Senses & Perception

tang C2

/tæŋ/ a strong, sharp, and distinctive taste or smell M S

tweet C2

/ˈtwit/ a short, high-pitched chirping sound, especially one made by a small bird M S

howl C2

/ˈhæʊ̯l/ a long loud emotional utterance M S

clang C2

/ˈklæ̝ŋ/ a loud resonant repeating noise M S

malice C2

/ˈmælɪs/ The desire to harm others or to see them suffer. M S

tinkle C2

/ˈtɪŋkəl/ to make a series of light, clear ringing sounds M S

glittering C2

/ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/ sparkling or shining with many small flashes of light M S

hue C2

/hju/ a color or shade of color M S

tinny C2

/ˈtɪni/ having a thin, harsh, metallic sound M S

clack C2

/klæk/ a sharp, hard sound made when solid objects strike together M S

squint C2

/skwɪnt/ To look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better. M S

jangle C2

/ˈdʒæŋɡəl/ to make or cause a harsh, discordant metallic ringing sound M S

blam C2

/blæm/ used to represent a sudden explosive impact or gunshot M S

radiance C2

/ˈɹeɪdi.əns/ bright light or a warm glow sent out from something M S

resounding C2

/riːˈsaʊndɪŋ/ Very great and unmistakable; emphatic M S

sensuous C2

/ˈsɛnʃuəs/ giving pleasure to or strongly appealing to the physical senses M S

lurid C2

/ˈlʊɹɪd/ Describing shocking or horrifying things, especially violence or sex, in too much vivid detail. M S

olfactory C2

/ɑlˈfæktəri/ relating to the sense of smell or to the organs used for smelling M S

vapid C2

/ˈvæpɪd/ lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest M S

dowdy C2

/ˈdaʊdi/ lacking in smartness or taste M S

pitter-patter C2

/ˈpɪtərˌpætər/ a rapid succession of light tapping sounds, especially footsteps or raindrops M S

exude C2

/ɪɡˈzud/ To show a quality or feeling strongly and clearly through the way you look or behave. M S

resound C2

/ɹəˈzaʊnd/ To be filled with a loud sound that echoes around M S

twang C2

/twæŋ/ a sharp, vibrating sound like that of a plucked string M S

telescopic C2

/ˌtɛləˈskɔpɪk/ Made of parts that slide into one another so the whole can be made longer or shorter. M S

condiment C2

/ˈkɑn.də.mənt/ a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment M S

crawly C2

/ˈkrɔːli/ moving by crawling or seeming to be full of crawling creatures M S

hallucinatory C2

/həˈluːsənəˌtɔri/ relating to, consisting of, or producing hallucinations M S

murk C2

/mɝk/ an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance M S

aural C2

/ˈɔɹəl/ relating to or characterized by an aura M S

intelligible C2

/ɪnˈtɛləd͡ʒəbəl/ well articulated or enunciated, and loud enough to be heard distinctly M S

whish C2

/wɪʃ/ a soft rushing or hissing sound made by rapid movement through air or water M S

sputter C2

/ˈspʌt.ɚ/ to make a series of soft explosive, spitting, or popping sounds M S

chirrup C2

/ˈtʃɪrəp/ a short, repeated high-pitched sound such as the call of a small bird or insect M S

cacophonous C2

/kəˈkɑfənəs/ having an unpleasant sound M S

siss C2

/sɪs/ to make or utter with a sharp hissing sound M S

odorous C2

/ˈoʊdərəs/ having or giving off a noticeable or distinctive smell M S

whang C2

/wæŋ/ a loud, sharp, resonant sound, especially one made by a forceful impact M S

resoundingly C2

/rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/ In a clear and unmistakable way; emphatically M S

nearsightedness C2

/ˈnɪrˌsaɪ.tɪd.nəs/ the condition of seeing nearby objects clearly but distant objects indistinctly M S

euphonious C2

/juːˈfoʊ.ni.əs/ pleasant, harmonious, and agreeable to the ear M S

impalpable C2

/ɪmˈpælpəbəl/ unable to be touched or physically felt; intangible or insubstantial M S

lorgnette C2

/lɔːrˈnjet/ a pair of eyeglasses mounted in a frame with a handle and held in front of the eyes rather than worn M S

kinesthetic C2

/ˌkɪnəsˈθɛtɪk/ relating to the sense of bodily position, muscular movement, and effort M S

insensibility C2

/ɪnˌsen.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ lack of physical sensation or awareness; unconsciousness M S

unperceived C2

/ˌʌnpərˈsivd/ not perceived, noticed, or consciously registered M S

syllabic C2

/sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ Relating to syllables. M S

clangor C2

/ˈklæŋ(ɡ)ɚ/ a loud, resonant noise or confused series of metallic sounds M S

effulgence C2

/ɪˈfʌldʒəns/ brilliant radiance or a dazzling emission of light M S

inartistic C2

Lacking artistic skill or taste. M S

sough C2

/saʊ/ to make a low, continuous murmuring, sighing, or rustling sound M S

tangibility C2

/ˌtændʒəˈbɪləti/ the quality of being perceptible by touch M S

pomander C2

/ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/ historical: a ball of aromatic substances carried for fragrance or as a supposed protection against infection M S

unobserving C2

/ˌʌnəbˈzɝvɪŋ/ failing to notice or pay careful attention; unobservant M S

luridly C2

In a way that describes shocking things in too much vivid or sensational detail. M S

crepitation C2

/ˌkrɛp.əˈteɪ.ʃən/ a crackling, rattling, or popping sound M S

gustation C2

/ɡʌˈsteɪʃən/ the sense or faculty of taste M S

unwinking C2

/ʌnˈwɪŋkɪŋ/ not blinking or closing the eyes M S

coruscation C2

/ˌkɒɹəsˈkeɪʃən/ a sudden or striking display of brilliance M S

perspicaciously C2

/ˌpɜːrspɪˈkeɪʃəsli/ in a manner showing keen mental perception and understanding M S

tactual C2

/ˈtæktʃuəl/ relating to the sense of touch M S

tintinnabulum C2

/ˌtɪntɪˈnæbjʊləm/ a small tinkling bell, especially a historical bell used to summon members of a religious community M S

savorless C2

/ˈseɪvərləs/ having little or no taste, flavor, or appetizing quality M S

feelable C2

/ˈfiːləbəl/ capable of being felt through touch, sensation, or emotion M S