Word Formation & Derivatives

emetic C2

/ɪˈmɛtɪk/ a substance or medicine that causes vomiting Meaning Off Sound Off

philosophize C2

/fɪˈlɑː.sə.faɪz/ to think or reason philosophically about fundamental questions Meaning Off Sound Off

subnormal C2

/ˌsʌbˈnɔːr.məl/ below the usual, expected, or average level Meaning Off Sound Off

encyclopedic C2

/ensaiːkloˈpʰiːdək/ broad in scope or content Meaning Off Sound Off

costal C2

/ˈkɑːstəl/ anatomy: relating to a rib or the ribs Meaning Off Sound Off

hominy C2

/ˈhɑːməni/ maize kernels treated with an alkali to remove the hulls, eaten whole or dried and ground into grits Meaning Off Sound Off

convulsive C2

/kənˈvʌlsɪv/ resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent Meaning Off Sound Off

Silurian C2

/sɪˈlʊɹiən/ relating to the geological period between the Ordovician and Devonian, about 444 to 419 million years ago Meaning Off Sound Off

geodesic C2

/ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛs.ɪk/ of or relating to or determined by geodesy Meaning Off Sound Off

consequent C2

/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ Following as a result, inference, or natural effect. Meaning Off Sound Off

ingratiating C2

/ˌɪŋˈgreɪʃiːˌeɪtɪŋ/ Trying to win someone's favour, often in an insincere or overly flattering way. Meaning Off Sound Off

susceptibility C2

/səˌsɛptəˈbɪləti/ The condition of being susceptible; vulnerability. Meaning Off Sound Off

cassowary C2

/ˈkæs.ə.wer.i/ a large, powerful flightless bird of the genus Casuarius, native chiefly to New Guinea and northern Australia, with a horny casque on its head Meaning Off Sound Off

transmigration C2

/ˌtɹænzmaɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ the passage of a soul after death into another body or form of life Meaning Off Sound Off

uproarious C2

/ʌpˈrɔriəs/ characterized by loud, uncontrolled noise or laughter Meaning Off Sound Off

torpor C2

/ˈtɔɹpɚ/ a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility Meaning Off Sound Off

languor C2

/ˈlæŋɡɚ/ A state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid or weary feeling; lassitude; (countable) an instance of this. Meaning Off Sound Off

sacredness C2

/ˈseɪkrɪdnɪs/ the quality of being sacred Meaning Off Sound Off

unreality C2

/ˌənriːˈæləti/ The state of being unreal. Meaning Off Sound Off

supplant C2

/səˈplænt/ take the place or move into the position of Meaning Off Sound Off

squirmy C2

/ˈskwɝmi/ Constantly twisting and wriggling; unable to stay still. Meaning Off Sound Off

entreaty C2

/ɛnˈtɹiːti/ earnest or urgent request Meaning Off Sound Off

disadvantageous C2

/ˌdɪˌsædˌvænˈteɪdʒəs/ constituting a disadvantage Meaning Off Sound Off

flexor C2

/ˈflɛksɚ/ a muscle whose contraction bends a joint or reduces the angle between body parts Meaning Off Sound Off

interrogative C2

/ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ Asking a question or expressing inquiry. Meaning Off Sound Off

mottled C2

/ˈmɑt əld/ Covered with spots or patches of different colours. Meaning Off Sound Off

garrulous C2

/ˈɡɛɹ.ə.ləs/ Excessively or tiresomely talkative. Meaning Off Sound Off

corollary C2

/kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ a practical consequence that follows naturally Meaning Off Sound Off

rakish C2

/ˈɹeɪkɪʃ/ dashingly stylish or jaunty in a slightly unconventional or disreputable way Meaning Off Sound Off

ganglion C2

/ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ən/ a cluster of nerve-cell bodies, usually outside the brain and spinal cord, that acts as a relay point for nerve signals Meaning Off Sound Off

horsefly C2

/ˈhɔːrsflaɪ/ a large, fast-flying fly of the family Tabanidae whose females bite mammals and feed on blood Meaning Off Sound Off

omniscience C2

/ɑmˈnɪʃəns/ the state or capacity of knowing everything, especially as an attribute of a deity Meaning Off Sound Off

auricular C2

/ɔˈɹɪkjəlɚ/ of, relating to, or situated near the ear Meaning Off Sound Off

recidivist C2

/ɹɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/ One who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits. Meaning Off Sound Off

philology C2

/fɪˈlɑːlədʒi/ the scholarly study of historical texts through their language, transmission, literary context, and interpretation Meaning Off Sound Off

slavish C2

/ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ blindly imitative Meaning Off Sound Off

charwoman C2

/ˈtʃɑːrwʊmən/ a woman hired, traditionally by the day or hour, to clean a house or other building; dated Meaning Off Sound Off

proportionally C2

/pɹəˈpɔɹʃənəli/ In a way that matches the size or amount of something else. Meaning Off Sound Off

scanty C2

/ˈskænti/ lacking in amplitude or quantity Meaning Off Sound Off

bedraggled C2

/bɪˈdræɡəld/ wet, dirty, and hanging limply; untidy from exposure to bad weather Meaning Off Sound Off

excision C2

/ekˈsɪʒ.ən/ the surgical removal of an organ, tumor, or other body tissue by cutting Meaning Off Sound Off

sequestration C2

/ˌsɛkwəˈstreɪʃən/ law: the seizure, isolation, or placing in custody of property by legal authority Meaning Off Sound Off

anthropologically C2

From the perspective of anthropology, the study of human cultures. Meaning Off Sound Off

asceticism C2

/əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/ the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from physical comforts or pleasures Meaning Off Sound Off

laxity C2

/ˈlæk.sə.ti/ a lack of strictness, care, or discipline Meaning Off Sound Off

spinney C2

/ˈspɪni/ chiefly British: a small wood or copse, especially one planted to shelter game birds Meaning Off Sound Off

falsity C2

/ˈfɔl.sɪ.ti/ the state of being false or untrue Meaning Off Sound Off

fetter C2

/ˈfet.ə/ a chain or shackle placed around the feet or legs to restrict movement Meaning Off Sound Off

tricolor C2

/ˈtraɪˌkʌlər/ having or displaying three different colors Meaning Off Sound Off

bifurcation C2

/ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/ The act of bifurcating; branching or dividing in two. Meaning Off Sound Off

insincerity C2

/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɛrəti/ the quality of not expressing one's true feelings or intentions; lack of honesty or genuineness Meaning Off Sound Off

insolvency C2

/ɪnˈsɑːlvənsi/ the state of being unable to pay debts when they become due Meaning Off Sound Off

halfpenny C2

/ˈheɪp(ə)ni/ an English coin worth half a penny Meaning Off Sound Off

Aristotelian C2

/ˌærɪstəˈtiliən/ relating to Aristotle, his writings, or the philosophical and logical tradition based on them Meaning Off Sound Off

grandee C2

/ɡrænˈdiː/ a nobleman of the highest rank in Spain or Portugal Meaning Off Sound Off

millinery C2

/ˈmɪl.əˌner.i/ women's hats and related decorative headwear considered collectively Meaning Off Sound Off

genealogical C2

/ˌd͡ʒiniəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ of or relating to genealogy Meaning Off Sound Off

somnambulist C2

/sɑmˈnæmbjəlɪst/ a person who walks while asleep Meaning Off Sound Off

venial C2

/ˈviːni.əl/ easily excused or forgiven Meaning Off Sound Off

bezoar C2

/ˈbi.zɔɹ/ a compact mass of swallowed hair, plant fibre, or other indigestible material formed in a human or animal digestive tract Meaning Off Sound Off

heraldry C2

/ˈher.əl.dri/ the system, art, and study of coats of arms, including their design, description, inheritance, and regulation Meaning Off Sound Off

expropriate C2

/ɛksˈpɹəʊpɹi.eɪt/ deprive of possessions Meaning Off Sound Off

acrimony C2

/ˈækrɪˌmoʊni/ bitter anger or ill feeling expressed in speech, behavior, or a dispute Meaning Off Sound Off

repercussion C2

/ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ a remote or indirect consequence of some action Meaning Off Sound Off

cupbearer C2

/ˈkʌpˌberər/ historical: a trusted court official who poured and served wine or another drink to a ruler Meaning Off Sound Off

coster C2

/ˈkɑː.stɚ/ dated British: a street seller of fruit, vegetables, or other goods; a costermonger Meaning Off Sound Off

salubrious C2

/səˈlu.bɹi.əs/ favorable to health of mind or body Meaning Off Sound Off

goby C2

/ˈɡoʊbi/ any of numerous generally small, bottom-dwelling fishes, especially members of the family Gobiidae, many of which have pelvic fins joined into a suckerlike disc Meaning Off Sound Off

treacherously C2

In a way that betrays trust; disloyally and deceitfully. Meaning Off Sound Off

metatarsal C2

/ˌmɛtəˈtɑːɹsəl/ relating to the metatarsus, the part of the foot between the ankle and toes Meaning Off Sound Off

insufficiently C2

/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃəntli/ to an insufficient degree Meaning Off Sound Off

symmetrically C2

/səˈmɛtrɪkli/ in a symmetrical manner Meaning Off Sound Off

impressionistic C2

/ˌɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/ Based on personal impressions and feelings rather than careful facts or research. Meaning Off Sound Off

photoelectric C2

/ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/ of or pertaining to photoelectricity Meaning Off Sound Off

wretchedly C2

/ˈɹɛt͡ʃədli/ in a wretched manner Meaning Off Sound Off

fluorescence C2

/flʊˈɹɛsəns/ The emission of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) by a material when stimulated by the absorption of radiation or of a subatomic particle. Meaning Off Sound Off

cabman C2

/ˈkæb.mən/ historical: a man who drove a horse-drawn cab for hire Meaning Off Sound Off

wayfarer C2

/ˈweɪˌfɛrər/ literary: a person traveling from place to place, especially on foot Meaning Off Sound Off

assiduously C2

/əˈsɪdwəsli/ with care and persistence Meaning Off Sound Off

careen C2

/kəˈɹiːn/ to move rapidly and unsteadily from side to side, as though likely to overturn Meaning Off Sound Off

palpitation C2

/ˌpæl.pəˈteɪ.ʃən/ a heartbeat that feels unusually rapid, strong, fluttering, or irregular, especially when noticed by the person experiencing it Meaning Off Sound Off

artilleryman C2

/ɑrˈtɪlərimən/ a soldier trained to operate artillery weapons Meaning Off Sound Off

raiment C2

/ˈɹeɪ.mənt/ Clothing, garments, dress, material. Meaning Off Sound Off

oscillate C2

/ˈɑsɪleɪt/ To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm. Meaning Off Sound Off

lugubrious C2

/ləˈɡ(j)u.bɹi.əs/ Gloomy, mournful or dismal, especially to an exaggerated degree. Meaning Off Sound Off

inaccuracy C2

/ɪnˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false. Meaning Off Sound Off

nimbly C2

/ˈnɪmbli/ in a nimble manner Meaning Off Sound Off

deaden C2

/ˈdɛdən/ To make a feeling or sensation, especially pain, less strong. Meaning Off Sound Off

townsman C2

/ˈtaʊnzmən/ a person from the same town as yourself Meaning Off Sound Off

artesian C2

/ɑrˈtiːʒən/ of groundwater that is confined under pressure and can rise in a well above the level at which it is first reached Meaning Off Sound Off

recapitulate C2

/ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃəˌleɪt/ summarize briefly Meaning Off Sound Off

hypothesize C2

/haɪˈpɑ.θəˌsaɪz/ To suggest an explanation for something without yet having proof. Meaning Off Sound Off

falconry C2

/ˈfɑːlkənri/ the practice or sport of training falcons and other birds of prey to hunt wild quarry Meaning Off Sound Off

salutary C2

/ˈsæljətɛɹi/ Effecting or designed to effect an improvement; remedial. Meaning Off Sound Off

exultation C2

/ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/ The act of exulting; great joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delight Meaning Off Sound Off

sputter C2

/ˈspʌt.ɚ/ to make a series of soft explosive, spitting, or popping sounds Meaning Off Sound Off