Word Formation & Derivatives

womanhood C1

/ˈwʊmənˌhʊd/ the state or period of being an adult woman Meaning Off Sound Off

mulberry C1

/ˈmʌlˌbɛri/ a sweet edible berry, usually dark purple or red, that resembles a blackberry Meaning Off Sound Off

heifer C1

/ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ A young female cow that has not yet had a calf. Meaning Off Sound Off

castrate C1

/ˈkæs.tɹeɪt/ to remove or disable the testicles of a person or animal; a clinical and potentially sensitive term Meaning Off Sound Off

aviator C1

/ˈeɪ.viˌeɪ.tɚ/ a person who flies or operates an aircraft, especially a military or early aircraft pilot Meaning Off Sound Off

metaphysical C1

/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ highly abstract and overly theoretical Meaning Off Sound Off

deathly C1

/ˈdɛθli/ resembling or suggesting death, especially by being extremely pale, still, cold, or unpleasant Meaning Off Sound Off

huckleberry C1

/ˈhʌkl̩ˌbɛɹi/ a small edible blue, black, or red berry produced by several North American shrubs Meaning Off Sound Off

terrestrial C1

/tɪˈɹɛstɹɪ.əl/ operating or living or growing on land Meaning Off Sound Off

christen C1

/ˈkrɪs.ən/ to baptize someone in a Christian ceremony and formally give them a name Meaning Off Sound Off

ember C1

/ˈɛmbɚ/ a small piece of wood or coal that remains hot and glows after a fire has stopped flaming Meaning Off Sound Off

mythological C1

/ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ Relating to myths or mythology. Meaning Off Sound Off

stimuli C1

/ˈstɪm.jʊˌlaɪ̯/ Things that cause a reaction or response in people, animals, or things (plural of stimulus) Meaning Off Sound Off

profess C1

/prəˈfɛs/ To claim or declare something openly, sometimes without it being true. Meaning Off Sound Off

upheaval C1

/ʌpˈhi.vəl/ A big and often sudden change that causes trouble or confusion. Meaning Off Sound Off

irreparable C1

/ɪˈɹɛpəɹəbəl/ impossible to repair, restore, remedy, or make right Meaning Off Sound Off

regulator C1

/ˈɹɛɡ.ju.leɪ.tɚ/ An official person or body that sets and enforces the rules of an industry or activity. Meaning Off Sound Off

raspy C1

/ˈræspi/ harsh, rough, or grating in sound Meaning Off Sound Off

decision-making C1

/dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/ The process of making choices, especially important ones. Meaning Off Sound Off

stately C1

/ˈsteɪtli/ Grand, impressive, and dignified in appearance. Meaning Off Sound Off

impersonation C1

/ˌɪmpɝsəˈneɪʃən/ The act of pretending to be another person. Meaning Off Sound Off

infancy C1

/ˈɪnfənsi/ the earliest period of childhood Meaning Off Sound Off

uneventful C1

/ˌəniːˈvɛntfəl/ Without anything interesting, exciting, or unusual happening. Meaning Off Sound Off

substantially C1

/səbˈstænʃəli/ By a large amount; to a great degree. Meaning Off Sound Off

contusion C1

/kənˈtuʒən/ an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration Meaning Off Sound Off

regimental C1

/ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəl/ belonging to, organized as, or associated with a military regiment Meaning Off Sound Off

cleanly C1

/ˈklɛnli/ In a neat, smooth, and precise way. Meaning Off Sound Off

norms C1

/ˈnɔrmz/ Accepted standards or ways of behaving that are usual in a society or group. Meaning Off Sound Off

inequality C1

/ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ An unfair difference between groups of people, especially in wealth or opportunity. Meaning Off Sound Off

loveless C1

/ˈlʌv.ləs/ lacking love, affection, or emotional warmth Meaning Off Sound Off

rebuttal C1

/ɹiˈbʌt.əl/ a statement or argument that contradicts or disproves a claim Meaning Off Sound Off

subtly C1

/ˈsʌt.l̩.li/ In a quiet, delicate way that is not obvious or easy to notice. Meaning Off Sound Off

overseer C1

/ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ A person who watches over and directs the work of others. Meaning Off Sound Off

retraction C1

/rɪˈtrækʃən/ a public withdrawal of a statement, accusation, claim, or published finding Meaning Off Sound Off

sceptical C1

Doubtful about whether something is true, right, or worthwhile. Meaning Off Sound Off

sterilize C1

/ˈstɛɹ.ɪ.laɪz/ to destroy or remove microorganisms from an object, substance, or place Meaning Off Sound Off

antiseptic C1

/ˌæn.tiˈsep.tɪk/ a substance applied to living tissue to prevent or slow the growth of harmful microorganisms Meaning Off Sound Off

long-time C1

Having been the case for a long time; of long duration. Meaning Off Sound Off

carpentry C1

/ˈkɑːrpəntri/ The skill or work of making and repairing things out of wood Meaning Off Sound Off

vaccination C1

/ˌvæksəˈneɪʃən/ the process of administering a vaccine to stimulate protection against a disease Meaning Off Sound Off

anemic C1

/əˈniːmɪk/ affected by or relating to anemia, a deficiency of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin Meaning Off Sound Off

clammy C1

/ˈklæmi/ Unpleasantly cold and damp, often describing skin. Meaning Off Sound Off

dismay C1

/dɪsˈmeɪ/ A strong feeling of disappointment, sadness, or alarm. Meaning Off Sound Off

sentimentality C1

/ˌsen.tə.menˈtæl.ə.t̬i/ excessive, affected, or inappropriate tenderness and emotional feeling Meaning Off Sound Off

disconcerting C1

/ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋ/ causing someone to feel uneasy, confused, or embarrassed Meaning Off Sound Off

pucker C1

/ˈpʌkɚ/ to draw, or become drawn, into small tight wrinkles or folds Meaning Off Sound Off

succulent C1

/ˈsʌkjələnt/ Full of juice and very pleasant to eat. Meaning Off Sound Off

deteriorate C1

/dɪˈtɪɹ.iə.ɹeɪt/ To become worse over time. Meaning Off Sound Off

antiquated C1

/ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ Old-fashioned and no longer useful or suitable for modern times. Meaning Off Sound Off

marginal C1

/ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ Very small in size or effect; not important. Meaning Off Sound Off

consolidate C1

/kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/ To combine several things into a single, more effective whole. Meaning Off Sound Off

pragmatic C1

/pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ concerned with practical matters Meaning Off Sound Off

post-war C1

Belonging to the period just after a war. Meaning Off Sound Off

dutiful C1

/ˈduːtiːfəl/ Doing what you are supposed to do out of a sense of duty and respect. Meaning Off Sound Off

exonerate C1

/ɪɡˈzɑnəˌreɪt/ to officially clear someone from blame, an accusation, or criminal responsibility Meaning Off Sound Off

jetty C1

/ˈd͡ʒɛti/ a structure projecting into water to protect a shore or harbor, influence currents, or provide a landing place Meaning Off Sound Off

tactful C1

/ˈtæktfəl/ Careful not to say or do anything that might upset or offend other people. Meaning Off Sound Off

congestion C1

/kənˈdʒɛstʃən/ a state in which a road, place, or system is overcrowded or blocked, preventing free movement Meaning Off Sound Off

reliability C1

/riːˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ The quality of being trustworthy and able to be depended on to work well or behave correctly. Meaning Off Sound Off

awkwardness C1

/ˈɔkwɝdnəs/ the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed Meaning Off Sound Off

wares C1

/wɛɹz/ Goods or products that are offered for sale. Meaning Off Sound Off

impersonator C1

/ˌɪmˈpɝːsəneɪtɝ/ An entertainer who copies the voice and manner of famous people. Meaning Off Sound Off

prolific C1

/pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ Producing a great deal of work, results, or output. Meaning Off Sound Off

occupant C1

/ˈɑ.kjə.pənt/ A person who lives in or uses a place such as a house, room, or vehicle. Meaning Off Sound Off

coldness C1

/ˈkoʊldnəs/ a lack of affection or enthusiasm Meaning Off Sound Off

tiller C1

/ˈtɪlɚ/ a lever used to turn a boat's rudder and control its direction Meaning Off Sound Off

illumination C1

/ɪˌlumɪˈneɪʃən/ painting or drawing included in a book, especially referring to illuminated medieval manuscripts Meaning Off Sound Off

malay C1

/məˈleɪ/ a member of a Southeast Asian people native especially to the Malay Peninsula and parts of the Malay Archipelago Meaning Off Sound Off

impervious C1

/ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/ Not affected or influenced by something, such as criticism or emotion. Meaning Off Sound Off

periodically C1

/ˌpiːriːˈɑːdɪkəli/ In a manner that is regular or periodic. Meaning Off Sound Off

skeletal C1

/ˈskɛlətəl/ relating to, forming, or attached to a skeleton Meaning Off Sound Off

vertically C1

/ˈvɝ.tɪ.kəli/ in a vertical direction Meaning Off Sound Off

voracious C1

/vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ Eating or wanting food in very large amounts. Meaning Off Sound Off

empirical C1

/ˌɛmˈpɪrɪkəl/ Based on observation, experiment, or real experience rather than on theory. Meaning Off Sound Off

acoustics C1

/əˈkuː.stɪks/ The qualities of a room or building that affect how clearly sound can be heard in it. Meaning Off Sound Off

dependence C1

/dɪˈpɛndəns/ The state of needing or relying on someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

viciously C1

/ˈvɪʃəsli/ In a violent and cruel way. Meaning Off Sound Off

saintly C1

/ˈseɪntli/ resembling or befitting a saint in holiness, virtue, patience, or kindness Meaning Off Sound Off

enterprising C1

/ˈɛntɝˌpraɪzɪŋ/ Showing imagination, energy, and a readiness to take on new projects. Meaning Off Sound Off

gentlemanly C1

/ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/ courteous, honorable, and considerate in a way traditionally expected of a gentleman Meaning Off Sound Off

nunnery C1

/ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ a convent for nuns, or the buildings occupied by such a religious community Meaning Off Sound Off

justly C1

/ˈdʒʌstli/ In a fair and reasonable way. Meaning Off Sound Off

reminiscent C1

/ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/ Reminding you of someone or something (usually followed by 'of'). Meaning Off Sound Off

low-down C1

/ˈloʊ.daʊn/ informal: dishonest, unfair, or contemptible Meaning Off Sound Off

restlessness C1

/ˈɹɛstləsnəs/ the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active Meaning Off Sound Off

patter C1

/ˈpæt.ɚ/ a quick succession of light rapid sounds Meaning Off Sound Off

bedridden C1

/ˈbɛdˌrɪdən/ unable to leave one's bed because of illness, injury, age, or weakness Meaning Off Sound Off

formulate C1

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ To create or develop a plan, idea, or theory through careful thought. Meaning Off Sound Off

justifiable C1

/ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbəl/ capable of being justified Meaning Off Sound Off

fiendish C1

/ˈfiːndɪʃ/ Extremely cruel or evil. Meaning Off Sound Off

notwithstanding C1

/ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ In spite of; despite. Meaning Off Sound Off

saturation C1

/ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən/ the state or process of being completely soaked, filled, or supplied to capacity Meaning Off Sound Off

conditional C1

/kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ Depending on a particular condition being met first. Meaning Off Sound Off

advantageous C1

/ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒ(i)əs/ Giving a benefit or putting one in a better position. Meaning Off Sound Off

biochemical C1

/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl/ relating to biochemistry or to the chemical substances and processes that occur in living organisms Meaning Off Sound Off

accumulation C1

/əˌkjuːm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ The process of gradually gathering or building up over time. Meaning Off Sound Off