Word Formation & Derivatives

undying C1

/ʌnˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ lasting forever or never losing strength, especially of a feeling, memory, or reputation Meaning Off Sound Off

flicker C1

/ˈflɪkɚ/ To shine or burn with an unsteady, wavering light. Meaning Off Sound Off

extremist C1

/ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ A person who holds extreme political or religious views and may use extreme methods. Meaning Off Sound Off

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. Meaning Off Sound Off

inexcusable C1

/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/ So bad that it cannot be justified or forgiven. Meaning Off Sound Off

botanical C1

/bəˈtænɪkəl/ relating to plants or to the scientific study of plants Meaning Off Sound Off

alleviate C1

/əˈli.vi.eɪt/ To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe. Meaning Off Sound Off

complicity C1

/kəmˈplɪsəti/ involvement with others in a crime, wrongdoing, or harmful act Meaning Off Sound Off

clutter C1

/ˈklʌtɚ/ A messy, disordered collection of things Meaning Off Sound Off

strapping C1

/ˈstræpɪŋ/ (of a person) tall, strong, and healthy-looking. Meaning Off Sound Off

imperialism C1

/ɪmˈpɪr.i.ə.lɪ.zəm/ the policy or practice of extending a state's power over other territories through conquest, colonization, or political and economic control Meaning Off Sound Off

amputate C1

/ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ to remove all or part of a limb or other body part by surgery Meaning Off Sound Off

cynicism C1

/ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/ A distrustful attitude that assumes people act only out of selfishness. Meaning Off Sound Off

antiquity C1

/ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ Ancient times, especially the period of ancient Greece and Rome. Meaning Off Sound Off

dinghy C1

/ˈdɪŋ.i/ a small open boat propelled by oars or a motor, often carried or towed by a larger vessel Meaning Off Sound Off

cynic C1

/ˈsɪnɪk/ A person who believes people are selfish and expects the worst of them. Meaning Off Sound Off

marksman C1

/ˈmɑːrks.mən/ a person who is highly skilled at shooting accurately with a firearm, bow, or similar weapon Meaning Off Sound Off

transparency C1

/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ Openness and honesty that allows others to see how things are done. Meaning Off Sound Off

demographic C1

/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪk/ Relating to the size and makeup of human populations Meaning Off Sound Off

adjoining C1

/əˈd͡ʒoɪ.nɪŋ/ Next to and touching something else; sharing a wall or boundary. Meaning Off Sound Off

sarcastically C1

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

wicker C1

/ˈwɪk.ɚ/ flexible twigs, cane, or similar plant material woven to make baskets, furniture, and other objects, or the woven work itself Meaning Off Sound Off

gully C1

/ˈɡʌl.i/ a narrow channel or small ravine cut into the ground by running water Meaning Off Sound Off

desertion C1

/dɪˈzɝʃən/ The act of abandoning a person, duty, or cause that you should support. Meaning Off Sound Off

temperamental C1

/ˌtɛmp(ə)ɹəˈmɛntl̩/ Having moods that change suddenly and unpredictably. Meaning Off Sound Off

notable C1

/ˈnoʊɾəbl̩/ Important or interesting enough to be noticed; worth paying attention to. Meaning Off Sound Off

tigress C1

/ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/ a female tiger Meaning Off Sound Off

bulky C1

/ˈbʌlki/ Large and awkward to carry or store. Meaning Off Sound Off

headway C1

/ˈhɛdweɪ/ progress toward a goal, especially after effort or difficulty Meaning Off Sound Off

unscathed C1

/ʌnˈskeɪðd/ not injured or damaged by a dangerous event Meaning Off Sound Off

commendation C1

/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ Praise or formal approval given to someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

unmanned C1

/ʌnˈmænd/ Operated without a person on board or in control. Meaning Off Sound Off

differentiate C1

/ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ To recognize or show how two or more things are different. Meaning Off Sound Off

upholstery C1

/əˈpoʊlstəri/ the padded covering of furniture, including its fabric, springs, webbing, and stuffing Meaning Off Sound Off

insightful C1

/ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ Showing a clear and deep understanding of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

squander C1

/ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ To waste money, time, or opportunities carelessly. Meaning Off Sound Off

constituency C1

/kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ An area whose voters elect a representative to a parliament or assembly. Meaning Off Sound Off

overbearing C1

/ˌoʊvɚˈberɪŋ/ trying to control other people in an arrogant, forceful, and unpleasant way; domineering Meaning Off Sound Off

visor C1

/ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ a movable part of a helmet that covers and protects the face Meaning Off Sound Off

explicitly C1

/ɪkˈsplɪsətli/ In a clear and detailed way, leaving no doubt. Meaning Off Sound Off

methodical C1

/mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/ Done in a careful, orderly, and systematic way. Meaning Off Sound Off

intestinal C1

/ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/ relating to, occurring in, or affecting the intestines Meaning Off Sound Off

pleasurable C1

/ˈplɛʒəɹəbəl/ Giving pleasure or enjoyment. Meaning Off Sound Off

screenwriter C1

/ˈskriːnˌraɪtɝ/ A person who writes the scripts for films or television programmes. Meaning Off Sound Off

individuality C1

/ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/ the qualities that make a person or thing different from everyone or everything else Meaning Off Sound Off

varnish C1

/ˈvɑɹnɪʃ/ a transparent liquid coating that dries to form a hard, protective, usually glossy surface Meaning Off Sound Off

hibernation C1

/ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ The deep sleep-like state some animals enter to survive the winter. Meaning Off Sound Off

impersonate C1

/ɪmˈpɜːsəneɪt/ To pretend to be another person, especially to deceive others. Meaning Off Sound Off

liberator C1

/ˈlɪb.ə.reɪ.tɚ/ a person, group, or thing that frees someone from captivity, oppression, or another constraint Meaning Off Sound Off

whereby C1

/wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ By which; through which (used to introduce the means or method). Meaning Off Sound Off

fatality C1

/feɪˈtælɪti/ A death caused by an accident, disaster, or violence. Meaning Off Sound Off

emancipation C1

/ɪˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən/ The act of setting free from the power of another, as from slavery, subjection, dependence, or controlling influence. Meaning Off Sound Off

aimlessly C1

/ˈeɪmləsli/ Without purpose, goal, or direction. Meaning Off Sound Off

dissection C1

/dɪˈsɛkʃən/ The act of cutting open a body to study its parts. Meaning Off Sound Off

sentient C1

/ˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt/ Able to feel, sense, or experience things. Meaning Off Sound Off

autonomy C1

/ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/ The freedom to make your own decisions and act independently. Meaning Off Sound Off

tater C1

/ˈteɪ.tɚ/ a potato; an informal or dialectal term Meaning Off Sound Off

aquatic C1

/əˈkwɑ.tɪk/ operating or living or growing in water Meaning Off Sound Off

maximize C1

/ˈmæksəmaɪz/ To make something as large or as great as possible. Meaning Off Sound Off

arbor C1

/ˈɑɹbɚ/ a framework that supports climbing plants Meaning Off Sound Off

genital C1

/ˈdʒɛn.ɪ.təl/ of or relating to the external reproductive or sexual organs Meaning Off Sound Off

dispensary C1

/dɪˈspɛnsɝi/ A place where medicines are prepared and given out. Meaning Off Sound Off

sponsorship C1

/ˈspɑːnsɝˌʃɪp/ Financial or other support given by a sponsor to a person, event, or organization. Meaning Off Sound Off

large-scale C1

/ˈlɑːrdʒˌskeɪl/ Involving a large number of people or things, or happening over a wide area. Meaning Off Sound Off

monotonous C1

/məˈnɑtənəs/ Boring because it never changes or has any variety. Meaning Off Sound Off

whimper C1

/ˈwɪmpə/ to cry or make a weak, soft, intermittent sound from fear, pain, or distress Meaning Off Sound Off

homely C1

/ˈhoʊmli/ Simple, comfortable, and reminding you of home (British usage). Meaning Off Sound Off

recognizable C1

/ˌrɛkəgˈnaɪzəbəl/ Easy to know or identify because it is familiar. Meaning Off Sound Off

devotee C1

/ˌdɛv.əˈtiː/ A person who is extremely enthusiastic about and devoted to something. Meaning Off Sound Off

foundry C1

/ˈfaʊn.dɹi/ a factory or workshop where metal is melted and poured into molds to make cast objects Meaning Off Sound Off

commissary C1

/ˈkɑːməˌseri/ a store that supplies food and other goods to members of a military base, prison, or similar institution Meaning Off Sound Off

unanimously C1

/juːˈnænəməsli/ In a unanimous manner; without objection. Meaning Off Sound Off

cadence C1

/ˈkeɪdəns/ the rhythmic flow or pattern of sounds in speech, writing, or movement Meaning Off Sound Off

validity C1

/vəˈlɪd.ᵻ.ti/ The state of being based on truth, sound reasoning, or solid evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off

realist C1

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

impediment C1

/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ Something that gets in the way and makes progress difficult. Meaning Off Sound Off

apprehensive C1

/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ Worried or anxious that something bad might happen. Meaning Off Sound Off

inherently C1

/ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ In a way that is a natural, permanent part of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

closeness C1

/ˈkloʊs.nəs/ A feeling of being emotionally close to and connected with someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

tireless C1

/ˈtaɪrləs/ showing great energy and persistence without appearing to become tired Meaning Off Sound Off

comer C1

/ˈkʌmɚ/ a person who is showing promise and is likely to become successful Meaning Off Sound Off

infuriating C1

/ɪnˈfjʊɹiˌeɪtɪŋ/ extremely annoying or likely to make someone angry Meaning Off Sound Off

gutsy C1

/ˈgʌtˈsiː/ Showing courage and determination, especially in a difficult situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

instinctive C1

/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ Done automatically without thinking, from a natural feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off

impersonal C1

/ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ Cold and unfriendly; not showing warmth or feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off

impoverished C1

/ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/ Very poor; lacking money. Meaning Off Sound Off

estimation C1

/ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ A rough calculation or judgement of an amount, value, or degree. Meaning Off Sound Off

discrepancy C1

/dɪˈskɹepənsi/ An inconsistency between facts or sentiments. Meaning Off Sound Off

query C1

/ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ A question, especially one asking for information or expressing a doubt. Meaning Off Sound Off

riveting C1

/ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ So interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention. Meaning Off Sound Off

durable C1

/ˈdʊɹəbəl/ Able to last a long time without breaking or wearing out. Meaning Off Sound Off

apprenticeship C1

/əˈpɹɛn.tɪs.ʃɪp/ A period of training in which someone learns a skilled trade by working with an expert. Meaning Off Sound Off

legitimacy C1

/lɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/ the quality of being lawful, valid, or justified Meaning Off Sound Off

rudimentary C1

/ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ Basic; involving only the simplest or most essential parts. Meaning Off Sound Off

infusion C1

/ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ the introduction of a new element, quality, or resource that changes or strengthens something Meaning Off Sound Off

cremate C1

/ˈkriː.meɪt/ to burn a dead body to ashes, usually as a funeral practice Meaning Off Sound Off