General Vocabulary

ruff C2

/ɹəf/ common Eurasian sandpiper Meaning Off Sound Off

condor C2

/ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ Either of two New World vultures, Vultur gryphus of the Andes or Gymnogyps californianus, a nearly extinct vulture of the mountains of California. Meaning Off Sound Off

annex C2

/əˈnɛks/ An extra building or section added to a larger one Meaning Off Sound Off

splendor C2

/ˈsplɛndɚ/ Great light, luster or brilliance. Meaning Off Sound Off

promenade C2

/pɹɑməˈneɪd/ A wide public path for walking, often by the sea. Meaning Off Sound Off

chalice C2

/ˈtʃælɪs/ a stemmed ceremonial cup, especially the cup used for wine in the Christian Eucharist Meaning Off Sound Off

saffron C2

/ˈsæfɹən/ a costly yellow-orange spice made from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus Meaning Off Sound Off

hue C2

/hju/ a color or shade of color Meaning Off Sound Off

bluebell C2

/ˈbluˌbɛl/ Various flowering plants with blue, usually pendulous, flowers. Meaning Off Sound Off

scrapbook C2

/ˈskɹæpˌbʊk/ a book in which photographs, clippings, notes, and other memorabilia are collected and arranged Meaning Off Sound Off

antelope C2

/ˈæn.tɪ.loʊp/ The pronghorn, Antilocapra americana. Meaning Off Sound Off

sou C2

/suː/ a former French coin of low denomination Meaning Off Sound Off

hooligan C2

/ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ a violent or destructive troublemaker, especially one acting as part of a group Meaning Off Sound Off

midge C2

/mɪdʒ/ a very small two-winged fly, including both biting and non-biting kinds Meaning Off Sound Off

zeppelin C2

/ˈzɛpɪlɪn/ a large rigid dirigible designed to carry passengers or bombs Meaning Off Sound Off

conjecture C2

/kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ A guess or opinion based on incomplete evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off

sarcophagus C2

/sɑːrˈkɑːfəɡəs/ a stone coffin, often carved or decorated and displayed above ground Meaning Off Sound Off

salvo C2

/ˈsælvoʊ/ a sudden outburst of cheers Meaning Off Sound Off

keyhole C2

/ˈkiˌhoʊl/ the hole where a key is inserted Meaning Off Sound Off

fawn C2

/fɔn/ A young deer. Meaning Off Sound Off

britches C2

/ˈbrɪtʃɪz/ informal or dialectal: trousers; especially breeches Meaning Off Sound Off

gazelle C2

/ɡəˈzel/ a small, slender, swift antelope native to Africa or Asia Meaning Off Sound Off

scepter C2

/ˈsɛp.tɚ/ a ceremonial staff carried by a monarch as an emblem of royal authority Meaning Off Sound Off

stardust C2

/ˈstɑrˌdʌst/ fine particles of matter originating in stars or present in interstellar space Meaning Off Sound Off

bourne C2

/bɔːrn/ a boundary or limit, especially in archaic or literary use Meaning Off Sound Off

boomerang C2

/ˈbuːməræŋ/ an Australian Aboriginal curved throwing implement, some forms of which return toward the thrower when properly thrown Meaning Off Sound Off

musk C2

/mɐsk/ A greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes. Meaning Off Sound Off

rem C2

/rɛm/ a non-SI unit of radiation dose equivalent equal to 0.01 sievert Meaning Off Sound Off

lackey C2

/ˈlæ.ki/ A footman, a liveried male servant. Meaning Off Sound Off

bile C2

/baɪl/ a bitter digestive fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder Meaning Off Sound Off

taker C2

/ˈteɪkɚ/ one who accepts an offer Meaning Off Sound Off

duress C2

/duˈɹɛs/ compulsory force or threat Meaning Off Sound Off

trapeze C2

/trəˈpiːz/ a horizontal bar suspended by two ropes, used by acrobats for swinging performances Meaning Off Sound Off

sacrilege C2

/ˈsækɹəlɪdʒ/ the violation, misuse, or profanation of something regarded as sacred Meaning Off Sound Off

melodrama C2

/ˈmɛl.əˌdɹɑː.mə/ a sensational dramatic work with exaggerated emotions, clear moral oppositions, stock characters, and an eventful plot Meaning Off Sound Off

longitude C2

/ˈlɒnd͡ʒɪtʃuːd/ the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich Meaning Off Sound Off

vanguard C2

/ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ the position of greatest importance or advancement Meaning Off Sound Off

corkscrew C2

/ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm. Meaning Off Sound Off

axle C2

/ˈæk.səl/ a shaft or pin on which a wheel or other rotating part turns Meaning Off Sound Off

wildfire C2

/ˈwaɪldˌfaɪr/ a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation or wild land Meaning Off Sound Off

leviathan C2

/ləˈvaɪəθ(ə)n/ a vast and powerful sea creature described in the Hebrew Bible Meaning Off Sound Off

gander C2

/ˈɡæn.dɚ/ A male goose. Meaning Off Sound Off

pushover C2

/ˈpʊʃəʊvə(ɹ)/ any undertaking that is easy to do Meaning Off Sound Off

bluebird C2

/ˈbluːˌbɝd/ any of three North American thrushes of the genus Sialia, whose males have conspicuous blue plumage Meaning Off Sound Off

apostle C2

/əˈpɑsl̩/ One of the early leaders of a religious mission, especially the twelve chief followers of Jesus. Meaning Off Sound Off

fennel C2

/ˈfɛnəl/ an aromatic herb with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, cultivated for its edible leaves, seeds, and swollen stem base Meaning Off Sound Off

grange C2

/ɡreɪndʒ/ a farm or farmhouse with its outbuildings, especially one formerly belonging to a monastery or estate Meaning Off Sound Off

crematorium C2

/ˌkriː.məˈtɔːr.i.əm/ a building or facility where dead bodies are cremated Meaning Off Sound Off

octave C2

/ˈɑktɪv/ An interval of twelve semitones spanning eight degrees of the diatonic scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch frequency. Meaning Off Sound Off

bard C2

/bɑɹd/ a poet and singer in a Celtic tradition, especially one who composed verses celebrating heroes and notable events Meaning Off Sound Off

tweed C2

/twiːd/ a rough, closely woven woolen cloth, usually in mixed colors and often used for jackets and suits Meaning Off Sound Off

vamp C2

/væmp/ a short, repeated, often improvised musical accompaniment or chord progression Meaning Off Sound Off

starfish C2

/ˈstɑɹˌfɪʃ/ a star-shaped marine echinoderm, typically with five or more arms radiating from a central disc Meaning Off Sound Off

mallard C2

/ˈmælɚd/ a widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos, from which most domestic duck breeds descend; the male has a glossy green head Meaning Off Sound Off

brim C2

/ˈbrɪm/ The top edge of a cup, bowl, or other container Meaning Off Sound Off

ligature C2

/ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃɚ/ a cord, band, or other fastening used to bind things together Meaning Off Sound Off

photon C2

/ˈfəʊtɒn/ The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson. Meaning Off Sound Off

hilt C2

/hɪlt/ the handle assembly of a sword or dagger, including its grip, guard, and pommel Meaning Off Sound Off

bourgeoisie C2

/ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ A class of citizens who were wealthier members of the third estate. Meaning Off Sound Off

forefront C2

/ˈfɔɹfɹʌnt/ the part in the front or nearest the viewer Meaning Off Sound Off

hallmark C2

/ˈhɔlmɑɹk/ A distinguishing characteristic. Meaning Off Sound Off

inkling C2

/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ a slight suggestion or vague understanding Meaning Off Sound Off

kelp C2

/ˈkɛlp/ large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds Meaning Off Sound Off

amour C2

/əˈmʊɹ/ a love affair, especially one kept secret or considered illicit Meaning Off Sound Off

mucus C2

/ˈmjuːkəs/ a slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes and some other biological surfaces for protection or lubrication Meaning Off Sound Off

chevalier C2

/ˌʃevəˈlɪr/ a knight or chivalrous, courtly gentleman, especially in a historical or literary context Meaning Off Sound Off

passover C2

/ˈpæsˌoʊvɚ/ the Jewish spring festival commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt Meaning Off Sound Off

mahogany C2

/məˈhɑɡəni/ The valuable wood of any of various tropical American evergreen trees, of the genus Swietenia, mostly used to make furniture. Meaning Off Sound Off

molasses C2

/məˈlæsɪz/ A thick, sweet syrup drained from sugarcane, especially (Canada, US) the still thicker and sweeter syrup produced by boiling down raw molasses. Meaning Off Sound Off

fie C2

/faɪ/ archaic or literary: an exclamation expressing disgust, disapproval, shame, or outrage, often followed by on or upon Meaning Off Sound Off

thyroid C2

/ˈθaɪrɔɪd/ an endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, growth, and development Meaning Off Sound Off

lint C2

/lɪnt/ loose short fibers or fuzzy fluff shed by cloth and yarn Meaning Off Sound Off

caribou C2

/ˈkærəbuː/ a North American reindeer, a large Arctic and subarctic deer in which both sexes can grow antlers Meaning Off Sound Off

rectum C2

/ˈrɛktəm/ the final section of the large intestine, between the colon and the anal canal, where feces are held before elimination Meaning Off Sound Off

typhus C2

/ˈtaɪfəs/ any of a group of acute bacterial diseases caused by Rickettsia and spread by lice, fleas, or mites, typically producing high fever and a rash Meaning Off Sound Off

godson C2

/ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/ a male godchild, especially one whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent Meaning Off Sound Off

plume C2

/ˈplum/ A large, showy feather, often used as a decoration. Meaning Off Sound Off

helix C2

/ˈhiːlɪks/ a three-dimensional curve that winds around an axis at a constant slope, as in a screw or spiral staircase Meaning Off Sound Off

scallop C2

/ˈskɑləp/ a marine bivalve mollusc with a fan-shaped, fluted shell, capable of swimming by rapidly opening and closing its shell Meaning Off Sound Off

veranda C2

/vɝˈændə/ a porch along the outside of a building, sometimes partly enclosed Meaning Off Sound Off

grotto C2

/ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ a small picturesque cave, especially one associated with water or unusual rock formations Meaning Off Sound Off

tartar C2

/ˈtɑːrtɚ/ a hard deposit of mineralized dental plaque that forms on teeth; dental calculus Meaning Off Sound Off

stigma C2

/ˈstɪɡmə/ a mark of shame or social disapproval Meaning Off Sound Off

gazebo C2

/ɡəˈziːboʊ/ a small roofed building affording shade and rest Meaning Off Sound Off

skyline C2

/ˈskaɪlaɪn/ the outline of buildings, mountains, or other objects seen against the sky Meaning Off Sound Off

lull C2

/lʌl/ a period of calm weather Meaning Off Sound Off

tush C2

/tʌʃ/ an exclamation expressing impatience, dismissal, or disbelief Meaning Off Sound Off

debauchery C2

/dɪˈbɔ.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ An excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous and immoral activities; involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition. Meaning Off Sound Off

sharif C2

/ʃəˈriːf/ a descendant of the prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima, traditionally entitled to a rank of nobility Meaning Off Sound Off

narcissist C2

/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/ One who shows extreme love and admiration for themself. Meaning Off Sound Off

pulpit C2

/ˈpʊlpɪt/ A raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform. Meaning Off Sound Off

sawmill C2

/ˈsɑːˌmɪl/ a factory or mill where logs are cut into boards and other lumber Meaning Off Sound Off

cesspool C2

/ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ an underground pit or sealed chamber used to collect sewage and waste water Meaning Off Sound Off

incubator C2

/ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾɚ/ A support programme for the development of entrepreneurial companies. Meaning Off Sound Off

injun C2

/ˈɪndʒən/ offensive and dated: an alteration of Indian formerly used for a Native American Meaning Off Sound Off

myriad C2

/ˈmɪriːəd/ A very large number of something. Meaning Off Sound Off