Word Formation & Derivatives

confer C1

/kənˈfʌɹ/ To talk with others in order to discuss something or reach a decision. Meaning Off Sound Off

pertinent C1

/ˈpɚtɪnənt/ Directly relating to the subject being discussed; relevant. Meaning Off Sound Off

integral C1

/ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ Essential to something and forming a necessary part of it. Meaning Off Sound Off

inexplicable C1

/ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ Impossible to understand or explain. Meaning Off Sound Off

intuitive C1

/ɪnˈt(j)uɪtɪv/ Easy to understand and use without instruction. Meaning Off Sound Off

productivity C1

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

longevity C1

/lɑnˈdʒevəti/ a long life, or the length of time that a person or organism lives Meaning Off Sound Off

tapestry C1

/ˈtæp.ə.stri/ a thick woven textile with a picture or decorative design, especially one hung on a wall Meaning Off Sound Off

sacrificial C1

/ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/ relating to, offered in, or used for a religious or ritual sacrifice Meaning Off Sound Off

silencer C1

/ˈsaɪlənˌsɝ/ British: a device in a vehicle exhaust system that reduces engine noise Meaning Off Sound Off

bureaucratic C1

/ˌbjʊɹəˈkɹætɪk/ Relating to complicated official rules and procedures, often seen as slow or unnecessary. Meaning Off Sound Off

catheter C1

/ˈkæθɪtɚ/ a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open Meaning Off Sound Off

stationery C1

/ˈsteɪ.ʃəˌner.i/ writing and office materials such as paper, envelopes, pens, pencils, and notebooks Meaning Off Sound Off

graciously C1

/ˈɡɹeɪʃəsli/ in a gracious or graceful manner Meaning Off Sound Off

mangy C1

/ˈmeɪndʒi/ affected by mange, or looking as though affected by it Meaning Off Sound Off

trustee C1

/tɹʌsˈtiː/ A person who is legally responsible for managing property or money for someone else. Meaning Off Sound Off

dismal C1

/ˈdɪzməl/ Sad, gloomy, and depressing. Meaning Off Sound Off

shambles C1

/ˈʃæmbəlz/ A state of great disorder, mess, or confusion. Meaning Off Sound Off

inherent C1

/ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ Existing as a natural and permanent part of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

reluctantly C1

/ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ In an unwilling or hesitant way. Meaning Off Sound Off

negligent C1

/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/ Failing to take proper care over something; carelessly inattentive. Meaning Off Sound Off

sanction C1

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

sedate C1

/səˈdeɪt/ Calm, quiet, and unhurried. Meaning Off Sound Off

asphyxiation C1

/æsˌfɪksiˈeɪʃən/ the condition of being deprived of enough oxygen to breathe or remain conscious Meaning Off Sound Off

dowager C1

/ˈdaʊədʒɚ/ a widow who holds property, income, or a title derived from her late husband Meaning Off Sound Off

electoral C1

/ɪˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ Relating to elections or voting. Meaning Off Sound Off

pathway C1

/ˈpæθˌweɪ/ A path or track for walking. Meaning Off Sound Off

adolescence C1

/ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ the period of development between childhood and adulthood, beginning around puberty Meaning Off Sound Off

latent C1

/ˈleɪ.tənt/ Present but hidden or not yet active, with the potential to appear later. Meaning Off Sound Off

elevate C1

/ˈɛləveɪt/ To lift or raise something to a higher position. Meaning Off Sound Off

admiralty C1

/ˈædmərəlti/ historical: the British government department and its officers formerly responsible for naval affairs Meaning Off Sound Off

invisibility C1

/ˌɪnˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/ the quality of not being perceivable by the eye Meaning Off Sound Off

coupled C1

/ˈkʌpəld/ Joined or connected together, especially in a pair. Meaning Off Sound Off

alchemist C1

/ˈælkəmɪst/ a person who practices alchemy, historically seeking transformations such as turning base metals into gold Meaning Off Sound Off

stinger C1

/ˈstɪŋɚ/ a sharp organ used by an insect, scorpion, stingray, or other animal to wound or inject venom Meaning Off Sound Off

line-up C1

/ˈlaɪˌnəp/ The group of people or things chosen to take part in an event, team, or show. Meaning Off Sound Off

gastric C1

/ˈɡæstrɪk/ relating to the stomach, especially its structure, secretions, or disorders Meaning Off Sound Off

parchment C1

/ˈpɑɹtʃmənt/ the specially prepared skin of a sheep, goat, or calf, formerly used as a durable writing surface Meaning Off Sound Off

jugular C1

/ˈdʒʌɡjəlɚ/ one of the large veins in the neck that carry blood from the head back toward the heart Meaning Off Sound Off

knowledgeable C1

/ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ Knowing a lot, especially about a particular subject. Meaning Off Sound Off

parliamentary C1

/ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ Relating to or made by a parliament. Meaning Off Sound Off

comparable C1

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

vitality C1

/vaɪˈtælɪti/ Great energy and liveliness. Meaning Off Sound Off

statistical C1

/stəˈtɪstɪkəl/ Relating to statistics or the analysis of numerical data. Meaning Off Sound Off

ebony C1

/ˈɛbəni/ a dense, hard, usually very dark wood obtained from several tropical trees Meaning Off Sound Off

portray C1

/poːˈtɹæ̝ɪ̯/ To describe or represent someone or something in a particular way. Meaning Off Sound Off

collaborator C1

/kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ A person who works together with others on a shared task or goal. Meaning Off Sound Off

anchored C1

/ˈæŋkɝd/ Past tense and past participle of anchor: to hold something firmly in place. Meaning Off Sound Off

blockbuster C1

/ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/ A book, film, or show that is very popular and successful. Meaning Off Sound Off

safekeeping C1

/ˌseɪfˈkiː.pɪŋ/ protection or secure custody that keeps someone or something from harm, loss, or theft Meaning Off Sound Off

luscious C1

/ˈlʌʃ.əs/ richly sweet, delicious, or pleasing to taste Meaning Off Sound Off

anthropology C1

/ˌænθɹəˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ The scientific study of human beings, their societies, cultures, and development. Meaning Off Sound Off

escalate C1

/ˈɛs.kjə.leɪt/ To become or make something more serious or intense. Meaning Off Sound Off

radioactivity C1

/ˌreɪdɪəʊakˈtɪvɪti/ Spontaneous emission of ionizing radiation as a consequence of a nuclear reaction, or directly from the breakdown of an unstable nucleus. Meaning Off Sound Off

nautical C1

/ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/ relating to ships, sailors, navigation, or travel by sea Meaning Off Sound Off

calligraphy C1

/kəˈlɪɡ.rə.fi/ the art or practice of producing beautiful, decorative handwriting Meaning Off Sound Off

reportedly C1

/rɪˈpɔrtədli/ According to what people say or to news reports, though not certainly true. Meaning Off Sound Off

chowder C1

/ˈtʃaʊdɚ/ a rich, thick soup or stew, commonly made with fish or shellfish, potatoes, and milk or cream Meaning Off Sound Off

gushing C1

/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/ Expressing praise or emotion in an overly enthusiastic way. Meaning Off Sound Off

citation C1

/ˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/ A short note that credits the source of information or a quotation. Meaning Off Sound Off

intellectually C1

/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuːəli/ in an intellectual manner Meaning Off Sound Off

abolish C1

/əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ to officially end a law, system, or practice Meaning Off Sound Off

professionalism C1

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ The skill, good judgement, and high standards expected of someone doing a job well. Meaning Off Sound Off

manger C1

/ˈmeɪn.dʒɚ/ an open box or trough in a stable from which horses, cattle, or other animals feed Meaning Off Sound Off

gangway C1

/ˈɡæŋweɪ/ a passage for walking between rows of seats, shelves, cabins, or other confined areas Meaning Off Sound Off

configuration C1

/kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ The way the parts of something are arranged or put together. Meaning Off Sound Off

utilize C1

/ˈju.tə.laɪz/ To make use of something for a practical purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

newsletter C1

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

relinquish C1

/ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ To give up something such as a possession, right, or position. Meaning Off Sound Off

induction C1

/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ the act of formally introducing someone into a job, group, or position Meaning Off Sound Off

unforgiving C1

/ˌʌn.fɚˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/ unwilling to forgive an offense or show mercy Meaning Off Sound Off

garter C1

/ˈɡɑrtɚ/ a band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking Meaning Off Sound Off

arguably C1

/ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/ Used to say something can be reasonably argued or claimed, even if not everyone agrees. Meaning Off Sound Off

paternal C1

/pəˈtɜɹ.nəl/ Related to you through your father's side of the family. Meaning Off Sound Off

ideological C1

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

atrocity C1

/əˈtɹɑsɪti/ An extremely cruel and violent act, especially in war. Meaning Off Sound Off

degradation C1

/ˌdɛgrəˈdeɪʃən/ A drop to a lower, worse state, especially in quality or condition. Meaning Off Sound Off

shareholder C1

/ˈʃɛɹˌhoʊl.dɚ/ A person or organization that owns shares in a company. Meaning Off Sound Off

cubby C1

/ˈkʌbi/ a small enclosed room, recess, or other confined space Meaning Off Sound Off

advisory C1

/ædˈvaɪz(ə)ɹi/ Having the role of giving advice rather than making decisions. Meaning Off Sound Off

fundraising C1

/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/ The activity of collecting money for a cause, often a charity. Meaning Off Sound Off

figment C1

/ˈfɪɡmənt/ something invented or imagined that has no real existence Meaning Off Sound Off

anthropologist C1

/ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ A scientist who studies human societies, cultures, and origins. Meaning Off Sound Off

daunting C1

/ˈdɔntɪŋ/ Seeming so difficult or large that it makes you feel nervous or discouraged. Meaning Off Sound Off

epileptic C1

/ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/ relating to epilepsy or involving seizures caused by epilepsy Meaning Off Sound Off

contention C1

/kənˈtɛnʃən/ An opinion or point that you state firmly in an argument. Meaning Off Sound Off

brainwashing C1

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

symmetrical C1

/səˈmɛtrək(ə)l/ Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations. Meaning Off Sound Off

cervical C1

/ˈsɝvɪkəl/ relating to the neck or to the neck-like part of an organ Meaning Off Sound Off

terrier C1

/ˈtɛɹiə(ɹ)/ Someone displaying terrier-like qualities such as determined pursuit. Meaning Off Sound Off

shifty C1

/ˈʃɪfti/ appearing dishonest, evasive, or untrustworthy Meaning Off Sound Off

blister C1

/ˈblɪstɚ/ A small bubble on the skin filled with fluid, caused by rubbing, burning, or irritation. Meaning Off Sound Off

ratty C1

/ˈræti/ informal, especially US: old, worn, dirty, or in poor condition Meaning Off Sound Off

protagonist C1

/pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ The main character in a story, film, or play. Meaning Off Sound Off

tinder C1

/ˈtɪndɚ/ dry, easily combustible material used to start a fire Meaning Off Sound Off

optics C1

/ˈɑptɪks/ the branch of physics concerned with light, vision, and the behavior of electromagnetic radiation Meaning Off Sound Off