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

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reductive C1
/ɹɪˈdʌktɪv/ characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment Meaning Off Sound Off
rightness C1
/ˈraɪtnəs/ The property of being on, or moving toward, the right. Meaning Off Sound Off
moneymaking C1
/ˈmʌniˌmeɪkɪŋ/ the activity of earning money or making a profit Meaning Off Sound Off
violator C1
/ˈvaɪəleɪtɚ/ a person or organization that infringes a law, rule, agreement, right, boundary, or another person's bodily autonomy Meaning Off Sound Off
thought-provoking C1
/ˈθɔːtpɹəvəʊkɪŋ/ Making you think carefully, often by challenging your beliefs or ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off
poetess C1
/ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/ A woman who writes poetry. Meaning Off Sound Off
laugher C1
/ˈlæfɚ/ a person who laughs, especially one with a characteristic or frequent laugh Meaning Off Sound Off
ventral C1
/ˈvɛntrəl/ situated on or directed toward the belly or lower surface of an animal, or the front surface of an upright human body Meaning Off Sound Off
domestication C1
/dəˌmɛstəˈkeɪʃən/ The act of taming wild animals or adapting plants for human use. Meaning Off Sound Off
credential C1
/kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/ A qualification, achievement, or document that proves someone's status, skill, or right to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
unsupported C1
/ənsəˈpɔrtɪd/ not held up or borne Meaning Off Sound Off
stylistic C1
/staɪˈlɪstɪk/ Relating to style, especially in writing, art, or language. Meaning Off Sound Off
socialization C1
/ˌsoʊʃəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ The process of learning the behaviour and customs of one's society, especially as a child. Meaning Off Sound Off
restlessly C1
/ˈrɛstləsli/ in a restless manner Meaning Off Sound Off
swiftness C1
/ˈswɪftnɪs/ The state of being swift. Meaning Off Sound Off
good-day C1
/ˌɡʊdˈdeɪ/ dated or formal: a greeting or farewell equivalent to good day Meaning Off Sound Off
smugly C1
/ˈsmʌgli/ In a way that shows you are too pleased with yourself. Meaning Off Sound Off
dreamless C1
/ˈdriːmləs/ without dreams, especially describing deep and undisturbed sleep Meaning Off Sound Off
undoubted C1
/ʌnˈdaʊtɪd/ Without doubt; without question; certain. Meaning Off Sound Off
portent C1
/ˈpɔɹtənt/ Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen. Meaning Off Sound Off
unbounded C1
/ənˈbaʊndɪd/ seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent Meaning Off Sound Off
seamanship C1
/ˈsiːmənˌʃɪp/ skill and practical knowledge in navigating, handling, operating, and maintaining a ship or boat Meaning Off Sound Off
magnetically C1
/mægˈnɛtɪkəli/ In a way that seems to attract irresistibly, as if by a magnet. Meaning Off Sound Off
sandbar C1
/ˈsændˌbɑːr/ a long, narrow ridge of sand formed in a river, lake, or sea by moving water or waves Meaning Off Sound Off
domesticate C1
/dəˈmɛ.stɪ.keɪt/ To tame an animal so it can live with and be useful to humans. Meaning Off Sound Off
refurbish C1
/ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ To repair and improve something so it looks or works like new again. Meaning Off Sound Off
poetical C1
/poʊˈɛtɪkl̩/ Synonym of poetic. Meaning Off Sound Off
unkindness C1
/ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/ The collective noun for ravens Meaning Off Sound Off
dither C1
/ˈdɪðɚ/ To hesitate and be unable to decide what to do. Meaning Off Sound Off
chiselled C1
Having sharp, clearly defined features, especially the face or body. Meaning Off Sound Off
wrathful C1
/ˈɹæθfəl/ vehemently incensed and condemnatory Meaning Off Sound Off
outdoorsman C1
/ˈaʊtˌdɔːrz.mən/ chiefly North American, a man experienced in outdoor pursuits such as hiking, hunting, fishing, or camping Meaning Off Sound Off
proliferate C1
/pɹəˈlɪf.əɹ.eɪt/ To increase quickly in number and spread widely. Meaning Off Sound Off
prohibitive C1
/pɹəˈhɪbɪtɪv/ So high in price or cost that something is impossible to afford. Meaning Off Sound Off
gingerly C1
/ˈdʒɪndʒɚli/ with great care or caution, especially to avoid pain, damage, or danger Meaning Off Sound Off
hosiery C1
/ˈhoʊʒəri/ socks, stockings, tights, and similar close-fitting garments for the feet and legs, considered collectively Meaning Off Sound Off
formalize C1
/ˈfɔɹməlaɪz/ to make an arrangement, rule, or process official or definite Meaning Off Sound Off
sickbed C1
/ˈsɪkˌbɛd/ the bed or bedside place occupied by a person who is ill Meaning Off Sound Off
householder C1
/ˈhaʊsˌhoʊldɚ/ a person who owns or rents a house and is responsible for it and its expenses Meaning Off Sound Off
diversification C1
/dɪˌvɝːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ the process or result of making something more varied Meaning Off Sound Off
variability C1
/ˌvæɹ.i.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ the quality of being subject to variation Meaning Off Sound Off
unassisted C1
/ˌənəˈsɪstɪd/ Done without any help from others. Meaning Off Sound Off
cynically C1
/ˈsɪnɪkəli/ In a way that shows you expect the worst of people or doubt their honesty. Meaning Off Sound Off
casement C1
/ˈkeɪs.mənt/ a window sash hinged at the side so that it opens like a door, or a window fitted with such a sash Meaning Off Sound Off
guilder C1
/ˈɡɪldɚ/ the former standard monetary unit of the Netherlands, divided into 100 cents Meaning Off Sound Off
wryly C1
/ˈɹaɪli/ In a way that shows dry, slightly mocking humour. Meaning Off Sound Off
therefor C1
/ðɛɹˈfɔɹ/ formal, especially legal: for that thing, action, or reason; in return for it Meaning Off Sound Off
ungentlemanly C1
/ʌnˈdʒɛntəlmənli/ discourteous, dishonorable, or otherwise contrary to the conduct traditionally expected of a gentleman Meaning Off Sound Off
feudalism C1
/ˈfjuː.dəl.ɪ.zəm/ the set of medieval social and political arrangements based on landholding and reciprocal obligations between lords and vassals Meaning Off Sound Off
double-team C1
/ˌdʌbəlˈtiːm/ to join with one other person in dealing with a task, person, or situation Meaning Off Sound Off
slowness C1
/ˈsloʊnəs/ a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry Meaning Off Sound Off
impish C1
/ˈɪmpɪʃ/ Playfully naughty in an amusing, mischievous way. Meaning Off Sound Off
bloodcurdling C1
/ˈblʌdˌkɝːdəlɪŋ/ causing extreme fear or horror Meaning Off Sound Off
perforate C1
/ˈpɝːfəreɪt/ to pierce something and make one or more holes through it Meaning Off Sound Off
refurbishment C1
/riːˈfɝːbɪʃmənt/ The work of repairing and improving something so it looks or works like new. Meaning Off Sound Off
thoughtlessness C1
/ˈθɔtləsnɪs/ the trait of not thinking carefully before acting Meaning Off Sound Off
popularly C1
/ˈpɑːpjəlɝli/ among the people Meaning Off Sound Off
phial C1
/ˈfaɪəl/ a small, narrow bottle, especially one used for medicines, chemicals, or other liquids Meaning Off Sound Off
lordly C1
/ˈlɔː(ɹ)dli/ grand, noble, or suitable for a lord Meaning Off Sound Off
explanatory C1
/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ɔː.)ɹi/ Helping to explain something or make it clearer. Meaning Off Sound Off
algebraic C1
/ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹæɪ.ɪk/ relating to algebra or expressed by means of algebra Meaning Off Sound Off
expressionless C1
/ɪkˈsprɛʃənləs/ showing no emotion, feeling, or reaction in the face, voice, or manner Meaning Off Sound Off
stagnate C1
/ˈstæɡneɪt/ to stop flowing or circulating and become still or stale Meaning Off Sound Off
untangled C1
No longer knotted or twisted; smooth and free. Meaning Off Sound Off
going-over C1
/ˌɡoʊɪŋˈoʊvɚ/ informal: a severe scolding, reprimand, or beating Meaning Off Sound Off
smallness C1
/ˈsmɔlnəs/ the property of having relatively little strength or vigor Meaning Off Sound Off
poky C1
/ˈpoʊki/ informal, especially British: too small, cramped, or lacking space Meaning Off Sound Off
subjectivity C1
/səbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ A subjective thought or idea. Meaning Off Sound Off
salivate C1
/ˈsæləveɪt/ To produce saliva in your mouth, especially at the thought or smell of food. Meaning Off Sound Off
smolder C1
/ˈsmoʊldɚ/ to burn slowly with heat and smoke but little or no flame Meaning Off Sound Off
horsemanship C1
/ˈhɔːrs.mən.ʃɪp/ skill in riding, handling, and sometimes training horses Meaning Off Sound Off
quadrillion C1
/kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/ the number that is represented as a one followed by 15 zeros Meaning Off Sound Off
engrossing C1
/ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ So interesting that it holds all your attention. Meaning Off Sound Off
divergence C1
/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ A difference between opinions, facts, or claims. Meaning Off Sound Off
experimentally C1
/ɪkˌspɛrəˈmɛntəli/ in an experimental fashion Meaning Off Sound Off
trustworthiness C1
/ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/ The state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable. Meaning Off Sound Off
irrationality C1
/ɪˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/ The quality or state of being irrational. Meaning Off Sound Off
victoriously C1
In a way that shows victory or triumph. Meaning Off Sound Off
insupportable C1
/ˌɪnsəˈpɔrtəbəl/ That cannot be tolerated or endured. Meaning Off Sound Off
explosively C1
/ˌɛkˈsploʊsɪvli/ In a way that involves an explosion or a sudden violent force. Meaning Off Sound Off
adjudication C1
/əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən/ the formal process of settling a dispute or deciding a legal case Meaning Off Sound Off
mark-up C1
The amount added to the cost of goods to set the selling price and make a profit. Meaning Off Sound Off
interdependent C1
/ˌɪntɝdɪˈpɛndənt/ depending on each other; mutually reliant Meaning Off Sound Off
rudiments C1
/ˈruːdɪmənts/ The basic facts or principles of a subject. Meaning Off Sound Off
ecstatically C1
/ɛkˈstætɪkli/ In a way that shows extreme happiness and excitement. Meaning Off Sound Off
doggedly C1
/ˈdɔɡədli/ with obstinate determination Meaning Off Sound Off
unworkable C1
/ʌnˈwɝkəbəl/ not capable of being carried out successfully or put into practical operation Meaning Off Sound Off
dramatist C1
/ˈdɹæmətɪst/ A person who writes plays. Meaning Off Sound Off
exhalation C1
/ˌɛkshəˈleɪʃən/ the act of breathing air out of the lungs, or a breath that is breathed out Meaning Off Sound Off
prevalence C1
/ˈpɹɛvələns/ The fact of being widespread or common. Meaning Off Sound Off
unrealized C1
/ˌʌnˈriːəlaɪzd/ not yet achieved, fulfilled, or made real Meaning Off Sound Off
ludicrously C1
/ˈluːdɪkɹəsli/ In a way that is absurd or unreasonable, often to the point of being funny. Meaning Off Sound Off
fanatically C1
/fəˈnæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ In a way that shows extreme, intense enthusiasm or devotion. Meaning Off Sound Off
schoolmistress C1
/ˈskuːlˌmɪstrəs/ a woman who teaches in or is in charge of a school, now chiefly in historical contexts Meaning Off Sound Off
housebreaking C1
/ˈhaʊsˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/ the crime of entering a house or other building unlawfully, typically with the intention of stealing Meaning Off Sound Off
ungainly C1
/anˈɡæɪnli/ lacking grace in movement or posture Meaning Off Sound Off

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