Word Formation & Derivatives

orientation C1

/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/ A meeting or short course that introduces people to a new job, school, or situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

theoretically C1

/ˌθiːɝˈɛtɪkəli/ in a theoretical manner Meaning Off Sound Off

mythology C1

/mɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The collection of traditional stories of a people about gods, heroes, and the origins of the world. Meaning Off Sound Off

render C1

/ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ To cause someone or something to be in a particular state. Meaning Off Sound Off

engaging C1

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ Holding your attention and interest; very interesting. Meaning Off Sound Off

accountable C1

/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ Responsible for your actions and expected to explain or justify them. Meaning Off Sound Off

archive C1

/ˈɑɹkaɪv/ A collection of historical documents or records, or the place where they are kept. Meaning Off Sound Off

constitutional C1

/ˌkɑn.stɪˈt(j)u.ʃ(ə)n.(ə)l/ Relating to the constitution, the basic set of laws and principles of a country. Meaning Off Sound Off

astray C1

/əˈstɹeɪ/ Away from the correct path, place, or direction. Meaning Off Sound Off

oriental C1

/ˌɔriːˈɛntəl/ denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia Meaning Off Sound Off

counsellor C1

/ˈkaʊnsəlɝ/ A person trained to give advice and support to people with problems. Meaning Off Sound Off

tribunal C1

/tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ A type of court set up to settle particular kinds of disputes. Meaning Off Sound Off

simulation C1

/ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃn̩/ The act of copying a real situation or process, often to study or practice it. Meaning Off Sound Off

spleen C1

/spliːn/ a dark-red organ near the stomach that filters blood and supports the immune system Meaning Off Sound Off

ledger C1

/ˈlɛdʒɚ/ a book, file, or computer record in which financial transactions are organized by account Meaning Off Sound Off

damaging C1

/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/ Causing harm or injury. Meaning Off Sound Off

theatrical C1

/θiˈætɹɪkəl/ Relating to the theatre or acting on a stage. Meaning Off Sound Off

flourish C1

/ˈflɝɪʃ/ To grow or develop strongly and successfully. Meaning Off Sound Off

insolent C1

/ˈɪnsələnt/ Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner. Meaning Off Sound Off

confinement C1

/kənˈfaɪnmənt/ The state of being kept in a closed space and not allowed to leave. Meaning Off Sound Off

elusive C1

/ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/ Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. Meaning Off Sound Off

thankfully C1

/ˈθæŋkfəli/ Used to show you are glad or relieved about something. Meaning Off Sound Off

exterior C1

/ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ The outside surface or appearance of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

ferocious C1

/fəˈɹoʊʃəs/ Very fierce, violent, or aggressive. Meaning Off Sound Off

delegation C1

/ˌdɛləˈgeɪʃən/ A group of people chosen to represent a country, organization, or group. Meaning Off Sound Off

voluntary C1

/ˈvɑ.lənˌt(ɛ)ɹi/ Done by choice, of one's own free will. Meaning Off Sound Off

civic C1

/ˈsɪvɪk/ Relating to a city or town and its public life. Meaning Off Sound Off

hostility C1

/hɑˈstɪlɪti/ Strong unfriendliness or opposition towards someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

fairness C1

/ˈfɛɚ.nəs/ The quality of treating people equally and according to the rules. Meaning Off Sound Off

diversity C1

/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ The state of having many different kinds of people or things together. Meaning Off Sound Off

burgundy C1

/ˈbɝɡəndi/ wine produced in the Burgundy region of eastern France, especially its red or white table wine Meaning Off Sound Off

collaboration C1

/kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ The act of working together with others on a shared task. Meaning Off Sound Off

demolition C1

/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/ The act of deliberately destroying a building or other structure Meaning Off Sound Off

staggering C1

/ˈstæɡəɹɪŋ/ So surprising or large that it is hard to believe. Meaning Off Sound Off

tedious C1

/ˈti.di.əs/ Boring and tiring, especially because it is long or repetitive. Meaning Off Sound Off

disciplinary C1

/ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/ relating to a specific field of academic study Meaning Off Sound Off

conceive C1

/kənˈsiːv/ to think of an idea or plan; to imagine something Meaning Off Sound Off

capitalist C1

/ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ A person who invests money in business in order to make a profit. Meaning Off Sound Off

maternal C1

/məˈtɝnəl/ Like a mother; caring and protective in the way a mother is. Meaning Off Sound Off

plausible C1

/ˈplɑ.zɪ.b(ə)l̩/ Seeming reasonable or likely to be true. Meaning Off Sound Off

precedent C1

/ˈpɹiː.sɪ.dənt/ An earlier event or action used as an example or guide for later ones. Meaning Off Sound Off

pollen C1

/ˈpɑlən/ the fine powder produced by flowers that contains male reproductive cells Meaning Off Sound Off

evolutionary C1

/ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ Relating to the gradual development of living things over time. Meaning Off Sound Off

baptism C1

/ˈbæptɪzəm/ a Christian sacrament or rite involving water that marks spiritual cleansing and admission to the Church Meaning Off Sound Off

restoration C1

/ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/ The act of returning something to its original or former condition. Meaning Off Sound Off

notary C1

/ˈnoʊ.t̬ɚ.i/ a public official authorized to witness signatures, administer oaths, and certify that documents are genuine Meaning Off Sound Off

battered C1

/ˈbætəɹd/ Damaged and worn out from being hit or heavily used. Meaning Off Sound Off

radiator C1

/ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɚ/ A metal device that gives off heat to warm a room, usually carrying hot water or steam. Meaning Off Sound Off

somber C1

/ˈsɑmbɚ/ Serious, sad, or gloomy in mood Meaning Off Sound Off

theoretical C1

/ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/ Based on theory or ideas rather than practical experience. Meaning Off Sound Off

indefinitely C1

/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/ For a long or unlimited time, with no fixed end. Meaning Off Sound Off

stallion C1

/ˈstæljən/ an adult uncastrated male horse, especially one kept for breeding Meaning Off Sound Off

manipulation C1

/məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ The act of controlling or influencing someone in a clever and often unfair way. Meaning Off Sound Off

detection C1

/dɪˈtek.ʃən/ The act of noticing or discovering that something exists or has happened. Meaning Off Sound Off

culinary C1

/ˈkʌlɪˌnɛri/ relating to cooking, kitchens, or the preparation of food Meaning Off Sound Off

ploy C1

/plɔɪ/ A clever trick or plan used to gain an advantage. Meaning Off Sound Off

suburban C1

/səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/ Relating to or located in the residential areas on the edge of a city. Meaning Off Sound Off

municipal C1

/mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/ Relating to the government of a town or city. Meaning Off Sound Off

feminist C1

/ˈfɛmənɪst/ A person who supports equal rights for women and men. Meaning Off Sound Off

rehabilitation C1

/ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ The process of helping someone recover health, skills, or a normal life after illness, injury, or addiction. Meaning Off Sound Off

muscular C1

/ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/ Having well-developed, strong muscles Meaning Off Sound Off

glacier C1

/ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill. Meaning Off Sound Off

incision C1

/ɪnˈsɪʒən/ A cut made into the body, especially by a surgeon during an operation. Meaning Off Sound Off

pathologist C1

/pəˈθɑːlədʒəst/ An expert in pathology; a specialist who examines samples of body tissues for diagnostic or forensic purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

rotate C1

/ˈɹoʊ.teɪt/ To turn or spin around a central point. Meaning Off Sound Off

humanitarian C1

/hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ Concerned with reducing human suffering and improving people's lives. Meaning Off Sound Off

set-up C1

/ˈsɛˌtəp/ The way something is organized or arranged. Meaning Off Sound Off

tidal C1

/ˈtaɪ.d(ə)l/ of or relating to or caused by tides Meaning Off Sound Off

judicial C1

/d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/ Relating to courts of law, judges, or the legal system. Meaning Off Sound Off

density C1

/ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ How much of something there is in a given space or area. Meaning Off Sound Off

customary C1

/ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/ Usual or done according to custom or normal practice. Meaning Off Sound Off

simplicity C1

/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ The quality of being easy to understand or do. Meaning Off Sound Off

ventilation C1

/ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ The process of letting fresh air into a room or building and removing stale air. Meaning Off Sound Off

buffer C1

/ˈbʌfəɹ/ Something that reduces the impact of a shock or protects one thing from another. Meaning Off Sound Off

activist C1

/ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ A person who works energetically to bring about social or political change. Meaning Off Sound Off

utility C1

/juˈtɪl.ə.ti/ A basic public service such as electricity, gas, or water supplied to homes and businesses. Meaning Off Sound Off

swordsman C1

/ˈsɔːrdz.mən/ a person skilled in fighting or fencing with a sword Meaning Off Sound Off

frosty C1

/ˈfɹɔsti/ Very cold, with frost in the air. Meaning Off Sound Off

flawed C1

/flɔd/ Having a fault, weakness, or imperfection. Meaning Off Sound Off

criteria C1

/kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ The standards or rules used to judge or decide something (plural of criterion). Meaning Off Sound Off

solemnly C1

/ˈsɑləmli/ in a grave and sedate manner Meaning Off Sound Off

hypocrisy C1

/hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ The act of pretending to have beliefs or standards that you do not actually follow. Meaning Off Sound Off

succession C1

/səkˈsɛʃən/ A number of people or things that follow one after another. Meaning Off Sound Off

structural C1

/ˈstɹʌk(t͡)ʃəɹəl/ Relating to the way something is built or the parts that hold it together. Meaning Off Sound Off

atmospheric C1

/ˌætməsˈfɪɹɪk/ Creating a strong and pleasing mood or feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off

administer C1

/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɚ/ To manage or be in charge of running something, such as an organization or system. Meaning Off Sound Off

bearded C1

/ˈbɪɹdəd/ Having a beard; with hair growing on the chin and cheeks. Meaning Off Sound Off

ulcer C1

/ˈʌlsɚ/ an open sore on the skin or a mucous membrane in which tissue has been damaged or destroyed Meaning Off Sound Off

domination C1

/ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ Control or power over others through strength, influence, or resources. Meaning Off Sound Off

persecution C1

/ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ Cruel or unfair treatment of a person or group over time, especially because of race, religion, or beliefs. Meaning Off Sound Off

specialized C1

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ Designed for or focused on one particular area, skill, or purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

submission C1

/səbˈmɪʃən/ The act of sending in something such as a piece of work or an application. Meaning Off Sound Off

mortuary C1

/ˈmɔɹtʃuˌɛɹi/ a room or building where dead bodies are kept before burial, cremation, or examination Meaning Off Sound Off

commentary C1

/ˈkɑ.mənˌtɛ.ɹi/ A spoken description of an event as it happens, especially on radio or television. Meaning Off Sound Off

consultation C1

/ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/ A meeting with an expert, such as a doctor or lawyer, to get advice. Meaning Off Sound Off

agreeable C1

/əˈɡɹiəbəl/ Pleasant and enjoyable. Meaning Off Sound Off