Space, Position & Direction

sarcastically C1

/sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/ In a mocking way, saying the opposite of what you really mean. M S

enclosure C1

/ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ an area surrounded by a fence, wall, or other barrier M S

aimlessly C1

/ˈeɪmləsli/ Without purpose, goal, or direction. M S

dispensary C1

/dɪˈspɛnsɝi/ A place where medicines are prepared and given out. M S

counterpart C1

/ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/ A person or thing that has the same role or function as another in a different place or system. M S

roundup C1

/ˈraʊnˌdəp/ A short summary of the main news or events. M S

sceptical C1

Doubtful about whether something is true, right, or worthwhile. M S

consolidate C1

/kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/ To combine several things into a single, more effective whole. M S

occupant C1

/ˈɑ.kjə.pənt/ A person who lives in or uses a place such as a house, room, or vehicle. M S

wry C1

/ɹaɪ/ Showing dry, slightly mocking humour. M S

advantageous C1

/ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒ(i)əs/ Giving a benefit or putting one in a better position. M S

substitution C1

/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtu.ʃən/ The act of putting one thing or person in place of another. M S

inclusive C1

/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ Welcoming and fair to everyone, especially people who are often left out. M S

wrangle C1

/ˈɹæŋɡəl/ To argue or quarrel noisily and at length. M S

impede C1

/ɪmˈpiːd/ To slow down or get in the way of something, making it harder. M S

eclectic C1

/ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ Made up of a wide mixture of styles, ideas, or things chosen from many sources. M S

preside C1

/pɹɪˈzaɪd/ To be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, or organization. M S

retention C1

/ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/ The act of keeping something rather than losing or giving it up. M S

motley C1

/ˈmɑtli/ Made up of many different and oddly mixed kinds of people or things. M S

thereabouts C1

/ˈðer.ə.baʊts/ approximately; near the stated number, amount, or time M S

suburbia C1

/səˈbɝ.bi.ə/ The suburbs of a city, considered as a place and way of life. M S

cranny C1

/ˈkɹæni/ a small, narrow opening, crack, or crevice M S

aimless C1

/ˈeɪm.ləs/ Without purpose, goal, or direction. M S

wayside C1

/ˈweɪsaɪd/ The edge or side of a road or path. M S

conformity C1

/kənˈfɔɹmɪti/ behaviour that follows the accepted rules or standards of a group or society M S

interject C1

/ɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛkt/ To break into a conversation to say something. M S

dislodge C1

/dɪˈslɑːdʒ/ To force or knock something out of its position M S

afield C1

/əˈfiːld/ away from home, a starting point, or one's usual surroundings, often at some distance M S

medial C1

/ˈmiːdiəl/ situated in or toward the middle, especially nearer the midline of the body M S

settee C1

/sɛˈtiː/ A long padded seat with a back and arms for two or more people; a sofa. M S

crisscross C1

/ˈkrɪsˌkrɔːs/ to cross an area repeatedly in different directions, or to form a pattern of intersecting lines M S

comprise C1

/kəmˈpɹaɪz/ to consist of or be made up of M S

fragmentation C1

/ˌfɹæɡmənˈtæɪt͡ʃən/ The act of breaking something into small, separate pieces, or the state of being broken up. M S

incisor C1

/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ One of the sharp, flat front teeth used for cutting food. M S

sedentary C1

/ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/ Involving a lot of sitting and little physical activity. M S

verandah C1

/vəˈɹændə/ A covered open area along the outside of a house, often partly enclosed. M S

recessive C1

/ɹɪˈsɛsɪv/ Describing a gene whose effect only appears when both inherited copies carry it; the opposite of dominant. M S

anticlimactic C1

/ˌæntiːklaɪˈmæktɪk/ Disappointing because it is far less exciting than expected. M S

staccato C1

/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/ Made up of short, sharp, separated sounds or parts. M S

wryly C1

/ˈɹaɪli/ In a way that shows dry, slightly mocking humour. M S

divergence C1

/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ A difference between opinions, facts, or claims. M S

induct C1

/ɪnˈdʌkt/ to formally bring someone into an organization, position, or group, often in a ceremony M S

wizened C1

/ˈwɪzənd/ Dried up and covered in wrinkles, usually because of old age. M S

folktale C1

/ˈfoʊkteɪl/ A traditional story passed down by word of mouth among ordinary people. M S

sustainably C1

/səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/ In a way that can continue for a long time without harming the environment or using up resources. M S

linearly C1

/ˈlɪniːɝli/ In a straight line or single direction. M S

acoustically C1

/əˈkuːstɪkli/ In relation to sound or how it is heard in a space. M S

engross C1

/ɪnˈɡɹəʊs/ To take up all of someone's attention and interest. M S

overtop C1

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈtɑp/ to rise or extend above the top of something M S

bulk up C1

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abdicate C1

/ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ to formally give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne M S

anoint C1

/əˈnɔɪnt/ to ceremonially smear or rub with oil as part of a religious rite M S

centripetal C1

/sɛnˈtrɪpətəl/ directed towards the center or axis of rotation M S

interstitial C1

/ˌɪntərˈstɪʃəl/ relating to or situated in the small spaces between things or parts M S

purgatory C1

/ˈpɜrɡəˌtɔri/ a state of suffering or purification for souls before entering heaven M S

revocation C1

/ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən/ the official cancellation of a decree, decision, or promise M S

rove C1

/ɹoʊv/ to wander or travel without a fixed destination M S

skanky C1

/ˈskæŋki/ dirty or unpleasant, often used to describe a place or object M S

valance C1

/ˈvæləns/ a decorative drapery hung along the edge of a bed, table, or shelf M S