Register & Style

locum C2

/ˈloʊkəm/ chiefly British: a professional, especially a doctor, who temporarily performs another person's duties Meaning Off Sound Off

newsboy C2

/ˈnuːzˌbɔɪ/ historical: a boy or young man who sells or delivers newspapers Meaning Off Sound Off

ambergris C2

/ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ a waxy substance formed in the digestive tract of a sperm whale and historically prized as a perfume fixative Meaning Off Sound Off

anachronism C2

/əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/ a person, object, or detail placed in the wrong historical period Meaning Off Sound Off

pachyderm C2

/ˈpækɪdɝːm/ an elephant, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, or other large thick-skinned mammal formerly grouped in the obsolete order Pachydermata Meaning Off Sound Off

misbegotten C2

/ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɑtən/ badly conceived, designed, or produced Meaning Off Sound Off

sunstone C2

/ˈsʌnˌstoʊn/ a gem variety of feldspar whose reflective inclusions often produce a glittering optical effect called aventurescence Meaning Off Sound Off

requite C2

/rɪˈkwaɪt/ formal: to return or reciprocate a feeling, kindness, or service 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

indiscernible C2

/ˌɪndɪˈsɝnəbəl/ impossible or extremely difficult to perceive clearly Meaning Off Sound Off

ducat C2

/ˈdʌk.ət/ historical: a gold or silver coin formerly issued by many European states, especially the widely traded gold ducat Meaning Off Sound Off

compos C2

/ˈkɑːm.pəs/ of sound mind and in full control of one's mental faculties, chiefly in the phrase compos mentis Meaning Off Sound Off

chine C2

/tʃaɪn/ the backbone of an animal, especially with the adjoining flesh, or a cut of meat or fish containing it Meaning Off Sound Off

trope C2

/tɹoʊp/ a familiar theme, device, or convention that recurs in a type of story, art, or discussion Meaning Off Sound Off

consumptive C2

/kənˈsʌmptɪv/ affected by or characteristic of pulmonary tuberculosis Meaning Off Sound Off

gibbet C2

/ˈdʒɪbɪt/ historical: a gallows or similar framework used to hang a person or display an executed person's body Meaning Off Sound Off

remoteness C2

/riːˈmoʊtnəs/ The quality of being remote. Meaning Off Sound Off

epistle C2

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

dropsy C2

/ˈdrɑːpsi/ historical medicine: edema, or swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues Meaning Off Sound Off

pharos C2

/ˈfɛɹ.ɑːs/ historical or literary: a lighthouse or beacon, especially an ancient monumental one Meaning Off Sound Off

pronouncement C2

/prəˈnaʊns.mənt/ a formal or authoritative statement, especially one made publicly Meaning Off Sound Off

humorist C2

/ˈhjuː.mə.rɪst/ a person known for creating, writing, or performing humor, especially one who regularly tells amusing stories Meaning Off Sound Off

dotage C2

/ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/ a period or state of old age marked by declining mental ability or judgment Meaning Off Sound Off

hist C2

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

russet C2

/ˈrʌsɪt/ reddish-brown or brown with an orange tint Meaning Off Sound Off

blatter C2

/ˈblæt.əɹ/ dialectal: to talk rapidly, noisily, or foolishly Meaning Off Sound Off

sepulcher C2

/ˈsepəlkɚ/ literary or historical: a tomb, grave, or chamber in which a dead person is buried 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

scupper C2

/ˈskʌp.ɚ/ an opening in a ship's side, or in a building wall, through which water drains from a deck, floor, or flat roof 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

queller C2

/ˈkwɛlɚ/ a person or thing that suppresses, subdues, or puts an end to resistance, disorder, or a strong feeling 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

whereon C2

/(h)wɛrˈɑn/ on which or on what; now chiefly formal, literary, or archaic Meaning Off Sound Off

pianoforte C2

/piˌænoʊˈfɔrteɪ/ the full or historical name for a piano, a keyboard instrument whose hammers strike strings and whose volume varies with the player's touch Meaning Off Sound Off

tinkler C2

/ˈtɪŋklɚ/ British dialect, dated and sometimes offensive: an itinerant tinker, traveler, or member of a traveling community 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

easement C2

/ˈiːz.mənt/ law: a right to cross or use another person's land for a specified purpose without owning it Meaning Off Sound Off

iniquitous C2

/ɪˈnɪk.wə.t̬əs/ grossly unfair, unjust, or morally wrong; wicked (formal) Meaning Off Sound Off

withe C2

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

passel C2

/ˈpæsəl/ US regional and informal: an indefinitely large group, number, or amount, usually followed by of Meaning Off Sound Off

rapscallion C2

/ræpˈskæljən/ a dishonest, disreputable, or mischievous person; a rascal or scoundrel Meaning Off Sound Off

Patagonian C2

/ˌpætəˈɡəʊni.ən/ relating to Patagonia, the southern region of Argentina and Chile, or its people and culture 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

howdy-do C2

/ˌhaʊdiˈduː/ dated, especially US: an awkward, surprising, or troublesome situation, often in the phrase a pretty howdy-do Meaning Off Sound Off

dunghill C2

/ˈdʌŋˌhɪl/ a heap of animal dung or refuse, especially one kept for use as manure Meaning Off Sound Off

purgative C2

/ˈpɝːɡətɪv/ causing the bowels to empty, or more broadly cleansing something of unwanted matter or emotion 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

quintal C2

/ˈkwɪntəl/ a metric unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms Meaning Off Sound Off

gannet C2

/ˈɡænət/ a large mostly white seabird of the genus Morus that catches fish by plunging steeply into the sea Meaning Off Sound Off

deviance C2

/ˈdiːvɪəns/ Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs. Meaning Off Sound Off

voiture C2

/vwɑːˈtjʊr/ literary or historical, chiefly in French contexts: a carriage or other vehicle Meaning Off Sound Off

Hottentot C2

/ˈhɑːtənˌtɑːt/ a dated and derogatory colonial name for a Khoikhoi or Khoekhoe person of southern Africa Meaning Off Sound Off

etymology C2

/ˌɛtəˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ the study of the origins and historical development of words Meaning Off Sound Off

clime C2

/klaɪm/ a region considered in relation to its climate, especially in literary use Meaning Off Sound Off

barque C2

/bɑrk/ a sailing ship with three or more masts, square-rigged except on the rearmost mast Meaning Off Sound Off

eventide C2

/ˈiːvənˌtaɪd/ evening or the late part of the day around sunset; literary or poetic Meaning Off Sound Off

quadrille C2

/kwɑˈdrɪl/ a four-player card game derived from ombre and especially popular in the eighteenth century Meaning Off Sound Off

subnormal C2

/ˌsʌbˈnɔːr.məl/ below the usual, expected, or average level Meaning Off Sound Off

pedagogue C2

/ˈped.ə.ɡɑːɡ/ a teacher, especially one who is strict, formal, or old-fashioned Meaning Off Sound Off

drongo C2

/ˈdrɑːŋɡoʊ/ an insect-eating Old World passerine bird of the family Dicruridae, typically glossy black with a forked or ornamented tail Meaning Off Sound Off

cassowary C2

/ˈkæs.ə.wer.i/ a large, powerful flightless bird of the genus Casuarius, native chiefly to New Guinea and northern Australia, with a horny casque on its head Meaning Off Sound Off

transmigration C2

/ˌtɹænzmaɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ the passage of a soul after death into another body or form of life Meaning Off Sound Off

wagonload C2

/ˈwæɡənˌloʊd/ the amount of goods or material that a wagon carries or can hold Meaning Off Sound Off

cowhide C2

/ˈkaʊˌhaɪd/ strong leather made from the skin of a cow Meaning Off Sound Off

trounce C2

/traʊns/ to defeat someone thoroughly or by a very large margin Meaning Off Sound Off

lorn C2

/lɔrn/ literary or archaic: abandoned, bereft, lonely, or forlorn Meaning Off Sound Off

weal C2

/wil/ welfare, prosperity, or the common good, now chiefly archaic or literary Meaning Off Sound Off

philology C2

/fɪˈlɑːlədʒi/ the scholarly study of historical texts through their language, transmission, literary context, and interpretation Meaning Off Sound Off

charwoman C2

/ˈtʃɑːrwʊmən/ a woman hired, traditionally by the day or hour, to clean a house or other building; dated Meaning Off Sound Off

gentlefolk C2

/ˈdʒɛntəlˌfoʊk/ historical: people considered well-born, genteel, or of high social rank Meaning Off Sound Off

spinney C2

/ˈspɪni/ chiefly British: a small wood or copse, especially one planted to shelter game birds Meaning Off Sound Off

halfpenny C2

/ˈheɪp(ə)ni/ an English coin worth half a penny Meaning Off Sound Off

Aristotelian C2

/ˌærɪstəˈtiliən/ relating to Aristotle, his writings, or the philosophical and logical tradition based on them Meaning Off Sound Off

coxcomb C2

/ˈkɒks.koʊm/ dated: a vain, conceited man excessively concerned with his appearance Meaning Off Sound Off

bezoar C2

/ˈbi.zɔɹ/ a compact mass of swallowed hair, plant fibre, or other indigestible material formed in a human or animal digestive tract Meaning Off Sound Off

bodkin C2

/ˈbɑːdkɪn/ a blunt, large-eyed needle used to pull cord or ribbon through a hem or casing Meaning Off Sound Off

cupbearer C2

/ˈkʌpˌberər/ historical: a trusted court official who poured and served wine or another drink to a ruler Meaning Off Sound Off

coster C2

/ˈkɑː.stɚ/ dated British: a street seller of fruit, vegetables, or other goods; a costermonger Meaning Off Sound Off

obsequies C2

/ˈɑːbsɪkwiz/ funeral rites or ceremonies, especially formal ones Meaning Off Sound Off

ribald C2

/ˈɹɪb.əld/ coarsely vulgar or irreverently humorous, especially about sex Meaning Off Sound Off

jilt C2

/dʒɪlt/ to suddenly reject or abandon a romantic partner, especially shortly before an expected marriage Meaning Off Sound Off

erg C2

/ɝɡ/ the centimeter-gram-second unit of work or energy, equal to one dyne-centimeter or 10^-7 joule Meaning Off Sound Off

cabman C2

/ˈkæb.mən/ historical: a man who drove a horse-drawn cab for hire Meaning Off Sound Off

wayfarer C2

/ˈweɪˌfɛrər/ literary: a person traveling from place to place, especially on foot Meaning Off Sound Off

septicaemia C2

/ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmiə/ chiefly British: a serious infection involving pathogenic microorganisms in the bloodstream; blood poisoning Meaning Off Sound Off

waterfowl C2

/ˈwɔtɝˌfaʊl/ a duck, goose, swan, or other bird that lives or feeds chiefly on or near water; such birds collectively Meaning Off Sound Off

turbit C2

/ˈtɝbɪt/ a breed of fancy domestic pigeon with a short beak, a peaked or shell-shaped crest, and a frill of feathers on the breast Meaning Off Sound Off

vernal C2

/ˈvɝnəl/ relating to, occurring in, or characteristic of spring Meaning Off Sound Off

parti C2

/pɑrˈtiː/ the central concept or organizing scheme of an architectural design, often expressed in a simple diagram Meaning Off Sound Off

headsman C2

/ˈhɛdzmən/ historical: an executioner who puts condemned people to death by beheading Meaning Off Sound Off

pottle C2

/ˈpɑtəl/ a small pot or food container, especially one used for fruit; chiefly British and Commonwealth English Meaning Off Sound Off

shipload C2

/ˈʃɪploʊd/ the quantity of cargo or passengers carried by, or sufficient to fill, a ship Meaning Off Sound Off

tromp C2

/tɹɒmp/ to walk, tread, or stamp heavily, often crushing what is underfoot Meaning Off Sound Off