Word Formation & Derivatives

rigidity C1

/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/ The quality or state of being rigid; lack of pliability; the quality of resisting change of physical shape. Meaning Off Sound Off

stargazer C1

/ˈstɑːɹˌɡeɪzɚ/ a person who observes the stars, especially an amateur astronomer Meaning Off Sound Off

abstraction C1

/æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ A general idea formed from specific examples, rather than a concrete thing. Meaning Off Sound Off

needful C1

/ˈniːdfl̩/ necessary for relief or supply Meaning Off Sound Off

meteoric C1

/ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/ like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience Meaning Off Sound Off

mitigation C1

/ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ the action of reducing the severity, harm, or painfulness of something Meaning Off Sound Off

subjugate C1

/ˈsʌb.dʒə.ɡeɪt/ to defeat a people or country and bring it under controlling rule, usually with little or no freedom Meaning Off Sound Off

pincer C1

/ˈpɪnsɚ/ one of a pair of curved claws or jaws used by an arthropod to grasp or cut Meaning Off Sound Off

ferociously C1

/fɝˈoʊʃɪsli/ In a fierce, violent, or aggressive way. Meaning Off Sound Off

mitten C1

/ˈmɪʔ.n̩/ a glove with one section for the thumb and another shared section for the four fingers Meaning Off Sound Off

lethargy C1

/ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/ A feeling of having no energy or enthusiasm; tiredness. Meaning Off Sound Off

restorative C1

/ɹɪˈstɒɹətɪv/ Having the power to make you feel healthy, strong, or refreshed again. Meaning Off Sound Off

innovate C1

/ˈɪnəveɪt/ To create or introduce new ideas, methods, or products. Meaning Off Sound Off

dignitary C1

/ˈdɪɡ.nəˌter.i/ a person who holds a high rank or important public office Meaning Off Sound Off

outpouring C1

/ˌaʊtˈpɔrɪŋ/ a large flow Meaning Off Sound Off

physicality C1

The quality of being physical, especially relating to the body and its strength or presence. Meaning Off Sound Off

disclaimer C1

/dɪsˈkleɪm.ɚ/ A denial, disavowal, or renunciation, as of a title, claim, interest, estate, or trust; relinquishment or waiver of an interest or estate. Meaning Off Sound Off

palliative C1

/ˈpæl.i.ə.tɪv/ relieving pain or other symptoms without curing the underlying disease Meaning Off Sound Off

Tasmanian C1

/tæzˈmeɪniən/ a native or inhabitant of Tasmania, an island state of Australia Meaning Off Sound Off

ratify C1

/ˈræt.ə.faɪ/ to give formal approval to an agreement, treaty, or decision so that it becomes officially valid Meaning Off Sound Off

passively C1

/ˈpæsɪvli/ in a passive manner Meaning Off Sound Off

lustrous C1

/ˈlʌ.stɹəs/ brilliant Meaning Off Sound Off

dramatize C1

/ˈdræmətaɪz/ to adapt a story or event for performance as a play, film, radio work, or television program Meaning Off Sound Off

undeserving C1

/ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/ not worthy of a reward, benefit, punishment, or particular treatment Meaning Off Sound Off

consultancy C1

/kənˈsʌltənsi/ A company that gives expert advice in a particular field. Meaning Off Sound Off

fragmentation C1

/ˌfɹæɡmənˈtæɪt͡ʃən/ The act of breaking something into small, separate pieces, or the state of being broken up. Meaning Off Sound Off

unmanageable C1

/ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ Difficult or impossible to control or deal with. Meaning Off Sound Off

unscientific C1

/ənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ not consistent with the methods or principles of science Meaning Off Sound Off

tepee C1

/ˈtiː.piː/ a portable conical dwelling traditionally made from poles and animal hides or canvas by Indigenous peoples of the North American Plains Meaning Off Sound Off

out-and-out C1

/ˌaʊtənˈaʊt/ complete, absolute, and without qualification Meaning Off Sound Off

self-reliant C1

/ˌsɛlf rɪˈlaɪənt/ depending on one's own abilities, judgment, or resources rather than on other people Meaning Off Sound Off

wearily C1

/ˈwɪɹɪli/ In a weary manner; feeling weary. Meaning Off Sound Off

symphonic C1

/sɪmˈfɑː.nɪk/ relating to, written as, or characteristic of a symphony or symphony orchestra Meaning Off Sound Off

contentedly C1

/kənˈtɛn.tɪd.li/ with equanimity Meaning Off Sound Off

modulation C1

/ˌmɑd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/ in electronics, the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave Meaning Off Sound Off

climactic C1

/ˌklaɪˈmæk.tɪk/ Forming or relating to the most exciting or decisive moment. Meaning Off Sound Off

ceaselessly C1

/ˈsiːzləsli/ Without ever stopping or pausing. Meaning Off Sound Off

repeater C1

/rɪˈpiː.tɚ/ an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it, often after amplifying it Meaning Off Sound Off

moonless C1

/ˈmuːn.ləs/ having no visible moon or moonlight Meaning Off Sound Off

penultimate C1

/pɪˈnʌl.tə.mət/ coming immediately before the last in a sequence; second to last Meaning Off Sound Off

elopement C1

/ɪˈloʊpmənt/ the act of secretly running away with a partner in order to marry, often without family approval Meaning Off Sound Off

superficially C1

/ˈsuːpɝˌfɪʃəli/ In a shallow way, without going into depth. Meaning Off Sound Off

recurrent C1

/ɹɪˈkɝənt/ Recurring; happening time after time. Meaning Off Sound Off

tertiary C1

/ˈtɝ.ʃiˌɛɹ.i/ coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position Meaning Off Sound Off

concentric C1

/kənˈsɛntrɪk/ having the same center, as two or more circles, spheres, or rings Meaning Off Sound Off

dimly C1

/ˈdɪmli/ in a dim indistinct manner Meaning Off Sound Off

scrutinize C1

/ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ To examine something very carefully and in detail. Meaning Off Sound Off

intuitively C1

/ˌɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/ In a way based on instinct or natural understanding, rather than reasoning. Meaning Off Sound Off

possessor C1

/pəˈzɛsɝ/ A person who owns or holds something. Meaning Off Sound Off

finality C1

/faɪˈnælɪti/ the quality or state of being final, conclusive, and not open to further change Meaning Off Sound Off

dryness C1

/ˈdraɪnəs/ objectivity and detachment Meaning Off Sound Off

ashy C1

/ˈæʃi/ pale or gray like ash, especially because of illness, shock, or fear Meaning Off Sound Off

irrepressible C1

/ˌɪrəˈprɛsəbəl/ impossible to repress or control Meaning Off Sound Off

tributary C1

/ˈtrɪbjəteri/ a river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake Meaning Off Sound Off

disillusionment C1

/ˌdɪsɪˈluʒənmənt/ A feeling of disappointment when you discover that something or someone is not as good as you had believed. Meaning Off Sound Off

perforation C1

/ˌpɝːfəˈreɪʃən/ a hole or opening made by piercing through a material or part of the body Meaning Off Sound Off

greenish C1

/ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum Meaning Off Sound Off

incisor C1

/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ One of the sharp, flat front teeth used for cutting food. Meaning Off Sound Off

phenomenally C1

/fəˈnɑːmənəli/ In a remarkable or amazing way Meaning Off Sound Off

divergent C1

/dɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ Differing from one another or from a standard. Meaning Off Sound Off

incorporation C1

/ɪnˌkɔrpəˈreɪʃən/ the act of including something as part of a larger whole, or the state of being included Meaning Off Sound Off

governorship C1

/ˈɡʌvɚnɚˌʃɪp/ the office, position, or authority of a governor Meaning Off Sound Off

uniformity C1

/ˌjunɪˈfɔɹməti/ The state of being the same everywhere or all the time, with no variation. Meaning Off Sound Off

populous C1

/ˈpɑpjələs/ densely populated Meaning Off Sound Off

characterization C1

/ˌkæɹəktəɹəˈzeɪʃən/ The way a writer describes and develops the characters in a story. Meaning Off Sound Off

domestically C1

/dəˈmɛstɪkli/ Within a country, rather than abroad. Meaning Off Sound Off

aspirational C1

/ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/ expressing ambition, hope, or a desired higher status Meaning Off Sound Off

fortification C1

/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ a defensive wall, earthwork, or other structure built to protect a place from attack Meaning Off Sound Off

congratulatory C1

/kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪtɔri/ expressing pleasure and praise for someone's success, good fortune, or special occasion Meaning Off Sound Off

indecipherable C1

/ˌɪn.dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ.ə.bəl/ impossible or extremely difficult to read or decode Meaning Off Sound Off

pallor C1

/ˈpælɚ/ Unnatural paleness, especially as a sign of sickness or distress. Meaning Off Sound Off

dialectic C1

/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/ of or relating to or employing dialectic Meaning Off Sound Off

grammatical C1

/ɡɹəˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/ conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers Meaning Off Sound Off

feathery C1

/ˈfɛðəri/ covered, edged, or decorated with feathers Meaning Off Sound Off

downhearted C1

/ˌdaʊnˈhɑːrtɪd/ sad, discouraged, or low in spirits Meaning Off Sound Off

infirmity C1

/ɪnˈfɜɹməti/ physical weakness or illness, especially because of age Meaning Off Sound Off

unproductive C1

/ˌʌn.pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ not producing desired results Meaning Off Sound Off

paleontologist C1

/ˌpeɪ.li.ənˈtɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ a scientist who studies fossils and life from past geological periods Meaning Off Sound Off

craggy C1

/ˈkræɡi/ full of steep rocks or crags; rough and rugged Meaning Off Sound Off

readable C1

/ˈɹiː.də.bəl/ Clear enough to be read or made out. Meaning Off Sound Off

predictability C1

/prɪˌdɪktəˈbɪləti/ the quality or degree of being possible to predict Meaning Off Sound Off

cost-effective C1

Giving good value for the money spent; worth the cost. Meaning Off Sound Off

sedentary C1

/ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/ Involving a lot of sitting and little physical activity. Meaning Off Sound Off

naively C1

/naɪˈivli/ In a way that shows a lack of experience or judgement, or too much trust. Meaning Off Sound Off

amplification C1

/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ The act of making something larger, fuller, or more detailed. Meaning Off Sound Off

comradeship C1

/ˈkɑːmreɪdʃɪp/ friendship, trust, and solidarity among people who live, work, or face difficulty together Meaning Off Sound Off

serviceable C1

/ˈsɝvɪsəbl̩/ intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration Meaning Off Sound Off

lackluster C1

/ˈlæklʌstə(ɹ)/ Not impressive; dull and lacking energy or excitement. Meaning Off Sound Off

inwardly C1

/ˈɪnwɚdli/ with respect to private feelings Meaning Off Sound Off

unconvincing C1

/ˌənkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ Not believable or persuasive. Meaning Off Sound Off

discoverer C1

/dɪˈskʌvəɹəɹ/ One who discovers: a person who has discovered something. Meaning Off Sound Off

unwillingness C1

/ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/ the trait of being unwilling Meaning Off Sound Off

wifely C1

/ˈwaɪf.li/ of, relating to, or traditionally regarded as characteristic of a wife; now often old-fashioned Meaning Off Sound Off

ordination C1

/ˌɔːr.dənˈeɪ.ʃən/ the ceremony or process by which someone is officially made a priest, minister, or other religious leader Meaning Off Sound Off

worshipper C1

/ˈwɝʃɪpɚ/ a person who worships a god, especially one attending a religious service Meaning Off Sound Off

inoculate C1

/ɪˈnɑːkjəleɪt/ to introduce a vaccine or antigen into a person or animal in order to produce immunity Meaning Off Sound Off