Word Formation & Derivatives

poker C2+

/ˈpoʊkɚ/ One who pokes. Meaning Off Sound Off

mattress C2+

/ˈmætɹɪs/ A form of lagging, in particular for boilers. Meaning Off Sound Off

spear C2+

/spɪɹ/ pierce with a spear Meaning Off Sound Off

half-hour C2+

/ˈhæˌfaʊɝ/ The time of thirty minutes past any particular hour. Meaning Off Sound Off

deposition C2+

/ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ The removal of someone from office. Meaning Off Sound Off

cerebral C2+

/səˈɹi.bɹəl/ involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct Meaning Off Sound Off

unseen C2+

/ʌnˈsiːn/ Not seen or discovered; invisible. Meaning Off Sound Off

frenzy C2+

/ˈfɹɛnzi/ A state of wild activity or panic. Meaning Off Sound Off

frantic C2+

/ˈfɹæn.tɪk/ Insane, mentally unstable. Meaning Off Sound Off

self-respect C2+

/ˌsɛlfrɪˈspɛkt/ The knowledge of one's own worth. Meaning Off Sound Off

unprofessional C2+

/ˌənprəˈfɛʃənəl/ not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession Meaning Off Sound Off

serenity C2+

/səˈɹɛnɪti/ The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness. Meaning Off Sound Off

man-made C2+

/ˈmænˌmeɪd/ not of natural origin Meaning Off Sound Off

muller C2+

/ˈmʌləɹ/ A machine that mixes clay and sand under a roller for use in preparing a mould for metal casting. Meaning Off Sound Off

middle-class C2+

/ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/ belonging to the socioeconomic group between the working class and the upper class Meaning Off Sound Off

jackal C2+

/ˈd͡ʒækəl/ an Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog Meaning Off Sound Off

space-time C2+

/ˈspeɪˌstaɪm/ the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located Meaning Off Sound Off

self-defence C2+

/ˌsɛlfdɪˈfɛns/ the act of defending yourself Meaning Off Sound Off

malignant C2+

/məˈlɪɡnənt/ Harmful, malevolent, injurious. Meaning Off Sound Off

susceptible C2+

/səˈseptɪbl̩/ (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of Meaning Off Sound Off

self-control C2+

/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ The ability to control one's desires and impulses. Meaning Off Sound Off

unprepared C2+

/ˌənpriːˈpɛrd/ Not prepared; caught by surprise. Meaning Off Sound Off

ta-ta C2+

/təˈtɑ/ informal: goodbye Meaning Off Sound Off

craven C2+

/ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly. Meaning Off Sound Off

first-rate C2+

/ˌfɝːˈstreɪt/ quite well, healthy, or ready-to-go Meaning Off Sound Off

litigation C2+

/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ The conduct of a lawsuit. Meaning Off Sound Off

one-sided C2+

/ˌwənˈsaɪdəd/ Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group. Meaning Off Sound Off

idly C2+

/ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/ in an idle manner Meaning Off Sound Off

three-dimensional C2+

/ˌθriːzdɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ Lifelike. Meaning Off Sound Off

crikey C2+

/ˈkɹaɪ.ki/ informal, chiefly British and Australian: used to express surprise, amazement, alarm, or emphasis Meaning Off Sound Off

feasible C2+

/ˈfi.zə.bəl/ Able to be done in practice. Meaning Off Sound Off

Anglo-Saxon C2+

/ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ a member of the Germanic-speaking peoples who settled in England from the fifth century and whose kingdoms preceded Norman rule Meaning Off Sound Off

ethereal C2+

/ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/ characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy Meaning Off Sound Off

minion C2+

/ˈmɪnjən/ A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being. Meaning Off Sound Off

self-preservation C2+

/ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm. Meaning Off Sound Off

inter C2+

/ɪnˈtɚ/ To bury in a grave. Meaning Off Sound Off

broken-down C2+

/ˌbroʊkənˈdaʊn/ no longer working because of mechanical failure Meaning Off Sound Off

parody C2+

/ˈpæɹədi/ To make a parody of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

non-existent C2+

/ˌnɑːnəgˈzɪstənt/ Alternative spelling of nonexistent. Meaning Off Sound Off

payable C2+

/ˈpeɪəbl̩/ a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit Meaning Off Sound Off

assertive C2+

/əˈsɝtɪv/ aggressively self-assured Meaning Off Sound Off

self-interest C2+

/ˌsɛlˈfɪntəˌrɛst/ One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others. Meaning Off Sound Off

knee-deep C2+

/ˌniːˈdiːp/ reaching as high as the knees, or submerged up to the knees Meaning Off Sound Off

full-grown C2+

/ˈfʊlˌɡɹoʊn/ Fully developed in a broader sense; complete, at one’s height. Meaning Off Sound Off

one-legged C2+

/ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/ having only one leg or only one functioning leg Meaning Off Sound Off

causeway C2+

/ˈkɔːz.weɪ/ to provide with a causeway Meaning Off Sound Off

tentative C2+

/ˈtɛntətɪv/ unsettled in mind or opinion Meaning Off Sound Off

effeminate C2+

/ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine. Meaning Off Sound Off

short-sighted C2+

/ˌʃɔrtˈsaɪtəd/ Near-sighted; myopic; unable to focus on distant objects. Meaning Off Sound Off

dissolution C2+

/ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/ Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments. Meaning Off Sound Off

good-natured C2+

/ɡʊdˈneɪtʃəd/ having an easygoing and cheerful disposition Meaning Off Sound Off

cower C2+

/ˈkaʊɚ/ To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear. Meaning Off Sound Off

prithee C2+

/ˈprɪði/ archaic: please; used to introduce or strengthen a request or question Meaning Off Sound Off

vermilion C2+

/vɚˈmɪl.jən/ A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide, cinnabar. Meaning Off Sound Off

unattainable C2+

/ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/ impossible to achieve Meaning Off Sound Off

north-east C2+

/ˌnɔrˈθiːst/ to, toward, or in the northeast Meaning Off Sound Off

rationalize C2+

/ˈɹæʃənəlaɪz/ remove irrational quantities from Meaning Off Sound Off

go-getter C2+

/ˈɡoʊˌɡɛt.ɚ/ an energetic, enterprising, and ambitious person who acts decisively to achieve success Meaning Off Sound Off

womanly C2+

/ˈwʊmənli/ befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman Meaning Off Sound Off

speer C2+

/spɪɹ/ in Scots and northern English, to ask, inquire, or seek information Meaning Off Sound Off

cave-in C2+

/ˈkeɪvˌɪn/ the sudden collapse of earth, rock, a roof, or another enclosing structure Meaning Off Sound Off

pursuant C2+

/pɚˈsu.ənt/ That pursues. Meaning Off Sound Off

man-eater C2+

/ˈmænˌiːtɚ/ an animal that has killed and eaten humans, especially a tiger, lion, crocodile, or shark Meaning Off Sound Off

self-contained C2+

/ˈsɛlfkənˈteɪnd/ constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself Meaning Off Sound Off

principled C2+

/ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality Meaning Off Sound Off

well-to-do C2+

/ˌwɛltəˈdu/ Rich, prosperous, financially stable and comfortable. Meaning Off Sound Off

petulant C2+

/ˈpɛt͡ʃʊlənt/ Childishly irritable. Meaning Off Sound Off

thither C2+

/ˈðɪðɚ/ to or toward that place Meaning Off Sound Off

flippant C2+

/ˈflɪpənt/ Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert. Meaning Off Sound Off

corrosion C2+

/kəˈɹoʊʒən/ The gradual destruction or undermining of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

half-dozen C2+

/ˈhæfˌdəzən/ denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units Meaning Off Sound Off

mannered C2+

/ˈmænɝd/ having unnatural mannerisms Meaning Off Sound Off

palatial C2+

/pəˈleɪʃəl/ suitable for or like a palace Meaning Off Sound Off

chock-full C2+

/ˌtʃɑːkˈfʊl/ completely full or crowded, usually followed by of Meaning Off Sound Off

metaphysics C2+

/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ the branch of philosophy studying being and reality Meaning Off Sound Off

goo-goo C2+

/ˈɡuːˌɡuː/ informal: lovingly sentimental or amorous, especially in the phrase goo-goo eyes Meaning Off Sound Off

banality C2+

/bəˈnælɪti/ The quality of being banal. Meaning Off Sound Off

solder C2+

/ˈsɑd.ɚ/ an alloy, usually of lead and tin, used when melted to join two metal surfaces Meaning Off Sound Off

storied C2+

/ˈstɔːɹid/ having an illustrious past Meaning Off Sound Off

causal C2+

/ˈkɔ.zəl/ Of, relating to, or being a cause of something; causing. Meaning Off Sound Off

unimpeachable C2+

/ˌənɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl/ beyond doubt or reproach Meaning Off Sound Off

populist C2+

/ˈpɑ.pjə.lɪst/ A person who advocates populism (a movement against ruling elites who are presumed not to act in the interests of the ordinary citizen). Meaning Off Sound Off

tic-tac-toe C2+

/ˌtɪk.tækˈtoʊ/ a game in which two players alternately mark a three-by-three grid and try to complete a row of three matching symbols Meaning Off Sound Off

irreverent C2+

/ˌɪˈrɛvɝənt/ showing lack of due respect or veneration Meaning Off Sound Off

hotly C2+

/ˈhɑːtli/ In a heated manner; intensely or vehemently. Meaning Off Sound Off

sectarian C2+

/sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/ belonging to or characteristic of a sect Meaning Off Sound Off

aide-de-camp C2+

/ˌeɪd.dəˈkæmp/ a military officer serving as a confidential assistant to a senior officer or head of state Meaning Off Sound Off

verboten C2+

/ˌfəɹˈboʊt(ə)n/ excluded from use or mention Meaning Off Sound Off

ashen C2+

/ˈæʃ.ən/ anemic looking from illness or emotion Meaning Off Sound Off

saturate C2+

/ˈsatjʊɹeɪt/ To cause to become completely permeated with, or soaked (especially with a liquid). Meaning Off Sound Off

self-styled C2+

as claimed by and for yourself often without justification Meaning Off Sound Off

provident C2+

/ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/ providing carefully for the future Meaning Off Sound Off

exploitative C2+

/ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/ In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

proclivity C2+

/pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ a natural inclination Meaning Off Sound Off

unflappable C2+

/ʌnˈflæpəbəl/ Remaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily. Meaning Off Sound Off

mendicant C2+

/ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/ practicing beggary Meaning Off Sound Off