Word Formation & Derivatives

pathway C1

/ˈpæθˌweɪ/ A path or track for walking. M S

latent C1

/ˈleɪ.tənt/ Present but hidden or not yet active, with the potential to appear later. M S

elevate C1

/ˈɛləveɪt/ To lift or raise something to a higher position. M S

coupled C1

/ˈkʌpəld/ Joined or connected together, especially in a pair. M S

line-up C1

/ˈlaɪˌnəp/ The group of people or things chosen to take part in an event, team, or show. M S

knowledgeable C1

/ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ Knowing a lot, especially about a particular subject. M S

parliamentary C1

/ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ Relating to or made by a parliament. M S

comparable C1

/ˈkɑmp.(ə.)ɹə.bɫ̩/ Similar enough to be compared; of a similar size, quality, or level. M S

vitality C1

/vaɪˈtælɪti/ Great energy and liveliness. M S

statistical C1

/stəˈtɪstɪkəl/ Relating to statistics or the analysis of numerical data. M S

portray C1

/poːˈtɹæ̝ɪ̯/ To describe or represent someone or something in a particular way. M S

collaborator C1

/kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ A person who works together with others on a shared task or goal. M S

anchored C1

/ˈæŋkɝd/ Past tense and past participle of anchor: to hold something firmly in place. M S

blockbuster C1

/ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/ A book, film, or show that is very popular and successful. M S

anthropology C1

/ˌænθɹəˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ The scientific study of human beings, their societies, cultures, and development. M S

escalate C1

/ˈɛs.kjə.leɪt/ To become or make something more serious or intense. M S

reportedly C1

/rɪˈpɔrtədli/ According to what people say or to news reports, though not certainly true. M S

gushing C1

/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/ Expressing praise or emotion in an overly enthusiastic way. M S

citation C1

/ˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/ A short note that credits the source of information or a quotation. M S

professionalism C1

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ The skill, good judgement, and high standards expected of someone doing a job well. M S

configuration C1

/kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ The way the parts of something are arranged or put together. M S

newsletter C1

/ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ A printed or emailed report sent out regularly with news for a particular group or about a particular topic. M S

relinquish C1

/ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ To give up something such as a possession, right, or position. M S

induction C1

/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ the act of formally introducing someone into a job, group, or position M S

arguably C1

/ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/ Used to say something can be reasonably argued or claimed, even if not everyone agrees. M S

paternal C1

/pəˈtɜɹ.nəl/ Related to you through your father's side of the family. M S

ideological C1

/ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ Relating to a system of political, social, or economic ideas and beliefs. M S

atrocity C1

/əˈtɹɑsɪti/ An extremely cruel and violent act, especially in war. M S

degradation C1

/ˌdɛgrəˈdeɪʃən/ A drop to a lower, worse state, especially in quality or condition. M S

shareholder C1

/ˈʃɛɹˌhoʊl.dɚ/ A person or organization that owns shares in a company. M S

advisory C1

/ædˈvaɪz(ə)ɹi/ Having the role of giving advice rather than making decisions. M S

fundraising C1

/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/ The activity of collecting money for a cause, often a charity. M S

anthropologist C1

/ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ A scientist who studies human societies, cultures, and origins. M S

daunting C1

/ˈdɔntɪŋ/ Seeming so difficult or large that it makes you feel nervous or discouraged. M S

contention C1

/kənˈtɛnʃən/ An opinion or point that you state firmly in an argument. M S

brainwashing C1

/ˈbreɪnˌwɑːʃɪŋ/ The act of forcing people to give up their beliefs and accept new ones through intense pressure. M S

blister C1

/ˈblɪstɚ/ A small bubble on the skin filled with fluid, caused by rubbing, burning, or irritation. M S

protagonist C1

/pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ The main character in a story, film, or play. M S

flicker C1

/ˈflɪkɚ/ To shine or burn with an unsteady, wavering light. M S

extremist C1

/ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ A person who holds extreme political or religious views and may use extreme methods. M S

billiards C1

/ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ A game played on a cloth-covered table in which players use long sticks to hit balls into one another or into pockets. M S

inexcusable C1

/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/ So bad that it cannot be justified or forgiven. M S

alleviate C1

/əˈli.vi.eɪt/ To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe. M S

clutter C1

/ˈklʌtɚ/ A messy, disordered collection of things M S

strapping C1

/ˈstræpɪŋ/ (of a person) tall, strong, and healthy-looking. M S

cynicism C1

/ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/ A distrustful attitude that assumes people act only out of selfishness. M S

antiquity C1

/ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ Ancient times, especially the period of ancient Greece and Rome. M S

cynic C1

/ˈsɪnɪk/ A person who believes people are selfish and expects the worst of them. M S

transparency C1

/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ Openness and honesty that allows others to see how things are done. M S

demographic C1

/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪk/ Relating to the size and makeup of human populations M S

adjoining C1

/əˈd͡ʒoɪ.nɪŋ/ Next to and touching something else; sharing a wall or boundary. M S

sarcastically C1

/sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/ In a mocking way, saying the opposite of what you really mean. M S

desertion C1

/dɪˈzɝʃən/ The act of abandoning a person, duty, or cause that you should support. M S

temperamental C1

/ˌtɛmp(ə)ɹəˈmɛntl̩/ Having moods that change suddenly and unpredictably. M S

notable C1

/ˈnoʊɾəbl̩/ Important or interesting enough to be noticed; worth paying attention to. M S

bulky C1

/ˈbʌlki/ Large and awkward to carry or store. M S

commendation C1

/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ Praise or formal approval given to someone. M S

unmanned C1

/ʌnˈmænd/ Operated without a person on board or in control. M S

differentiate C1

/ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ To recognize or show how two or more things are different. M S

insightful C1

/ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ Showing a clear and deep understanding of something. M S

squander C1

/ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ To waste money, time, or opportunities carelessly. M S

constituency C1

/kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ An area whose voters elect a representative to a parliament or assembly. M S

explicitly C1

/ɪkˈsplɪsətli/ In a clear and detailed way, leaving no doubt. M S

methodical C1

/mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/ Done in a careful, orderly, and systematic way. M S

pleasurable C1

/ˈplɛʒəɹəbəl/ Giving pleasure or enjoyment. M S

screenwriter C1

/ˈskriːnˌraɪtɝ/ A person who writes the scripts for films or television programmes. M S

individuality C1

/ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/ the qualities that make a person or thing different from everyone or everything else M S

hibernation C1

/ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ The deep sleep-like state some animals enter to survive the winter. M S

impersonate C1

/ɪmˈpɜːsəneɪt/ To pretend to be another person, especially to deceive others. M S

whereby C1

/wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ By which; through which (used to introduce the means or method). M S

fatality C1

/feɪˈtælɪti/ A death caused by an accident, disaster, or violence. M S

aimlessly C1

/ˈeɪmləsli/ Without purpose, goal, or direction. M S

dissection C1

/dɪˈsɛkʃən/ The act of cutting open a body to study its parts. M S

sentient C1

/ˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt/ Able to feel, sense, or experience things. M S

autonomy C1

/ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/ The freedom to make your own decisions and act independently. M S

maximize C1

/ˈmæksəmaɪz/ To make something as large or as great as possible. M S

arbor C1

/ˈɑɹbɚ/ a framework that supports climbing plants M S

dispensary C1

/dɪˈspɛnsɝi/ A place where medicines are prepared and given out. M S

sponsorship C1

/ˈspɑːnsɝˌʃɪp/ Financial or other support given by a sponsor to a person, event, or organization. M S

large-scale C1

/ˈlɑːrdʒˌskeɪl/ Involving a large number of people or things, or happening over a wide area. M S

monotonous C1

/məˈnɑtənəs/ Boring because it never changes or has any variety. M S

homely C1

/ˈhoʊmli/ Simple, comfortable, and reminding you of home (British usage). M S

recognizable C1

/ˌrɛkəgˈnaɪzəbəl/ Easy to know or identify because it is familiar. M S

devotee C1

/ˌdɛv.əˈtiː/ A person who is extremely enthusiastic about and devoted to something. M S

validity C1

/vəˈlɪd.ᵻ.ti/ The state of being based on truth, sound reasoning, or solid evidence. M S

realist C1

/ˈriːəlɪst/ A person who accepts situations as they truly are and deals with them in a practical way. M S

impediment C1

/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ Something that gets in the way and makes progress difficult. M S

apprehensive C1

/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ Worried or anxious that something bad might happen. M S

inherently C1

/ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ In a way that is a natural, permanent part of something. M S

closeness C1

/ˈkloʊs.nəs/ A feeling of being emotionally close to and connected with someone. M S

gutsy C1

/ˈgʌtˈsiː/ Showing courage and determination, especially in a difficult situation. M S

instinctive C1

/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ Done automatically without thinking, from a natural feeling. M S

impersonal C1

/ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ Cold and unfriendly; not showing warmth or feeling. M S

impoverished C1

/ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/ Very poor; lacking money. M S

estimation C1

/ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ A rough calculation or judgement of an amount, value, or degree. M S

riveting C1

/ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ So interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention. M S