Word Formation & Derivatives

peter C2

/ˈpiː.tɚ/ usually peter out: to diminish gradually in strength, quantity, or activity and finally stop Meaning Off Sound Off

standing C2

/ˈstændɪŋ/ A person's or group's status, rank, or reputation. Meaning Off Sound Off

japan C2

/dʒəˈpæn/ a hard, usually dark lacquer or enamel used to give wood or metal a durable glossy finish Meaning Off Sound Off

sonny C2

/ˈsʌni/ an informal, often affectionate form of address to a boy or younger man Meaning Off Sound Off

amber C2

/ˈæm.bɚ/ a hard, translucent yellow or brown fossil resin, often used in jewelry and sometimes containing preserved organisms Meaning Off Sound Off

spencer C2

/ˈspɛnsɚ/ A short, close-fitting jacket primarily worn by women and children in the early 19th century. Meaning Off Sound Off

galaxy C2

/ˈɡɛl.ək.si/ a vast gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, dust, dark matter, and other astronomical objects Meaning Off Sound Off

dummy C2

/ˈdʌmi/ having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function Meaning Off Sound Off

brandy C2

/ˈbɹændi/ distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice Meaning Off Sound Off

rascal C2

/ˈɹæskl̩/ A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster. Meaning Off Sound Off

nigger C2

/ˈnɪɡɚ/ extremely offensive racial slur directed at a Black person; included for understanding historical texts, never as a neutral term Meaning Off Sound Off

piper C2

/ˈpaɪ.pɚ/ a musician who plays a pipe, flute, or especially bagpipes Meaning Off Sound Off

pony C2

/ˈpoʊni/ A small serving of an alcoholic beverage, especially beer. Meaning Off Sound Off

palmer C2

/ˈpɑmɚ/ historical: a pilgrim to the Holy Land, traditionally identified by the palm branch carried on returning home Meaning Off Sound Off

perimeter C2

/pəˈɹɪmətɚ/ the total length of the boundary of a two-dimensional shape Meaning Off Sound Off

interrogation C2

/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ The act of questioning someone closely, often by police. Meaning Off Sound Off

cigar C2

/sɪˈɡɑɹ/ a roll of tobacco leaves made to be smoked Meaning Off Sound Off

coroner C2

/ˈkɔɹ.ə.nɚ/ A public official who presides over an inquest into unnatural deaths, and who may have (or historically had) additional powers such as investigating cases of treasure trove. Meaning Off Sound Off

attic C2

/ˈætɪk/ of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times Meaning Off Sound Off

suspenseful C2

/səˈspɛnsfəl/ causing excited uncertainty or anxiety about what will happen next Meaning Off Sound Off

mutant C2

/ˈmjuː.tənt/ an organism, cell, gene, or other biological entity that carries a mutation Meaning Off Sound Off

cardinal C2

/ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ serving as an essential component Meaning Off Sound Off

dexter C2

/ˈdɛks.tɚ/ heraldry: on or toward the bearer's right side of a shield, which appears on the viewer's left Meaning Off Sound Off

ironic C2

/aɪˈɹɑ.nɪk/ Surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect. Meaning Off Sound Off

proposition C2

/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ An idea, plan, or suggestion that is offered for consideration. Meaning Off Sound Off

dagger C2

/ˈdæɡɚ/ A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade. Meaning Off Sound Off

cosmic C2

/ˈkɑz.mɪk/ Relating to the universe or outer space. Meaning Off Sound Off

sherry C2

/ˈʃɛɹi/ A fortified wine produced in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, or a similar wine produced elsewhere. Meaning Off Sound Off

raven C2

/ˈɹeɪvən/ feed greedily Meaning Off Sound Off

madman C2

/ˈmædˌmæn/ an insane person Meaning Off Sound Off

hysterical C2

/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ Showing wild, uncontrollable emotion, such as panic, fear, or excitement. Meaning Off Sound Off

steed C2

/stiːd/ A stallion, especially one used for riding. Meaning Off Sound Off

jasper C2

/ˈd͡ʒæs.pɚ/ an opaque, impure variety of chalcedony occurring in red, yellow, brown, green, and other colors and used as a gemstone or ornamental stone Meaning Off Sound Off

solitary C2

/ˈsɑlɪˌtɛɹi/ Alone; done or existing without others. Meaning Off Sound Off

ungrateful C2

/ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ not feeling or showing gratitude Meaning Off Sound Off

cement C2

/səˈmɛnt/ concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement Meaning Off Sound Off

slippery C2

/ˈslɪpəɹi/ causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide Meaning Off Sound Off

informant C2

/ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ A person who secretly gives information, especially to the police. Meaning Off Sound Off

tactical C2

/ˈtæktɪk(ə)l/ Done carefully to gain a particular advantage; relating to tactics. Meaning Off Sound Off

parlor C2

/ˈpɑɹlɚ/ a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax Meaning Off Sound Off

rosemary C2

/ˈɹoʊzˌmɛɹi/ an aromatic evergreen shrub with narrow leaves, grown as a culinary and medicinal herb Meaning Off Sound Off

prostitution C2

/ˌprɑː.stəˈtuː.ʃən/ the practice or occupation of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for money or other payment Meaning Off Sound Off

transmitter C2

/trænˈsmɪtɝ/ A device that sends out radio, television, or other signals. Meaning Off Sound Off

rover C2

/ˈroʊvɚ/ a person who wanders or travels without settling in one place Meaning Off Sound Off

erotic C2

/ɪˈrɑtɪk/ relating to sexual desire, love, or sexual excitement Meaning Off Sound Off

concussion C2

/kənˈkʊʃən/ A violent collision or shock. Meaning Off Sound Off

vicar C2

/ˈvɪkɚ/ in the Church of England, a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish Meaning Off Sound Off

reindeer C2

/ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes Meaning Off Sound Off

contagious C2

/kənˈteɪdʒəs/ capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, especially through direct or indirect contact Meaning Off Sound Off

homecoming C2

/ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ a coming to or returning home Meaning Off Sound Off

radioactive C2

/ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ exhibiting or caused by radioactivity Meaning Off Sound Off

groan C2

/ˈɡɹoʊ̯n/ indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure Meaning Off Sound Off

eminence C2

/ˈɛmɪnəns/ The state of being famous and highly respected in a field. Meaning Off Sound Off

sawyer C2

/ˈsɔɪ.ɚ/ a person employed to saw wood, especially timber in a sawpit or sawmill Meaning Off Sound Off

legion C2

/ˈli.d͡ʒən/ A very large number of people or things. Meaning Off Sound Off

scorpion C2

/ˈskɔːrpiən/ an arachnid with grasping pincers and a segmented tail ending in a venomous sting Meaning Off Sound Off

abduction C2

/æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ the act of taking a person away unlawfully by force or deception Meaning Off Sound Off

believer C2

/bɪˈlivɚ/ A person who believes; especially regarding religion. Meaning Off Sound Off

typewriter C2

/ˈtaɪˌpraɪtɝ/ One who uses a typewriter; a typist. Meaning Off Sound Off

revolver C2

/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly borrow money. Meaning Off Sound Off

shaggy C2

/ˈʃæɡi/ Having long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur or wool. Meaning Off Sound Off

panther C2

/ˈpænθɚ/ a black-coated leopard, or less often a black-coated jaguar Meaning Off Sound Off

vicinity C2

/vəˈsɪnəti/ The area near or around a particular place. Meaning Off Sound Off

fiery C2

/ˈfaɪəɹi/ like or suggestive of fire Meaning Off Sound Off

bladder C2

/ˈblædɚ/ A container in the form of a flexible bag. Meaning Off Sound Off

suction C2

/ˈsʌkʃən/ the process or force by which reduced pressure draws in a fluid or makes surfaces adhere Meaning Off Sound Off

carver C2

/ˈkɑɹvɚ/ someone who carves the meat Meaning Off Sound Off

Martian C2

/ˈmɑːr.ʃən/ of or relating to the planet Mars or its actual or imagined inhabitants Meaning Off Sound Off

interrogate C2

/ɪnˈtɛɹ.əˌɡeɪt/ To question someone closely and often aggressively. Meaning Off Sound Off

precaution C2

/pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ a precautionary measure warding off impending danger, damage or injury Meaning Off Sound Off

lunar C2

/ˈlunɚ/ of or relating to or associated with the moon Meaning Off Sound Off

bloodshed C2

/ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ the shedding of blood resulting in murder Meaning Off Sound Off

treacherous C2

/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/ Dangerous and unpredictable, especially because hidden hazards are hard to see. Meaning Off Sound Off

golly C2

/ˈɡɑli/ a mild, old-fashioned expression of surprise, alarm, or enthusiasm Meaning Off Sound Off

splinter C2

/ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal. Meaning Off Sound Off

ducky C2

/ˈdʌki/ informal, especially British and sometimes dated: an affectionate form of address for a person Meaning Off Sound Off

melancholy C2

/ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/ A deep, thoughtful sadness. Meaning Off Sound Off

gunpowder C2

/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdɚ/ An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks. Meaning Off Sound Off

bridal C2

/ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/ of or pertaining to a bride Meaning Off Sound Off

syndicate C2

/ˈsɪn.də.kət/ a group of people or organizations that combine resources to carry out a business, project, or shared purpose Meaning Off Sound Off

signor C2

/siːˈnjɔːr/ a courtesy title used before the name of, or in addressing, an Italian man; equivalent to Mr. or sir Meaning Off Sound Off

superstitious C2

/ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance Meaning Off Sound Off

quadrant C2

/ˈkwɑ.dɹənt/ one of four roughly equal sectors into which a plane, circle, area, or display is divided Meaning Off Sound Off

mutiny C2

/ˈmju.tə.ni/ An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers. Meaning Off Sound Off

adultery C2

/əˈdʌltəɹi/ extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations Meaning Off Sound Off

perpetrator C2

/ˈpɝpəˌtɹeɪtɚ/ a person who commits a crime, harmful act, or other wrongdoing Meaning Off Sound Off

watchman C2

/ˈwɒtʃmən/ A man set to watch: a man who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night; (loosely) any such person of any sex or gender. Meaning Off Sound Off

viper C2

/ˈvaɪpɚ/ a person who is considered dangerous Meaning Off Sound Off

obnoxious C2

/əbˈnɑkʃəs/ Unjustly disagreeable, argumentative or objectionable; brazenly rude. Meaning Off Sound Off

glitter C2

/ˈɡlɪtəɹ/ A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance. Meaning Off Sound Off

gravitational C2

/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/ Relating to or caused by gravity. Meaning Off Sound Off

gunman C2

/ˈɡʌnmən/ a criminal armed with a gun, especially a professional killer. Meaning Off Sound Off

platter C2

/ˈplætɚ/ a large, shallow dish or tray used for serving food Meaning Off Sound Off

unsolved C2

/ʌnˈsɑlvd/ not solved Meaning Off Sound Off

tactic C2

/ˈtæktɪk/ A particular action or method planned to achieve a goal. Meaning Off Sound Off

slimy C2

/ˈslaɪ.mi/ covered with or resembling slime Meaning Off Sound Off