Word Formation & Derivatives

institutional C1

/ˌɪn.stɪˈtju.ʃə.nəl/ Relating to or involving a large organization such as a bank, hospital, or university. Meaning Off Sound Off

detrimental C1

/ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ Causing harm or damage. Meaning Off Sound Off

compatibility C1

/kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/ the ability of people, ideas, or things to exist or work together without conflict Meaning Off Sound Off

profanity C1

/prəˈfæn.ə.t̬i/ offensive, obscene, or abusive language, especially swear words collectively Meaning Off Sound Off

boyhood C1

/ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/ The state or condition of being a boy. Meaning Off Sound Off

ethically C1

/ˈɛθɪkəli/ In a way that follows accepted moral principles. Meaning Off Sound Off

depiction C1

/dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/ A picture or description of someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

implementation C1

/ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ The act of putting a plan, decision, or idea into practice. Meaning Off Sound Off

prophetic C1

/pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ Correctly predicting or seeming to predict what will happen in the future Meaning Off Sound Off

uncontrolled C1

/ˌənkənˈtroʊld/ Not controlled; not under control. Meaning Off Sound Off

full-fledged C1

/ˌfʊlˈfledʒd/ completely developed, established, trained, or qualified Meaning Off Sound Off

effortless C1

/ˈɛfə(ɹ)tlɪs/ done so well that it seems to need no effort Meaning Off Sound Off

alienate C1

/ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ To make someone stop being friendly or supportive towards you. Meaning Off Sound Off

gluttony C1

/ˈɡlʌtəni/ habitual or excessive eating and drinking Meaning Off Sound Off

literacy C1

/ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ The ability to read and write. Meaning Off Sound Off

boyish C1

/ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ befitting or characteristic of a young boy Meaning Off Sound Off

omission C1

/oʊˈmɪʃən/ something that has been omitted Meaning Off Sound Off

substitution C1

/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtu.ʃən/ The act of putting one thing or person in place of another. Meaning Off Sound Off

elitist C1

/eɪˈliːtɪst/ Believing that a small group of privileged people should have the most power or be treated as the best. Meaning Off Sound Off

veneration C1

/ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ Deep respect, reverence, or admiration for someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

flirtation C1

/flɝˈteɪʃən/ playful behavior that shows romantic or sexual interest without necessarily implying serious intent Meaning Off Sound Off

inclusive C1

/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ Welcoming and fair to everyone, especially people who are often left out. Meaning Off Sound Off

convergence C1

/kənˈvɝd͡ʒəns/ The act of moving toward union or uniformity. Meaning Off Sound Off

distillery C1

/dɪˈstɪl.ɚ.i/ a place equipped for producing alcoholic spirits by distillation Meaning Off Sound Off

recant C1

/ɹəˈkænt/ To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly. Meaning Off Sound Off

portrayal C1

/ˌpɔɹˈtɹeɪ.əl/ The way someone or something is described or represented. Meaning Off Sound Off

designate C1

/ˈdez.ɪɡ.nət/ To officially choose someone or something for a particular purpose or role. Meaning Off Sound Off

coolness C1

/ˈkuːlnəs/ calm and unruffled self-assurance Meaning Off Sound Off

hypodermic C1

/ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ relating to the region beneath the skin, especially to an injection given there Meaning Off Sound Off

predominantly C1

/pɹɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/ Mostly; mainly. Meaning Off Sound Off

guardianship C1

/ˈgɑːrdiːənʃɪp/ The office or position of one acting as a guardian or conservator, especially in a legal capacity. Meaning Off Sound Off

undignified C1

/ʌnˈdɪɡnəˌfaɪd/ lacking dignity, seriousness, or proper self-control, especially in a way that causes embarrassment Meaning Off Sound Off

unchanging C1

/ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/ remaining constantly unchanged Meaning Off Sound Off

showy C1

/ˈʃoʊ.i/ Attracting attention by being bright, large, or fancy, sometimes in a tasteless way. Meaning Off Sound Off

subscriber C1

/səbˈskɹaɪbɚ/ A person who pays to regularly receive a publication or service. Meaning Off Sound Off

perpetuate C1

/pɚˈpɛt͡ʃəˌweɪt/ to make something, especially something bad, continue for a long time Meaning Off Sound Off

pigheaded C1

/ˌpɪɡˈhɛdɪd/ stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, especially in a foolish way Meaning Off Sound Off

theological C1

/θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/ of or relating to or concerning theology Meaning Off Sound Off

postmaster C1

/ˈpoʊstˌmæstɚ/ The head of a post office. Meaning Off Sound Off

stenographer C1

/stəˈnɑɡɹəfɚ/ a person trained to transcribe speech rapidly using shorthand or a stenotype machine Meaning Off Sound Off

speculative C1

/ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/ Based on guessing rather than firm knowledge or evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off

mutate C1

/ˈmjuː.teɪt/ to undergo a change in genetic material or another heritable biological change Meaning Off Sound Off

backer C1

/ˈbækɚ/ a person or organization that supports a person, cause, or project, especially by providing money Meaning Off Sound Off

acidic C1

/əˈsɪ.dɪk/ Containing acid, or having a pH lower than 7. Meaning Off Sound Off

deformity C1

/dɪˈfɔɹməti/ The state of being deformed. Meaning Off Sound Off

amphibious C1

/æmˈfɪbiəs/ able to live, move, or operate both on land and in water Meaning Off Sound Off

eclectic C1

/ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ Made up of a wide mixture of styles, ideas, or things chosen from many sources. Meaning Off Sound Off

inexplicably C1

/ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/ In a way that cannot be explained or understood. Meaning Off Sound Off

alienation C1

/ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən/ (law) the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another Meaning Off Sound Off

insertion C1

/ɪnˈsɝʃən/ The act of putting one thing into another. Meaning Off Sound Off

reddish C1

/ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ Somewhat red. Meaning Off Sound Off

cleverness C1

/ˈklɛvɚnəs/ The quality of being quick to understand, learn, or think of ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off

fanciful C1

/ˈfænsɪfl̩/ Imagined rather than based on facts; unrealistic. Meaning Off Sound Off

headgear C1

/ˈhɛd.ɡɪr/ anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, hood, or ceremonial covering Meaning Off Sound Off

psychotherapy C1

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means Meaning Off Sound Off

unwavering C1

/ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ Firm and steady, never weakening or changing. Meaning Off Sound Off

croupier C1

/ˈkruː.pi.ɚ/ a casino employee who manages a gaming table, handles bets, and pays winnings Meaning Off Sound Off

torturer C1

/ˈtɔrtʃərɚ/ a person who deliberately inflicts severe physical or mental pain, often to punish, intimidate, or obtain information Meaning Off Sound Off

monotony C1

/məˈnɑtəni/ The dull sameness that comes from doing the same thing over and over with no variety. Meaning Off Sound Off

vastness C1

/ˈvæstnəs/ unusual largeness in size or extent or number Meaning Off Sound Off

skewer C1

/ˈskjuː.ɚ/ a long, thin pin of metal or wood used to hold pieces of food during cooking Meaning Off Sound Off

implicitly C1

/ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/ without ever expressing so clearly Meaning Off Sound Off

resonate C1

/ˈɹez.əˌnæɪt/ To be meaningful or important to someone; to connect with their feelings or beliefs. Meaning Off Sound Off

chalky C1

/ˈtʃɑː.ki/ containing or consisting of chalk or calcium carbonate Meaning Off Sound Off

rediscover C1

/riːdɪˈskʌvɝ/ To find or experience again something you had lost or forgotten. Meaning Off Sound Off

hypnotism C1

/ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/ the practice or process of inducing hypnosis, especially through focused attention and suggestion Meaning Off Sound Off

mosey C1

/ˈmoʊzi/ informal, especially US: to walk or move in a relaxed, unhurried way Meaning Off Sound Off

applicable C1

/əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/ Relevant to a particular person, thing, or situation; able to be used in a given case. Meaning Off Sound Off

retention C1

/ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/ The act of keeping something rather than losing or giving it up. Meaning Off Sound Off

molar C1

/ˈmoʊlər/ one of the broad, flat teeth at the back of the mouth, used for grinding food Meaning Off Sound Off

keenly C1

/ˈkiːnli/ in a keen and discriminating manner Meaning Off Sound Off

mountainous C1

/ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/ like a mountain in size and impressiveness Meaning Off Sound Off

long-standing C1

Having existed or continued for a long time. Meaning Off Sound Off

non-profit C1

/ˌnɑːnˈprɔfɪt/ Not run in order to make a profit; using any money earned to support its aims. Meaning Off Sound Off

bloodstained C1

/ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/ marked, soaked, or discolored with blood Meaning Off Sound Off

fritter C1

/ˈfrɪtər/ to waste time, money, energy, or an opportunity gradually on unimportant things, usually with away Meaning Off Sound Off

unfeeling C1

/ənˈfiːlɪŋ/ devoid of feeling or sensation Meaning Off Sound Off

authenticate C1

/ɔˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ to establish the authenticity of something Meaning Off Sound Off

empower C1

/ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ To give someone the confidence, strength, or ability to control their own life and decisions. Meaning Off Sound Off

deductible C1

/dɪˈdʌktəbəl/ permitted to be subtracted from income or another total when calculating tax Meaning Off Sound Off

delightfully C1

/dɪˈlaɪtfəli/ in a delightful manner Meaning Off Sound Off

castration C1

/kæˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men) Meaning Off Sound Off

coldly C1

/ˈkoʊldli/ In a cold or uncaring manner; indifferently. Meaning Off Sound Off

incubation C1

/ɪnkjuˈbeɪʃən/ Sleeping in a temple or other holy place in order to have oracular dreams or to receive healing. Meaning Off Sound Off

inception C1

/ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ the beginning or establishment of an organization, activity, or process Meaning Off Sound Off

meanness C1

/ˈmiːnnəs/ The condition, or quality, of being mean (any of its definitions) Meaning Off Sound Off

scarcity C1

/ˈskɛɹsɪti/ a small and inadequate amount Meaning Off Sound Off

abolition C1

/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery) Meaning Off Sound Off

entitlement C1

/ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/ right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits) Meaning Off Sound Off

flagrant C1

/ˈfleɪgrənt/ conspicuously and shockingly wrong, offensive, or unlawful Meaning Off Sound Off

outcry C1

/ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/ a strong and often public expression of anger, protest, or disapproval Meaning Off Sound Off

unoccupied C1

/əˈnɑːkjəˌpaɪd/ Not being used or filled; empty. Meaning Off Sound Off

corduroy C1

/ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/ a durable cotton fabric with raised parallel ribs running along its surface Meaning Off Sound Off

motley C1

/ˈmɑtli/ Made up of many different and oddly mixed kinds of people or things. Meaning Off Sound Off

rationality C1

/ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/ the state of having good sense and sound judgment Meaning Off Sound Off

wooded C1

/ˈwʊdɪd/ Covered with trees. Meaning Off Sound Off