Word Formation & Derivatives

exorcist C2

/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪst/ A person who performs rituals to drive out evil spirits. M S

hysterically C2

/ˌhɪˈstɛrɪkli/ In a wild, uncontrollable, emotional way. M S

rhetoric C2

/ɹɪˈtɒɹɪk/ Language used skillfully, especially in speeches, to persuade or impress people. M S

menacing C2

/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/ Seeming dangerous and likely to cause harm; threatening. M S

hamper C2

/ˈhæm.pɚ/ To make something difficult to do; to slow or block progress. M S

posterity C2

/pɑːˈstɛrəti/ All future generations of people. M S

consignment C2

/kənˈsaɪnmənt/ A batch of goods that is sent or delivered, especially for sale. M S

hinder C2

/ˈhɪndɚ/ To make it harder for something to happen or for someone to do something. M S

taker C2

/ˈteɪkɚ/ one who accepts an offer M S

lament C2

/ləˈmɛnt/ To express great sadness or regret about something. M S

proverbial C2

/prəˈvɝːbiːəl/ Used before a word from a well-known saying or metaphor to show you are not speaking literally. M S

diminish C2

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ To become smaller, weaker, or less; or to make something smaller or less. M S

exalted C2

/ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/ Held in very high regard; of high rank or status. M S

pushover C2

/ˈpʊʃəʊvə(ɹ)/ any undertaking that is easy to do M S

astral C2

/ˈæstɹəl/ being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars M S

requisition C2

/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/ A formal, official request for supplies or services. M S

tenacious C2

/təˈneɪʃəs/ Determined and refusing to give up. M S

spatial C2

/ˈspæɪ.ʃəl/ Relating to space and the position, size, or arrangement of things in it. M S

infallible C2

/ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/ Never wrong; incapable of making a mistake. M S

instantaneous C2

/ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ Happening immediately, with no delay at all. M S

monstrosity C2

/mɑːnˈstrɑːsəti/ something hideous or frightful M S

veritable C2

/ˈvɛ.ɹɪ.tə.bl/ Used to emphasise that a description is accurate or fitting; real or genuine. M S

poignant C2

/ˈpɔɪnənt/ keenly distressing to the mind or feelings M S

tenacity C2

/təˈnæsəti/ The quality of being determined and refusing to give up. M S

inkling C2

/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ a slight suggestion or vague understanding M S

crippling C2

/ˈkrɪpəlɪŋ/ Causing serious harm, damage, or a problem too big to overcome. M S

celibacy C2

/ˈsɛləbəsi/ abstaining from sexual relations, for example because of religious vows M S

deviant C2

/ˈdiːviːənt/ Differing sharply from what is normal or socially accepted. M S

physiological C2

/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ Relating to how the body and its organs normally work. M S

predatory C2

/ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹi/ living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain M S

celibate C2

/ˈsɛləbət/ abstaining from sexual intercourse M S

notoriously C2

/noʊˈtɔriːəsli/ In a way that is widely known, usually for something bad or difficult. M S

venomous C2

/ˈvɛnəməs/ Of an animal: producing venom and able to inject it by biting or stinging. M S

patronizing C2

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ Treating someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you. M S

insidious C2

/ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way M S

indiscretion C2

/ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ An unwise or careless act or remark, especially one that causes embarrassment. M S

euphemism C2

/ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm/ A mild or indirect word used in place of one that is harsh, blunt, or offensive. M S

seedy C2

/ˈsiːdi/ Dirty, run-down, and slightly disreputable. M S

wrongdoing C2

/ˈɹɒŋˌduːɪŋ/ activity that transgresses moral or civil law M S

contagion C2

/kənˈteɪd͡ʒən/ The spread of a disease from one person to another by close contact. M S

sensibility C2

/ˌsɛn(t)səˈbɪləti/ refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions M S

philanthropist C2

/fəˈlænθrəpəst/ A person who gives money and help to good causes to improve people's lives. M S

cosmopolitan C2

/ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/ of worldwide scope or applicability M S

fabrication C2

/fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ A made-up story or statement; a lie M S

mediocrity C2

/mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/ The state of being only average and not very good. M S

repetitive C2

/ɹɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/ characterized by repetition M S

correlation C2

/ˌkɔɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ A connection between two or more things in which they change together. M S

embodiment C2

/ɛmˈbɑːdiːmənt/ A person or thing that is a perfect example of an idea or quality. M S

mediation C2

/ˌmidiˈeɪʃən/ The process of helping two sides settle a dispute through a neutral third party. M S

extracurricular C2

/ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ Outside the regular school or college curriculum. M S

kinetic C2

/kɪˈnɛtɪk/ Relating to or produced by movement. M S

narcotic C2

/nɑɹˈkɑtɪk/ inducing mental lethargy M S

evaporate C2

/ɪˈvæp.ə.ɹæɪt/ lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue M S

agility C2

/əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/ The ability to move quickly and easily. M S

autonomous C2

/ɔˈtɑnəməs/ Able to govern itself or make its own decisions, without control from others. M S

awry C2

/əˈɹɑɪ/ away from the correct or expected course M S

zillion C2

/ˈzɪljən/ a very large indefinite number, usually hyperbole M S

gentleness C2

/ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs/ acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered M S

meager C2

/ˈmiɡɚ/ Small in amount and not enough; poor in quality. M S

arduous C2

/ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/ Very difficult and tiring; requiring a lot of effort. M S

quiver C2

/ˈkwɪvɚ/ To shake with small, rapid, trembling movements. M S

frolic C2

/ˈfɹɑlɪk/ To play and move about in a happy, lively, carefree way. M S

accountability C2

/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ The state of being responsible for your actions and having to explain them to others. M S

figuratively C2

/fɪgˈjʊrətɪvli/ In a way that is meant as an image or comparison, not literally. M S

superfluous C2

/suˈpɝflu.əs/ More than is needed; unnecessary. M S

depravity C2

/dəˈpɹævɪti/ The state of being morally corrupt or wicked. M S

diligently C2

/ˈdɪləd͡ʒən(t)li/ In a careful and hardworking way, with steady effort. M S

deterrent C2

/dɪˈtɝənt/ Something that discourages people from doing something. M S

haughty C2

/ˈhɔti/ Acting superior to others; arrogant and full of contempt. M S

vandal C2

/ˈvændəl/ A person who deliberately destroys or damages property, especially other people's. M S

meticulously C2

/məˈtɪkjələsli/ In a very careful and precise way, paying attention to every detail. M S

conglomerate C2

/kənˈɡlɑm.ɚ.ɪt/ A large company made up of several smaller companies in different kinds of business. M S

practitioner C2

/pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/ A person who works in a profession or skilled field, especially medicine or law. M S

punitive C2

/ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/ Intended as punishment. M S

blubber C2

/ˈblʌbəɹ/ To cry loudly and messily, often while struggling to speak. M S

undecided C2

/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪ̯.dɪd/ not yet having made a commitment M S

bastion C2

/ˈbæsti.ən/ a group that defends a principle M S

flamboyant C2

/flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/ elaborately or excessively ornamented M S

shimmer C2

/ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ To shine with a soft, trembling, or flickering light. M S

emulate C2

/ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ To copy or imitate someone, especially because you admire them. M S

cinematographer C2

/ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfɝ/ The person in charge of the camera work and lighting when making a film. M S

resuscitate C2

/ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ To bring an unconscious or apparently dead person back to life M S

imposition C2

/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃən/ An unfair or unwelcome demand on your time, effort, or hospitality. M S

elated C2

/ɪˈleɪtɪd/ Extremely happy and excited M S

gratification C2

/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ state of being gratified or satisfied M S

ingrate C2

/ˈɪnɡɹeɪt/ A person who shows no gratitude for what they have been given. M S

reptilian C2

/ɹɛpˈtɪljən/ Relating to reptiles such as snakes, lizards, and crocodiles. M S

impregnable C2

/ˌɪmˈprɛgnəbəl/ incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted M S

magnate C2

/ˈmæɡneɪt/ A very rich and powerful person in business or industry. M S

banishment C2

/ˈbænɪʃmənt/ The state of being sent away from a place and forbidden to return; exile. M S

fabricate C2

/ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ To invent false information in order to deceive M S

tabby C2

/ˈtæb.i/ having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring M S

circumference C2

/sɚˈkʌmfɹəns/ the boundary line encompassing an area or object M S

aberration C2

/ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ Something that is very different from what is normal or expected; a one-off departure from the usual. M S

abundantly C2

/əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ In large amounts; plentifully. M S

savory C2

/ˈseɪ.və.ɹi/ morally wholesome or acceptable M S