Word Formation & Derivatives

speculate C1

/ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt/ To form a guess or opinion about something without having all the facts. Meaning Off Sound Off

youngster C1

/ˈjʌŋstɚ/ A young person, especially a child or teenager. Meaning Off Sound Off

listing C1

/ˈlɪstɪŋ/ An entry in a list, catalogue, or directory. Meaning Off Sound Off

proceeds C1

/ˈpɹoʊsidz/ The money received from an event, sale, or activity. Meaning Off Sound Off

talisman C1

/ˈtælɪzmən/ an object believed to provide magical protection, good luck, health, or power Meaning Off Sound Off

bribery C1

/ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ The crime of giving or taking money or gifts to influence someone dishonestly. Meaning Off Sound Off

geological C1

/ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk.əl/ relating to the rocks, soil, and physical structure of the Earth and how they have formed Meaning Off Sound Off

accelerate C1

/ɪkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt/ To move faster or to make something move faster. Meaning Off Sound Off

wary C1

/ˈwɛɚ.i/ careful and cautious because you sense possible danger or trouble Meaning Off Sound Off

stamina C1

/ˈstæmənə/ The physical or mental energy to keep doing something tiring over a long time. Meaning Off Sound Off

indigenous C1

/ɪnˈdɪd͡ʒənəs/ Belonging to a place from the earliest times, especially before colonizers arrived. Meaning Off Sound Off

vibrant C1

/ˈvaɪbɹənt/ Bright and strong in colour. Meaning Off Sound Off

pavilion C1

/pəˈvɪl.jən/ a light, often open-sided roofed structure used for shelter or recreation in a park, garden, or public place Meaning Off Sound Off

court-martial C1

/ˈkɔrtˌmɑr.ʃəl/ a military court, or a trial held by such a court, for members of the armed forces accused of breaking military law Meaning Off Sound Off

accomplishment C1

/əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/ Something impressive that you have achieved through effort. Meaning Off Sound Off

cedar C1

/ˈsiːdɚ/ a tall evergreen conifer, especially a true cedar of the genus Cedrus or one of several similar trees Meaning Off Sound Off

exploitation C1

/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ The unfair treatment of people in order to benefit from their work or situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

vegetation C1

/ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ plants in general, especially the plants that grow in a particular area Meaning Off Sound Off

dismissal C1

/dɪˈsmɪsəl/ The act of removing someone from their job. Meaning Off Sound Off

spartan C1

/ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/ Very simple and plain, with no comfort or luxury. Meaning Off Sound Off

ranking C1

/ˈɹæŋ.kɪŋ/ A person's or thing's position in an ordered list, showing relative quality or success. Meaning Off Sound Off

namely C1

/ˈneɪmli/ Used to give more exact detail about what you have just mentioned; that is to say. Meaning Off Sound Off

inability C1

/ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ The fact of not being able to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

flattery C1

/ˈflæt.ɚ.i/ Excessive or insincere praise, often used to win favour. Meaning Off Sound Off

thereby C1

/ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ As a result of that; by that means. Meaning Off Sound Off

congressional C1

/kəŋˈɡɹɛ.ʃə.nəl/ Relating to a congress, especially the United States Congress. Meaning Off Sound Off

adolescent C1

/ˌæd.əˈlɛs.ənt/ A young person who is no longer a child but not yet an adult; a teenager. Meaning Off Sound Off

itinerary C1

/aɪˈtɪnəˌɹɛɹi/ A detailed plan or schedule of a journey, listing the places and times. Meaning Off Sound Off

saber C1

/ˈseɪ.bɚ/ a cavalry sword with a curved, single-edged blade Meaning Off Sound Off

gladiator C1

/ˈɡlæd.i.eɪ.t̬ɚ/ in ancient Rome, a trained fighter who took part in public arena combats against other people or animals Meaning Off Sound Off

cannibal C1

/ˈkænɪbəl/ a person who eats human flesh Meaning Off Sound Off

oversee C1

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈsi/ To watch over and direct a person, group, or piece of work to make sure it is done properly. Meaning Off Sound Off

fanatic C1

/fəˈnæt.ɪk/ A person with extreme, often unreasonable enthusiasm for a cause or belief. Meaning Off Sound Off

acoustic C1

/əˈkuː.stɪk/ (of a musical instrument) producing sound naturally, without electrical amplification. Meaning Off Sound Off

enormously C1

/ɪˈnɔrməsli/ To a very great degree; extremely. Meaning Off Sound Off

councillor C1

A member of a local council, especially one elected to a city or town authority. Meaning Off Sound Off

ludicrous C1

/ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ So foolish, unreasonable, or absurd that it is almost laughable. Meaning Off Sound Off

deployment C1

/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/ The movement of military forces into position, especially before action. Meaning Off Sound Off

predecessor C1

/ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ A person who held a job or position before someone else. Meaning Off Sound Off

underlying C1

/ˌəndɝˈlaɪɪŋ/ Real but not immediately obvious; forming the hidden basis of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

documentation C1

/ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/ Written records or papers that prove or support something. Meaning Off Sound Off

provocative C1

/pɹəˈvɑ.kə.tɪv/ Deliberately causing a strong reaction, such as anger, argument, or interest. Meaning Off Sound Off

complimentary C1

/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ Given free of charge. Meaning Off Sound Off

hereditary C1

/həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/ Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death. Meaning Off Sound Off

friar C1

/ˈfraɪɚ/ a male member of a Christian mendicant order, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans Meaning Off Sound Off

neutralize C1

/ˈnutɹəˌlaɪz/ To stop something from having an effect by balancing it out. Meaning Off Sound Off

intensely C1

/ɪnˈtɛnsli/ in an intense manner Meaning Off Sound Off

endorsement C1

/ɛnˈdɔrsmənt/ Public approval or support for a person, product, or idea. Meaning Off Sound Off

complexity C1

/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ The state of having many connected parts and being hard to understand. Meaning Off Sound Off

insider C1

/ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/ A person who has special knowledge about how a group, company, or organization works from within. Meaning Off Sound Off

immensely C1

/ɪˈmɛnsli/ Extremely; to a very great degree. Meaning Off Sound Off

propulsion C1

/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/ the action or process of driving something forward Meaning Off Sound Off

mandate C1

/ˈmændeɪ̯t/ The authority to act, given to a government or leader by the people who voted for them. Meaning Off Sound Off

infinitely C1

/ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/ continuing forever without end Meaning Off Sound Off

adversary C1

/ˈæd.vəɹˌsɛɹi/ An enemy, opponent, or rival. Meaning Off Sound Off

profoundly C1

/pɹəˈfaʊndli/ Deeply; to a very great extent. Meaning Off Sound Off

nasal C1

/ˈnæɪ.zəl/ sounding as if the nose were pinched Meaning Off Sound Off

coordinator C1

/koʊˈɔrdəˌneɪtɝ/ A person whose job is to organize people or activities so they work well together. Meaning Off Sound Off

startling C1

/ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ So surprising or sudden that it shocks or alarms you. Meaning Off Sound Off

historically C1

/hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/ with respect to history Meaning Off Sound Off

demented C1

/dɪˈmɛntɪd/ wildly irrational, disturbed, or out of control Meaning Off Sound Off

hierarchy C1

/ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ A system in which people or things are ranked one above another by status or importance. Meaning Off Sound Off

ingenuity C1

/ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ The ability to solve problems in clever, original, and inventive ways. Meaning Off Sound Off

ghostly C1

/ˈɡoʊstli/ Looking pale and faint, like a ghost; eerie. Meaning Off Sound Off

bubbly C1

/ˈbʌbli/ Cheerful, lively, and full of energy. Meaning Off Sound Off

starling C1

/ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ a gregarious songbird, often dark and glossy, belonging to the family Sturnidae Meaning Off Sound Off

consecutive C1

/kənˈsɛkjətɪv/ Following one after another without a break. Meaning Off Sound Off

recipient C1

/ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ A person who receives something. Meaning Off Sound Off

complication C1

/ˌkɑm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/ A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with. Meaning Off Sound Off

cranberry C1

/ˈkɹæn.bɛr.i/ a small, tart red berry used in sauces, drinks, and baked foods Meaning Off Sound Off

mutually C1

/ˈmjut͡ʃuəli/ In a way that is shared by or affects two or more people equally Meaning Off Sound Off

integrated C1

/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪtəd/ Combined with other parts to form a single, well-working whole. Meaning Off Sound Off

optical C1

/ˈɑptɪkəl/ Relating to sight or the eyes. Meaning Off Sound Off

faction C1

/ˈfæk.ʃən/ A small group within a larger organization whose opinions differ from the rest. Meaning Off Sound Off

aesthetic C1

/ɛsˈθɛ.tɪk/ Relating to beauty or the appreciation of beautiful things. Meaning Off Sound Off

directory C1

/dɝˈɛktɝi/ A book or list of names, addresses, and other details, usually in alphabetical order. Meaning Off Sound Off

aspen C1

/ˈæs.pən/ a poplar tree whose leaves tremble readily because they grow on flattened stalks Meaning Off Sound Off

pulmonary C1

/ˈpʊlməneri/ relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs Meaning Off Sound Off

contemplate C1

/ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/ To think carefully about doing something as a possibility. Meaning Off Sound Off

conservatory C1

/kənˈsɝ.vəˌt(ɔ.)ɹi/ A room with glass walls and roof attached to a house, used for plants or relaxing. Meaning Off Sound Off

ordinarily C1

/ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/ Usually; as a general rule under normal conditions. Meaning Off Sound Off

perceptive C1

/pɚˈsɛptɪv/ Quick to notice and understand things, especially subtle ones. Meaning Off Sound Off

adjacent C1

/əˈd͡ʒeɪ.sənt/ Next to or very close to something. Meaning Off Sound Off

papal C1

/ˈpeɪpəl/ relating to the pope, the papacy, or the pope's authority Meaning Off Sound Off

degrading C1

/dɪˈgreɪdɪŋ/ Treating someone without respect and making them feel worthless or ashamed. Meaning Off Sound Off

corral C1

/kəˈɹæl/ to collect or gather Meaning Off Sound Off

likelihood C1

/ˈlaɪklihʊd/ The chance or probability that something will happen. Meaning Off Sound Off

scrutiny C1

/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/ Careful and detailed examination of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

temperament C1

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

suitor C1

/ˈsutɚ/ A man who wants to marry or have a romantic relationship with a particular woman. Meaning Off Sound Off

tangible C1

/ˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ capable of being treated as fact Meaning Off Sound Off

monumental C1

/ˌmɑnjəˈmɛntəl/ extremely important or influential, especially in its lasting effects Meaning Off Sound Off

architectural C1

/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/ Relating to the design and construction of buildings. Meaning Off Sound Off

reproduction C1

/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/ The biological process by which living things produce offspring. Meaning Off Sound Off

gothic C1

/ˈɡɑθɪk/ of a European architectural style marked by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and high, elaborate structures Meaning Off Sound Off

justification C1

/ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/ A good reason or explanation that makes an action or belief seem acceptable. Meaning Off Sound Off