General Vocabulary

vortex C2

/ˈvɔɹtɛks/ A whirling mass of water, air, or other fluid that pulls things toward its centre. Meaning Off Sound Off

bowie C2

/ˈbuːi/ a Bowie knife: a large, heavy, single-edged sheath knife with a clipped point Meaning Off Sound Off

bonfire C2

/ˈbɑːn.faɪr/ a large controlled outdoor fire, especially one lit for celebration or as a signal Meaning Off Sound Off

mercer C2

/ˈmɝsɚ/ historical: a merchant who dealt in textiles, especially silk and other fine cloth Meaning Off Sound Off

zodiac C2

/ˈzoʊ.di.æk/ the belt of the sky centered on the ecliptic through which the sun, moon, and visible planets appear to move Meaning Off Sound Off

vineyard C2

/ˈvɪn.jɚd/ A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine. Meaning Off Sound Off

neon C2

/ˈni.ɒn/ Neon signs or lights, collectively. Meaning Off Sound Off

barrow C2

/ˈbæɹoʊ/ a small handcart used for carrying loads Meaning Off Sound Off

brownie C2

/ˈbraʊni/ a small, rich chocolate cake with a dense or chewy texture, usually baked in a flat pan and cut into squares Meaning Off Sound Off

oblivion C2

/əˈblɪviːən/ total forgetfulness Meaning Off Sound Off

whit C2

/wɪt/ Whitsunday. Meaning Off Sound Off

frown C2

/ˈfɹæʊ̯n/ A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration. Meaning Off Sound Off

plateau C2

/plæˈtoʊ/ A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. (of a varying quantity) Meaning Off Sound Off

homage C2

/ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ/ An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. Meaning Off Sound Off

perjury C2

/ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹi/ The deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath. Meaning Off Sound Off

kale C2

/kæɪl/ a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head Meaning Off Sound Off

barricade C2

/ˌbæɹ.ɪˈkeɪd/ a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy Meaning Off Sound Off

rad C2

/ræd/ a non-SI unit of absorbed ionizing-radiation dose equal to 0.01 gray, or 100 ergs per gram Meaning Off Sound Off

herpes C2

/ˈhɝːpiːz/ a common lifelong viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2, sometimes producing recurring sores around the mouth or genitals Meaning Off Sound Off

rivalry C2

/ˈraɪvəlri/ An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority. Meaning Off Sound Off

harem C2

/ˈhæɹəm/ The private section of a Muslim household forbidden to male strangers. Meaning Off Sound Off

fallout C2

/ˈfɔːlˌaʊt/ the harmful or unpleasant consequences that follow an event or decision Meaning Off Sound Off

vogue C2

/vəʊɡ/ the popular or general taste at a given time Meaning Off Sound Off

undertaker C2

/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ one whose business is the management of funerals Meaning Off Sound Off

eureka C2

/jʊˈriːkə/ an exclamation of delight at suddenly discovering or solving something Meaning Off Sound Off

nostalgia C2

/nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/ A bittersweet longing for happy times in the past. Meaning Off Sound Off

quagmire C2

/ˈkwæɡ.maɪɹ/ a situation that is difficult to reslove Meaning Off Sound Off

pox C2

/pɑks/ dated, especially in the pox or great pox: syphilis Meaning Off Sound Off

charisma C2

/kəˈɹɪzmə/ a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others Meaning Off Sound Off

elk C2

/ɛlk/ large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male Meaning Off Sound Off

cowl C2

/kaʊl/ a large loose hood, especially one attached to a monk's robe Meaning Off Sound Off

shawl C2

/ʃɔl/ A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women. Meaning Off Sound Off

satin C2

/ˈsæt.ɪn/ A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen). Meaning Off Sound Off

yarn C2

/jɑɹn/ A story, a tale, especially one that is incredible. Meaning Off Sound Off

malice C2

/ˈmælɪs/ The desire to harm others or to see them suffer. Meaning Off Sound Off

fiasco C2

/fiˈæs.koʊ/ A sudden or unexpected failure. Meaning Off Sound Off

fluke C2

/fluk/ A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated. Meaning Off Sound Off

wolverine C2

/ˈwʊlvəˌriːn/ a powerful, thickset northern mustelid, Gulo gulo, known for strength, endurance, and scavenging over a large range Meaning Off Sound Off

medusa C2

/mɪˈduːsə/ the free-swimming, usually bell-shaped and sexually reproducing stage of a cnidarian, commonly recognized as a jellyfish Meaning Off Sound Off

tut C2

/tʌt/ Rubbish. Meaning Off Sound Off

palate C2

/ˈpælət/ The roof of the mouth, which separates the mouth from the nasal passage. Meaning Off Sound Off

leprechaun C2

/ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/ a small solitary supernatural being in Irish folklore, traditionally portrayed as a shoemaker who guards hidden treasure Meaning Off Sound Off

cinematography C2

/ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfi/ The art and craft of filming a movie, especially the camera work and lighting. Meaning Off Sound Off

pew C2

/ˈpjuː/ One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel. Meaning Off Sound Off

blitz C2

/blɪts/ A sudden, intense, and concentrated effort or campaign. Meaning Off Sound Off

wharf C2

/wɔrf/ a platform built along or out from a shore where ships load, unload, or moor Meaning Off Sound Off

shilling C2

/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ an English coin worth one twentieth of a pound Meaning Off Sound Off

whirlwind C2

/ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/ A column of air spinning rapidly as it moves across the ground. Meaning Off Sound Off

jubilee C2

/ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/ a special anniversary or the celebration of it Meaning Off Sound Off

soprano C2

/səˈpɹænoʊ/ the highest female voice Meaning Off Sound Off

tribune C2

/ˈtrɪbjuːn/ in ancient Rome, an elected official charged with protecting the interests and rights of the plebeians Meaning Off Sound Off

rigor C2

/ˈɹɪɡɚ/ excessive sternness Meaning Off Sound Off

cocoon C2

/kəˈkuːn/ The silky covering a caterpillar spins around itself before becoming a moth or butterfly. Meaning Off Sound Off

starlight C2

/ˈstɑː(ɹ)laɪt/ Light emitted from stars. Meaning Off Sound Off

suture C2

/ˈsuːtʃər/ an immovable fibrous joint, especially the seam between bones of the skull Meaning Off Sound Off

galley C2

/ˈɡæli/ An oblong tray of wood or brass, with upright sides, for holding type which has been set, or is to be made up, etc. Meaning Off Sound Off

corpus C2

/ˈkɔɹpəs/ A large collection of written or spoken texts used for study. Meaning Off Sound Off

creak C2

/kɹiːk/ a squeaking sound Meaning Off Sound Off

mavis C2

/ˈmeɪvɪs/ the song thrush; chiefly literary or Scottish Meaning Off Sound Off

hornet C2

/ˈhɔɹnɪt/ a large social wasp, especially one of the genus Vespa, capable of delivering a powerful sting Meaning Off Sound Off

dumpling C2

/ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/ a small mass of dough cooked by boiling, steaming, frying, or baking, sometimes wrapped around a filling Meaning Off Sound Off

ell C2

/ɛl/ a former unit for measuring cloth, equal in England to 45 inches or about 1.14 metres Meaning Off Sound Off

amor C2

/ˈæmɝ/ Alternative spelling of amour. Meaning Off Sound Off

conduit C2

/ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/ A pipe or channel that carries water, wires, or other things. Meaning Off Sound Off

pedestal C2

/ˈped.ə.stəl/ A base on which a statue, column, or vase stands. Meaning Off Sound Off

eskimo C2

/ˈɛskɪmoʊ/ historical collective label for Inuit and Yupik peoples and related Arctic communities; now often considered outdated or offensive, especially in Canada and Greenland Meaning Off Sound Off

candlelight C2

/ˈkændllaɪt/ the soft light produced by one or more burning candles Meaning Off Sound Off

ach C2

/ɑːx/ An expression of annoyance. Meaning Off Sound Off

castor C2

/ˈkæstɚ/ historical: a small table container or a stand holding cruets and shakers for condiments Meaning Off Sound Off

armageddon C2

/ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ the end of the world Meaning Off Sound Off

minefield C2

/ˈmaɪnˌfild/ A situation full of hidden risks, dangers, or difficulties. Meaning Off Sound Off

roe C2

/roʊ/ a small Eurasian deer of the genus Capreolus, now usually called a roe deer Meaning Off Sound Off

totem C2

/ˈtoʊtəm/ a natural being or object that serves as the emblem of a kinship group and may have a special spiritual relationship with it Meaning Off Sound Off

dem C2

/dɛm/ Clipping of Democrat. Meaning Off Sound Off

valor C2

/ˈvælɚ/ the qualities of a hero or heroine Meaning Off Sound Off

misdemeanor C2

/ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnɝ/ A minor crime that is punished less severely than a serious one. Meaning Off Sound Off

tic C2

/tɪk/ a sudden, rapid, repeated movement or vocal sound that is difficult to control Meaning Off Sound Off

spunk C2

/spʌŋk/ the courage to carry on Meaning Off Sound Off

epilepsy C2

/ˈepəlepsi/ a neurological disorder characterized by an enduring tendency to have recurrent unprovoked seizures Meaning Off Sound Off

sentinel C2

/ˈsɛn.tɪ.nəl/ a guard or watchman posted to keep lookout Meaning Off Sound Off

vixen C2

/ˈvɪksən/ a female fox Meaning Off Sound Off

teapot C2

/ˈti.pɔt/ pot for brewing tea Meaning Off Sound Off

opal C2

/ˈoʊpəl/ a translucent form of hydrated silica, often used as a gemstone and prized for flashes of changing color Meaning Off Sound Off

hindsight C2

/ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/ Understanding of an event only after it has already happened. Meaning Off Sound Off

jolt C2

/d͡ʒoʊlt/ a sudden jarring impact Meaning Off Sound Off

rattlesnake C2

/ˈɹæt.əlˌsneɪk/ any of several venomous American pit vipers with interlocking horny segments at the tail tip that produce a rattling warning sound Meaning Off Sound Off

cluck C2

/klʌk/ the sound made by a hen, as in calling her chicks Meaning Off Sound Off

smudge C2

/ˈsmʌdʒ/ a blemish made by dirt Meaning Off Sound Off

handiwork C2

/ˈhændiˌwɝk/ work done by hand, or an object made through manual skill Meaning Off Sound Off

cashmere C2

/ˈkæʃ.mɪr/ very fine, soft fiber obtained from the undercoat of cashmere goats Meaning Off Sound Off

sorcery C2

/ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ magic; spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world Meaning Off Sound Off

trident C2

/ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork. Meaning Off Sound Off

crutch C2

/kɹʌt͡ʃ/ anything that serves as an expedient Meaning Off Sound Off

levy C2

/ˈlɛvi/ a charge imposed and collected Meaning Off Sound Off

brewer C2

/ˈbruːɝ/ the owner or manager of a brewery Meaning Off Sound Off

rupee C2

/ˈruːpiː/ the monetary unit of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Seychelles Meaning Off Sound Off