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

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crustal C1
/ˈkrʌstəl/ relating to or forming the outer crust of the Earth, Moon, or another planetary body Meaning Off Sound Off
tediously C1
/ˈtiːdiːəsli/ In a way that is boring and seems to last too long. Meaning Off Sound Off
internationalist C1
/ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ a person who supports cooperation and solidarity among nations rather than narrow national self-interest Meaning Off Sound Off
dismally C1
/ˈdɪzməli/ In a sad or gloomy way. Meaning Off Sound Off
dissociate C1
/dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ to separate or disconnect someone or something from an association, relationship, or idea Meaning Off Sound Off
budgerigar C1
/ˈbʌdʒəriˌɡɑr/ a small Australian parakeet, Melopsittacus undulatus, commonly kept as a cage bird and bred in many colors Meaning Off Sound Off
inexcusably C1
/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbli/ In a way that cannot be justified or forgiven. Meaning Off Sound Off
telegraphic C1
/ˌteləˈɡræfɪk/ relating to, sent by, or using the telegraph Meaning Off Sound Off
disturber C1
/dɪˈstɝːbɚ/ a person or thing that interrupts peace, order, concentration, or normal activity Meaning Off Sound Off
caricaturist C1
/ˌker.ə.kəˈtʃʊr.ɪst/ an artist or writer who creates caricatures by exaggerating distinctive features for comic, critical, or satirical effect Meaning Off Sound Off
synthetically C1
/sɪnˈθɛtɪkli/ In a way that is made artificially rather than coming from nature. Meaning Off Sound Off
interconnection C1
/ˌɪntərkəˈnɛkʃən/ a reciprocal relationship or connection between two or more things Meaning Off Sound Off
acoustically C1
/əˈkuːstɪkli/ In relation to sound or how it is heard in a space. Meaning Off Sound Off
commercialize C1
/kəˈmɝː.ʃə.laɪz/ to develop an idea, product, or service so that it can be sold commercially Meaning Off Sound Off
demographically C1
/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪkli/ In terms of the makeup of a population by age, race, income, and so on Meaning Off Sound Off
credibly C1
/ˈkɹɛdɪbli/ In a way that can be believed or trusted. Meaning Off Sound Off
educative C1
/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪv/ serving to educate or produce intellectual and moral development Meaning Off Sound Off
depopulation C1
/diːˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃən/ a substantial decline in the number of people living in a place Meaning Off Sound Off
bareheaded C1
/ˈbɛrˌhɛdɪd/ wearing no hat or other covering on the head Meaning Off Sound Off
cottager C1
/ˈkɑːtɪdʒɚ/ a person who lives in or occupies a cottage, sometimes especially a holiday cottage Meaning Off Sound Off
chargeable C1
/ˈtʃɑːrdʒəbəl/ required to be paid for or capable of being assigned to an account Meaning Off Sound Off
plausibly C1
/ˈplɔzəbli/ In a way that seems reasonable or likely to be true. Meaning Off Sound Off
prohibitively C1
/proʊˈhɪbətɪvli/ To a degree that makes something impossible to afford or do. Meaning Off Sound Off
blankness C1
The state of being empty, with nothing written, marked, or shown. Meaning Off Sound Off
intermarry C1
/ˌɪn.tɚˈmær.i/ for members of different families, communities, ethnic groups, or religions to marry one another Meaning Off Sound Off
remorselessly C1
Without any pity or mercy. Meaning Off Sound Off
robustly C1
/ˌroʊˈbʌstli/ In a strong, firm, or vigorous way. Meaning Off Sound Off
uncritical C1
/ʌnˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ not applying careful judgment, analysis, or evaluation Meaning Off Sound Off
temperamentally C1
/ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/ By one's natural character or disposition. Meaning Off Sound Off
unpunctual C1
/ʌnˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ not arriving or happening at the agreed time Meaning Off Sound Off
federalism C1
/ˈfed.ɚ.əl.ɪ.zəm/ a system of government in which constitutional power is divided between a central authority and constituent regions or states Meaning Off Sound Off
meaninglessly C1
In a way that has no meaning or purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
gamely C1
/ˈgeɪmli/ In a brave and spirited way, despite difficulty. Meaning Off Sound Off
prevaricate C1
/pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/ To speak or act in a manner that is intentionally ambiguous or evasive; equivocate. Meaning Off Sound Off
ionize C1
/ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/ to convert an atom, molecule, or other chemical entity into one or more ions Meaning Off Sound Off
ungrammatical C1
/ˌʌn.ɡrəˈmæt̬.ɪ.kəl/ not following the accepted grammar rules of a language Meaning Off Sound Off
mastership C1
/ˈmæs.tɚ.ʃɪp/ the office, status, or authority of a master Meaning Off Sound Off
contextual C1
/ˌkɑːnˈtɛksˌtʃuːəl/ Relating to or depending on the surrounding situation or context. Meaning Off Sound Off
believably C1
In a way that seems true or convincing. Meaning Off Sound Off
monotonously C1
In a boring way that never changes or has any variety. Meaning Off Sound Off
gauzy C1
/ˈɡɔzi/ thin, light, and translucent like gauze Meaning Off Sound Off
premolar C1
/ˌpriːˈmoʊlɚ/ a tooth situated between a canine and a molar; in an adult human, one of the eight teeth also called bicuspids Meaning Off Sound Off
unmusical C1
Unpleasant to listen to; not sounding like music. Meaning Off Sound Off
baldly C1
/ˈbɔldli/ In a plain, blunt way, without softening the meaning. Meaning Off Sound Off
placidly C1
/ˈplæsɪdli/ In a calm, peaceful manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
monosyllable C1
/ˌmɑː.noʊˈsɪl.ə.bəl/ a word or utterance consisting of one syllable Meaning Off Sound Off
self-assertion C1
/ˌsɛlfəˈsɝʃən/ the confident expression of one's opinions, rights, or wishes Meaning Off Sound Off
ulceration C1
/ˌʌlsəˈɹeɪʃən/ the process by which an ulcer forms in skin or a mucous membrane Meaning Off Sound Off
clannish C1
/ˈklænɪʃ/ socially exclusive and strongly attached to one's own close group Meaning Off Sound Off
digester C1
/daɪˈdʒestər/ a sealed vessel in which plant, animal, or other material is broken down by heat, pressure, chemicals, or enzymes Meaning Off Sound Off
hypocritically C1
In a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards one claims to hold. Meaning Off Sound Off
misremember C1
/ˌmɪsɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ to remember something incorrectly Meaning Off Sound Off
typify C1
/ˈtɪpəˌfaɪ/ to be a characteristic example of a person, thing, quality, or class Meaning Off Sound Off
discolor C1
/dɪsˈkʌlɚ/ to change color, or cause something to change color, usually in an unwanted way Meaning Off Sound Off
exuberantly C1
In a lively, joyful, and enthusiastic way. Meaning Off Sound Off
popularization C1
/ˌpɑːpjəlɝəˈzeɪʃən/ The act of making something widely known and liked by the general public. Meaning Off Sound Off
self-contradictory C1
/ˌsɛlfˌkɑntrəˈdɪktəri/ containing claims or ideas that contradict one another Meaning Off Sound Off
mayoralty C1
/ˈmeɪ.ɚ.əl.t̬i/ the office or position of a mayor, or the period during which a particular mayor serves Meaning Off Sound Off
hearten C1
/ˈhɑɹtn̩/ to make someone feel more encouraged, hopeful, or confident Meaning Off Sound Off
taximeter C1
/ˈtæk.siˌmiː.t̬ɚ/ a device in a taxi that calculates and displays the fare according to distance traveled and waiting time Meaning Off Sound Off
materiality C1
/məˌtɪriˈæləti/ the quality of having physical or material existence Meaning Off Sound Off
bearish C1
/ˈbɛrɪʃ/ resembling a bear in being rough, surly, or clumsy Meaning Off Sound Off
upholster C1
/ʌpˈhoʊl.stɚ/ to fit or cover furniture, especially a seat, with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather Meaning Off Sound Off
reciter C1
/ɹɪˈsaɪtɚ/ a person who recites a poem, speech, or other text aloud, often from memory Meaning Off Sound Off
heavy-hearted C1
/ˌhɛviˈhɑːrtɪd/ weighed down by sadness or grief Meaning Off Sound Off
protectionist C1
/prəˈtek.ʃən.ɪst/ a person who supports tariffs, quotas, or other government barriers to imports in order to protect domestic producers Meaning Off Sound Off
paradigmatic C1
/ˌpɛɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ)ˈmæ.tɪk/ related as members of a substitution class Meaning Off Sound Off
negligently C1
/ˈnɛglɪdʒəntli/ In a careless or inattentive way. Meaning Off Sound Off
retrenchment C1
/ɹəˈtɹɛnt͡ʃm(ə)nt/ A curtailment or reduction. Meaning Off Sound Off
animatedly C1
/ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪdli/ In a lively, excited way, full of energy. Meaning Off Sound Off
somberly C1
/ˈsɑːmbɝli/ In a serious, sad, or gloomy way Meaning Off Sound Off
exotically C1
In a way that seems strange, unusual, or excitingly foreign. Meaning Off Sound Off
advisability C1
/ədˌvaɪ.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ the quality of being sensible, prudent, or worth recommending in the circumstances Meaning Off Sound Off
impersonally C1
In a cold or distant way, without showing personal feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off
sermonize C1
/ˈsɝːmənaɪz/ to speak as though delivering a sermon, especially by giving prolonged moral advice or criticism Meaning Off Sound Off
solidification C1
/səˌlɪdəfəˈkeɪʃən/ the process by which a liquid or gas becomes solid, especially through cooling, drying, or crystallization Meaning Off Sound Off
unwaveringly C1
In a firm and steady way, without any doubt or change. Meaning Off Sound Off
low-spirited C1
/ˌloʊˈspɪrɪtɪd/ sad, discouraged, or lacking hope and energy Meaning Off Sound Off
benignly C1
/bəˈnaɪnli/ In a kind, gentle way. Meaning Off Sound Off
primitively C1
In a simple, basic, or undeveloped way. Meaning Off Sound Off
unfamiliarity C1
/ˌʌnfəˌmɪliˈærəti/ lack of knowledge, experience, or acquaintance with someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off
obscurely C1
/əbˈskjʊɹli/ In a way that is hard to understand or notice. Meaning Off Sound Off
sentimentalize C1
/ˌsɛn.təˈmɛn.təˌlaɪz/ act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression Meaning Off Sound Off
uncharged C1
/ʌnˈtʃɑːrdʒd/ having no net electric charge; electrically neutral Meaning Off Sound Off
concatenation C1
/kənˌkætəˈneɪʃən/ a series of things linked together, or the act of linking them into a chain or sequence Meaning Off Sound Off
industrialism C1
/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əˌlɪz.əm/ a social and economic system based on large-scale mechanized industry rather than chiefly on agriculture or craft production Meaning Off Sound Off
unstudied C1
/ʌnˈstʌd.id/ not examined, researched, or learned through study Meaning Off Sound Off
insensitively C1
In a way that shows no concern for other people's feelings. Meaning Off Sound Off
shopkeeping C1
/ˈʃɑpˌkiːpɪŋ/ the business or occupation of owning, managing, or working in a retail shop Meaning Off Sound Off
recognizably C1
/ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪzəbli/ In a way that is easy to recognize or identify. Meaning Off Sound Off
confirmatory C1
/kənˈfɝməˌtɔɹi/ serving to confirm, support, or corroborate a statement or conclusion Meaning Off Sound Off
fossilize C1
/ˈfɑː.səl.aɪz/ to become a fossil, or to preserve an organism or trace as a fossil Meaning Off Sound Off
contextually C1
In a way that depends on or refers to the surrounding context. Meaning Off Sound Off
uncertified C1
/ˌʌnˈsɝtəfaɪd/ not officially certified, approved, or supported by the required documentation Meaning Off Sound Off
eccentrically C1
In a strange or unusual way. Meaning Off Sound Off
stuffiness C1
The state of being warm and lacking fresh air. Meaning Off Sound Off

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