Word Formation & Derivatives

scrutiny C1

/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/ Careful and detailed examination of something. M S

temperament C1

/ˈtɛm.pɚ.ə.mənt/ A person's natural character, which shapes how they usually think, feel, and behave. M S

suitor C1

/ˈsutɚ/ A man who wants to marry or have a romantic relationship with a particular woman. M S

tangible C1

/ˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ capable of being treated as fact M S

architectural C1

/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/ Relating to the design and construction of buildings. M S

reproduction C1

/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/ The biological process by which living things produce offspring. M S

justification C1

/ˌd͡ʒɐstɪfɪˈkæɪʃən/ A good reason or explanation that makes an action or belief seem acceptable. M S

adaptation C1

/ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/ The process of changing to fit a new situation or environment. M S

claustrophobic C1

/ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/ Feeling very uncomfortable or panicked in small, enclosed spaces. M S

high-profile C1

/ˌhaɪˈproʊfaɪl/ Receiving a lot of public attention; well known. M S

communal C1

/kəˈmju.nəl/ for or by a group rather than individuals M S

consistency C1

/kənˈsɪstənsi/ The quality of always behaving or performing in the same way. M S

unsettling C1

/ənˈsɛtəlɪŋ/ Making you feel worried, uneasy, or uncomfortable. M S

nominate C1

/ˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/ To officially suggest someone as a candidate for a job, position, or award. M S

rarity C1

/ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ The fact of being uncommon or hard to find. M S

creamy C1

/ˈkɹiːmi/ Having the rich, smooth, thick taste or texture of cream. M S

lavatory C1

/ˈlæv.ə.t(ɔ)ɹ.i/ A room with a toilet, especially in formal or British usage. M S

continuity C1

/ˌkɑn.tɪˈn(j)u.ə.ti/ The state of continuing steadily over time without interruption. M S

coordination C1

/koʊˌoɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ The organizing of people or activities so they work well together. M S

prospective C1

/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/ Likely to become or do a particular thing in the future. M S

limitless C1

/ˈlɪmətləs/ Having no limit in size, amount, or extent. M S

otter C1

/ˈɑtɚ/ A small river or sea animal with webbed feet and thick brown fur that eats fish. M S

elastic C1

/ɪˈlæstɪk/ Able to stretch and return to its original shape when released. M S

vulnerability C1

/ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪləti/ The state of being easily hurt, attacked, or harmed, physically or emotionally. M S

linear C1

/ˈlɪni.əɹ/ Following a straight line or a single direction. M S

occurrence C1

/əˈkɝ.əns/ Something that happens; an event. M S

hypocritical C1

/hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ Behaving in a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards you claim to have. M S

militant C1

/ˈmɪlɪtənt/ Strongly active and aggressive in support of a cause, and ready to fight for it. M S

problematic C1

/ˌpɹɑ.bləˈmæt.ɪk/ Causing problems or difficulties. M S

unconventional C1

/ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəl/ not following the usual rules, customs, or ways of doing things M S

alignment C1

/əˈlɑen.mənt/ Agreement or support between people, groups, or ideas. M S

selective C1

/səˈlɛktɪv/ Careful about what you choose, accepting only the best or only certain things. M S

collaborate C1

/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ To work together with others to achieve a shared goal. M S

compulsion C1

/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ A strong, often irresistible urge to do something. M S

occupational C1

/ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/ Relating to a person's job or profession. M S

subscription C1

/səbˈskɹɪpʃən/ An arrangement to receive or use something for a set period, usually by paying. M S

spacious C1

/ˈspeɪʃ.əs/ Having a lot of space; large and roomy. M S

spontaneously C1

/spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ Suddenly and without planning, because you suddenly want to. M S

self-conscious C1

/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnʃəs/ uncomfortably aware of how you look or behave in front of others M S

sustainable C1

/səˈsteɪnəbəl/ Able to continue for a long time without harming the environment or using up resources. M S

deprivation C1

/ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/ The lack or loss of something needed, such as food, sleep, or basic rights. M S

quirky C1

/ˈkwɝːki/ Unusual or odd in a charming, likeable way. M S

fiercely C1

/ˈfɪɹsli/ In a way that is very strong, intense, or aggressive. M S

turnover C1

/ˈtɝnoʊvɚ/ The total amount of money a business takes in sales over a period. M S

generic C1

/dʒᵻˈnɛ.ɹɪk/ Shared by a whole group or class rather than specific to one thing. M S

implicate C1

/ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/ To show that someone is involved in something wrong, especially a crime. M S

situated C1

/ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/ Located in a particular place or position. M S

contender C1

/kənˈtɛn.dɚ/ Someone who has a real chance of winning a competition or prize. M S

variable C1

[ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩] Likely to change or able to change. M S

cater C1

/ˈkeɪɾɚ/ To provide what someone wants or needs, especially a particular group. M S

conscientious C1

/ˌkɑn.ʃiˈɛn.ʃəs/ Careful to do your work thoroughly and well. M S

overalls C1

/ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ Loose trousers with a bib and shoulder straps, often worn for work. M S

insubordination C1

/ˌɪnsəˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/ Refusal to obey orders or accept the authority of someone above you. M S

nocturnal C1

/nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/ Active at night rather than during the day. M S

disruption C1

/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ An interruption that stops something from continuing normally. M S

tranquility C1

/træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ A state of peace and quiet. M S

indicator C1

/ˈɪndəˌkeɪtɝ/ A sign or measurement that shows what a situation is like. M S

rigorous C1

/ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ demanding strict attention to rules and procedures M S

sanctity C1

/ˈsæŋktɪti/ The state of being holy or sacred. M S

subordinate C1

/səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ Lower in rank, position, or importance than someone or something else. M S

resilient C1

/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ Able to recover quickly from difficulties, hardship, or setbacks. M S

sovereignty C1

/ˈsɑv(ə)ɹənti/ The power of a country to govern itself without outside control. M S

antics C1

/ˈæntɪks/ Wild, silly, or attention-grabbing behaviour. M S

mobilize C1

/ˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/ To organize people or resources so they are ready to take action. M S

respective C1

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ Belonging separately to each of the people or things mentioned. M S

realism C1

/ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/ A practical attitude that accepts the facts of a situation as they really are. M S

circulate C1

/ˈsɝ.kjʊˌleɪt/ To move continuously around a system and back to the start M S

processor C1

/ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ The part of a computer that performs most of the calculations and runs programs. M S

instinctively C1

/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/ Automatically and without thinking, from a natural feeling. M S

simulate C1

/ˈsɪm.jəˌleɪt/ To create something that copies the behavior or appearance of a real thing. M S

arbitrary C1

/ˈɑɹ.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ Based on personal choice or chance rather than on any clear reason or rule. M S

fiddler C1

/ˈfɪdələ(ɹ)/ A person who plays the violin, especially folk or traditional music. M S

taxpayer C1

/ˈtækˌspeɪɝ/ A person who pays taxes. M S

exhilarating C1

/ɪgˈzɪlɝˌeɪtɪŋ/ Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy. M S

theology C1

/θiˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The study of God, religion, and religious beliefs. M S

magnetism C1

/ˈmægnəˌtɪzəm/ The physical force by which magnets attract or repel iron and other materials. M S

elevation C1

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃn̩/ The height of a place above sea level. M S

activation C1

/ˌæktəˈveɪʃən/ The act of making something start working or become active. M S

rendering C1

/ˈɹɛndəɹɪŋ/ A particular version or interpretation of a work, especially a performance. M S

confer C1

/kənˈfʌɹ/ To talk with others in order to discuss something or reach a decision. M S

pertinent C1

/ˈpɚtɪnənt/ Directly relating to the subject being discussed; relevant. M S

integral C1

/ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ Essential to something and forming a necessary part of it. M S

inexplicable C1

/ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ Impossible to understand or explain. M S

intuitive C1

/ɪnˈt(j)uɪtɪv/ Easy to understand and use without instruction. M S

productivity C1

/ˌpɹɑ.dʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ The rate at which workers produce goods or services; how efficiently work is done. M S

bureaucratic C1

/ˌbjʊɹəˈkɹætɪk/ Relating to complicated official rules and procedures, often seen as slow or unnecessary. M S

graciously C1

/ˈɡɹeɪʃəsli/ in a gracious or graceful manner M S

trustee C1

/tɹʌsˈtiː/ A person who is legally responsible for managing property or money for someone else. M S

dismal C1

/ˈdɪzməl/ Sad, gloomy, and depressing. M S

shambles C1

/ˈʃæmbəlz/ A state of great disorder, mess, or confusion. M S

inherent C1

/ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ Existing as a natural and permanent part of something. M S

reluctantly C1

/ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ In an unwilling or hesitant way. M S

negligent C1

/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/ Failing to take proper care over something; carelessly inattentive. M S

sanction C1

/ˈsæŋkʃ(ə)n/ An official action taken to punish a country or group, such as a trade ban. M S

sedate C1

/səˈdeɪt/ Calm, quiet, and unhurried. M S

electoral C1

/ɪˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ Relating to elections or voting. M S