Word Formation & Derivatives

incisor C1

/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ One of the sharp, flat front teeth used for cutting food. M S

phenomenally C1

/fəˈnɑːmənəli/ In a remarkable or amazing way M S

divergent C1

/dɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ Differing from one another or from a standard. M S

uniformity C1

/ˌjunɪˈfɔɹməti/ The state of being the same everywhere or all the time, with no variation. M S

characterization C1

/ˌkæɹəktəɹəˈzeɪʃən/ The way a writer describes and develops the characters in a story. M S

domestically C1

/dəˈmɛstɪkli/ Within a country, rather than abroad. M S

readable C1

/ˈɹiː.də.bəl/ Clear enough to be read or made out. M S

cost-effective C1

Giving good value for the money spent; worth the cost. M S

sedentary C1

/ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/ Involving a lot of sitting and little physical activity. M S

naively C1

/naɪˈivli/ In a way that shows a lack of experience or judgement, or too much trust. M S

amplification C1

/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ The act of making something larger, fuller, or more detailed. M S

serviceable C1

/ˈsɝvɪsəbl̩/ intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration M S

lackluster C1

/ˈlæklʌstə(ɹ)/ Not impressive; dull and lacking energy or excitement. M S

unconvincing C1

/ˌənkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ Not believable or persuasive. M S

blithely C1

/ˈblaɪθli/ In a carefree way that shows no concern, often when you should be concerned. M S

refreshingly C1

/riːˈfrɛʃɪŋli/ in a pleasantly new or different way M S

immortalize C1

/ɪˈmɔː(ɹ).təˌlaɪz/ To make someone or something famous and remembered forever. M S

chauffer C1

/ˈt͡ʃɔː.fə/ A misspelling of chauffeur, a person employed to drive someone's car. M S

appallingly C1

/ʌˈpɑlɪŋli/ In a shocking and extremely bad way. M S

recessive C1

/ɹɪˈsɛsɪv/ Describing a gene whose effect only appears when both inherited copies carry it; the opposite of dominant. M S

specification C1

/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ A detailed description of how something should be made, designed, or done. M S

neglectful C1

/nɪˈglɛktfəl/ Failing to give proper care or attention to something or someone. M S

repertory C1

/ˈɹɛp.əɹˌtɔɹ.i/ A system in which a theatre company performs several different plays in turn during a season. M S

repellant C1

A substance used to keep insects or animals away. M S

personalize C1

/ˈpɝ.sə.nəˌlaɪz/ To adapt something to suit the needs or tastes of a particular person. M S

remorseless C1

/rɪˈmɔrsləs/ Showing no guilt, pity, or mercy. M S

geologically C1

In terms of geology; from the point of view of the earth's rocks and structure. M S

viciousness C1

/ˈvɪʃəsnɪs/ the trait of extreme cruelty M S

scornful C1

/ˈskɔɹnfəl/ Showing that you think someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect. M S

fiendishly C1

/ˈfiːndɪʃli/ In an evil or wicked way. M S

conscientiously C1

/ˌkɑːntʃiːˈɛntʃəsli/ In a careful and thorough way, with great attention to duty. M S

dutifully C1

/ˈduːtiːfəli/ In a way that shows you are doing your duty, often willingly and without complaint. M S

tactfully C1

/ˈtæktfəli/ In a way that is careful not to offend or upset others. M S

anticlimactic C1

/ˌæntiːklaɪˈmæktɪk/ Disappointing because it is far less exciting than expected. M S

venerate C1

/ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ To deeply respect and honour someone or something. M S

shortlist C1

A short list of the best candidates chosen from a larger group, from which a final choice is made. M S

bluntness C1

/ˈblʌnt.nəs/ the quality of being direct and outspoken M S

provocatively C1

/proʊˈvɑːkətɪvli/ In a way that deliberately causes a strong reaction or argument. M S

fiddly C1

/ˈfɪdli/ Difficult to do or use because it involves small parts or careful handling. M S

disquieting C1

/dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/ Making you feel worried or uneasy. M S

minutiae C1

/maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(ɪ)ˌiː/ The very small or unimportant details of something. M S

reductive C1

/ɹɪˈdʌktɪv/ characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment M S

thought-provoking C1

/ˈθɔːtpɹəvəʊkɪŋ/ Making you think carefully, often by challenging your beliefs or ideas. M S

poetess C1

/ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/ A woman who writes poetry. M S

domestication C1

/dəˌmɛstəˈkeɪʃən/ The act of taming wild animals or adapting plants for human use. M S

credential C1

/kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/ A qualification, achievement, or document that proves someone's status, skill, or right to do something. M S

stylistic C1

/staɪˈlɪstɪk/ Relating to style, especially in writing, art, or language. M S

socialization C1

/ˌsoʊʃəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ The process of learning the behaviour and customs of one's society, especially as a child. M S

smugly C1

/ˈsmʌgli/ In a way that shows you are too pleased with yourself. M S

magnetically C1

/mægˈnɛtɪkəli/ In a way that seems to attract irresistibly, as if by a magnet. M S

domesticate C1

/dəˈmɛ.stɪ.keɪt/ To tame an animal so it can live with and be useful to humans. M S

refurbish C1

/ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ To repair and improve something so it looks or works like new again. M S

dither C1

/ˈdɪðɚ/ To hesitate and be unable to decide what to do. M S

chiselled C1

Having sharp, clearly defined features, especially the face or body. M S

proliferate C1

/pɹəˈlɪf.əɹ.eɪt/ To increase quickly in number and spread widely. M S

prohibitive C1

/pɹəˈhɪbɪtɪv/ So high in price or cost that something is impossible to afford. M S

unassisted C1

/ˌənəˈsɪstɪd/ Done without any help from others. M S

cynically C1

/ˈsɪnɪkəli/ In a way that shows you expect the worst of people or doubt their honesty. M S

wryly C1

/ˈɹaɪli/ In a way that shows dry, slightly mocking humour. M S

impish C1

/ˈɪmpɪʃ/ Playfully naughty in an amusing, mischievous way. M S

refurbishment C1

/riːˈfɝːbɪʃmənt/ The work of repairing and improving something so it looks or works like new. M S

explanatory C1

/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ɔː.)ɹi/ Helping to explain something or make it clearer. M S

untangled C1

No longer knotted or twisted; smooth and free. M S

salivate C1

/ˈsæləveɪt/ To produce saliva in your mouth, especially at the thought or smell of food. M S

engrossing C1

/ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ So interesting that it holds all your attention. M S

divergence C1

/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ A difference between opinions, facts, or claims. M S

victoriously C1

In a way that shows victory or triumph. M S

explosively C1

/ˌɛkˈsploʊsɪvli/ In a way that involves an explosion or a sudden violent force. M S

mark-up C1

The amount added to the cost of goods to set the selling price and make a profit. M S

rudiments C1

/ˈruːdɪmənts/ The basic facts or principles of a subject. M S

ecstatically C1

/ɛkˈstætɪkli/ In a way that shows extreme happiness and excitement. M S

dramatist C1

/ˈdɹæmətɪst/ A person who writes plays. M S

prevalence C1

/ˈpɹɛvələns/ The fact of being widespread or common. M S

ludicrously C1

/ˈluːdɪkɹəsli/ In a way that is absurd or unreasonable, often to the point of being funny. M S

fanatically C1

/fəˈnæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ In a way that shows extreme, intense enthusiasm or devotion. M S

uninspiring C1

/ʌn.ɪnˈspaɪɹ.ɪŋ/ Dull and not interesting or exciting M S

wizened C1

/ˈwɪzənd/ Dried up and covered in wrinkles, usually because of old age. M S

facilitation C1

/fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/ The act of making something easier or helping it happen. M S

sentimentally C1

In a way that shows tender, often nostalgic emotion. M S

scornfully C1

/ˈskɔɹnfəli/ In a way that shows you think someone or something deserves no respect. M S

plausibility C1

/ˌplɔzɪˈbɪlɪti/ The quality of seeming reasonable or likely to be true. M S

elaboration C1

/ɪˌlæbɝˈeɪʃən/ The act of adding more detail or explanation to something. M S

elongate C1

/əˈlɔŋˌɡeɪt/ To make something longer, or to become longer, by stretching or extending. M S

appreciable C1

/əˈpɹiːʃəbl/ enough to be estimated or measured M S

stylistically C1

/staɪˈlɪstɪkli/ In terms of style, especially in writing, art, or language. M S

unenviable C1

/əˈnɛnˌviːəbəl/ So difficult or unpleasant that no one would want to be in it. M S

conditionally C1

/kənˈdɪʃənəli/ In a way that depends on a certain condition being met. M S

startlingly C1

/ˈstɑːrtlɪŋˌliː/ In a way that is surprising or shocking. M S

glossary C1

/ˈɡlɔ.sə.ɹi/ an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge M S

neutralization C1

/ˌnuːtɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ The act of stopping something from having an effect by balancing it out. M S

sustainably C1

/səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/ In a way that can continue for a long time without harming the environment or using up resources. M S

interjection C1

/ˌɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ A word or short phrase used to express sudden emotion, such as "wow" or "ouch." M S

naturalness C1

the quality of being natural, relaxed, and not forced M S

pendulous C1

/ˈpɛndʒələs/ Hanging loosely downward, especially so as to swing freely. M S

dynamically C1

in a way that keeps changing or developing M S

paternalistic C1

/pəˌtɝːnəˈlɪstɪk/ Looking after people in a kind but controlling way, deciding what is best for them without asking. M S