Register & Style

chambermaid C1

/ˈtʃeɪmbərˌmeɪd/ a woman employed to clean and care for bedrooms, now chiefly in a hotel and historically in a private household Meaning Off Sound Off

nunnery C1

/ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ a convent for nuns, or the buildings occupied by such a religious community Meaning Off Sound Off

low-down C1

/ˈloʊ.daʊn/ informal: dishonest, unfair, or contemptible Meaning Off Sound Off

joust C1

/dʒaʊst/ a formal combat or sporting contest in which two mounted opponents charge each other with lances Meaning Off Sound Off

trappings C1

/ˈtræpɪŋz/ the outward signs, accessories, or equipment associated with a role, rank, or activity Meaning Off Sound Off

hogwash C1

/ˈhɑːɡˌwɑːʃ/ informal: foolish, false, or meaningless talk or writing; nonsense Meaning Off Sound Off

croupier C1

/ˈkruː.pi.ɚ/ a casino employee who manages a gaming table, handles bets, and pays winnings Meaning Off Sound Off

stateroom C1

/ˈsteɪtˌruːm/ a private sleeping cabin on a passenger ship or train Meaning Off Sound Off

mosey C1

/ˈmoʊzi/ informal, especially US: to walk or move in a relaxed, unhurried way Meaning Off Sound Off

castration C1

/kæˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men) Meaning Off Sound Off

corduroy C1

/ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/ a durable cotton fabric with raised parallel ribs running along its surface Meaning Off Sound Off

certifiable C1

/ˈsɝtəˌfaɪəbəl/ capable of being officially certified, verified, or guaranteed Meaning Off Sound Off

buttock C1

/ˈbʌtək/ either of the two rounded fleshy parts at the back of the pelvis, formed chiefly by the gluteal muscles Meaning Off Sound Off

commonality C1

/ˌkɑməˈnæləti/ a feature or quality shared by two or more people or things Meaning Off Sound Off

suds C1

/sʌdz/ The bubbles and foam made by soap mixed with water. Meaning Off Sound Off

treatise C1

/ˈtɹiːtɪs/ A formal, usually lengthy, systematic discourse on some subject. Meaning Off Sound Off

tidbit C1

/ˈtɪdˌbɪt/ a small and especially tasty piece of food Meaning Off Sound Off

watershed C1

/ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend Meaning Off Sound Off

shuck C1

/ʃʌk/ to remove the husk, pod, or shell from food such as corn, nuts, or oysters Meaning Off Sound Off

perjure C1

/ˈpɝdʒɚ/ to knowingly make a false statement under oath and thereby commit perjury, usually used reflexively Meaning Off Sound Off

hamstring C1

/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/ any of the muscles and tendons at the back of the thigh that bend the knee Meaning Off Sound Off

cataract C1

/ˈkætəˌrækt/ a clouding of the eye's natural lens that impairs vision Meaning Off Sound Off

tubular C1

/ˈtuːbjələr/ shaped like a tube or made from one or more tubes Meaning Off Sound Off

hullabaloo C1

/ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ a loud commotion, uproar, or noisy fuss Meaning Off Sound Off

herewith C1

/ˌhɪrˈwɪð/ together with this letter, document, or other formal communication Meaning Off Sound Off

reenact C1

/ɹi.ɪnækt/ To act out a past event, especially a historical one, in order to show how it happened. Meaning Off Sound Off

despot C1

/ˈdɛs.pət/ a ruler who holds absolute power and uses it in a cruel, oppressive, or arbitrary way Meaning Off Sound Off

unrestrained C1

/ˌənriːˈstreɪnd/ not subject to restraint Meaning Off Sound Off

egoist C1

/ˈiːɡoʊɪst/ a person who is chiefly concerned with their own interests and gives little regard to others Meaning Off Sound Off

insofar C1

/ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹ/ to the degree or extent that; used chiefly in the construction 'insofar as' Meaning Off Sound Off

headpiece C1

/ˈhɛdˌpiːs/ something worn on or covering the head, especially an ornamental or protective item Meaning Off Sound Off

eye-opener C1

/ˈaɪˌoʊ.pən.ɚ/ an experience, fact, or revelation that produces a sudden and surprising understanding Meaning Off Sound Off

Tasmanian C1

/tæzˈmeɪniən/ a native or inhabitant of Tasmania, an island state of Australia Meaning Off Sound Off

ratify C1

/ˈræt.ə.faɪ/ to give formal approval to an agreement, treaty, or decision so that it becomes officially valid Meaning Off Sound Off

elopement C1

/ɪˈloʊpmənt/ the act of secretly running away with a partner in order to marry, often without family approval Meaning Off Sound Off

grandpapa C1

/ˈɡrændpəˌpɑ/ an informal or old-fashioned term for one's grandfather Meaning Off Sound Off

mitre C1

/ˈmaɪtəɹ/ a tall ceremonial headdress worn by a bishop or certain other church dignitaries Meaning Off Sound Off

dialectic C1

/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/ of or relating to or employing dialectic Meaning Off Sound Off

goggle C1

/ˈɡɑɡəl/ to stare with the eyes wide open, especially in surprise or amazement Meaning Off Sound Off

ordination C1

/ˌɔːr.dənˈeɪ.ʃən/ the ceremony or process by which someone is officially made a priest, minister, or other religious leader Meaning Off Sound Off

topknot C1

/ˈtɑːpˌnɑːt/ a knot, bun, or gathered arrangement of hair worn on the top of the head Meaning Off Sound Off

tiptop C1

/ˈtɪpˌtɑːp/ informal: excellent or of the highest quality Meaning Off Sound Off

natured C1

/ˈneɪtʃɝd/ having a specified temperament or disposition, used chiefly in compounds such as good-natured and ill-natured Meaning Off Sound Off

confectionery C1

/kənˈfɛkʃənəɹi/ sweets, chocolates, candies, and other foods made chiefly with sugar, considered collectively Meaning Off Sound Off

flat-footed C1

/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/ informal: directly, openly, and without qualification or hesitation Meaning Off Sound Off

camisole C1

/ˈkæm.ɪ.soʊl/ a short, sleeveless undergarment for the upper body, traditionally worn by women Meaning Off Sound Off

menfolk C1

/ˈmɛnˌfoʊk/ the male members of a family, community, or other group, often in traditional or old-fashioned usage Meaning Off Sound Off

bated C1

/ˈbeɪtɪd/ held back, reduced, or restrained, now used chiefly in the phrase 'with bated breath' Meaning Off Sound Off

miscarry C1

/ˌmɪsˈker.i/ to lose an embryo or fetus spontaneously before it can survive independently Meaning Off Sound Off

inquirer C1

/ɪnˈkwaɪr.ɚ/ formal: a person who asks a question or seeks information Meaning Off Sound Off

unpretentious C1

/ˌʌn.prɪˈten.ʃəs/ not trying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than one really is; modest and sincere Meaning Off Sound Off

ratification C1

/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ the act of formally approving and making an agreement, treaty, or decision valid Meaning Off Sound Off

laugher C1

/ˈlæfɚ/ a person who laughs, especially one with a characteristic or frequent laugh Meaning Off Sound Off

good-day C1

/ˌɡʊdˈdeɪ/ dated or formal: a greeting or farewell equivalent to good day Meaning Off Sound Off

poetical C1

/poʊˈɛtɪkl̩/ Synonym of poetic. Meaning Off Sound Off

embalm C1

/ɪmˈbɑːm/ to preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals, oils, or spices Meaning Off Sound Off

outdoorsman C1

/ˈaʊtˌdɔːrz.mən/ chiefly North American, a man experienced in outdoor pursuits such as hiking, hunting, fishing, or camping Meaning Off Sound Off

potash C1

/ˈpɑːtæʃ/ potassium carbonate or an impure mixture of potassium salts formerly obtained from wood ashes Meaning Off Sound Off

therefor C1

/ðɛɹˈfɔɹ/ formal, especially legal: for that thing, action, or reason; in return for it Meaning Off Sound Off

going-over C1

/ˌɡoʊɪŋˈoʊvɚ/ informal: a severe scolding, reprimand, or beating Meaning Off Sound Off

poky C1

/ˈpoʊki/ informal, especially British: too small, cramped, or lacking space Meaning Off Sound Off

adjudication C1

/əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən/ the formal process of settling a dispute or deciding a legal case Meaning Off Sound Off

schoolmistress C1

/ˈskuːlˌmɪstrəs/ a woman who teaches in or is in charge of a school, now chiefly in historical contexts Meaning Off Sound Off

entente C1

/ɑnˈtɑnt/ an informal alliance or friendly understanding between states or political powers Meaning Off Sound Off

recommence C1

/ˌriː.kəˈmens/ formal: to begin again or cause an activity to begin again Meaning Off Sound Off

dog-tired C1

/ˌdɔɡˈtaɪrd/ informal: extremely tired; exhausted Meaning Off Sound Off

pneumatics C1

/nuːˈmætɪks/ the branch of mechanics concerned with gases and their use to transmit force, especially through compressed air Meaning Off Sound Off

beefeater C1

/ˈbiːfˌiː.tɚ/ a person who eats beef, especially one characterized as eating a great deal of it Meaning Off Sound Off

hatful C1

/ˈhætˌfʊl/ the amount that a hat can hold Meaning Off Sound Off

indenture C1

/ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/ a formal contract binding a person to work for another for a fixed period, especially as an apprentice or servant Meaning Off Sound Off

commercialize C1

/kəˈmɝː.ʃə.laɪz/ to develop an idea, product, or service so that it can be sold commercially Meaning Off Sound Off

chargeable C1

/ˈtʃɑːrdʒəbəl/ required to be paid for or capable of being assigned to an account Meaning Off Sound Off

derange C1

/dɪˈɹeɪndʒ/ to disturb the order, arrangement, or normal operation of something; formal Meaning Off Sound Off

inroad C1

/ˈɪn.roʊd/ a noticeable advance, effect, or penetration, especially in the phrase make an inroad or make inroads Meaning Off Sound Off

concatenation C1

/kənˌkætəˈneɪʃən/ a series of things linked together, or the act of linking them into a chain or sequence Meaning Off Sound Off

industrialism C1

/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əˌlɪz.əm/ a social and economic system based on large-scale mechanized industry rather than chiefly on agriculture or craft production Meaning Off Sound Off

contextually C1

In a way that depends on or refers to the surrounding context. Meaning Off Sound Off

stuffiness C1

The state of being warm and lacking fresh air. Meaning Off Sound Off

miscall C1

/mɪsˈkɔl/ to call or name a person or thing incorrectly Meaning Off Sound Off

heathenism C1

/ˈhiːðənˌɪzəm/ dated: beliefs or conduct regarded as non-Christian or irreligious Meaning Off Sound Off

quean C1

/kwiːn/ archaic or dialect, disparaging: a woman or girl Meaning Off Sound Off

systematize C1

/ˈsɪstəmətaɪz/ to arrange facts, ideas, or activities into an organized and coherent system Meaning Off Sound Off

sure-enough C1

/ˌʃʊrɪˈnʌf/ informal: real, actual, or genuine, especially when the fact is surprising or emphatic Meaning Off Sound Off

remittent C1

/rɪˈmɪtənt/ medicine: decreasing in severity at intervals without disappearing completely Meaning Off Sound Off

stuffily C1

/ˈstʌfɪli/ In a boring, formal, and pompous way. Meaning Off Sound Off

gnarly C1

/ˈnɑːrli/ difficult, dangerous, or challenging, often used to describe extreme sports or activities Meaning Off Sound Off

indentured C1

/ɪnˈdɛntʃərd/ bound by a formal contract to work for another for a specified time, often without pay in exchange for passage to a new country Meaning Off Sound Off

roughshod C1

/ˈɹʌfʃɑd/ acting without regard for others; inconsiderate or overbearing (chiefly in 'ride/run roughshod over') Meaning Off Sound Off

smite C1

/smaɪt/ to strike with a firm blow Meaning Off Sound Off

drawing-room C1

/ˈdrɔɪŋˌrum/ a formal sitting room for receiving guests Meaning Off Sound Off

détente C1

/deɪˈtɑnt/ an easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries Meaning Off Sound Off