Word Formation & Derivatives

standing C2

/ˈstændɪŋ/ A person's or group's status, rank, or reputation. M S

interrogation C2

/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ The act of questioning someone closely, often by police. M S

ironic C2

/aɪˈɹɑ.nɪk/ Surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect. M S

proposition C2

/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ An idea, plan, or suggestion that is offered for consideration. M S

cosmic C2

/ˈkɑz.mɪk/ Relating to the universe or outer space. M S

hysterical C2

/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ Showing wild, uncontrollable emotion, such as panic, fear, or excitement. M S

solitary C2

/ˈsɑlɪˌtɛɹi/ Alone; done or existing without others. M S

informant C2

/ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ A person who secretly gives information, especially to the police. M S

tactical C2

/ˈtæktɪk(ə)l/ Done carefully to gain a particular advantage; relating to tactics. M S

transmitter C2

/trænˈsmɪtɝ/ A device that sends out radio, television, or other signals. M S

eminence C2

/ˈɛmɪnəns/ The state of being famous and highly respected in a field. M S

legion C2

/ˈli.d͡ʒən/ A very large number of people or things. M S

vicinity C2

/vəˈsɪnəti/ The area near or around a particular place. M S

fiery C2

/ˈfaɪəɹi/ like or suggestive of fire M S

interrogate C2

/ɪnˈtɛɹ.əˌɡeɪt/ To question someone closely and often aggressively. M S

bloodshed C2

/ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ the shedding of blood resulting in murder M S

treacherous C2

/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/ Dangerous and unpredictable, especially because hidden hazards are hard to see. M S

splinter C2

/ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal. M S

melancholy C2

/ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/ A deep, thoughtful sadness. M S

bridal C2

/ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/ of or pertaining to a bride M S

viper C2

/ˈvaɪpɚ/ a person who is considered dangerous M S

gravitational C2

/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/ Relating to or caused by gravity. M S

tactic C2

/ˈtæktɪk/ A particular action or method planned to achieve a goal. M S

abusive C2

/əˈbju.sɪv/ characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment M S

orgy C2

/ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/ any act of immoderate indulgence M S

intimidate C2

/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ make timid or fearful M S

treachery C2

/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹi/ The act of betraying someone who trusts you. M S

valiant C2

/ˈvæliənt/ having or showing valor M S

mercenary C2

/ˈmɝ.sə.ˌnɛɹ.i/ A soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them, rather than out of loyalty. M S

rebound C2

/ˈɹi.baʊnd/ To bounce back after hitting something. M S

provincial C2

/prəˈvɪnʃəl/ Narrow-minded or unsophisticated, in the way of someone from a small town far from the city. M S

penitentiary C2

/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers M S

retribution C2

/ˌɹɛt.ɹɪˈbju.ʃən/ the act of taking revenge, such as harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done, especially in the next life M S

hypothetical C2

/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/ Based on a possible situation or idea rather than on real facts. M S

chastity C2

/ˈt͡ʃæstɪti/ Vow made, usually because of moral or religious beliefs, to abstain from sexual relations. M S

calamity C2

/kəˈlæmɪti/ An event that causes great harm, loss, or suffering; a disaster. M S

impeccable C2

/ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ Perfect, with no faults, flaws, or mistakes. M S

devious C2

/ˈdiː.vi.əs/ deviating from a straight course M S

malicious C2

/məˈlɪʃəs/ Intending to harm or hurt others; full of spite. M S

skeptical C2

/ˈskɛptɪkəl/ denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion M S

stabilize C2

/sʈɛb(ɪ)ˈlaɪz/ To make something steady and stop it from changing or moving, or to become steady. M S

exorcism C2

/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/ A ritual performed to drive out an evil spirit from a person, place, or thing. M S

intolerable C2

/ɪnˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ incapable of being put up with M S

banish C2

/ˈbænɪʃ/ To send someone away from a place, especially as an official punishment, and forbid them to return. M S

evasive C2

/ɪˈveɪsɪv/ deliberately vague or ambiguous M S

commodity C2

/kəˈmɑdəti/ A raw material or basic product that is bought and sold in large amounts, such as oil or grain. M S

uncanny C2

/ʌnˈkæni/ Strange and mysterious in a way that is hard to explain and slightly unsettling. M S

ancestral C2

/ænˈsɛs.təɹ.əl/ inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent M S

mindless C2

/maɪnd.ləs/ requiring little mental effort M S

ceremonial C2

/ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ marked by pomp or ceremony or formality M S

provocation C2

/ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ An action or remark that deliberately makes someone angry or upset. M S

paternity C2

/pəˈtɜːnɪti/ the state of being a father M S

armory C2

/ˈɑːrmɝi/ A building where weapons and military equipment are stored. M S

choreography C2

/ˌkɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ The art of arranging the steps and movements of a dance. M S

palate C2

/pəˈleʈ/ The roof of the mouth, which separates the mouth from the nasal passage. M S

curator C2

/kjʊəˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ A person who manages and organizes a collection in a museum, gallery, or library. M S

reconciliation C2

/ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ The act of becoming friendly again after a quarrel. M S

nostalgic C2

/nɔˈstældʒɪk/ Feeling or causing a fond longing for the past. M S

sever C2

/ˈsɛv.ɚ/ to cut off from a whole M S

cinematography C2

/ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfi/ The art and craft of filming a movie, especially the camera work and lighting. M S

meticulous C2

/mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ Giving very careful and precise attention to every detail. M S

eviction C2

/ɪˈvɪk.ʃən/ the expulsion of someone, such as a tenant, from the possession of land by process of law M S

wholly C2

/ˈhoʊ.li/ Completely and entirely; to the fullest extent. M S

jubilee C2

/ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/ a special anniversary or the celebration of it M S

depraved C2

/diːˈpreɪvd/ Morally corrupt; wicked and disturbing. M S

cognitive C2

/ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ Connected with thinking, learning, understanding, and remembering M S

contraption C2

/kənˈtræpʃən/ A strange or overly complicated machine or device. M S

infernal C2

/ɪnˈfɝnəl/ Extremely annoying. M S

wayward C2

/ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/ Stubbornly doing as one pleases and refusing to behave properly. M S

rhetorical C2

/ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ Asked only to make a point, without expecting any answer. M S

cadaver C2

/kəˈdævɚ/ the dead body of a human being M S

corroborate C2

/kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ to support with evidence, authority, or make more certain or confirm M S

pedestal C2

/ˈpɛdɪstəl/ A base on which a statue, column, or vase stands. M S

eminent C2

/ˈɛmɪnənt/ Famous and highly respected in a particular field. M S

ruddy C2

/ˈrʌdi/ inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life M S

residual C2

/ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ Remaining as a small amount after most of something has gone. M S

authenticity C2

/ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ The quality of being real, genuine, and true to its origin M S

buoy C2

/ˈbu.i/ to mark with a buoy or other sea-borne marker M S

beneficiary C2

/ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ A person who gains an advantage or benefit from something. M S

smother C2

/ˈsməðər/ deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion M S

patronize C2

/ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ To talk to someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you. M S

misdemeanor C2

/ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnɝ/ A minor crime that is punished less severely than a serious one. M S

scavenger C2

/ˈskævəndʒɝ/ An animal that feeds on dead bodies or rotting matter. M S

seismic C2

/ˈsaɪzmɪk/ Relating to or caused by earthquakes. M S

carnal C2

/ˈkɑɹnəl/ of or relating to the body or flesh M S

anonymity C2

/ˌænəˈnɪmɪti/ The state of being unknown by name; keeping your identity hidden. M S

locomotive C2

/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/ The engine of a train that pulls the carriages or wagons. M S

integration C2

/ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ The process of becoming a full, accepted part of a community, especially for people from a different background. M S

secular C2

/ˈsɛkjələɹ/ Not connected with religion or spiritual matters. M S

headmistress C2

/ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/ A woman who is in charge of a school. M S

sorcery C2

/ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ magic; spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world M S

tipsy C2

/ˈtɪp.si/ slightly intoxicated M S

combustion C2

/kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/ The process of burning, in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light. M S

indulgence C2

/ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ Something you allow yourself to enjoy as a special treat. M S

abominable C2

/əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ unequivocally detestable M S

callous C2

/ˈkæləs/ Cruel and uncaring about other people's feelings or suffering. M S