General Vocabulary

waterline C2

/ˈwɑːt̬ɚlaɪn/ the level reached by water on the side of a floating vessel, or a line marking that level Meaning Off Sound Off

waddy C2

/ˈwɒdi/ an Australian Aboriginal hardwood club used traditionally for hunting or fighting Meaning Off Sound Off

pshaw C2

/pʃɔː/ dated: used to express impatience, disbelief, contempt, or dismissal Meaning Off Sound Off

yerba C2

/ˈjɝːbə/ yerba mate: the South American holly Ilex paraguariensis or its dried leaves and twigs, used to make a caffeinated drink Meaning Off Sound Off

amine C2

/əˈmiːn/ a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals Meaning Off Sound Off

chassé C2

/ʃæˈseɪ/ a gliding dance step in which one foot moves to the side and the other closes to it Meaning Off Sound Off

tress C2

/tɹɛs/ literary, often plural: a long lock, curl, or braid of hair Meaning Off Sound Off

proviso C2

/pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ/ A conditional provision to an agreement. Meaning Off Sound Off

martinet C2

/ˈmæɹtɪnɛt/ A strict disciplinarian. Meaning Off Sound Off

parabola C2

/pəˈræbələ/ a symmetrical open curve whose points are equally distant from a fixed point and a fixed line Meaning Off Sound Off

verbena C2

/vɚˈbinə/ any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers Meaning Off Sound Off

cantata C2

/kənˈtɑtə/ a work for one or more singers with instrumental accompaniment, typically arranged in several movements Meaning Off Sound Off

diadem C2

/ˈdaɪəˌdem/ an ornamental headband or crown worn as a sign of royalty Meaning Off Sound Off

mitosis C2

/maɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ cell-nuclear division in which duplicated chromosomes separate into two genetically equivalent nuclei Meaning Off Sound Off

calumny C2

/ˈkæləmni/ Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another. Meaning Off Sound Off

flagstone C2

/ˈflæɡˌstoʊn/ a broad, flat slab of stone used for paving paths, floors, or roofs Meaning Off Sound Off

slivovitz C2

/ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ a strong, usually colorless brandy distilled from fermented plums, traditionally made in the Balkans and Central or Eastern Europe Meaning Off Sound Off

pleurisy C2

/ˈplʊrəsi/ inflammation of the pleura around the lungs, typically causing sharp pain during breathing Meaning Off Sound Off

dogwood C2

/ˈdɔɡˌwʊd/ any of various trees or shrubs of the genus Cornus, often bearing showy flowerlike bracts and red or dark fruit Meaning Off Sound Off

marmoset C2

/ˈmɑːrməˌzɛt/ a small Central or South American monkey of the callitrichid group, typically with clawlike nails on most digits Meaning Off Sound Off

miasma C2

/maɪˈæzmə/ unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources Meaning Off Sound Off

seigneur C2

/seɪnˈjɝː/ historical: a feudal lord or nobleman in France or another French-speaking territory Meaning Off Sound Off

amyl C2

/ˈæ.mɪl/ a hydrocarbon radical that occurs in many organic compounds Meaning Off Sound Off

anatomist C2

/əˈnætəmɪst/ One who studies, teaches, writes on, or does research on anatomy and anatomical structures. Meaning Off Sound Off

sago C2

/ˈseɪɡoʊ/ an edible starch extracted from the pith of certain tropical palms and cycads, used in puddings and as a thickener Meaning Off Sound Off

frieze C2

/ˈfɹiːz/ A banner with a series of pictures. Meaning Off Sound Off

cortege C2

/ˈkɔːr.teʒ/ a formal or ceremonial procession, especially at a funeral, wedding, or royal occasion Meaning Off Sound Off

buffoonery C2

/bəˈfuːnəɹi/ Silly, clownish behavior meant to amuse or that looks foolish. Meaning Off Sound Off

archon C2

/ˈɑɹ.kɑn/ one of the chief magistrates of ancient Athens Meaning Off Sound Off

elegy C2

/ˈɛləˌdʒiː/ A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation. Meaning Off Sound Off

latchkey C2

/ˈlætʃˌki/ a key used to open the latch of an outside door Meaning Off Sound Off

lamplight C2

/ˈlæmplaɪt/ The light emitted by a lamp. Meaning Off Sound Off

tinderbox C2

/ˈtɪndɚˌbɑːks/ a small box holding tinder and usually a flint and steel, formerly used for starting fires Meaning Off Sound Off

frontage C2

/ˈfɹʌn.tɪd͡ʒ/ the face or front of a building Meaning Off Sound Off

grandmamma C2

/ˌɡrændməˈmɑ/ Grandmother. Meaning Off Sound Off

epistle C2

/ɪˈpɪsəl/ a formal or literary letter, especially a long one Meaning Off Sound Off

demagogue C2

/ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices Meaning Off Sound Off

positron C2

/ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ an elementary particle with positive charge Meaning Off Sound Off

sophistry C2

/ˈsɑ.fɪ.stɹi/ The actions or arguments of a sophist. Meaning Off Sound Off

cashbox C2

/ˈkæʃ.bɑːks/ a locked or sturdy box used for holding cash, coins, or other valuables Meaning Off Sound Off

biplane C2

/ˈbaɪpleɪn/ an airplane that has two main wings, one above the other and supported by struts. Meaning Off Sound Off

colonnade C2

/ˌkɒləˈneɪd/ a row of regularly spaced columns supporting a roof or entablature Meaning Off Sound Off

brushwork C2

/ˈbrʌˌʃwɝːk/ an artist's technique or characteristic manner of applying paint with a brush Meaning Off Sound Off

hydrangea C2

/haɪˈdreɪndʒə/ a shrub of the genus Hydrangea, grown for its large rounded or flat clusters of white, pink, blue, or purple flowers Meaning Off Sound Off

maxilla C2

/mækˈsɪlə/ either of the paired bones forming the upper jaw and supporting the upper teeth in vertebrates Meaning Off Sound Off

semicircle C2

/ˈsem.iˌsɝː.kəl/ one half of a circle, bounded by a diameter and the arc joining its endpoints Meaning Off Sound Off

moorland C2

/ˈmʊrˌlænd/ open, uncultivated land with acidic or peaty soil, typically covered with heather, grasses, or bracken Meaning Off Sound Off

hist C2

/hɪst/ an archaic call used quietly to attract attention or command silence Meaning Off Sound Off

colloquium C2

/kəˈləʊkwiəm/ An academic meeting or seminar where scholars discuss a topic, often with a guest speaker. Meaning Off Sound Off

oligarch C2

/ˈɑləɡɑɹk/ A very wealthy business owner who wields political power. Meaning Off Sound Off

wheelwright C2

/ˈwiːlˌraɪt/ a craftsperson who builds and repairs wheels, especially traditional wooden spoked wheels Meaning Off Sound Off

aplomb C2

/əˈplʌm/ Self-confidence; poise; composure. Meaning Off Sound Off

scullion C2

/ˈskʌljən/ historical: a low-ranking kitchen servant who performed menial work such as cleaning pots and dishes Meaning Off Sound Off

pinion C2

/ˈpɪnjən/ the smaller of two meshing gears, or a small gear that engages with a rack Meaning Off Sound Off

tapir C2

/ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/ An odd-toed ungulate of the genus Tapirus with a long prehensile upper lip. Meaning Off Sound Off

schist C2

/ʃɪst/ a coarse-grained metamorphic rock whose aligned platy minerals allow it to split into thin layers Meaning Off Sound Off

typography C2

/taɪˈpɑɡɹəfi/ the craft of composing type and printing from it Meaning Off Sound Off

nard C2

/nɑɹd/ an aromatic ointment used in antiquity Meaning Off Sound Off

hedgerow C2

/ˈhɛdʒroʊ/ a line of closely planted shrubs or small trees forming a boundary between fields, gardens, or roads Meaning Off Sound Off

majordomo C2

/ˌmeɪ.dʒɚˈdoʊ.moʊ/ historical: the chief servant or steward in a wealthy or royal household Meaning Off Sound Off

saiga C2

/ˈsaɪɡə/ a migratory antelope of the Eurasian steppe with a distinctive enlarged, flexible nose Meaning Off Sound Off

noontime C2

/ˈnuːnˌtaɪm/ the time around noon or midday Meaning Off Sound Off

redoubt C2

/rɪˈdaʊt/ a small enclosed defensive fortification, often temporary or supplementary Meaning Off Sound Off

dross C2

/dɹɔs/ Worthless or trivial matter. Meaning Off Sound Off

churchwarden C2

/ˈtʃɝːtʃˌwɔrdən/ a lay officer responsible for the property, administration, and secular affairs of an Anglican parish Meaning Off Sound Off

morass C2

/məˈɹæs/ Anything that entraps or makes progress difficult. Meaning Off Sound Off

cutaway C2

/ˈkʌtəweɪ/ a drawing, photograph, or model with part of the exterior removed to reveal the internal structure Meaning Off Sound Off

sconce C2

/skɑns/ a decorative wall bracket that holds a candle, lamp, or other light Meaning Off Sound Off

trilobite C2

/ˈtraɪloʊˌbaɪt/ an extinct Paleozoic marine arthropod with a segmented exoskeleton divided lengthwise into three lobes Meaning Off Sound Off

xenophobia C2

/ˌziː.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ a fear of foreigners or strangers Meaning Off Sound Off

brickwork C2

/ˈbrɪkwɝːk/ bricks set in mortar as part of a wall or building; masonry made from bricks Meaning Off Sound Off

souse C2

/saʊs/ pork trimmings chopped, pickled, and jelled Meaning Off Sound Off

withe C2

/wɪð/ a slender, flexible twig or shoot, especially one used for binding Meaning Off Sound Off

allosaurus C2

/ˌæloʊˈsɔrəs/ a large two-legged carnivorous dinosaur of the genus Allosaurus that lived during the Late Jurassic period Meaning Off Sound Off

popgun C2

/ˈpɑpˌɡʌn/ a toy gun that shoots a cork or similar object and makes a popping sound Meaning Off Sound Off

milkweed C2

/ˈmɪlkˌwiːd/ any of various plants, especially of the genus Asclepias, with milky sap and pods containing silky-tufted seeds Meaning Off Sound Off

snuffbox C2

/ˈsnʌfˌbɑːks/ a small, often ornamental box used for carrying powdered tobacco taken through the nose Meaning Off Sound Off

pergola C2

/ˈpɝː.ɡə.lə/ an outdoor framework of posts and crossbeams, often supporting climbing plants and providing partial shade Meaning Off Sound Off

seraph C2

/ˈsɛɹəf/ an angel of the seraphim, traditionally represented with six wings and ranked in the highest order of Christian angelology Meaning Off Sound Off

cubit C2

/ˈkjuː.bɪt/ any of several ancient units of length based on the forearm from elbow to fingertip, commonly about 18 inches or 46 centimetres Meaning Off Sound Off

waxwork C2

/ˈwæks.wɝːk/ a lifelike figure or effigy modeled in wax Meaning Off Sound Off

cornice C2

/ˈkoɹnɪs/ a horizontal moulded projection that crowns a building, wall, or classical entablature Meaning Off Sound Off

privet C2

/ˈprɪvɪt/ an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with small leaves and white flowers, often planted as a hedge Meaning Off Sound Off

navvy C2

/ˈnæv.i/ a laborer employed in heavy excavation or construction work, especially on canals, roads, or railways; chiefly British and historical Meaning Off Sound Off

statuary C2

/ˈstæ.t͡ʃu.ɛəɹi/ statues considered collectively Meaning Off Sound Off

dewdrop C2

/ˈduːˌdrɑːp/ a small drop of water formed as dew on a cool surface Meaning Off Sound Off

flinders C2

/ˈflɪndɚz/ small broken pieces, splinters, or fragments, especially after something has been smashed Meaning Off Sound Off

notepaper C2

/ˈnoʊtˌpeɪ.pɚ/ paper, often in small sheets with matching envelopes, intended for writing letters or notes Meaning Off Sound Off

skein C2

/skeɪn/ a length of yarn or thread wound into a loose, elongated coil Meaning Off Sound Off

panoply C2

/ˈpænəpli/ A splendid display of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

jowl C2

/dʒaʊl/ the loose flesh of the lower cheek or jaw, especially when it hangs with age Meaning Off Sound Off

jackdaw C2

/ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ a small black-and-gray Eurasian corvid related to crows and often nesting in buildings, cliffs, or trees Meaning Off Sound Off

turnkey C2

/ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ a complete product that is ready to be deployed immediately, without further customization Meaning Off Sound Off

astrakhan C2

/æs.trəˈkæn/ the tightly curled black or gray fleece of a young karakul lamb, used as fur Meaning Off Sound Off

dromedary C2

/ˈdrɑməˌdɛri/ the one-humped camel of North Africa and southwestern Asia Meaning Off Sound Off

quatrain C2

/ˈkwɑˌtreɪn/ a stanza or complete poem consisting of four lines Meaning Off Sound Off