Word Formation & Derivatives

shipman C2

/ˈʃɪpmən/ Synonym of sailor Meaning Off Sound Off

scribbler C2

/ˈskrɪblər/ historical textile work: a worker who coarsely cards or teases wool before spinning Meaning Off Sound Off

briskly C2

/ˈbɹɪskli/ in a brisk manner Meaning Off Sound Off

negress C2

/ˈniːɡrɪs/ an old-fashioned and now offensive term formerly used for a Black woman or girl Meaning Off Sound Off

muscle-bound C2

Having very large, stiff muscles from too much exercise. Meaning Off Sound Off

dogmatic C2

/dɔɡˈmæt.ɪk/ relating to or involving dogma Meaning Off Sound Off

goiter C2

/ˈɡɔɪtər/ an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland that can cause swelling at the front of the neck Meaning Off Sound Off

noddy C2

/ˈnɑːdi/ any of several stout-bodied tropical seabirds of the genus Anous, closely related to terns Meaning Off Sound Off

incongruous C2

/ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/ Out of place; not matching or fitting the surroundings. Meaning Off Sound Off

catastrophically C2

In a way that causes a disaster or terrible damage. Meaning Off Sound Off

egalitarian C2

/ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ Believing in or based on equal rights and opportunities for everyone. Meaning Off Sound Off

chicanery C2

/ʃɪˈkæɪn(ə)ɹi/ Deception by the use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge. Meaning Off Sound Off

unpleasantly C2

/ənˈplɛzəntli/ in an unpleasant manner Meaning Off Sound Off

scurrilous C2

/ˈskɜɹələs/ given to foul-mouthed abuse Meaning Off Sound Off

menacingly C2

/ˈmɛnəsɪŋli/ In a threatening way that suggests danger. Meaning Off Sound Off

presumptive C2

/pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv/ based on reasonable inference or probability rather than direct proof or certainty Meaning Off Sound Off

plebeian C2

/pliˈbiːən/ Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome. Meaning Off Sound Off

inarticulate C2

/ɪn.ɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ without or deprived of the use of speech or words Meaning Off Sound Off

reagent C2

/riˈeɪ.dʒənt/ a substance or mixture used to cause, detect, measure, or investigate a chemical reaction Meaning Off Sound Off

filigree C2

/ˈfɪləˌgriː/ A delicate and intricate ornamentation made from platinum, gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire. Meaning Off Sound Off

tranquilize C2

/ˈtɹeɪ̯ŋkwɪlaɪ̯z/ To make a person or animal calm, often by giving them a sedative drug. Meaning Off Sound Off

convivial C2

/kənˈvɪv.i.əl/ occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company Meaning Off Sound Off

constriction C2

/kənˈstɹɪk.ʃən/ a tight feeling in some part of the body Meaning Off Sound Off

lyricist C2

/ˈlɪɹ.ɪsɪst/ A person who writes the words for songs. Meaning Off Sound Off

egotism C2

/ˈiːgəˌtɪzəm/ an exaggerated opinion of your own importance Meaning Off Sound Off

inflammable C2

/ɪnˈflæməbəl/ easily set on fire; flammable Meaning Off Sound Off

recidivism C2

/rəˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/ Committing new offenses after a crime committed in the past. Meaning Off Sound Off

edification C2

/ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ The act of improving someone morally, intellectually, or spiritually. Meaning Off Sound Off

indefatigable C2

/ˌɪn.dəˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality Meaning Off Sound Off

articulation C2

/ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ The act of expressing thoughts or feelings clearly in words. Meaning Off Sound Off

reverberate C2

/ɹəˈvɜɹbəˌɹeɪt/ To be repeated as an echo; to ring or resound off surfaces. Meaning Off Sound Off

vestigial C2

/vɛˈstɪd͡ʒɪəl/ Remaining as a small trace of something that was once larger or more important. Meaning Off Sound Off

aniseed C2

/ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ the aromatic seed of the anise plant, used to flavor food, drink, and medicine Meaning Off Sound Off

morbidity C2

/mɔːrˈbɪd.ə.t̬i/ an unhealthy or excessive interest in gloomy or disturbing subjects, especially illness and death Meaning Off Sound Off

deflower C2

/diˈflaʊ.ɚ/ dated: to have sexual intercourse with a person regarded as a virgin, framed as taking that person's virginity Meaning Off Sound Off

disciplinarian C2

/ˌdɪsəplɪˈnɛriən/ a person who enforces strict rules and expects obedience, often through punishment Meaning Off Sound Off

groomsman C2

/ˈɡruːmzmən/ a man who attends and supports a bridegroom at a wedding Meaning Off Sound Off

praetorian C2

/priˈtɔriən/ of or relating to the Praetorian Guard, the imperial bodyguard of ancient Rome Meaning Off Sound Off

prelate C2

/ˈprel.ət/ a Christian cleric of high rank or authority, such as a bishop, archbishop, or abbot Meaning Off Sound Off

liturgy C2

/ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship Meaning Off Sound Off

childbearing C2

/ˈtʃaɪldˌbɛɹɪŋ/ the process or period of carrying and giving birth to children Meaning Off Sound Off

kitschy C2

/ˈkɪt͡ʃi/ effusively or insincerely emotional Meaning Off Sound Off

confection C2

/kənˈfɛkʃən/ A sweet food such as a cake, candy, or pastry, often elaborately decorated. Meaning Off Sound Off

tureen C2

/təˈrin/ a large, deep, usually covered serving dish for soup, stew, or similar food Meaning Off Sound Off

colliery C2

/ˈkɑljəri/ a coal mine together with its surface buildings and equipment Meaning Off Sound Off

mammary C2

/ˈmæməɹi/ Of or relating to the mamma or breast (of a woman or a female animal). Meaning Off Sound Off

croaker C2

/ˈkɹoʊkɚ/ dated: a habitual complainer or a person who gloomily predicts trouble Meaning Off Sound Off

hearken C2

/ˈhɑɹkən/ to listen attentively or give serious heed, especially in literary or archaic use Meaning Off Sound Off

scantily C2

/ˈskæntɪli/ Sparingly; not plentifully; not fully; in a scanty manner. Meaning Off Sound Off

ponderous C2

/ˈpɑn.dɚ.əs/ Slow and heavy, moving in a clumsy way because of great weight. Meaning Off Sound Off

pilfer C2

/ˈpɪl.fɚ/ To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft. Meaning Off Sound Off

enchanter C2

/ɪnˈtʃæntɚ/ a magician or sorcerer who casts spells Meaning Off Sound Off

alternately C2

/ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ in an alternating sequence or position Meaning Off Sound Off

omnipotence C2

/ɑːmˈnɪpətəns/ Unlimited power; commonly attributed to a deity or deities. Meaning Off Sound Off

amorphous C2

/əˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ Having no clear shape or form. Meaning Off Sound Off

witchery C2

/ˈwɪtʃəri/ witchcraft or the supposed practice of magic Meaning Off Sound Off

laver C2

/ˈleɪvɚ/ an edible red seaweed, especially one used to make laverbread or as sheets for wrapping food Meaning Off Sound Off

signalman C2

/ˈsɪɡ.nəl.mən/ a railway employee who controls signals and points to regulate the safe movement of trains Meaning Off Sound Off

steadfastly C2

/ˈstɛdfæstli/ In a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction Meaning Off Sound Off

milliner C2

/ˈmɪl.ə.nɚ/ a person who designs, makes, or sells women's hats Meaning Off Sound Off

hallucinatory C2

/həˈluːsənəˌtɔri/ relating to, consisting of, or producing hallucinations Meaning Off Sound Off

colloquial C2

/kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ Used in ordinary, informal conversation rather than formal speech or writing. Meaning Off Sound Off

engender C2

/ɛnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ To cause something, especially a feeling or situation, to come into being. Meaning Off Sound Off

valorous C2

/ˈvælərəs/ having or showing great courage, especially in the face of danger Meaning Off Sound Off

unwary C2

/ənˈwɛri/ not alert to danger or deception Meaning Off Sound Off

unabated C2

/ˌʌn.əˈbeɪ.t̬ɪd/ continuing without becoming weaker, less intense, or less extensive Meaning Off Sound Off

colicky C2

/ˈkɑːlɪki/ suffering from colic or repeated abdominal pain Meaning Off Sound Off

vivisection C2

/ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/ surgical cutting into, or other invasive experimentation on, a living animal or organism for scientific research Meaning Off Sound Off

instigation C2

/ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/ The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness. Meaning Off Sound Off

vehement C2

/ˈviː.hə.mənt/ marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions Meaning Off Sound Off

zither C2

/ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ a stringed instrument with many strings stretched across a flat, usually horizontal soundbox and played by plucking or strumming Meaning Off Sound Off

placental C2

/pləˈsɛntəl/ relating to, supplied through, or possessing a placenta Meaning Off Sound Off

sentimentalist C2

/ˌsɛn.təˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/ a person who is excessively influenced by tender, nostalgic, or idealized feelings Meaning Off Sound Off

promontory C2

/ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff. Meaning Off Sound Off

embattled C2

/ɛmˈbætəld/ involved in, surrounded by, or persistently troubled by conflict or controversy Meaning Off Sound Off

jurist C2

/ˈdʒʊr.ɪst/ an expert or scholar in law and legal theory Meaning Off Sound Off

biped C2

/ˈbaɪpɛd/ an animal, person, or machine that walks on two feet or legs Meaning Off Sound Off

hegemony C2

/hɪˈd͡ʒɛ.mə.ni/ the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others Meaning Off Sound Off

patrimony C2

/ˈpætrəˌmoʊni/ property or an estate inherited from one's father or other ancestor Meaning Off Sound Off

unmolested C2

/ˌənməˈlɛstɪd/ Not bothered, disturbed, or attacked. Meaning Off Sound Off

chloral C2

/ˈklɔːr.əl/ a pungent, colorless oily aldehyde, CCl3CHO, used to make chloral hydrate and other chemicals Meaning Off Sound Off

lurker C2

/ˈlɝ.kɚ/ a person who reads or observes an online community without posting or participating Meaning Off Sound Off

sodden C2

/ˈsɑ.dən/ Soaked or drenched with liquid; soggy, saturated. Meaning Off Sound Off

crony C2

/ˈkɹoʊni/ A close friend or companion, often one who shares in someone's activities. Meaning Off Sound Off

breakwater C2

/ˈbreɪkˌwɔtɚ/ a barrier built offshore or at a harbor entrance to reduce the force of waves and protect the water or coast behind it Meaning Off Sound Off

domesticity C2

/ˌdoʊˌmɛˈstɪsəti/ Home life and the everyday activities of running a household. Meaning Off Sound Off

phonetic C2

/fəˈnɛt.ɪk/ of or relating to the scientific study of speech sounds Meaning Off Sound Off

pentecostal C2

/ˌpen.tɪˈkɒs.təl/ of or relating to or occurring at Pentecost Meaning Off Sound Off

ungracious C2

/ʌnˈɡɹeɪʃəs/ not polite, kind, or pleasant toward others Meaning Off Sound Off

waddy C2

/ˈwɒdi/ an Australian Aboriginal hardwood club used traditionally for hunting or fighting Meaning Off Sound Off

insular C2

/ˈɪnsəlɚ/ Not interested in new ideas or in people outside your own group; narrow-minded. Meaning Off Sound Off

virtuosity C2

/ˌvɜː(ɹ)tjuˈɒsɪti/ Outstanding technical skill, especially in music or art. Meaning Off Sound Off

allegorical C2

/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ Using a story or symbols to express a deeper, hidden meaning. Meaning Off Sound Off

obliteration C2

/əˌblɪtɝˈeɪʃən/ The total destruction of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

silicate C2

/ˈsɪlɪkət/ chemistry: a salt or ester derived from a silicic acid and containing silicon and oxygen Meaning Off Sound Off

anarchic C2

/əˈnɑɹ.kɪk/ Without any law, order, or control; chaotic. Meaning Off Sound Off