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Prefixes, suffixes, compounds, inflections, and derived word families.

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thievery C1
/ˈθiː.vɚ.i/ the crime or practice of stealing things Meaning Off Sound Off
locality C1
/loʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ The fact or quality of having a position in space. Meaning Off Sound Off
remedial C1
/ɹɪˈmi.di.əl/ Intended to help students improve skills they are weak in. Meaning Off Sound Off
irrigate C1
/ˈɪr.ə.ɡeɪt/ to supply land or crops with water through channels, pipes, or sprinklers Meaning Off Sound Off
contributor C1
/kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/ A person or thing that helps to cause or create something. Meaning Off Sound Off
certifiable C1
/ˈsɝtəˌfaɪəbəl/ capable of being officially certified, verified, or guaranteed Meaning Off Sound Off
artisan C1
/ˈɑɹtɪzən/ A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft. Meaning Off Sound Off
untested C1
/ənˈtɛstɪd/ not tried or tested by experience Meaning Off Sound Off
huffy C1
/ˈhʌfi/ angry and offended, especially over something relatively small Meaning Off Sound Off
commonality C1
/ˌkɑməˈnæləti/ a feature or quality shared by two or more people or things Meaning Off Sound Off
transatlantic C1
/ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/ Crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean. Meaning Off Sound Off
unsightly C1
/ʌnˈsaɪt.li/ unpleasant or unattractive to look at Meaning Off Sound Off
romanticism C1
/roʊˈmæn.tə.sɪ.zəm/ the late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century movement in European art, literature, and music that emphasized imagination, emotion, individual experience, and nature Meaning Off Sound Off
insubordinate C1
/ˌɪnsəˈbɔrdəˌneɪt/ Refusing to obey orders or accept authority. Meaning Off Sound Off
symbolically C1
/ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɪ/ in a symbolic manner Meaning Off Sound Off
notably C1
/ˈnoʊtəbli/ Especially; used to point out an important example. Meaning Off Sound Off
compliant C1
/kəmˈplaɪənt/ Willing to do what others want; obedient and cooperative. Meaning Off Sound Off
resilience C1
/ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/ The ability to recover quickly from difficulties, illness, or misfortune. Meaning Off Sound Off
depository C1
/dɪˈpɑzɪtɔɹi/ a place, building, or institution where things are deposited for storage, safekeeping, or preservation Meaning Off Sound Off
assertion C1
/əˈsɜɹʃən/ A confident statement that something is true. Meaning Off Sound Off
inclusion C1
/ɪnˈkluːʒən/ The act of including someone or something in a group, list, or whole. Meaning Off Sound Off
commercially C1
/kəˈmɝːʃəli/ In a way relating to buying, selling, or making a profit. Meaning Off Sound Off
small-minded C1
/ˌsmɔlˈmaɪndɪd/ petty, narrow in outlook, or unwilling to consider larger concerns Meaning Off Sound Off
linguistic C1
/lɪŋˈgwɪstɪk/ consisting of or related to language Meaning Off Sound Off
farthing C1
/ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/ a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny Meaning Off Sound Off
contested C1
/kənˈtɛstəd/ Disagreed about or competed for by different sides. Meaning Off Sound Off
intensify C1
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ To become stronger or greater. Meaning Off Sound Off
cranny C1
/ˈkɹæni/ a small, narrow opening, crack, or crevice Meaning Off Sound Off
negligible C1
/ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ So small or unimportant that it is not worth considering. Meaning Off Sound Off
premeditation C1
/ˌpriːˌmɛdəˈteɪʃən/ thought, planning, or deliberation before an action is carried out Meaning Off Sound Off
lanky C1
/ˈlæŋ.ki/ tall and thin, usually with long limbs and a somewhat awkward appearance Meaning Off Sound Off
mortally C1
/ˈmɔrtəli/ in such a manner that death ensues, also in reference to hatred, jealousy, or fear Meaning Off Sound Off
suds C1
/sʌdz/ The bubbles and foam made by soap mixed with water. Meaning Off Sound Off
intently C1
/ɪnˈtɛntli/ with strained or eager attention Meaning Off Sound Off
adjustable C1
/əˈd͡ʒʌstəbəl/ Able to be changed to fit your needs or preferences Meaning Off Sound Off
corrective C1
/kəˈɹektɪv/ intended to correct a fault, problem, or harmful tendency Meaning Off Sound Off
preferential C1
/ˌpref.ɚˈen.ʃəl/ giving or receiving an advantage, priority, or more favorable treatment than others Meaning Off Sound Off
aimless C1
/ˈeɪm.ləs/ Without purpose, goal, or direction. Meaning Off Sound Off
debtor C1
/ˈdɛt.ɚ/ A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt. Meaning Off Sound Off
hydrochloric C1
/ˌhaɪ.droʊˈklɔːr.ɪk/ of, relating to, or containing hydrochloric acid, the aqueous form of hydrogen chloride Meaning Off Sound Off
guttural C1
/ˈɡʌtəɹəl/ like the sounds of frogs and crows Meaning Off Sound Off
smartly C1
/ˈsmɑː(ɹ)tli/ in a stylish manner Meaning Off Sound Off
beholder C1
/bɪˈhoʊldɚ/ a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses Meaning Off Sound Off
evangelical C1
/iːvænˈd͡ʒɛlɪkəl/ relating to a Protestant Christian movement that emphasizes personal conversion, biblical authority, and preaching the gospel Meaning Off Sound Off
altruistic C1
/ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Meaning Off Sound Off
aromatic C1
/ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings Meaning Off Sound Off
mythic C1
/ˈmɪθɪk/ relating to, described in, or having the character of a myth Meaning Off Sound Off
forgetfulness C1
/fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember Meaning Off Sound Off
dislocation C1
/ˌdɪs.loʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ a serious disturbance that interrupts an established system, activity, or social order Meaning Off Sound Off
marksmanship C1
/ˈmɑːrksmənʃɪp/ skill and accuracy in shooting at a target Meaning Off Sound Off
aptly C1
/ˈæp(t).li/ In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably Meaning Off Sound Off
entanglement C1
/ɪnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/ the state or process of becoming twisted together, trapped, or caught Meaning Off Sound Off
conformity C1
/kənˈfɔɹmɪti/ behaviour that follows the accepted rules or standards of a group or society Meaning Off Sound Off
concealment C1
/kənˈsiːlmənt/ The practice of keeping secrets. Meaning Off Sound Off
incidence C1
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ How often something happens, especially something unwanted. Meaning Off Sound Off
tumbler C1
/ˈtʌmblɚ/ One who tumbles; one who plays tricks by various motions of the body. Meaning Off Sound Off
organizational C1
/ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/ Relating to how a company or group is structured and run. Meaning Off Sound Off
altruism C1
/ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/ Unselfish concern for the welfare and happiness of other people. Meaning Off Sound Off
exuberant C1
/ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/ Full of energy, excitement, and cheerful enthusiasm. Meaning Off Sound Off
congregate C1
/ˈkɑːŋgrəˌgeɪt/ to come together in a group, usually for a particular purpose Meaning Off Sound Off
symptomatic C1
/ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/ Being a sign of a wider, usually bad, situation or problem. Meaning Off Sound Off
manatee C1
/ˈmænəˌtiː/ a large, slow-moving, plant-eating aquatic mammal of the genus Trichechus, with paddle-like flippers and a broad rounded tail Meaning Off Sound Off
toughness C1
/ˈtʌfnəs/ The quality of being strong and able to endure hardship. Meaning Off Sound Off
ecclesiastical C1
/əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ Of or pertaining to the church. Meaning Off Sound Off
vitally C1
/ˈvaɪ.tə.li/ to a vital degree Meaning Off Sound Off
artistically C1
/ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪstɪkli/ In a skilful or creative way that shows artistic taste. Meaning Off Sound Off
automation C1
/ˌɔ.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation Meaning Off Sound Off
acutely C1
/əˈkjuːtli/ To a very great degree; intensely. Meaning Off Sound Off
inexhaustible C1
/ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/ So great in amount that it can never be used up; unlimited. Meaning Off Sound Off
reversible C1
/ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/ capable of assuming or producing either of two states Meaning Off Sound Off
relent C1
/ɹɪˈlɛnt/ to become less severe, harsh, or determined and finally yield Meaning Off Sound Off
underling C1
/ˈʌndɚlɪŋ/ a person of lower rank who works for or is controlled by someone more powerful, often used disparagingly Meaning Off Sound Off
inconsolable C1
/ˌɪnkənˈsoʊləbəl/ so distressed, disappointed, or grief-stricken that comfort provides no relief Meaning Off Sound Off
lethargic C1
/ləˈθɑɹd͡ʒɪk/ Lacking energy and feeling slow or sleepy. Meaning Off Sound Off
raunchy C1
/ˈɹɔːnt͡ʃi/ Openly sexual in a rude or shocking way. Meaning Off Sound Off
untenable C1
/ənˈtɛnəbəl/ Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position. Meaning Off Sound Off
electrically C1
/ɪˈlɛktrɪkəli/ by electricity Meaning Off Sound Off
fabulously C1
/ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs.li/ Extremely; to a very great degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
collaborative C1
/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ Involving two or more people working together. Meaning Off Sound Off
hibernate C1
[ˈhɑɪbəˌnɛɪt] (Of some animals) to spend the winter in a deep sleep-like state to save energy. Meaning Off Sound Off
conspirator C1
/kənˈspɪrətɚ/ a person who joins others in a secret plan, especially one that is unlawful or harmful Meaning Off Sound Off
favorably C1
/ˈfeɪvɝəbli/ In a way that shows approval or support. Meaning Off Sound Off
allocation C1
/ˌæl.əˈkæɪ.ʃən/ The process of giving out money, time, or resources for a particular purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
objectionable C1
/əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/ liable to objection or debate Meaning Off Sound Off
unearthly C1
/ʌnˈɝθ.li/ Not of the earth; nonterrestrial. Meaning Off Sound Off
detestable C1
/dɪˈtɛstəbl̩/ Deserving to be hated; extremely unpleasant or offensive. Meaning Off Sound Off
convoluted C1
/ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ Extremely complicated and difficult to follow. Meaning Off Sound Off
goody-goody C1
/ˌɡʊdiˈɡʊdi/ disapproving: excessively or affectedly virtuous, pious, or well behaved Meaning Off Sound Off
detriment C1
/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ Harm or damage to something. Meaning Off Sound Off
porous C1
/ˈpɔɹəs/ allowing passage in and out Meaning Off Sound Off
ornamental C1
/ˌɔɹ.nəˈmɛn.təl/ Used for decoration rather than for any practical purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
unsympathetic C1
/ˌʌnsɪmpəˈθetɪk/ not showing understanding, concern, or compassion for someone's difficulties Meaning Off Sound Off
dismemberment C1
/dɪsˈmɛmbɚmənt/ the act of cutting, tearing, or otherwise removing the limbs or parts of a body Meaning Off Sound Off
probationary C1
/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃəˌner.i/ subject to a trial period before a position, status, or arrangement becomes permanent Meaning Off Sound Off
linguistics C1
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ the scientific study of human language, including its sounds, structures, meanings, use, acquisition, history, and variation Meaning Off Sound Off
watershed C1
/ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend Meaning Off Sound Off

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