General Vocabulary

cosmology C2

/kɑːzˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/ the scientific study of the origin, structure, development, and possible fate of the universe Meaning Off Sound Off

churchyard C2

/ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ.jɑɹd/ land beside or around a church, often used as a burial ground Meaning Off Sound Off

palazzo C2

/pəˈlɑːt.soʊ/ an imposing urban residence or public building in Italy, especially one of historical or architectural importance Meaning Off Sound Off

mimosa C2

/mɪˈmoʊsə/ a cocktail made with sparkling wine and orange juice Meaning Off Sound Off

cloister C2

/ˈklɔɪstɚ/ A covered walkway around an open courtyard, usually in a monastery or cathedral Meaning Off Sound Off

tuff C2

/tʌf/ rock formed from compacted or cemented volcanic ash and other fine volcanic fragments Meaning Off Sound Off

palp C2

/pælp/ a paired sensory or feeding appendage near the mouth of an arthropod or another invertebrate Meaning Off Sound Off

crescendo C2

/kɹɪˈʃɛn.doʊ/ a gradual increase in loudness, in music Meaning Off Sound Off

vinaigrette C2

/ˌvɪn.əˈɡret/ a dressing or sauce made chiefly from oil, vinegar, and seasonings Meaning Off Sound Off

synthesis C2

/ˈsənθəsəs/ The combining of separate ideas, things, or influences into a single, coherent whole. Meaning Off Sound Off

laudanum C2

/ˈlɔːdənəm/ an alcoholic tincture of opium formerly used as a painkiller, sedative, and sleep aid Meaning Off Sound Off

crawfish C2

/ˈkɹɔˌfɪʃ/ chiefly US: a small freshwater crustacean resembling a lobster; a crayfish Meaning Off Sound Off

mandible C2

/ˈmæn.dɪb.(ə)l/ the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth Meaning Off Sound Off

tomahawk C2

/ˈtɑːməˌhɔːk/ a light axe or hatchet associated historically with Indigenous peoples of North America and later made in many specialized forms Meaning Off Sound Off

monocle C2

/ˈmɑnəkəl/ lens for correcting defective vision in one eye Meaning Off Sound Off

villainy C2

/ˈvɪləni/ wicked, criminal, or treacherous behavior or character Meaning Off Sound Off

stiletto C2

/stɪˈlɛtoʊ/ a small dagger with a tapered blade Meaning Off Sound Off

moonstone C2

/ˈmuːnˌstoʊn/ a translucent feldspar gemstone that displays a floating pearly or bluish sheen called adularescence Meaning Off Sound Off

nuance C2

/ˈnju.ɑns/ a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude Meaning Off Sound Off

bandana C2

/bænˈdænə/ a large, usually colorful square of cloth worn around the head or neck Meaning Off Sound Off

crevice C2

/ˈkrɛvəs/ A narrow crack or fissure, as in a rock or wall. Meaning Off Sound Off

fantasia C2

/fænˈteɪ.zi.ə/ a free-form instrumental composition, often weaving together several themes Meaning Off Sound Off

tussle C2

/ˈtʌsəl/ a vigorous physical struggle, scuffle, or contest Meaning Off Sound Off

ingratitude C2

/ɪnˈɡɹætɪtud/ A lack or absence of gratitude; thanklessness. Meaning Off Sound Off

bricklayer C2

/ˈbrɪˌkleɪɝ/ a craftsman skilled in building with bricks Meaning Off Sound Off

doge C2

/doʊdʒ/ historical: the elected chief magistrate of the former republics of Venice or Genoa Meaning Off Sound Off

sunstroke C2

/ˈsʌnˌstɹoʊk/ heatstroke caused by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or intense heat Meaning Off Sound Off

purview C2

/ˈpɜː(ɹ)vjuː/ Scope or range of interest or control. Meaning Off Sound Off

cellophane C2

/ˈsɛləfeɪn/ a thin, transparent wrapping film made from regenerated cellulose Meaning Off Sound Off

alabaster C2

/ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ a fine-grained, usually pale and translucent form of gypsum or calcite used for carving Meaning Off Sound Off

cutlass C2

/ˈkʌtləs/ a short, heavy sword with a broad, curved, single-edged blade, formerly used especially by sailors Meaning Off Sound Off

avarice C2

/ˈævəɹɪs/ reprehensible acquisitiveness Meaning Off Sound Off

cuttlefish C2

/ˈkʌt̬.əl.fɪʃ/ a marine cephalopod with eight arms, two longer tentacles, and a broad internal shell called a cuttlebone Meaning Off Sound Off

alameda C2

/ˌæləˈmeɪdə/ a public promenade or broad avenue bordered with trees, especially in Spain or Spanish-speaking America Meaning Off Sound Off

hullo C2

/hʌˈləʊ/ an expression of greeting Meaning Off Sound Off

juggernaut C2

/ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ɚ.nɔt/ a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way Meaning Off Sound Off

palais C2

/pəˈleɪ/ a palace or grand public building, especially one with a French name or cultural setting Meaning Off Sound Off

eardrum C2

/ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/ the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound Meaning Off Sound Off

troubadour C2

/ˈtrubəˌdɔr/ a medieval lyric poet and musician, especially one composing in Occitan and singing of courtly love Meaning Off Sound Off

tradesman C2

a merchant who owns or manages a shop Meaning Off Sound Off

chrysalis C2

/ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ The hard case in which a caterpillar changes into a butterfly or moth. Meaning Off Sound Off

highwayman C2

/ˈhaɪ.weɪ.mən/ historical: an armed robber, typically on horseback, who stopped and robbed travelers on public roads Meaning Off Sound Off

twinge C2

/twɪndʒ/ a sudden, brief, sharp pain Meaning Off Sound Off

teatime C2

/ˈtiːˌtaɪm/ the customary time in the afternoon or early evening when tea is served Meaning Off Sound Off

caiman C2

/ˈkeɪ.mən/ any crocodilian of the subfamily Caimaninae, native to Central and South America and closely related to alligators Meaning Off Sound Off

kaleidoscope C2

/kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/ a tube containing mirrors and loose colored pieces that form changing symmetrical patterns when rotated Meaning Off Sound Off

opiate C2

/ˈoʊpiət/ a sedative or narcotic drug containing opium or one of its natural derivatives Meaning Off Sound Off

floodgates C2

/ˈflʌdˌgeɪts/ Gates that control the flow of water; often used figuratively for whatever is holding back a sudden rush of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

dumbbell C2

/ˈdʌm.bɛl/ a short bar with a weight at each end, held in one hand for exercise Meaning Off Sound Off

mot C2

/moʊ/ a short, pithy, or witty remark; a bon mot Meaning Off Sound Off

commode C2

/kəˈməʊd/ A toilet, or a chair with a built-in chamber pot. Meaning Off Sound Off

woodchuck C2

/ˈwʊd.t͡ʃʌk/ reddish brown North American marmot Meaning Off Sound Off

legate C2

/ˈlɛɡɪt/ an official envoy or deputy, especially a representative sent by the pope or a sovereign Meaning Off Sound Off

handmaiden C2

/ˈhændˌmeɪdən/ historical: a female personal attendant or servant Meaning Off Sound Off

whir C2

/wɝ/ A low, continuous buzzing sound made by something moving fast. Meaning Off Sound Off

guardhouse C2

/ˈɡɑɹdˌhaʊs/ a building occupied by guards, often containing rooms for detained prisoners Meaning Off Sound Off

paperback C2

/ˈpeɪ.pɚˌbæk/ a book bound with a flexible paper or card cover Meaning Off Sound Off

phallus C2

/ˈfæl.əs/ formal, anatomical, or anthropological: the penis, especially when erect Meaning Off Sound Off

guano C2

/ˈɡwɑːnoʊ/ the accumulated excrement of seabirds or bats, especially when collected and used as fertilizer Meaning Off Sound Off

misogynist C2

/mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ One who professes misogyny; a hater of women. Meaning Off Sound Off

ovary C2

/ˈoʊvəɹi/ (vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone Meaning Off Sound Off

watchmaker C2

/ˈwɑːtʃˌmeɪkɚ/ a craftsperson or company that makes, maintains, or repairs watches Meaning Off Sound Off

pish C2

/pɪʃ/ dated: used to express impatience, disdain, contempt, or dismissal Meaning Off Sound Off

alum C2

/ˈæləm/ any of a class of crystalline double sulfates, especially potassium or ammonium aluminum sulfate, used in dyeing, tanning, water treatment, and as an astringent Meaning Off Sound Off

nave C2

/neɪv/ The navel. Meaning Off Sound Off

acumen C2

/əˈkjumən/ A bony, often sharp, protuberance, especially that of the ischium. Meaning Off Sound Off

thicket C2

/ˈθɪkɪt/ A dense group of bushes, shrubs, or small trees. Meaning Off Sound Off

fireside C2

/ˈfaɪɝˌsaɪd/ A supplementary meeting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Meaning Off Sound Off

glitz C2

/ɡlɪts/ Showy, glamorous style that may seem cheap or shallow. Meaning Off Sound Off

scabbard C2

/ˈskæb.ɚd/ a protective sheath for the blade of a sword, dagger, or bayonet Meaning Off Sound Off

hippocampus C2

/ˌhɪpoʊˈkæmpəs/ a curved structure deep in each temporal lobe of the brain that is central to memory, learning, and spatial navigation Meaning Off Sound Off

harlequin C2

/ˈhɑːrlɪkwɪn/ the agile, mischievous servant-clown of Italian commedia dell'arte, traditionally dressed in a diamond-patterned costume Meaning Off Sound Off

grindstone C2

/ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/ a revolving stone shaped like a disk Meaning Off Sound Off

affiliate C2

/əˈfɪliːˌeɪt/ a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization Meaning Off Sound Off

rosette C2

/roʊˈzɛt/ a circular ornament, mark, or arrangement resembling a rose Meaning Off Sound Off

allegory C2

/ˈæləˌɡɔɹi/ A story whose characters and events stand for a deeper meaning, often a moral or political one. Meaning Off Sound Off

earthworm C2

/ˈɝːθˌwɝːm/ a segmented worm that lives in soil, where its burrowing helps mix and aerate the ground Meaning Off Sound Off

phalanx C2

/ˈfeɪ.læŋks/ a close-ranked formation of soldiers, especially the spear-bearing formation of ancient Greece and Macedonia Meaning Off Sound Off

tableau C2

/tæˈbloʊ/ a striking, vivid, or dramatic scene Meaning Off Sound Off

duchy C2

/ˈdʌtʃi/ a territory ruled by a duke or duchess, or historically held as their domain Meaning Off Sound Off

ramrod C2

/ˈræmˌrɑːd/ a rod used to push a charge down the barrel of a muzzle-loading firearm or to clean a gun barrel Meaning Off Sound Off

savanna C2

/səˈvænə/ a tropical or subtropical grassland with scattered trees and an open canopy, typically shaped by seasonal rainfall, fire, and grazing Meaning Off Sound Off

carbine C2

/ˈkɑːr.biːn/ a lightweight rifle with a barrel shorter than that of a standard rifle Meaning Off Sound Off

suppertime C2

/ˈsʌpɚˌtaɪm/ the customary or appointed time for eating supper Meaning Off Sound Off

bauble C2

[ˈbɒbəɫ] A cheap, showy ornament or piece of jewellery of little value. Meaning Off Sound Off

gossamer C2

/ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/ A fine film made up of cobwebs, seen floating in the air or caught on bushes, etc. Meaning Off Sound Off

laryngitis C2

/lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ Inflammation of the larynx (voice box), usually causing a hoarse voice or loss of voice. Meaning Off Sound Off

pontiff C2

/ˈpɑːntɪf/ the pope, especially when referred to formally Meaning Off Sound Off

acrobatics C2

/ˌækrəˈbætɪks/ Difficult and impressive physical movements such as jumps, flips, and balances. Meaning Off Sound Off

buoyancy C2

/ˈbɔɪənsi/ irrepressible liveliness and good spirit Meaning Off Sound Off

geneticist C2

/dʒəˈnɛtɪsɪst/ a scientist who specializes in genes, heredity, and genetic variation Meaning Off Sound Off

aegis C2

/ˈiːdʒəs/ Guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship. Meaning Off Sound Off

womenfolk C2

/ˈwɪm.ɪnˌfoʊk/ Women collectively Meaning Off Sound Off

wallflower C2

/ˈwɔlˌflaʊ.ɚ/ Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers. Meaning Off Sound Off

tabernacle C2

/ˈtæbɚnækl̩/ the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites according to the Hebrew Bible Meaning Off Sound Off

statuette C2

/ˌstætjuˈɛt/ a small statue or sculpted figure, especially one made as an ornament, study, or collectible Meaning Off Sound Off