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

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accustomed C1
/əˈkʌs.təmd/ Used to something through repeated experience. Meaning Off Sound Off
blimey C1
/ˈblaɪ.mi/ an informal British exclamation expressing surprise, excitement, anger, or alarm Meaning Off Sound Off
imminent C1
/ˈɪmɪnənt/ About to happen very soon. Meaning Off Sound Off
plaster C1
/ˈpla.stə/ a soft mixture of lime, sand, and water that hardens and is used to cover walls and ceilings Meaning Off Sound Off
volcanic C1
/vɔlˈkænɪk/ of or relating to igneous rock produced by eruption and solidified on or near the earth's surface Meaning Off Sound Off
sentiment C1
/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/ A thought, opinion, or attitude, often based on feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off
withdrawn C1
/wɪðˈdɹɔn/ Very quiet and not wanting to talk to or be with other people. Meaning Off Sound Off
appealing C1
/ʌˈpi.əl.ɪŋ/ Attractive or interesting; making you want it or like it. Meaning Off Sound Off
isolate C1
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ to separate someone or something from others Meaning Off Sound Off
offspring C1
/ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ A person's child or children. Meaning Off Sound Off
infamous C1
/ˈɪnfəməs/ Well known for being bad or evil. Meaning Off Sound Off
caliber C1
/ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/ the level of quality, ability, or importance of a person or thing Meaning Off Sound Off
vertical C1
/ˈvɝ.tɪ.kəl/ Pointing or going straight up and down; at right angles to the ground. Meaning Off Sound Off
eccentric C1
/ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ Behaving in a strange or unusual way; unconventional. Meaning Off Sound Off
lesser C1
/ˈlɛsɚ/ Smaller in size, amount, or importance, especially when compared with something else. Meaning Off Sound Off
compelling C1
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/ So interesting or exciting that it holds your full attention. Meaning Off Sound Off
ingenious C1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/ Cleverly inventive and original; very good at solving problems in new ways. Meaning Off Sound Off
patent C1
/ˈpætənt/ An official right giving an inventor sole control over making and selling an invention for a set period. Meaning Off Sound Off
mandatory C1
/ˈmæn.dəˌt(ɔ)ɹi/ Required by a rule or law; that must be done. Meaning Off Sound Off
premier C1
/pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ Best, most important, or highest in rank. Meaning Off Sound Off
phenomenal C1
/fɪˈnɑmɪnəl/ Extremely impressive or remarkable Meaning Off Sound Off
maneuver C1
/məˈnuvɚ/ A skillful or carefully planned movement. Meaning Off Sound Off
portable C1
/ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ Easy to carry or move from place to place. Meaning Off Sound Off
cluster C1
/ˈklʌstɚ/ A group of similar things positioned close together. Meaning Off Sound Off
sarcastic C1
/sɑɹˈkæs.tɪk/ Using remarks that mean the opposite of what they say, in order to mock or insult. Meaning Off Sound Off
unprecedented C1
/ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ Never having happened or existed before. Meaning Off Sound Off
extortion C1
/ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats or force. Meaning Off Sound Off
junction C1
/ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/ A place where two or more roads, railways, or routes meet. Meaning Off Sound Off
victorious C1
/vɪkˈtɔːɹiəs/ Having won a contest, game, or struggle. Meaning Off Sound Off
thermal C1
/ˈθɝməl/ relating to heat, temperature, or the transfer of heat Meaning Off Sound Off
shred C1
/ʃɹɛd/ to tear or cut something into small, narrow pieces Meaning Off Sound Off
duration C1
/dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ The length of time that something lasts or continues. Meaning Off Sound Off
formality C1
/fɔːrˈmælɪti/ Something done only because it is required by custom or rule, without real importance. Meaning Off Sound Off
ordeal C1
/ɔɹˈdil/ A trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused. Meaning Off Sound Off
dominant C1
/ˈdɑmənənt/ Most powerful, important, or noticeable. Meaning Off Sound Off
voluntarily C1
/ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ By choice, of one's own free will. Meaning Off Sound Off
malfunction C1
/mælˈfʌŋkʃən/ To stop working properly or fail to work at all. Meaning Off Sound Off
sedative C1
/ˈsɛdətɪv/ a drug that calms a person or reduces nervous system activity, sometimes causing sleep Meaning Off Sound Off
array C1
/əˈɹeɪ/ A large group or wide range of things, often impressively displayed. Meaning Off Sound Off
synthetic C1
/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ Made artificially by chemical processes rather than coming from nature. Meaning Off Sound Off
ethical C1
/ˈɛθɪkəl/ Morally right; following accepted principles of good behaviour. Meaning Off Sound Off
boundary C1
/ˈbaʊndəɹi/ A line that marks where one area ends and another begins. Meaning Off Sound Off
aerial C1
/ˈɛɹiəl/ existing or living or growing or operating in the air Meaning Off Sound Off
comply C1
/kəmˈplaɪ/ To do what a rule, order, or request demands. Meaning Off Sound Off
ladyship C1
/ˈleɪ.di.ʃɪp/ a respectful title or form of reference for a woman who holds or is entitled to a rank of nobility Meaning Off Sound Off
allegedly C1
/əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/ According to what people say, though it has not been proven. Meaning Off Sound Off
deploy C1
/dɪˈplɔɪ/ To move troops or equipment into position ready for action. Meaning Off Sound Off
rotation C1
/ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ The act of turning around a central point or axis. Meaning Off Sound Off
solely C1
/ˈsoʊl.li/ Only and not involving anyone or anything else. Meaning Off Sound Off
superficial C1
/ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/ Not deep or thorough; dealing only with the obvious. Meaning Off Sound Off
timber C1
/ˈtɪmbɚ/ Wood prepared for building or making things. Meaning Off Sound Off
intensity C1
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ The strength or degree of something such as a feeling or activity. Meaning Off Sound Off
confrontation C1
/ˌkɑn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ An angry meeting or argument between people who disagree, often face to face. Meaning Off Sound Off
representation C1
/ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/ The act of speaking or acting on behalf of a person or group. Meaning Off Sound Off
well-being C1
/wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/ The state of being healthy, happy, and comfortable. Meaning Off Sound Off
sensitivity C1
/ˌsɛn.səˈtɪv.ə.ti/ The ability to understand and respond carefully to other people's feelings. Meaning Off Sound Off
removal C1
/ɹɪˈmu.vəl/ The act of taking something away or getting rid of it. Meaning Off Sound Off
indictment C1
/ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ A formal legal charge accusing someone of a serious crime. Meaning Off Sound Off
casualty C1
/ˈkæʒu.əlti/ A person killed or injured in an accident, disaster, or war. Meaning Off Sound Off
fraction C1
/ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ A small part of something larger. Meaning Off Sound Off
solidarity C1
/ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ Unity and mutual support among a group of people who share the same goal or interest. Meaning Off Sound Off
seemingly C1
/ˈsiːmɪŋli/ In a way that appears to be true, though it may not really be. Meaning Off Sound Off
provisions C1
/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ənz/ Supplies of food and other essentials, especially for a journey or hard times. Meaning Off Sound Off
merger C1
/ˈmɝ.d͡ʒɚ/ The joining of two or more companies into a single one. Meaning Off Sound Off
craving C1
/ˈkɹeɪ.vɪŋ/ A very strong desire for something. Meaning Off Sound Off
renowned C1
/ɹɪˈnaʊnd/ Famous and admired for something. Meaning Off Sound Off
cold-blooded C1
/ˌkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ deliberately cruel and showing no pity, emotion, or remorse Meaning Off Sound Off
presently C1
/ˈprɛzəntli/ Soon; before long. Meaning Off Sound Off
distinctive C1
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ Having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize. Meaning Off Sound Off
upcoming C1
/ˈʌpˌkəmɪŋ/ Happening or coming soon. Meaning Off Sound Off
steward C1
/ˈstjuː.əːd/ A ship's officer who is in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions. Meaning Off Sound Off
credible C1
/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/ Able to be believed; convincing and plausible. Meaning Off Sound Off
capitalism C1
/ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ An economic system in which businesses and property are privately owned and run for profit. Meaning Off Sound Off
tinker C1
/ˈtɪŋkɚ/ To make small adjustments to something, often without a clear plan, to try to fix or improve it. Meaning Off Sound Off
tangled C1
/ˈtæŋ.ɡəld/ Twisted together into a messy, knotted mass. Meaning Off Sound Off
appalling C1
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ Shocking and extremely bad. Meaning Off Sound Off
dictate C1
/ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ To speak words aloud for someone else to write down or record. Meaning Off Sound Off
pioneer C1
/ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪɹ/ A person who is among the first to develop or explore a new area, idea, or activity. Meaning Off Sound Off
thrive C1
/θɹaɪv/ To grow strong and healthy. Meaning Off Sound Off
stuffy C1
/ˈstʌfi/ Warm and lacking fresh air. Meaning Off Sound Off
Persian C1
/ˈpɝʒən/ relating to Iran, especially its Persian people, language, culture, or history Meaning Off Sound Off
coordinate C1
/koʊˈɔɹ.də.nɪt/ To organize different people or activities so that they work well together. Meaning Off Sound Off
reconstruction C1
/ˌɹikənˈstɹʌkʃən/ The act of building or putting something together again, often better than before. Meaning Off Sound Off
enlightenment C1
/ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ the gaining or giving of knowledge and clearer understanding Meaning Off Sound Off
drastic C1
/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ extreme, severe, or far-reaching in action or effect Meaning Off Sound Off
proceeding C1
/pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/ A legal action or process carried out in a court. Meaning Off Sound Off
minimal C1
/ˈmɪn.ə.məl/ As small as possible; very little in amount or degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
partially C1
/ˈpɑɹʃəli/ Partly; not completely. Meaning Off Sound Off
administrator C1
/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹeɪ.tɚ/ A person who manages or runs an organization, business, or government office. Meaning Off Sound Off
terminate C1
/ˈtɝmɪneɪ̯t/ To end or stop something. Meaning Off Sound Off
reasoning C1
/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ The process of thinking carefully and logically to reach a conclusion. Meaning Off Sound Off
commentator C1
/ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/ A person who describes an event live on radio or television. Meaning Off Sound Off
cavity C1
/ˈkæv.ɪt.i/ A hole or hollow space inside a solid object. Meaning Off Sound Off
monopoly C1
/məˈnɑpəli/ Complete control of a market by a single company, with no competition. Meaning Off Sound Off
entity C1
/ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/ A thing that exists as a single, separate unit, often an organization. Meaning Off Sound Off
infinity C1
/ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size. Meaning Off Sound Off

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