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jake C1
/dʒeɪk/ dated US slang, disparaging: an unsophisticated person from the countryside; a rustic or yokel Meaning Off Sound Off
rick C1
/ɹɪk/ a stack of hay, straw, or similar material stored outdoors, often under thatch Meaning Off Sound Off
chamber C1
/ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ A large room, often used for a formal or specific purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
wicked C1
/ˈwək.əd/ Morally bad; cruel or evil. Meaning Off Sound Off
troy C1
/trɔɪ/ designating a system of weights used chiefly for precious metals and gemstones Meaning Off Sound Off
cocaine C1
/koʊˈkeɪn/ an addictive stimulant drug obtained from coca leaves or made synthetically, used illegally and sometimes medically as a local anesthetic Meaning Off Sound Off
drake C1
/dɹeɪk/ an adult male duck Meaning Off Sound Off
almighty C1
/ɔlˈmaɪti/ having unlimited power; omnipotent, especially as an epithet for God Meaning Off Sound Off
sperm C1
/spɜɹm/ a male reproductive cell that can fertilize an egg cell Meaning Off Sound Off
quid C1
/kwɪd/ one pound sterling, in informal British usage; the plural is also quid Meaning Off Sound Off
plea C1
/pliː/ An urgent, emotional request for help. Meaning Off Sound Off
inappropriate C1
/ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ Not suitable for a particular situation, time, or place. Meaning Off Sound Off
pledge C1
/plɛd͡ʒ/ A serious, formal promise to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
Swedish C1
/ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ relating to Sweden, its people, culture, or language Meaning Off Sound Off
dang C1
/ˈdæŋ/ informal: a mild exclamation of annoyance or surprise, used as a euphemism for damn Meaning Off Sound Off
grease C1
/ɡɹis/ a thick oily or fatty substance, especially one used to lubricate machinery Meaning Off Sound Off
jackass C1
/ˈdʒækˌæs/ informal and insulting: a foolish, stupid, or badly behaved person Meaning Off Sound Off
petition C1
/pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ A formal written request, usually signed by many people, asking an authority to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
whilst C1
/ʍaɪlst/ During the time that; while (chiefly British and formal). Meaning Off Sound Off
shrine C1
/ʃraɪn/ a sacred place dedicated to a deity, saint, ancestor, relic, or other revered figure Meaning Off Sound Off
morse C1
/ˈmɔːɹs/ Morse code, a system representing letters and numbers by sequences of short and long signals Meaning Off Sound Off
amendment C1
/əˈmɛndmənt/ A change or addition made to a law, document, or formal proposal. Meaning Off Sound Off
specimen C1
/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ A single example of something, used to show what the whole group is like. Meaning Off Sound Off
sod C1
/sɑd/ a piece or layer of grass-covered surface soil held together by its roots Meaning Off Sound Off
puss C1
/pʊs/ an informal or affectionate term for a cat Meaning Off Sound Off
blimey C1
/ˈblaɪ.mi/ an informal British exclamation expressing surprise, excitement, anger, or alarm Meaning Off Sound Off
squire C1
/ˈskwaɪɚ/ historically, a young nobleman who attended a knight before becoming a knight himself Meaning Off Sound Off
gala C1
/ˈɡeɪ.lə/ a special public celebration or entertainment, often held for a formal or charitable purpose Meaning Off Sound Off
chamberlain C1
/ˈtʃeɪm.bɚ.lɪn/ an officer who manages the household of a monarch or noble, often with important ceremonial or administrative duties Meaning Off Sound Off
aurora C1
/əˈrɔrə/ a display of colored light in the polar sky caused by charged solar particles interacting with the upper atmosphere Meaning Off Sound Off
ladyship C1
/ˈleɪ.di.ʃɪp/ a respectful title or form of reference for a woman who holds or is entitled to a rank of nobility Meaning Off Sound Off
indictment C1
/ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ A formal legal charge accusing someone of a serious crime. Meaning Off Sound Off
stuffy C1
/ˈstʌfi/ Warm and lacking fresh air. Meaning Off Sound Off
Persian C1
/ˈpɝʒən/ relating to Iran, especially its Persian people, language, culture, or history Meaning Off Sound Off
munch C1
/ˈmʌntʃ/ To eat something steadily, often noisily, with the mouth closed. Meaning Off Sound Off
archive C1
/ˈɑɹkaɪv/ A collection of historical documents or records, or the place where they are kept. Meaning Off Sound Off
spleen C1
/spliːn/ a dark-red organ near the stomach that filters blood and supports the immune system Meaning Off Sound Off
fez C1
/fɛz/ a brimless felt hat shaped like a short cone, typically red and often fitted with a tassel Meaning Off Sound Off
gaga C1
/ˈɡɑː.ɡɑː/ informal and sometimes disparaging: mentally confused or physically feeble, especially through old age Meaning Off Sound Off
gourmet C1
/ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ Of food: high in quality and carefully prepared. Meaning Off Sound Off
graft C1
/ɡɹæft/ To join part of one plant onto another so they grow together as one. Meaning Off Sound Off
quill C1
/kwɪl/ the stiff hollow shaft of a feather, or a large feather with such a shaft Meaning Off Sound Off
acre C1
/ˈeɪ.kɚ/ A unit of land area equal to about 4,047 square metres. Meaning Off Sound Off
wad C1
/wɑːd/ a small, compact mass of soft material, such as cotton, paper, or cloth Meaning Off Sound Off
historically C1
/hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/ with respect to history Meaning Off Sound Off
hoof C1
/hʊf/ the hard covering at the end of the foot of a horse, deer, sheep, or other ungulate Meaning Off Sound Off
demented C1
/dɪˈmɛntɪd/ wildly irrational, disturbed, or out of control Meaning Off Sound Off
bubbly C1
/ˈbʌbli/ Cheerful, lively, and full of energy. Meaning Off Sound Off
papal C1
/ˈpeɪpəl/ relating to the pope, the papacy, or the pope's authority Meaning Off Sound Off
mead C1
/miːd/ an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with added herbs, spices, or fruit Meaning Off Sound Off
gloat C1
/ɡloʊt/ usually disapproving: to feel or show excessive satisfaction about one's success or another person's misfortune Meaning Off Sound Off
seminary C1
/ˈsɛməˌnɛɹi/ an institution that trains candidates for the priesthood, ministry, or rabbinate Meaning Off Sound Off
rarity C1
/ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ The fact of being uncommon or hard to find. Meaning Off Sound Off
lavatory C1
/ˈlæv.ə.t(ɔ)ɹ.i/ A room with a toilet, especially in formal or British usage. Meaning Off Sound Off
smelt C1
/smɛlt/ to extract a metal from its ore by heating and chemical reduction Meaning Off Sound Off
yeast C1
/jist/ any of various single-celled fungi that ferment sugars and reproduce chiefly by budding Meaning Off Sound Off
crock C1
/kɹɑk/ a thick earthenware pot or jar used for cooking or storage Meaning Off Sound Off
louse C1
/laʊs/ a small, wingless parasitic insect that lives on the skin, hair, or feathers of a person or animal Meaning Off Sound Off
swagger C1
/ˈswæɡɚ/ a conspicuously confident, arrogant, or self-important manner of walking or behaving Meaning Off Sound Off
gent C1
/dʒɛnt/ an informal term for a man, especially one regarded as a gentleman Meaning Off Sound Off
allegation C1
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡæɪ.ʃən/ A claim, usually an accusation, that someone has done something wrong, made without proof. Meaning Off Sound Off
yap C1
/jæp/ to give a quick, sharp, high-pitched bark or cry Meaning Off Sound Off
autobiography C1
/ˌɔtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/ an account of a person's life written by that person Meaning Off Sound Off
spec C1
/spɛk/ informal: a detailed specification describing required features, dimensions, or performance Meaning Off Sound Off
veterinary C1
/ˈvɛtərɪˌnɛri/ relating to the medical and surgical treatment of animals Meaning Off Sound Off
lordy C1
/ˈlɔrdi/ informal or dated: used to express surprise, alarm, frustration, or other strong feeling Meaning Off Sound Off
mangy C1
/ˈmeɪndʒi/ affected by mange, or looking as though affected by it Meaning Off Sound Off
adjourn C1
/əˈd͡ʒɝn/ to suspend or end a meeting or official session, often until a stated later time Meaning Off Sound Off
fro C1
/fɹoʊ/ away or backward, now used chiefly in the fixed expression to and fro Meaning Off Sound Off
admiralty C1
/ˈædmərəlti/ historical: the British government department and its officers formerly responsible for naval affairs Meaning Off Sound Off
parliamentary C1
/ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ Relating to or made by a parliament. Meaning Off Sound Off
tot C1
/tɑt/ informal: a very young child Meaning Off Sound Off
shrew C1
/ʃɹuː/ a small, active, insect-eating mammal with a pointed snout, resembling a mouse Meaning Off Sound Off
plait C1
/pleɪt/ chiefly British: to braid hair, cord, or another flexible material by crossing strands over one another Meaning Off Sound Off
mite C1
/maɪt/ any of numerous minute arachnids, many of which live as parasites on animals or plants Meaning Off Sound Off
garter C1
/ˈɡɑrtɚ/ a band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking Meaning Off Sound Off
sans C1
/sænz/ without a person or thing, often used for concise, humorous, or literary effect Meaning Off Sound Off
armistice C1
/ˈɑɹməstɪs/ a formal agreement between belligerents to stop fighting, usually for a specified or indefinite period and without itself constituting a peace treaty Meaning Off Sound Off
epileptic C1
/ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/ relating to epilepsy or involving seizures caused by epilepsy Meaning Off Sound Off
ratty C1
/ˈræti/ informal, especially US: old, worn, dirty, or in poor condition Meaning Off Sound Off
drat C1
/dræt/ used to express mild annoyance or disappointment; dated or humorous Meaning Off Sound Off
duds C1
/dʌdz/ informal, plural: clothes, especially ordinary, rough, or distinctive clothes Meaning Off Sound Off
amend C1
/əˈmɛnd/ To make formal changes to a document, law, or agreement. Meaning Off Sound Off
nozzle C1
/ˈnɑː.zəl/ a projecting tube or spout that directs or controls a stream of liquid, gas, or other material Meaning Off Sound Off
discourse C1
/ˈdɪs.kɔːɹs/ Serious discussion or the exchange of ideas about a subject, in speech or writing. Meaning Off Sound Off
mumps C1
/mʌmps/ a contagious viral illness, especially of children, that causes fever and painful swelling of the salivary glands Meaning Off Sound Off
commendation C1
/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ Praise or formal approval given to someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
carte C1
/kɑrt/ a menu or bill of fare Meaning Off Sound Off
molest C1
/məˈlest/ sensitive: to touch or assault someone sexually without consent, especially a child Meaning Off Sound Off
loin C1
/lɔɪn/ a cut of meat from the back of an animal between the ribs and the hip Meaning Off Sound Off
tater C1
/ˈteɪ.tɚ/ a potato; an informal or dialectal term Meaning Off Sound Off
symposium C1
/sɪmˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ a formal meeting at which specialists give presentations and discuss a particular subject Meaning Off Sound Off
deathly C1
/ˈdɛθli/ resembling or suggesting death, especially by being extremely pale, still, cold, or unpleasant Meaning Off Sound Off
christen C1
/ˈkrɪs.ən/ to baptize someone in a Christian ceremony and formally give them a name Meaning Off Sound Off
exonerate C1
/ɪɡˈzɑnəˌreɪt/ to officially clear someone from blame, an accusation, or criminal responsibility Meaning Off Sound Off
jetty C1
/ˈd͡ʒɛti/ a structure projecting into water to protect a shore or harbor, influence currents, or provide a landing place Meaning Off Sound Off

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