Word Formation & Derivatives

holster C1

/ˈhoʊl.stɚ/ a fitted case worn on the body for carrying a handgun or another tool safely and accessibly Meaning Off Sound Off

adaptation C1

/ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/ The process of changing to fit a new situation or environment. Meaning Off Sound Off

claustrophobic C1

/ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/ Feeling very uncomfortable or panicked in small, enclosed spaces. Meaning Off Sound Off

high-profile C1

/ˌhaɪˈproʊfaɪl/ Receiving a lot of public attention; well known. Meaning Off Sound Off

communal C1

/kəˈmju.nəl/ for or by a group rather than individuals Meaning Off Sound Off

consistency C1

/kənˈsɪstənsi/ The quality of always behaving or performing in the same way. Meaning Off Sound Off

unsettling C1

/ənˈsɛtəlɪŋ/ Making you feel worried, uneasy, or uncomfortable. Meaning Off Sound Off

seminary C1

/ˈsɛməˌnɛɹi/ an institution that trains candidates for the priesthood, ministry, or rabbinate Meaning Off Sound Off

nominate C1

/ˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/ To officially suggest someone as a candidate for a job, position, or award. Meaning Off Sound Off

rarity C1

/ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ The fact of being uncommon or hard to find. Meaning Off Sound Off

creamy C1

/ˈkɹiːmi/ Having the rich, smooth, thick taste or texture of cream. Meaning Off Sound Off

lavatory C1

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

continuity C1

/ˌkɑn.tɪˈn(j)u.ə.ti/ The state of continuing steadily over time without interruption. Meaning Off Sound Off

articulate C1

/ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ To express your thoughts or feelings clearly in words. Meaning Off Sound Off

coordination C1

/koʊˌoɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ The organizing of people or activities so they work well together. Meaning Off Sound Off

prospective C1

/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/ Likely to become or do a particular thing in the future. Meaning Off Sound Off

limitless C1

/ˈlɪmətləs/ Having no limit in size, amount, or extent. Meaning Off Sound Off

otter C1

/ˈɑtɚ/ A small river or sea animal with webbed feet and thick brown fur that eats fish. Meaning Off Sound Off

elastic C1

/ɪˈlæstɪk/ Able to stretch and return to its original shape when released. Meaning Off Sound Off

confessor C1

/kənˈfɛsɚ/ a priest who hears confessions and grants or pronounces absolution Meaning Off Sound Off

vulnerability C1

/ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪləti/ The state of being easily hurt, attacked, or harmed, physically or emotionally. Meaning Off Sound Off

linear C1

/ˈlɪni.əɹ/ Following a straight line or a single direction. Meaning Off Sound Off

septic C1

/ˈsɛp.tɪk/ infected with harmful microorganisms, or relating to sepsis Meaning Off Sound Off

heiress C1

/ɛəˈɹɛs/ A woman who has a right of inheritance or who stands to inherit. Meaning Off Sound Off

occurrence C1

/əˈkɝ.əns/ Something that happens; an event. Meaning Off Sound Off

hypocritical C1

/hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ Behaving in a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards you claim to have. Meaning Off Sound Off

militant C1

/ˈmɪlɪtənt/ Strongly active and aggressive in support of a cause, and ready to fight for it. Meaning Off Sound Off

problematic C1

/ˌpɹɑ.bləˈmæt.ɪk/ Causing problems or difficulties. Meaning Off Sound Off

unconventional C1

/ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəl/ not following the usual rules, customs, or ways of doing things Meaning Off Sound Off

alignment C1

/əˈlɑen.mənt/ Agreement or support between people, groups, or ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off

hangman C1

/ˈhæŋˌmæn/ an executioner whose duty is to put condemned people to death by hanging Meaning Off Sound Off

censorship C1

/ˈsɛnsɚʃɪp/ The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or press, such as passing laws to prevent undesirable media from being published or propagated. Meaning Off Sound Off

pathological C1

/ˌpæθ.əˈlɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ related to disease or to the study of disease Meaning Off Sound Off

metabolism C1

/məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/ the set of chemical processes by which a living organism converts substances into energy and materials needed for life, growth, and repair Meaning Off Sound Off

selective C1

/səˈlɛktɪv/ Careful about what you choose, accepting only the best or only certain things. Meaning Off Sound Off

collaborate C1

/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ To work together with others to achieve a shared goal. Meaning Off Sound Off

swagger C1

/ˈswæɡɚ/ a conspicuously confident, arrogant, or self-important manner of walking or behaving Meaning Off Sound Off

compulsion C1

/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ A strong, often irresistible urge to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

occupational C1

/ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/ Relating to a person's job or profession. Meaning Off Sound Off

subscription C1

/səbˈskɹɪpʃən/ An arrangement to receive or use something for a set period, usually by paying. Meaning Off Sound Off

upstanding C1

/ˌʌpˈstændɪŋ/ honest, respectable, and deserving of trust or approval Meaning Off Sound Off

spacious C1

/ˈspeɪʃ.əs/ Having a lot of space; large and roomy. Meaning Off Sound Off

spontaneously C1

/spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ Suddenly and without planning, because you suddenly want to. Meaning Off Sound Off

rosary C1

/ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ a string of beads used for counting prayers, especially in Roman Catholic devotion Meaning Off Sound Off

bisexual C1

/baɪˈsɛk.ʃ(əw).əl/ in biology, involving or possessing both male and female sexes or reproductive structures Meaning Off Sound Off

self-conscious C1

/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnʃəs/ uncomfortably aware of how you look or behave in front of others Meaning Off Sound Off

sustainable C1

/səˈsteɪnəbəl/ Able to continue for a long time without harming the environment or using up resources. Meaning Off Sound Off

antimatter C1

/ˈæn.tiˌmæt.ɚ/ matter composed of antiparticles corresponding to the particles in ordinary matter Meaning Off Sound Off

deprivation C1

/ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/ The lack or loss of something needed, such as food, sleep, or basic rights. Meaning Off Sound Off

quirky C1

/ˈkwɝːki/ Unusual or odd in a charming, likeable way. Meaning Off Sound Off

fiercely C1

/ˈfɪɹsli/ In a way that is very strong, intense, or aggressive. Meaning Off Sound Off

turnover C1

/ˈtɝnoʊvɚ/ The total amount of money a business takes in sales over a period. Meaning Off Sound Off

generic C1

/dʒᵻˈnɛ.ɹɪk/ Shared by a whole group or class rather than specific to one thing. Meaning Off Sound Off

implicate C1

/ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/ To show that someone is involved in something wrong, especially a crime. Meaning Off Sound Off

situated C1

/ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/ Located in a particular place or position. Meaning Off Sound Off

contender C1

/kənˈtɛn.dɚ/ Someone who has a real chance of winning a competition or prize. Meaning Off Sound Off

variable C1

[ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩] Likely to change or able to change. Meaning Off Sound Off

allegation C1

/ˌæl.ɪˈɡæɪ.ʃən/ A claim, usually an accusation, that someone has done something wrong, made without proof. Meaning Off Sound Off

cater C1

/ˈkeɪɾɚ/ To provide what someone wants or needs, especially a particular group. Meaning Off Sound Off

conscientious C1

/ˌkɑn.ʃiˈɛn.ʃəs/ Careful to do your work thoroughly and well. Meaning Off Sound Off

overalls C1

/ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ Loose trousers with a bib and shoulder straps, often worn for work. Meaning Off Sound Off

insubordination C1

/ˌɪnsəˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/ Refusal to obey orders or accept the authority of someone above you. Meaning Off Sound Off

nocturnal C1

/nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/ Active at night rather than during the day. Meaning Off Sound Off

disruption C1

/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ An interruption that stops something from continuing normally. Meaning Off Sound Off

tranquility C1

/træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ A state of peace and quiet. Meaning Off Sound Off

indicator C1

/ˈɪndəˌkeɪtɝ/ A sign or measurement that shows what a situation is like. Meaning Off Sound Off

rigorous C1

/ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ demanding strict attention to rules and procedures Meaning Off Sound Off

sanctity C1

/ˈsæŋktɪti/ The state of being holy or sacred. Meaning Off Sound Off

fetal C1

/ˈfitl̩/ relating to a fetus or its development before birth Meaning Off Sound Off

subordinate C1

/səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ Lower in rank, position, or importance than someone or something else. Meaning Off Sound Off

resilient C1

/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ Able to recover quickly from difficulties, hardship, or setbacks. Meaning Off Sound Off

sovereignty C1

/ˈsɑv(ə)ɹənti/ The power of a country to govern itself without outside control. Meaning Off Sound Off

promoter C1

/prəˈmoʊ.tɚ/ a person or organization that actively supports or encourages a cause, activity, or development Meaning Off Sound Off

pansy C1

/ˈpæn.zi/ a small garden plant of the violet family with rounded, often multicolored petals Meaning Off Sound Off

antics C1

/ˈæntɪks/ Wild, silly, or attention-grabbing behaviour. Meaning Off Sound Off

autobiography C1

/ˌɔtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/ an account of a person's life written by that person Meaning Off Sound Off

mobilize C1

/ˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/ To organize people or resources so they are ready to take action. Meaning Off Sound Off

respective C1

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ Belonging separately to each of the people or things mentioned. Meaning Off Sound Off

realism C1

/ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/ A practical attitude that accepts the facts of a situation as they really are. Meaning Off Sound Off

circulate C1

/ˈsɝ.kjʊˌleɪt/ To move continuously around a system and back to the start Meaning Off Sound Off

weakling C1

/ˈwiː.klɪŋ/ a physically weak or frail person Meaning Off Sound Off

processor C1

/ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ The part of a computer that performs most of the calculations and runs programs. Meaning Off Sound Off

instinctively C1

/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/ Automatically and without thinking, from a natural feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off

interstellar C1

/ˌɪntɝˈstɛlɝ/ situated, occurring, or traveling between stars Meaning Off Sound Off

simulate C1

/ˈsɪm.jəˌleɪt/ To create something that copies the behavior or appearance of a real thing. Meaning Off Sound Off

arbitrary C1

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

fiddler C1

/ˈfɪdələ(ɹ)/ A person who plays the violin, especially folk or traditional music. Meaning Off Sound Off

taxpayer C1

/ˈtækˌspeɪɝ/ A person who pays taxes. Meaning Off Sound Off

exhilarating C1

/ɪgˈzɪlɝˌeɪtɪŋ/ Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy. Meaning Off Sound Off

theology C1

/θiˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The study of God, religion, and religious beliefs. Meaning Off Sound Off

magnetism C1

/ˈmægnəˌtɪzəm/ The physical force by which magnets attract or repel iron and other materials. Meaning Off Sound Off

elevation C1

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃn̩/ The height of a place above sea level. Meaning Off Sound Off

activation C1

/ˌæktəˈveɪʃən/ The act of making something start working or become active. Meaning Off Sound Off

veterinary C1

/ˈvɛtərɪˌnɛri/ relating to the medical and surgical treatment of animals Meaning Off Sound Off

lordy C1

/ˈlɔrdi/ informal or dated: used to express surprise, alarm, frustration, or other strong feeling Meaning Off Sound Off

rendering C1

/ˈɹɛndəɹɪŋ/ A particular version or interpretation of a work, especially a performance. Meaning Off Sound Off