/ˈɡlɑtɪs/ the opening between the vocal folds in the larynx, whose changing width helps control breathing and voice Meaning Off Sound Off

snuffer C2

/ˈsnʌfɚ/ a small cone or bell on a handle used to extinguish a candle flame Meaning Off Sound Off

fumarole C2

/ˈfjuːməˌroʊl/ an opening in or near a volcano through which steam and hot gases escape Meaning Off Sound Off

bandolier C2

/ˌbæn.dəˈlɪr/ a belt worn over one shoulder with loops or pockets for carrying cartridges Meaning Off Sound Off

tillage C2

/ˈtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ Land cultivated in this way. Meaning Off Sound Off

mummery C2

/ˈmʌməɹi/ a ridiculous, showy, or insincere ceremony or performance Meaning Off Sound Off

ductus C2

/ˈdʌktəs/ the characteristic direction, order, speed, and manner of the strokes used in handwriting or calligraphy Meaning Off Sound Off

schema C2

/ˈskiː.mə/ an organized pattern, framework, or abstract form that can be applied to particular cases Meaning Off Sound Off

verdure C2

/ˈvɝd͡ʒɚ/ The greenness of lush or growing vegetation (greenery); also: the vegetation itself. Meaning Off Sound Off

parterre C2

/pɑːɹˈtɛɚ/ a formal ornamental garden laid out in symmetrical flowerbeds divided by paths Meaning Off Sound Off

outwork C2

/ˈaʊtˌwɝk/ a subsidiary defensive fortification built beyond a fortress's main enclosure Meaning Off Sound Off

testis C2

/ˈtes.tɪs/ either of the male reproductive glands that produce sperm and secrete hormones such as testosterone Meaning Off Sound Off

tomtit C2

/ˈtɑmˌtɪt/ chiefly British: a small tit, especially the blue tit Meaning Off Sound Off

bootmaker C2

/ˈbuːtˌmeɪ.kɚ/ a craftsperson or manufacturer who makes boots Meaning Off Sound Off

hypertext C2

/ˈhaɪpɚtekst/ digital text containing links that let a reader move non-sequentially between related passages or documents Meaning Off Sound Off

meiosis C2

/maɪˈoʊ.sɪs/ cell division in which one diploid cell undergoes two divisions to produce four haploid cells Meaning Off Sound Off

impasto C2

/ɪmˈpæs.toʊ/ painting: the technique of applying paint thickly enough for brush or palette-knife marks to remain visibly raised Meaning Off Sound Off

mineralogy C2

/ˌmɪnəˈɹɑlədʒi/ the branch of geology that studies minerals, including their composition, structure, properties, and classification Meaning Off Sound Off

vaunt C2

/vɔnt/ extravagant self-praise Meaning Off Sound Off

bacteriologist C2

/bækˌtɪriˈɑlədʒɪst/ a scientist who specializes in the study of bacteria Meaning Off Sound Off

earthwork C2

/ˈɝθˌwɝk/ a structure made from piled or shaped earth, especially an embankment or defensive rampart Meaning Off Sound Off

malmsey C2

/ˈmɑ(l)mzi/ a rich sweet fortified wine, especially a Madeira made from the Malvasia grape Meaning Off Sound Off

pasteboard C2

/ˈpeɪstˌbɔrd/ stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers or sheets of paper Meaning Off Sound Off

flivver C2

/ˈflɪv.ɚ/ an automobile or cart, particularly one which is old and inexpensive. Meaning Off Sound Off

tanager C2

/ˈtænədʒɚ/ any of numerous, often brightly colored songbirds native to the Americas Meaning Off Sound Off

thornbush C2

/ˈθɔːrnˌbʊʃ/ a bush or shrub that bears thorns, spines, or other sharp projections Meaning Off Sound Off

miscellany C2

/ˈmɪsəˌleɪni/ a varied collection or mixture of different kinds of things Meaning Off Sound Off

bathos C2

/ˈbeɪθɑs/ an abrupt descent from an elevated or serious style to something trivial, ordinary, or ridiculous Meaning Off Sound Off

doorpost C2

/ˈdɔrˌpoʊst/ Either of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel; doorjamb. Meaning Off Sound Off

denarius C2

/dɪˈner.i.əs/ the principal silver coin of ancient Rome, originally worth ten asses and later sixteen, and equal to four sesterces Meaning Off Sound Off

pliocene C2

/ˈplaɪəˌsiːn/ the geological epoch about 5.3 to 2.6 million years ago, immediately before the Pleistocene Meaning Off Sound Off

empiricist C2

/emˈpɪr.ə.sɪst/ a philosopher or thinker who holds that knowledge comes chiefly from experience and observation Meaning Off Sound Off

soutane C2

/suːˈtɑːn/ a long, close-fitting robe worn by some Christian clergy Meaning Off Sound Off

escritoire C2

/ˌɛskrɪˈtwɑr/ a writing desk, especially one with a hinged panel that opens to form the writing surface Meaning Off Sound Off

siskin C2

/ˈsɪskɪn/ a small greenish-yellow Eurasian finch, Spinus spinus, related to the goldfinch Meaning Off Sound Off

conjunctiva C2

/ˌkɑnˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ a transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid Meaning Off Sound Off

blether C2

/ˈblɛðər/ chiefly Scottish and Northern English: foolish, idle, or long-winded talk Meaning Off Sound Off

sward C2

/swɔːrd/ the surface layer of soil held together by grass and its roots; turf Meaning Off Sound Off

roguery C2

/ˈroʊɡəri/ dishonest, unscrupulous, or criminal behavior characteristic of a rogue Meaning Off Sound Off

metaphysician C2

/ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/ a philosopher who studies or develops theories about metaphysics Meaning Off Sound Off

occiput C2

/ˈɑːksɪˌpʌt/ the back part of the head or skull Meaning Off Sound Off

hayrick C2

/ˈheɪˌrɪk/ a large stack of hay, usually built outdoors for storage Meaning Off Sound Off

pharmacopoeia C2

/ˌfɑrməkəˈpiə/ an official reference work that lists medicines and standards or instructions for their preparation, identification, and use Meaning Off Sound Off

ichneumon C2

/ɪkˈnjuːmən/ an ichneumon wasp, a usually slender parasitoid wasp whose larvae develop in or on other arthropods Meaning Off Sound Off

dottle C2

/ˈdɑː.təl/ the partly burned or unburned plug of tobacco left in the bowl of a pipe Meaning Off Sound Off

caddis C2

/ˈkædɪs/ a caddisfly or its aquatic larva, which often builds a portable case from sand, twigs, or other debris Meaning Off Sound Off

gibe C2

/dʒaɪb/ a mocking or insulting remark intended to wound or provoke Meaning Off Sound Off

flapdoodle C2

/ˈflæpˌduːdəl/ informal, often dated: foolish, pretentious, or insincere talk; nonsense Meaning Off Sound Off

mool C2

/muːl/ Scots and Northern English: loose earth or soil, especially the earth of a grave Meaning Off Sound Off

foxhound C2

/ˈfɑksˌhaʊnd/ a medium-sized scent hound of the English or American breed developed for pursuing foxes and noted for its stamina Meaning Off Sound Off

pleader C2

/ˈpliːdɚ/ formal or historical: a lawyer or advocate who pleads cases in court Meaning Off Sound Off

reflexion C2

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/ Uncommon spelling of reflection. Meaning Off Sound Off

hearer C2

/ˈhɪɹɚ/ One who hears. Meaning Off Sound Off

speechmaking C2

/ˈspiːtʃˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/ delivering an address to a public audience Meaning Off Sound Off

ewer C2

/ˈju.ɚ/ a wide-mouthed jug with a handle and spout, traditionally used for holding and pouring water Meaning Off Sound Off

effluvium C2

/ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ A gaseous or vaporous emission, especially a foul-smelling one. Meaning Off Sound Off

furze C2

/fɝz/ a dense, thorny evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers; gorse Meaning Off Sound Off

saltire C2

/ˈsælˌtaɪr/ heraldry: an X-shaped charge formed by a diagonal cross extending across a shield or flag Meaning Off Sound Off

grammarian C2

/ɡɹəˈmɛɹiən/ a scholar or specialist who studies and describes grammar Meaning Off Sound Off

quaver C2

/ˈkweɪvər/ in British musical terminology, a note with half the time value of a crotchet; an eighth note Meaning Off Sound Off

haint C2

/heɪnt/ an eye-dialect spelling of hain’t or ain’t, meaning has not, have not, am not, is not, or are not Meaning Off Sound Off

baptistry C2

/ˈbæp.tɪ.stri/ a part of a church, or a separate building beside one, where baptisms are performed Meaning Off Sound Off

politesse C2

/pɑləˈtɛs/ Civility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry; genteel politeness or an instance of this. Meaning Off Sound Off

inkstand C2

/ˈɪŋkˌstænd/ a small stand or tray made to hold an inkwell and writing implements; sometimes, the inkwell itself Meaning Off Sound Off