Register & Style

Siamese C2

/ˌsaɪəˈmiːz/ historical: relating to Siam, the former name of Thailand, or to its people, culture, or language Meaning Off Sound Off

rupee C2

/ˈruːpiː/ the monetary unit of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Seychelles Meaning Off Sound Off

swag C2

/swæɡ/ informal: money or goods obtained by theft or other illegal activity Meaning Off Sound Off

hussy C2

/ˈhʌsi/ old-fashioned, offensive: an insulting term for a woman or girl judged sexually immoral Meaning Off Sound Off

courtesan C2

/ˈkɔɹtəzæn/ historical: a woman who had wealthy or powerful lovers or clients, often in exchange for financial support and with access to elite society 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

sanatorium C2

/ˌsænəˈtɔriəm/ an institution providing medical treatment, rest, and supervised recovery, especially for chronic illnesses such as tuberculosis; chiefly historical Meaning Off Sound Off

midge C2

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

aphrodisiac C2

/ˌæfroʊˈdiziæk/ a food, drug, or other substance believed to increase sexual desire or arousal Meaning Off Sound Off

spinster C2

/ˈspɪnstɚ/ dated and often disparaging: an unmarried woman, especially one regarded as past the usual age for marriage Meaning Off Sound Off

britches C2

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

harlot C2

/ˈhɑɹlət/ dated and offensive: a woman described as a prostitute or as sexually promiscuous Meaning Off Sound Off

bourne C2

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

sable C2

/ˈseɪbəl/ black or very dark, especially in literary description or heraldry Meaning Off Sound Off

trotter C2

/ˈtrɑtər/ a foot of a pig or sheep, especially when prepared as food 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

libel C2

/ˈlaɪbəl/ a published false statement in a lasting form, such as writing or an image, that unjustly damages a person's reputation; also the legal wrong of publishing it Meaning Off Sound Off

infidel C2

/ˈɪnfədəl/ historical and often offensive: a person regarded as not accepting the religion considered true by the speaker Meaning Off Sound Off

knave C2

/neɪv/ dated: a dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous man 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

requisition C2

/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/ A formal, official request for supplies or services. 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

sabbatical C2

/səˈbætɪkəl/ an extended period of authorized leave from regular work, often for study, travel, or research Meaning Off Sound Off

vamp C2

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

magnolia C2

/ˌmæɡˈnoʊliə/ a tree or shrub of the genus Magnolia, typically bearing large, fragrant flowers Meaning Off Sound Off

rummy C2

/ˈrʌm.i/ in informal British use, odd, peculiar, or suspicious Meaning Off Sound Off

Mongolian C2

/mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ relating to Mongolia, its people, language, or culture Meaning Off Sound Off

flaunt C2

/flɔnt/ to display something ostentatiously so that it attracts notice or admiration Meaning Off Sound Off

sonata C2

/səˈnɑːtə/ a substantial musical composition for one instrument or a small group, usually arranged in several contrasting movements Meaning Off Sound Off

grievance C2

/ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ A complaint about being treated unfairly, especially one serious enough to act on. Meaning Off Sound Off

lombard C2

/ˈlɑːmbɑːrd/ historical: a pawnshop or lending house that advances money against pledged goods Meaning Off Sound Off

chevalier C2

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

bray C2

/bɹeɪ/ to laugh loudly and harshly Meaning Off Sound Off

rosebud C2

/ˈroʊzˌbʌd/ the unopened or partly opened flower bud of a rose 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

clack C2

/klæk/ a sharp, hard sound made when solid objects strike together Meaning Off Sound Off

wer C2

/wɜr/ historical: a man, or the monetary value assigned to a man's life under early Germanic law Meaning Off Sound Off

barmaid C2

/ˈbɑrˌmeɪd/ chiefly British: a woman who serves drinks in a bar or pub Meaning Off Sound Off

inquisitor C2

/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɚ/ a person who asks questions in a searching, persistent, or harsh manner Meaning Off Sound Off

squaw C2

/skwɔ/ dated and offensive: a Native American woman or wife Meaning Off Sound Off

tartar C2

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

esquire C2

/ˈɛskwaɪɚ/ in the United States, a lawyer, especially when Esquire or Esq. is placed after the person's name Meaning Off Sound Off

injun C2

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

dabble C2

/ˈdæb.əl/ to take part in an activity casually or without serious commitment Meaning Off Sound Off

res C2

/rɛz/ informal: resolution or image detail, especially in high-res and low-res Meaning Off Sound Off

idiocy C2

/ˈɪdiəsi/ extremely foolish behavior, an absurd act, or a serious lack of good judgment Meaning Off Sound Off

ode C2

/oʊd/ a formal lyric poem, often addressed to and celebrating or reflecting on a person, event, object, or idea Meaning Off Sound Off

circumcision C2

/ˌsɝkəmˈsɪʒən/ the surgical removal of the foreskin, often performed as a religious rite or medical procedure Meaning Off Sound Off

vail C2

/veɪl/ to lower or take off something, especially a hat, as a sign of respect or submission Meaning Off Sound Off

amok C2

/əˈmɑk/ in an uncontrolled, often violent frenzy, chiefly in the expression 'run amok' Meaning Off Sound Off

archduke C2

/ˈɑːrtʃˌduːk/ a prince of the former ruling house of Austria, especially a son or male-line grandson of an emperor Meaning Off Sound Off

blam C2

/blæm/ used to represent a sudden explosive impact or gunshot Meaning Off Sound Off

minstrel C2

/ˈmɪnstrəl/ historical: a travelling musician, singer, poet, or storyteller, especially in medieval Europe Meaning Off Sound Off

soiree C2

/swɑːˈreɪ/ formal: an evening social gathering or party, often held in a private home and sometimes featuring music or conversation Meaning Off Sound Off

creole C2

/ˈkriː.oʊl/ a natural language that developed in a contact community from elements of two or more languages and became a community's first language Meaning Off Sound Off

fen C2

/fɛn/ a low, waterlogged wetland fed by groundwater or runoff, often peat-forming and richer in minerals than a bog Meaning Off Sound Off

skedaddle C2

/skɪˈdædəl/ informal: to leave or run away quickly, especially in alarm Meaning Off Sound Off

rectory C2

/ˈrɛk.tɚ.i/ a house provided for or occupied by a rector or another member of the clergy Meaning Off Sound Off

cornbread C2

/ˈkɔrnˌbrɛd/ bread made chiefly from cornmeal, especially as a traditional food in the United States Meaning Off Sound Off

musketeer C2

/ˌmʌs.kəˈtɪə(ɹ)/ historical: a foot soldier armed with a musket Meaning Off Sound Off

betrothal C2

/bɪˈtroʊ.ðəl/ a formal agreement or mutual promise to marry; an engagement Meaning Off Sound Off

goldsmith C2

/ˈɡoʊldˌsmɪθ/ a craftsperson who makes, repairs, or sells objects made of gold, especially jewelry Meaning Off Sound Off

thoroughbred C2

/ˈθɝːəbred/ a horse of the Thoroughbred breed, developed chiefly for racing from English mares and imported Arabian, Barb, and Turkoman stallions Meaning Off Sound Off

emporium C2

/ɪmˈpɔriəm/ a large store or marketplace offering a wide variety of goods Meaning Off Sound Off

trove C2

/troʊv/ a valuable or interesting collection of things, especially one that has been discovered Meaning Off Sound Off

debutante C2

/ˈdɛb.jə.tɑːnt/ a young woman formally introduced into fashionable society, traditionally at a ball or reception Meaning Off Sound Off

mews C2

/mjuːz/ chiefly British, a short street or courtyard lined with buildings that were originally stables and are now often homes Meaning Off Sound Off

dominus C2

/ˈdɑːmənəs/ historical: a lord or master; a title formerly applied to a knight, cleric, or academic master Meaning Off Sound Off

shiner C2

/ˈʃaɪnɚ/ any of numerous small, silvery North American freshwater fishes, especially minnows used as bait Meaning Off Sound Off

trig C2

/trɪɡ/ dated or dialectal: neat, trim, and smart in appearance Meaning Off Sound Off

diocese C2

/ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ a district under the pastoral and administrative authority of a bishop Meaning Off Sound Off

sunder C2

/ˈsʌndɚ/ literary: to split, sever, or force apart Meaning Off Sound Off

kidder C2

/ˈkɪd.ɚ/ informal: a person who jokes, teases, or tries to deceive others playfully Meaning Off Sound Off

matrimonial C2

/ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/ relating to marriage or to the relationship between married partners Meaning Off Sound Off

trollop C2

/ˈtrɑː.ləp/ old-fashioned and offensive: an insulting term for a woman regarded as sexually promiscuous or immoral Meaning Off Sound Off

crone C2

/kroʊn/ disparaging or literary: an old woman, especially one portrayed as ugly or frightening Meaning Off Sound Off

sirree C2

/sɚˈiː/ informal, chiefly US: an emphatic form of sir used after yes or no Meaning Off Sound Off

gad C2

/ɡæd/ dated: a mild exclamation of surprise, emphasis, or impatience, used as a euphemism for God Meaning Off Sound Off

topaz C2

/ˈtoʊˌpæz/ a hard aluminium fluorosilicate mineral, often transparent and cut as a gemstone in colorless, yellow, blue, pink, brown, or other varieties Meaning Off Sound Off

beeswax C2

/ˈbiːzˌwæks/ the wax produced by honeybees to build honeycomb, used in candles, polish, and other products Meaning Off Sound Off

kinsman C2

/ˈkɪnzmən/ a male relative, especially one belonging to the same extended family; now often literary or historical Meaning Off Sound Off

ejaculate C2

/iˈdʒæk.jəˌleɪt/ to expel semen from the reproductive tract, typically during orgasm Meaning Off Sound Off

bijou C2

/ˈbiːʒuː/ a small jewel, ornament, or finely made decorative object Meaning Off Sound Off

jaunty C2

/ˈdʒɔːnti/ showing cheerful self-confidence in a lively, carefree manner Meaning Off Sound Off

wormwood C2

/ˈwɚm.wʊd/ a strongly aromatic, intensely bitter plant of the genus Artemisia, especially Artemisia absinthium Meaning Off Sound Off

prim C2

/prɪm/ excessively proper, formal, or easily shocked by behavior Meaning Off Sound Off

juggler C2

/ˈdʒʌɡlɚ/ a performer who repeatedly throws and catches several objects or performs similar dexterity tricks Meaning Off Sound Off

chiffon C2

/ʃɪˈfɑːn/ a very light, sheer fabric woven from silk or synthetic fibers Meaning Off Sound Off

nipper C2

/ˈnɪp.ɚ/ informal, chiefly British: a young child Meaning Off Sound Off

belated C2

/bɪˈleɪtɪd/ coming, happening, or being done later than expected or appropriate Meaning Off Sound Off

waterworks C2

/ˈwɑːt̬ɚwɝːks/ a system of reservoirs, treatment facilities, pumps, and pipes that supplies water to a community Meaning Off Sound Off

shaver C2

/ˈʃeɪvɚ/ a tool or machine used for shaving, especially an electric razor Meaning Off Sound Off

kodak C2

/ˈkoʊdæk/ a camera, especially a small hand camera (historical generic use of the trademark) Meaning Off Sound Off

lancer C2

/ˈlæn.sɚ/ historical: a cavalry soldier armed with a lance 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