Word Formation & Derivatives

blithely C1

/ˈblaɪθli/ In a carefree way that shows no concern, often when you should be concerned. Meaning Off Sound Off

interplay C1

/ˈɪntɚˌpleɪ/ the way two or more things affect, respond to, or depend on one another Meaning Off Sound Off

uncultured C1

/ʌnˈkʌl.tʃɚd/ (of persons) lacking art or knowledge Meaning Off Sound Off

solemnity C1

/səˈlɛmnɪti/ The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn. Meaning Off Sound Off

unaided C1

/əˈneɪdɪd/ carried out without aid or assistance Meaning Off Sound Off

iteration C1

/ˌɪt.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ the repetition of a process, statement, or sequence, or one cycle within that repetition Meaning Off Sound Off

optician C1

/ɑːpˈtɪʃən/ a trained professional who makes, fits, and dispenses glasses or contact lenses from a prescription Meaning Off Sound Off

refreshingly C1

/riːˈfrɛʃɪŋli/ in a pleasantly new or different way Meaning Off Sound Off

materially C1

/məˈtɪriːəli/ with respect to material aspects Meaning Off Sound Off

hierarchical C1

/ˌhaɪˈɹɑɹkɪkəl/ classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers Meaning Off Sound Off

lymphatic C1

/lɪmˈfæt.ɪk/ relating to lymph or to the network of vessels and tissues that carries it through the body Meaning Off Sound Off

laterally C1

/ˈlæ.tə.ɹə.li/ in a lateral direction or location Meaning Off Sound Off

immortalize C1

/ɪˈmɔː(ɹ).təˌlaɪz/ To make someone or something famous and remembered forever. Meaning Off Sound Off

quickness C1

/ˈkwɪknəs/ rapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity Meaning Off Sound Off

natured C1

/ˈneɪtʃɝd/ having a specified temperament or disposition, used chiefly in compounds such as good-natured and ill-natured Meaning Off Sound Off

unfailing C1

/ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/ unceasing, not wavering or in danger of stopping Meaning Off Sound Off

chauffer C1

/ˈt͡ʃɔː.fə/ A misspelling of chauffeur, a person employed to drive someone's car. Meaning Off Sound Off

appallingly C1

/ʌˈpɑlɪŋli/ In a shocking and extremely bad way. Meaning Off Sound Off

courtly C1

/ˈkɔɹtli/ Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court. Meaning Off Sound Off

confectionery C1

/kənˈfɛkʃənəɹi/ sweets, chocolates, candies, and other foods made chiefly with sugar, considered collectively Meaning Off Sound Off

recessive C1

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

unrivaled C1

/ʌnˈraɪvəld/ having no equal or competitor; better or greater than all others of the same kind Meaning Off Sound Off

specification C1

/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ A detailed description of how something should be made, designed, or done. Meaning Off Sound Off

neglectful C1

/nɪˈglɛktfəl/ Failing to give proper care or attention to something or someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

repertory C1

/ˈɹɛp.əɹˌtɔɹ.i/ A system in which a theatre company performs several different plays in turn during a season. Meaning Off Sound Off

repellant C1

A substance used to keep insects or animals away. Meaning Off Sound Off

earthen C1

/ˈɝθən/ made of baked clay Meaning Off Sound Off

six-shooter C1

/ˈsɪksˌʃuː.tɚ/ a revolver with a cylinder designed to hold six cartridges Meaning Off Sound Off

personalize C1

/ˈpɝ.sə.nəˌlaɪz/ To adapt something to suit the needs or tastes of a particular person. Meaning Off Sound Off

knightly C1

/ˈnaɪtli/ relating to knights, knighthood, or medieval chivalry Meaning Off Sound Off

hanker C1

/ˈhæŋkər/ to have a strong or persistent desire for something, usually followed by for or after Meaning Off Sound Off

flat-footed C1

/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/ informal: directly, openly, and without qualification or hesitation Meaning Off Sound Off

inlay C1

/ɪnˈleɪ/ to decorate a surface by setting pieces of another material into it Meaning Off Sound Off

retardation C1

/ˌɹi.tɑɹˈdeɪ̯.ʃən/ Ellipsis of mental retardation. Meaning Off Sound Off

remorseless C1

/rɪˈmɔrsləs/ Showing no guilt, pity, or mercy. Meaning Off Sound Off

masterly C1

/ˈmæstɚli/ Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful. Meaning Off Sound Off

infantryman C1

/ˈɪn.fən.tri.mən/ a soldier who serves in the infantry and is trained to fight primarily on foot Meaning Off Sound Off

geologically C1

In terms of geology; from the point of view of the earth's rocks and structure. Meaning Off Sound Off

viciousness C1

/ˈvɪʃəsnɪs/ the trait of extreme cruelty Meaning Off Sound Off

scornful C1

/ˈskɔɹnfəl/ Showing that you think someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect. Meaning Off Sound Off

undercurrent C1

/ˈʌndɚˌkʌrənt/ a feeling, opinion, or influence that is present but not openly expressed Meaning Off Sound Off

gusty C1

/ˈɡʌs.ti/ marked by sudden, brief bursts of strong wind Meaning Off Sound Off

fiendishly C1

/ˈfiːndɪʃli/ In an evil or wicked way. Meaning Off Sound Off

conscientiously C1

/ˌkɑːntʃiːˈɛntʃəsli/ In a careful and thorough way, with great attention to duty. Meaning Off Sound Off

estrangement C1

/ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/ the state or process of losing affection, trust, or contact in a personal relationship Meaning Off Sound Off

dutifully C1

/ˈduːtiːfəli/ In a way that shows you are doing your duty, often willingly and without complaint. Meaning Off Sound Off

conical C1

/ˈkɑ.nɪk.əl/ relating to or resembling a cone Meaning Off Sound Off

tactfully C1

/ˈtæktfəli/ In a way that is careful not to offend or upset others. Meaning Off Sound Off

vainly C1

/ˈveɪnli/ In a vain pursuit; to no avail. Meaning Off Sound Off

anticlimactic C1

/ˌæntiːklaɪˈmæktɪk/ Disappointing because it is far less exciting than expected. Meaning Off Sound Off

straggler C1

/ˈstɹæɡlɚ/ a person or animal that falls behind or becomes separated from a group Meaning Off Sound Off

bated C1

/ˈbeɪtɪd/ held back, reduced, or restrained, now used chiefly in the phrase 'with bated breath' Meaning Off Sound Off

clumsily C1

/ˈklʌmsəli/ in an awkward manner, or without skill Meaning Off Sound Off

venerate C1

/ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ To deeply respect and honour someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

defensible C1

/dɪˈfen.sə.bəl/ capable of being justified or supported by sound reasons Meaning Off Sound Off

resonator C1

/ˈrɛzəˌneɪtər/ an object, chamber, or part of an instrument that vibrates at particular frequencies and strengthens or shapes a sound Meaning Off Sound Off

egoism C1

/ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/ the practice of giving one's own interests and welfare priority over those of others Meaning Off Sound Off

impious C1

/ˈɪmpi.əs/ lacking due respect or dutifulness Meaning Off Sound Off

quick-witted C1

/ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪd/ able to think, understand, and reply rapidly and intelligently Meaning Off Sound Off

longitudinal C1

/ˌlɔn.dʒɪˈtu.dɪ.nəl/ over an extended time Meaning Off Sound Off

busily C1

/ˈbɪzəli/ in a busy manner Meaning Off Sound Off

shortlist C1

A short list of the best candidates chosen from a larger group, from which a final choice is made. Meaning Off Sound Off

misrepresentation C1

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/ the act or an instance of giving a false, inaccurate, or misleading account of someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

despotism C1

/ˈdɛspətɪzəm/ Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way. Meaning Off Sound Off

rigidly C1

/ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd.li/ in a rigid manner Meaning Off Sound Off

voiceless C1

/ˈvɔɪsləs/ unable to speak or produce a normal vocal sound Meaning Off Sound Off

incubate C1

/ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt/ to keep eggs warm under conditions that allow embryos to develop and hatch Meaning Off Sound Off

bluntness C1

/ˈblʌnt.nəs/ the quality of being direct and outspoken Meaning Off Sound Off

confectioner C1

/kənˈfɛkʃənɝ/ a person or business that makes or sells sweets, chocolates, cakes, or other confections Meaning Off Sound Off

unchangeable C1

/ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbəl/ not changeable or subject to change Meaning Off Sound Off

provocatively C1

/proʊˈvɑːkətɪvli/ In a way that deliberately causes a strong reaction or argument. Meaning Off Sound Off

peasantry C1

/ˈpɛzəntri/ peasants considered collectively as a rural social class Meaning Off Sound Off

embarkation C1

/ˌɛmbɑrˈkeɪʃən/ the act or process of going aboard a ship or aircraft Meaning Off Sound Off

fiddly C1

/ˈfɪdli/ Difficult to do or use because it involves small parts or careful handling. Meaning Off Sound Off

ionization C1

/ˌaɪ.ə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/ the generation of one or more ions from atoms, molecules, or other chemical entities, for example through electron loss or gain or through dissociation Meaning Off Sound Off

quantitative C1

/ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement Meaning Off Sound Off

disquieting C1

/dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/ Making you feel worried or uneasy. Meaning Off Sound Off

gainer C1

/ˈɡeɪnɚ/ a person who gains something, such as an advantage or profits Meaning Off Sound Off

speculator C1

/ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪ.tɚ/ a person who buys or sells assets in the hope of profiting from uncertain price changes Meaning Off Sound Off

miscarry C1

/ˌmɪsˈker.i/ to lose an embryo or fetus spontaneously before it can survive independently Meaning Off Sound Off

optimize C1

/ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ to make something as effective, efficient, or useful as possible Meaning Off Sound Off

serenely C1

/sɝˈiːnəli/ in a peacefully serene manner Meaning Off Sound Off

depreciation C1

/dɪˌpriːʃiːˈeɪʃən/ a decrease in price or value Meaning Off Sound Off

incisive C1

/ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/ suitable for cutting or piercing Meaning Off Sound Off

sensationalism C1

/sɛnˈseɪ.ʃən.əˌlɪz.əm/ the use of exaggerated, shocking, or lurid material to attract attention, especially in journalism Meaning Off Sound Off

illegality C1

/ˌɪl.iːˈɡæl.ə.ti/ the state or quality of being contrary to law Meaning Off Sound Off

egotist C1

/ˈiː.ɡə.tɪst/ a person with an exaggerated sense of their own importance who speaks or thinks excessively about themself Meaning Off Sound Off

inquirer C1

/ɪnˈkwaɪr.ɚ/ formal: a person who asks a question or seeks information Meaning Off Sound Off

sheepish C1

/ˈʃiː.pɪʃ/ embarrassed or ashamed, especially after being caught making a mistake Meaning Off Sound Off

futurist C1

/ˈfjuːtʃɝɪst/ a person who studies current trends in order to forecast possible future developments Meaning Off Sound Off

unpretentious C1

/ˌʌn.prɪˈten.ʃəs/ not trying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than one really is; modest and sincere Meaning Off Sound Off

ratification C1

/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ the act of formally approving and making an agreement, treaty, or decision valid Meaning Off Sound Off

reverently C1

/ˈrɛvɝəntli/ in a reverent manner. Meaning Off Sound Off

perceptual C1

/pə(ɹ)ˈsɛp.tʃ(u)əl/ of or relating to the act of perceiving Meaning Off Sound Off

minutiae C1

/maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(ɪ)ˌiː/ The very small or unimportant details of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

greedily C1

/ˈgriːdəli/ In a greedy manner; with keen or ardent desire. Meaning Off Sound Off