Word Formation & Derivatives

midwinter C2

/ˌmɪdˈwɪntɚ/ the middle and often coldest part of winter Meaning Off Sound Off

dermal C2

/ˈdɝːməl/ relating to or existing on or affecting the skin Meaning Off Sound Off

physiologically C2

/ˌfɪziːəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/ In a way that relates to how the body normally functions. Meaning Off Sound Off

commensurate C2

/kəˈmɛnsəɹət/ In proportion to something; matching it in size, degree, or amount. Meaning Off Sound Off

barometric C2

/ˌber.əˈmet.rɪk/ relating to atmospheric pressure or to its measurement with a barometer Meaning Off Sound Off

vandalize C2

/ˈvændəlaɪz/ To deliberately damage or destroy property, especially public or other people's property. Meaning Off Sound Off

hussar C2

/həˈzɑːr/ historical: a soldier in one of the light-cavalry units of Hungary or other European armies Meaning Off Sound Off

unsurpassed C2

/ˌənsɝˈpæst/ Better than anything or anyone else; impossible to beat. Meaning Off Sound Off

hedonism C2

/ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life. Meaning Off Sound Off

gentlewoman C2

/ˈdʒɛntəlˌwʊmən/ a woman of high social standing or good family, or one regarded as cultured and well-mannered; old-fashioned Meaning Off Sound Off

pragmatist C2

/ˈpræɡmətɪst/ a person who deals with problems practically and judges actions mainly by workable results Meaning Off Sound Off

ardently C2

/ˈɑːrdəntli/ in an ardent manner Meaning Off Sound Off

excommunicate C2

/ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkeɪt/ to officially exclude someone from participation or membership in a church or religious community Meaning Off Sound Off

saltpeter C2

/ˌsɔːltˈpiː.tɚ/ potassium nitrate, a white crystalline compound used in fertilizers, food preservation, and especially gunpowder Meaning Off Sound Off

mammalian C2

/məˈmeɪl.jən/ Of, or pertaining to, mammals. Meaning Off Sound Off

condescension C2

/kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/ affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank Meaning Off Sound Off

shiftless C2

/ˈʃɪftləs/ lacking ambition or initiative and habitually unwilling to work steadily Meaning Off Sound Off

emigrant C2

/ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/ someone who leaves one country to settle in another Meaning Off Sound Off

chronometer C2

/krə(ʊ)ˈnɒmɪtər/ A device for measuring time, particularly a precision mechanism for measuring time of day. Meaning Off Sound Off

sycophant C2

/ˈsɪkəfænt/ One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another; a servile flatterer. Meaning Off Sound Off

nonchalantly C2

/ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːntli/ In a calm, relaxed way that shows no worry or concern. Meaning Off Sound Off

lading C2

/ˈleɪdɪŋ/ goods or cargo carried by a ship or other vehicle Meaning Off Sound Off

ineligible C2

/ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/ not qualified or permitted to be chosen, receive something, or take part Meaning Off Sound Off

crawly C2

/ˈkrɔːli/ moving by crawling or seeming to be full of crawling creatures Meaning Off Sound Off

mismanagement C2

/ˌmɪsˈmænɪd͡ʒmənt/ management that is careless or inefficient Meaning Off Sound Off

chauvinistic C2

/ˌtʃoʊvəˈnɪstɪk/ Of or pertaining to chauvinism or chauvinists. Meaning Off Sound Off

reciprocity C2

/ˌresɪˈprɑːsəti/ the practice or expectation of exchanging comparable actions, help, feelings, or advantages for mutual benefit Meaning Off Sound Off

shoestring C2

/ˈʃuːstrɪŋ/ a cord or lace used to fasten a shoe Meaning Off Sound Off

refectory C2

/rɪˈfɛktəri/ a communal dining hall in a monastery, school, college, or other institution Meaning Off Sound Off

oleander C2

/ˌoʊliˈændɚ/ a poisonous evergreen shrub with narrow leathery leaves and clusters of white, pink, or red flowers, widely grown in warm regions Meaning Off Sound Off

consternation C2

/ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/ A feeling of shock, alarm, and dismay that leaves you unsure what to do. Meaning Off Sound Off

athleticism C2

/æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm/ Physical strength, fitness, and skill in sport or movement. Meaning Off Sound Off

saunter C2

/ˈsɔntɚ/ a careless leisurely gait Meaning Off Sound Off

grenadier C2

/ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪr/ a soldier originally trained to throw grenades, and later a member of an elite infantry regiment or guard unit Meaning Off Sound Off

slippy C2

/ˈslɪpi/ slippery; difficult to stand on, hold, or control because it is smooth or wet Meaning Off Sound Off

apostate C2

/əˈpɔs.teɪt/ Guilty of apostasy. Meaning Off Sound Off

wretchedness C2

/ˈɹɛt͡ʃɪdnəs/ the quality of being poor and inferior and sorry Meaning Off Sound Off

reservist C2

/rɪˈzɝːvɪst/ a member of a military reserve who can be called into active service Meaning Off Sound Off

redistribution C2

/ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ distributing again Meaning Off Sound Off

horsy C2

/ˈhɔːr.si/ relating to, resembling, or characteristic of horses Meaning Off Sound Off

paymaster C2

/ˈpeɪˌmæstɚ/ an official or employee responsible for paying wages, especially to workers or troops Meaning Off Sound Off

asymmetry C2

/eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ An absence of symmetry or proportion between the parts of a thing, or a distinction that produces such a lack of symmetry. Meaning Off Sound Off

sylvan C2

/ˈsɪlvən/ relating to or characteristic of wooded regions Meaning Off Sound Off

praetor C2

/ˈpriːtər/ an annually elected magistrate of the Roman Republic, especially one responsible for administering justice Meaning Off Sound Off

alliteration C2

/əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/ the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in nearby words, especially in a phrase or line of verse Meaning Off Sound Off

chronologically C2

/ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ In the order in which things happened in time. Meaning Off Sound Off

fluctuate C2

/ˈflʌkt͡ʃu.eɪt/ To rise and fall or change irregularly. Meaning Off Sound Off

freckled C2

/ˈfɹɛkəld/ covered with freckles or small brownish spots Meaning Off Sound Off

modulate C2

/ˈmɑ.d͡ʒəˌleɪt/ change the key of, in music Meaning Off Sound Off

ad-lib C2

/ˈædˈlɪb/ To say or do something without any preparation; to improvise. Meaning Off Sound Off

wester C2

/ˈwɛs.tər/ to move or turn toward the west Meaning Off Sound Off

subsistence C2

/səbˈsɪstəns/ The food, money, or other things a person needs simply to stay alive. Meaning Off Sound Off

engraver C2

/ɪnˈɡreɪvɚ/ a craftsperson or artist who cuts words or designs into a hard surface, or prepares engraved plates for printing Meaning Off Sound Off

outrigger C2

/ˈaʊtˌɹɪɡɚ/ a float attached parallel to a canoe or boat by projecting struts to improve stability Meaning Off Sound Off

volatility C2

/ˌvɑː.ləˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/ the tendency of a price, market, or other quantity to change sharply and unpredictably Meaning Off Sound Off

procurer C2

/prəˈkjʊr.ɚ/ a person who obtains or supplies someone or something for another, often through effort or special arrangements Meaning Off Sound Off

unobtrusive C2

/ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/ Not easily noticed; quiet and not drawing attention. Meaning Off Sound Off

disintegrator C2

/dɪsˈɪntəˌɡreɪtɚ/ a fictional weapon or device that destroys matter by breaking it apart Meaning Off Sound Off

washerwoman C2

/ˈwɑʃɚˌwʊmən/ historical: a woman employed to wash other people's clothes and household linen Meaning Off Sound Off

brackish C2

/ˈbɹækɪʃ/ slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water) Meaning Off Sound Off

unction C2

/ˈʌŋkʃən/ the ceremonial act of anointing someone with oil, especially as a religious rite Meaning Off Sound Off

spindly C2

/ˈspɪnd.li/ long or tall, unusually thin, and appearing weak or fragile Meaning Off Sound Off

lean-to C2

/ˈliːn.tuː/ a simple shelter or extension with a roof that slopes in one direction, often built against another structure Meaning Off Sound Off

fraternization C2

/ˌfrætərnəˈzeɪʃən/ friendly or brotherly association with other people Meaning Off Sound Off

nascent C2

/ˈnæɪ.sənt/ Just coming into existence and beginning to develop. Meaning Off Sound Off

pragmatism C2

/ˈpræɡməˌtɪzəm/ a philosophical tradition that evaluates ideas partly through their practical consequences and role in inquiry Meaning Off Sound Off

mainstay C2

/ˈmeɪn.steɪ/ a person or thing on which something chiefly depends for support or stability Meaning Off Sound Off

diuretic C2

/ˌdaɪ.jəˈrɛt.ɪk/ a drug or other substance that increases urine production, often helping the body remove excess salt and water Meaning Off Sound Off

calamitous C2

/kəˈlæmətəs/ Causing or involving great harm or disaster. Meaning Off Sound Off

toothy C2

/ˈtuːθi/ showing many teeth or having large, noticeable teeth Meaning Off Sound Off

teamster C2

/ˈtiːm.stɚ/ a person who drives a team of draft animals, especially while hauling a wagon or freight Meaning Off Sound Off

intercession C2

/ˌɪntɚˈsɛʃən/ the act of intervening on another person's behalf, especially to plead for help, mercy, or agreement Meaning Off Sound Off

carbolic C2

/kɑrˈbɑlɪk/ phenol, especially when used as an antiseptic or disinfectant Meaning Off Sound Off

strenuously C2

/ˈstrɛnjuːəsli/ In a strenuous manner. Meaning Off Sound Off

preeminent C2

/priːˈɛmənənt/ Better than all others; outstanding in rank or quality. Meaning Off Sound Off

episcopal C2

/ɪˈpɪskəpəl/ of or relating to bishops or to government of a church by bishops Meaning Off Sound Off

lactic C2

/ˈlæktɪk/ relating to, derived from, or occurring in milk Meaning Off Sound Off

capillary C2

/kəˈpɪl.ə.ɹi/ long and slender with a very small internal diameter Meaning Off Sound Off

brazier C2

/ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/ large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned Meaning Off Sound Off

distillation C2

/ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ The process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing the vapor. Meaning Off Sound Off

presbytery C2

/ˈprɛzbɪtɛri/ in Presbyterian churches, a governing council of ministers and elected elders from congregations in a district Meaning Off Sound Off

communicable C2

/kəˈmjuːnɪkəbəl/ readily communicated Meaning Off Sound Off

hieroglyphic C2

/ˌhaɪ.rəˈɡlɪf.ɪk/ written in or relating to a system that uses pictorial symbols, especially ancient Egyptian writing Meaning Off Sound Off

bric-a-brac C2

/ˈbrɪk.əˌbræk/ a collection of small decorative objects, curios, and ornaments, usually of little practical or monetary value Meaning Off Sound Off

inviolable C2

/ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ incapable of being transgressed or dishonored Meaning Off Sound Off

apoplexy C2

/ˈæpəplɛksi/ dated: sudden unconsciousness or paralysis caused by a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage Meaning Off Sound Off

sceptic C2

/ˈskɛp.tɪk/ someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs Meaning Off Sound Off

utilitarian C2

/juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ Designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive. Meaning Off Sound Off

misnomer C2

/ˌmɪsˈnoʊməɹ/ A term which is misleading, even if firmly established, technically correct, or both. Meaning Off Sound Off

oligarchy C2

/ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ a political system governed by a few people Meaning Off Sound Off

mesmerize C2

/ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/ To exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism. Meaning Off Sound Off

yearling C2

/ˈjɪrlɪŋ/ an animal between one and two years old, or otherwise classed as being in its second year Meaning Off Sound Off

homily C2

/ˈhɑməli/ a sermon explaining a religious or moral subject, especially one based on a passage of scripture Meaning Off Sound Off

vertebrate C2

/ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ having a backbone or spinal column Meaning Off Sound Off

entomology C2

/ˌentəˈmɑːlədʒi/ the scientific study of insects, including their classification, anatomy, behavior, ecology, and relationships with humans Meaning Off Sound Off

ably C2

/ˈeɪ.bli/ In an able manner; with great ability. Meaning Off Sound Off