Word Formation & Derivatives
Prefixes, suffixes, compounds, inflections, and derived word families.
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it
A1
/ɪt/
Used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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am
A1
/əm/
First-person singular present of "be".
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May
A1
/meɪ/
Used to ask for or give permission.
M
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miss
A1
/mɪs/
To feel sad because someone or something is no longer with you.
M
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T-shirt
A1
/ˈtiːʃɚt/
A light, short-sleeved shirt with no collar or buttons, often made of cotton.
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CD player
A1
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credit card
A1
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dining room
A1
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each other
A1
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good afternoon
A1
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good morning
A1
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good night
A1
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have to
A1
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ice cream
A1
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last name
A1
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living room
A1
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mobile phone
A1
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swimming pool
A1
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A2 (48) Pro
good-looking
A2
/ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/
Physically attractive.
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make-up
A2
/mæɪkˈɐp/
Coloured substances put on the face to improve or change how you look.
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hip hop
A2
/ˈhɪp.hɑp/
A style of popular music with a strong rhythm and spoken or rapped lyrics.
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well-known
A2
/ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/
Known by many people; famous.
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traveler
A2
/ˈtɹæv.lɚ/
A person who is travelling or who often travels.
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right-hand
A2
/raɪtˈhænd/
On or relating to the right side.
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left-hand
A2
/ˌlɛftˈhænd/
On or towards the left side.
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half-price
A2
Costing half of the usual price.
M
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washing-up
A2
/ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/
The job of washing the dishes, pots, and cutlery after a meal.
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alarm clock
A2
M
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all right
A2
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board game
A2
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bus station
A2
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bus stop
A2
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capital letter
A2
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car park
A2
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classical music
A2
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department store
A2
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digital camera
A2
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driver's license
A2
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fast food
A2
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first name
A2
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grocery store
A2
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high school
A2
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B1 (74) Pro
connection
B1
/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/
A relationship or link between things or events.
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defense
B1
/ˈdiːˌfɛns/
The act of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
M
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march
B1
/mɑɹt͡ʃ/
An organized walk by many people to protest or support something.
M
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old-fashioned
B1
/oʊldˈfæʃənd/
No longer modern; out of date.
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brand-new
B1
/ˈbrændˌnuː/
Completely new and never used before.
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inquiry
B1
/ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/
A question or request for information.
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part-time
B1
/ˈpɑːrtˈtaɪm/
Working or done for only part of the usual hours.
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full-time
B1
/ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/
For the whole of the normal working hours.
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face-to-face
B1
/ˈfeɪstuːˈfeɪs/
Done with people in each other's presence, not at a distance.
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middle-aged
B1
/ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/
Being roughly between 45 and 65 years old; neither young nor old.
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adviser
B1
/ædˈvaɪ.zɚ/
An expert who gives advice, especially as part of their job.
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hard-working
B1
/ˌhɑːrˈdwɝːkɪŋ/
Putting a lot of effort and energy into work.
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second-hand
B1
already owned or used by someone else; not new
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next-door
B1
Located in the building or room immediately next to yours.
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check-in counter
B1
The act of reporting your arrival at an airport or hotel, often at a special desk.
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well-dressed
B1
Wearing attractive, fashionable, or smart clothes.
M
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up-to-date
B1
/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/
Including the latest information or features; current.
M
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hand-held
B1
/ˈhændˌhɛld/
Small and light enough to be used while you hold it in your hands.
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out-of-date
B1
No longer current, modern, or useful.
M
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duty-free
B1
Not requiring payment of import tax, especially when bought at an airport or border.
M
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self-service
B1
/sɛlfˈsɜɹ.vɪs/
describing a place where customers serve themselves instead of being served
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film-maker
B1
A person who makes films or movies.
M
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CD-ROM
B1
/siː.diːˈɹɒm/
A CD that holds computer data which can be read but not changed.
M
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modal verb
B1
/ˈmoʊdəl/
A helping verb such as 'can', 'must', or 'will' that shows ability, possibility, permission, or obligation.
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B2 (57) Pro
brother-in-law
B2
/ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/
The brother of your husband or wife, or the husband of your sister
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so-called
B2
/ˈsoʊˌkɔld/
Called by this name, though the speaker doubts it is true or deserved.
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sister-in-law
B2
/ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/
the sister of your husband or wife, or your brother's wife
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son-in-law
B2
/ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/
The husband of your daughter.
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X-ray
B2
/ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/
A photograph of the inside of the body, made using invisible rays that pass through it.
M
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mother-in-law
B2
/ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/
The mother of your husband or wife.
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father-in-law
B2
/ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/
The father of your husband or wife.
M
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cozy
B2
/ˈkoʊzi/
Warm, comfortable, and pleasant, especially in a small space.
M
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grown-up
B2
/ˈgroʊˌnəp/
An adult, especially as spoken about by or to children.
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daughter-in-law
B2
/ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/
The wife of your son.
M
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long-term
B2
/ˈlɔŋˈtɝːm/
Continuing or having effects over a long period of time.
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last-minute
B2
/ˌlæˈsmɪnət/
Done or happening at the latest possible time before an event.
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long-distance
B2
/ˌlɔŋˈdiːstəns/
Covering or travelling over a great distance.
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high-tech
B2
/haɪ tɛk/
Using or involving the most advanced and modern technology.
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short-term
B2
/ˌʃɔrtˈtɝːm/
Lasting for or relating to a short period of time.
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self-confidence
B2
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns/
belief and trust in your own abilities
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bad-tempered
B2
Easily annoyed or angered; often in a bad mood.
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well-built
B2
Having a strong, muscular body.
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non-smoking
B2
/nɑːnˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
Where smoking is not allowed.
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semi-final
B2
One of the two matches before the final, deciding which players or teams reach the final.
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well-paid
B2
Earning or providing a good amount of money.
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self-confident
B2
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədənt/
sure of your own abilities and worth
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well-balanced
B2
Made up of parts in good, healthy proportions.
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carbon dioxide
B2
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C1 (1005) Pro
trying
C1
/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/
Difficult or annoying to deal with; hard to endure.
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attorney
C1
/əˈtɜɹni/
A lawyer; someone who advises people on legal matters and represents them in court.
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passing
C1
/ˈpæsɪŋ/
A polite word for someone's death.
M
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warrant
C1
/ˈwɔɹənt/
An official document allowing police to search, seize, or arrest someone.
M
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custody
C1
/ˈkʌstədiː/
The legal right and duty to care for someone, especially a child.
M
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cutting
C1
/ˈkʌtɪŋ/
A small piece cut from a plant and used to grow a new one.
M
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accused
C1
/əˈkjuzd/
The person charged with a crime in a court of law.
M
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offering
C1
/ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/
Something that is offered or made available, such as a product or service.
M
S
commissioner
C1
/kəˈmɪʃənɚ/
An official who heads a government department or public body, such as a police force.
M
S
removed
C1
/ɹɪˈmuːvd/
Distant or separated from something in space, time, or degree.
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crystal
C1
/ˈkɹɪstəl/
A clear, solid mineral form with a regular geometric shape; high-quality clear glass.
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foster
C1
/ˈfɔ.stɚ/
To encourage the development or growth of something.
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odds
C1
/ɑdz/
The chance or likelihood that something will happen.
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chamber
C1
/ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/
A large room, often used for a formal or specific purpose.
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S
wicked
C1
/ˈwək.əd/
Morally bad; cruel or evil.
M
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halfway
C1
/ˌhæfˈweɪ/
At or to a point that is the middle between two places.
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jersey
C1
/ˈd͡ʒɝzi/
A shirt worn by a member of a sports team, often showing the player's name and number.
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prosecutor
C1
/ˈpɹɑ.səˌkjuːˌtəɹ/
A lawyer who argues in court that an accused person is guilty of a crime.
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gravity
C1
/ˈɡɹævəti/
The natural force that pulls objects toward the earth or toward each other.
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grounds
C1
/ɡɹaʊndz/
A good reason or basis for doing or believing something.
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vulnerable
C1
/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/
Easily hurt or harmed, physically or emotionally.
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disturbing
C1
/dɪsˈtɝ.bɪŋ/
Causing worry, distress, or a feeling of unease.
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dedicated
C1
/ˈdɛdəkeɪtəd/
Working hard at something because you care about it; loyal and committed.
M
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instrumental
C1
/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/
Playing an important part in making something happen.
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C2 (854) Pro
standing
C2
/ˈstændɪŋ/
A person's or group's status, rank, or reputation.
M
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interrogation
C2
/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The act of questioning someone closely, often by police.
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ironic
C2
/aɪˈɹɑ.nɪk/
Surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect.
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proposition
C2
/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/
An idea, plan, or suggestion that is offered for consideration.
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cosmic
C2
/ˈkɑz.mɪk/
Relating to the universe or outer space.
M
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hysterical
C2
/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/
Showing wild, uncontrollable emotion, such as panic, fear, or excitement.
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solitary
C2
/ˈsɑlɪˌtɛɹi/
Alone; done or existing without others.
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informant
C2
/ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/
A person who secretly gives information, especially to the police.
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tactical
C2
/ˈtæktɪk(ə)l/
Done carefully to gain a particular advantage; relating to tactics.
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transmitter
C2
/trænˈsmɪtɝ/
A device that sends out radio, television, or other signals.
M
S
eminence
C2
/ˈɛmɪnəns/
The state of being famous and highly respected in a field.
M
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legion
C2
/ˈli.d͡ʒən/
A very large number of people or things.
M
S
vicinity
C2
/vəˈsɪnəti/
The area near or around a particular place.
M
S
fiery
C2
/ˈfaɪəɹi/
like or suggestive of fire
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interrogate
C2
/ɪnˈtɛɹ.əˌɡeɪt/
To question someone closely and often aggressively.
M
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bloodshed
C2
/ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
M
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treacherous
C2
/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/
Dangerous and unpredictable, especially because hidden hazards are hard to see.
M
S
splinter
C2
/ˈsplɪn.tɚ/
A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal.
M
S
melancholy
C2
/ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/
A deep, thoughtful sadness.
M
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bridal
C2
/ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/
of or pertaining to a bride
M
S
viper
C2
/ˈvaɪpɚ/
a person who is considered dangerous
M
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gravitational
C2
/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/
Relating to or caused by gravity.
M
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tactic
C2
/ˈtæktɪk/
A particular action or method planned to achieve a goal.
M
S
abusive
C2
/əˈbju.sɪv/
characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
M
S
C2+ (5170) Pro
moon-face
C2+
/ˈmuːnˌfeɪs/
a conspicuously round, full face resembling the disk of the moon
M
S
cheerless
C2+
/ˈtʃɪɹləs/
gloomy and dreary, lacking joy or comfort
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desolate
C2+
/ˈdɛsələt/
deserted, bleak, and devoid of comfort or inhabitants
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aggrandize
C2+
/əˈɡrændaɪz/
to increase the power, wealth, or reputation of someone or something
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aberrant
C2+
/æˈbɛɹənt/
departing from an accepted standard or normal type
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airy
C2+
/ˈɛɹi/
spacious and well-ventilated; light or insubstantial
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celestial
C2+
/səˈlɛstʃəl/
relating to the sky or heavens, or to heaven in a divine sense
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atrabiliary
C2+
/ˌætrəˈbɪliˌɛɹi/
melancholic or ill-tempered; pertaining to black bile
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atrabilious
C2+
/ˌætrəˈbɪliəs/
melancholy, gloomy, or bad-tempered
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arrant
C2+
/ˈæɹənt/
utter and complete, used to emphasize something bad
M
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demonic
C2+
/dɪˈmɑnɪk/
of or like a demon; fiercely energetic or evil
M
S
allowable
C2+
/əˈlaʊəbəl/
permissible within set rules or limits
M
S
blissful
C2+
/ˈblɪsfəl/
full of or expressing perfect happiness
M
S
dispassionate
C2+
/dɪsˈpæʃənət/
not influenced by strong emotion; calm and impartial
M
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hereafter
C2+
/hɪɹˈæftɚ/
from now on or after this; the life after death
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beatific
C2+
/ˌbiəˈtɪfɪk/
showing or imparting supreme blessedness or serene happiness
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congruent
C2+
/ˈkɑŋɡruənt/
in agreement or harmony; identical in form (geometry)
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fearful
C2+
/ˈfɪɹfəl/
feeling or causing fear; dreadful
M
S
authorization
C2+
/ˌɔθɚrɪˈzeɪʃən/
official permission or sanction to do something
M
S
bewray
C2+
/bɪˈreɪ/
to reveal or betray, especially unintentionally (archaic)
M
S
chapfallen
C2+
/ˈtʃæpˌfɔlən/
dejected or dispirited, with the lower jaw drooping
M
S
chopfallen
C2+
/ˈtʃɑpˌfɔlən/
crestfallen and downcast, with the jaw hanging low
M
S
condemnation
C2+
/ˌkɑndɛmˈneɪʃən/
the expression of strong disapproval or a formal sentence
M
S
consummate
C2+
/ˈkɑnsəmət/
showing supreme skill; to complete or perfect
M
S
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