Word Formation & Derivatives

conveyancing C2

/kənˈveɪənsɪŋ/ the legal work of preparing documents and completing the transfer of property from one owner to another Meaning Off Sound Off

imbecility C2

/ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/ The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, especially of mind. Meaning Off Sound Off

pugnacious C2

/pəgˈnæʃɪs/ ready and able to resort to force or violence Meaning Off Sound Off

stonecutter C2

/ˈstoʊnˌkʌtɚ/ a person who cuts, carves, or dresses stone Meaning Off Sound Off

merchantman C2

/ˈmɝtʃəntmən/ a ship used to carry goods in trade rather than for naval warfare Meaning Off Sound Off

unacknowledged C2

/ˌʌn.əkˈnɑː.lɪdʒd/ not admitted, recognized, or accepted as true or existing Meaning Off Sound Off

magistracy C2

/ˈmæd͡ʒəstɹəsi/ The dignity or office of a magistrate. Meaning Off Sound Off

rapprochement C2

/ɹæpɹoʊʃˈmɑn/ The reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries; a reconciliation. Meaning Off Sound Off

peaty C2

/ˈpiːtiː/ Of whisky, having a complex smoky flavour imparted by compounds released by peat fires used to dry the malted barley. Meaning Off Sound Off

dulcimer C2

/ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ a stringed instrument with strings stretched over a usually trapezoidal soundboard and struck with small hammers Meaning Off Sound Off

fleecy C2

/ˈfliːsi/ resembling fleece in being soft, light, white, or fluffy Meaning Off Sound Off

equilateral C2

/ˌiːkwəˈlæt̬ɚəl/ having all sides of equal length Meaning Off Sound Off

parasitical C2

/ˌpɛɹəˈsɪtɪkəl/ relating to, caused by, or living as a parasite; parasitic Meaning Off Sound Off

anther C2

/ˈænθɚ/ the pollen-producing part at the tip of a flower's stamen Meaning Off Sound Off

deuced C2

/ˈduː.sɪd/ old-fashioned informal: very or extremely, used for emphasis Meaning Off Sound Off

knavish C2

/ˈneɪ.vɪʃ/ dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous Meaning Off Sound Off

euphemistically C2

/ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪkli/ In a way that uses mild words to replace harsh or offensive ones. Meaning Off Sound Off

ostler C2

/ˈɑslɚ/ historically, a worker at an inn or stable who cared for travelers' horses Meaning Off Sound Off

treeless C2

/ˈtriː.ləs/ having no trees Meaning Off Sound Off

abatement C2

/əˈbeɪtmənt/ the act of abating Meaning Off Sound Off

byway C2

/ˈbaɪweɪ/ a minor, less-traveled road or path branching from a main route Meaning Off Sound Off

missal C2

/ˈmɪsəl/ a book containing the prayers and texts used in the Roman Catholic Mass Meaning Off Sound Off

impiety C2

/ɪmˈpaɪəti/ lack of reverence or respect for a god, religion, or something regarded as sacred Meaning Off Sound Off

hauntingly C2

/ˈhɔntɪŋli/ In a way that is beautiful or moving and stays in your mind Meaning Off Sound Off

interferometer C2

/ˌɪn.tɚ.fəˈrɑː.mə.tɚ/ an instrument that superimposes two or more waves and analyzes their interference pattern to make precise measurements of distance, wavelength, refractive index, or related quantities Meaning Off Sound Off

armorer C2

a manufacturer of firearms Meaning Off Sound Off

sagacity C2

/səˈɡæ.sə.ti/ The quality of being sage, wise, or able to make good decisions; the quality of being perceptive, astute or insightful. Meaning Off Sound Off

tensor C2

/ˈtɛn.sɚ/ A mathematical object that describes linear relations on scalars, vectors, matrices and other algebraic objects, and is represented as a multidimensional array. Meaning Off Sound Off

promethean C2

/prəˈmiːθiən/ daringly creative, inventive, or defiant of accepted limits Meaning Off Sound Off

haymaker C2

/ˈheɪˌmeɪkɚ/ a powerful, often wide-swinging punch intended to knock an opponent down Meaning Off Sound Off

unpromising C2

/ənˈprɔmɪsɪŋ/ Showing little sign of future success or good results. Meaning Off Sound Off

ontological C2

/ˌɑːn.təˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/ relating to ontology or to the nature, categories, and conditions of being and existence Meaning Off Sound Off

reinvigorate C2

/ˌriːɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/ to give someone renewed health, energy, or vitality Meaning Off Sound Off

cacophonous C2

/kəˈkɑfənəs/ having an unpleasant sound Meaning Off Sound Off

conglomeration C2

/kənˌɡlɑməˈreɪʃən/ a mixed mass or collection made up of many different things or previously separate parts Meaning Off Sound Off

hatchway C2

/ˈhætʃweɪ/ an opening through a ship's deck, floor, or wall that is fitted with a hatch Meaning Off Sound Off

gibber C2

/ˈdʒɪb.ɚ/ to speak rapidly and incoherently, especially from fear, excitement, or confusion Meaning Off Sound Off

straightway C2

/ˈstreɪtweɪ/ immediately or without delay, now chiefly literary or archaic Meaning Off Sound Off

reverberation C2

/ɹiˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ A sound that echoes and continues after the original sound has stopped. Meaning Off Sound Off

fretful C2

/ˈfrɛt.fəl/ worried, restless, or unable to relax Meaning Off Sound Off

vociferous C2

/voʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ conspicuously and offensively loud Meaning Off Sound Off

yester C2

/ˈjɛs.tɚ/ Of or pertaining to yesterday. Meaning Off Sound Off

unobtrusively C2

/ˌʌn.əbˈtɹuː.sɪv.li/ In a quiet way that does not attract attention or get in the way Meaning Off Sound Off

lamplighter C2

/ˈlæmˌplaɪtɝ/ A person employed to light streetlights at dusk and snuff them at dawn. Meaning Off Sound Off

mystification C2

/ˌmɪs.tə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ a state or feeling of bewilderment caused by not understanding something Meaning Off Sound Off

enunciation C2

/ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ The act of enunciating, announcing, proclaiming, or making known; open attestation; declaration. Meaning Off Sound Off

maltreatment C2

/mælˈtriːtmənt/ cruel, violent, neglectful, or otherwise harmful treatment of a person or animal Meaning Off Sound Off

phrenology C2

/frəˈnɑːlədʒi/ historical: a discredited system that claimed a person's character and mental faculties could be read from the shape of the skull Meaning Off Sound Off

puritanism C2

/ˈpjʊr.ə.təˌnɪz.əm/ the religious beliefs, practices, and historical movement of the Protestant Puritans Meaning Off Sound Off

vitriolic C2

/ˌvɪt.riˈɑ.lɪk/ of a substance, an especially strong acid Meaning Off Sound Off

spanker C2

/ˈspæŋ.kɚ/ a fore-and-aft sail set on or behind the mast nearest the stern of a square-rigged ship, or the corresponding aftermost sail of a large schooner Meaning Off Sound Off

spasmodic C2

/spæzˈmɑ.dɪk/ happening suddenly and irregularly in short bursts Meaning Off Sound Off

pecuniary C2

/pəˈkjuniˌɛɹi/ relating to or involving money Meaning Off Sound Off

obtainable C2

/əbˈteɪnəbəl/ capable of being obtained Meaning Off Sound Off

supplicant C2

/ˈsʌplɪkənt/ one who comes to humbly ask or petition Meaning Off Sound Off

distension C2

/dɪˈstɛnʃən/ the state of being swollen, enlarged, or stretched by pressure from within Meaning Off Sound Off

battlement C2

/ˈbæt.əl.mənt/ a defensive parapet at the top of a castle or wall, with alternating raised sections and gaps for observation or weapons Meaning Off Sound Off

heuristic C2

/hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ That employs a practical method not guaranteed to be optimal or perfect; either not following or derived from any theory, or based on an advisedly oversimplified one. Meaning Off Sound Off

lubber C2

/ˈlʌb.ɚ/ dated or insulting: a large, clumsy, lazy, or foolish person Meaning Off Sound Off

unaccountably C2

/ˌənəˈkaʊntəbli/ in an unaccountable manner Meaning Off Sound Off

mesmerism C2

/ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/ historical: a system developed by Franz Mesmer that claimed an invisible force could produce physical or hypnotic effects Meaning Off Sound Off

typographical C2

/ˌtaɪ.pəˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl/ relating to typography, typesetting, or the appearance and arrangement of printed text Meaning Off Sound Off

axillary C2

/ˈæksəˌlɛri/ relating to or situated in the axilla or armpit Meaning Off Sound Off

indemnify C2

/ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ/ To secure against loss or damage; to insure. Meaning Off Sound Off

pusillanimous C2

/ˌpjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity. Meaning Off Sound Off

truism C2

/tɹuːizəm/ A statement that is so obviously true it hardly needs saying. Meaning Off Sound Off

buckler C2

/ˈbʌk.lɚ/ historical: a small round shield held in the hand or worn on the arm for parrying blows Meaning Off Sound Off

appellation C2

/ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/ A name or title by which someone is addressed or identified; a designation. Meaning Off Sound Off

malarial C2

/məˈlɛɹiəl/ relating to, caused by, or affected with malaria Meaning Off Sound Off

unionism C2

/ˈjuːnjəˌnɪzəm/ The support of advocacy of a union, especially of a trade union. Meaning Off Sound Off

ethnologist C2

/ɛθˈnɑːlədʒɪst/ a scholar who studies and compares peoples, cultures, and social institutions, especially within the field of ethnology Meaning Off Sound Off

pontifical C2

/pɑːnˈtɪfɪkəl/ pompously self-important or pretentiously dogmatic Meaning Off Sound Off

blessedness C2

/ˈblɛsɪdnəs/ a state of complete happiness, fulfillment, or spiritual well-being Meaning Off Sound Off

quackery C2

/ˈkwækəri/ fraudulent or scientifically unsound medical practice, treatment, or advice Meaning Off Sound Off

unreasoning C2

/ənˈriːznɪŋ/ Lacking or without reason. Meaning Off Sound Off

universality C2

/ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ti/ the quality of being universal Meaning Off Sound Off

mullion C2

/ˈmʌl.jən/ a slender upright bar that divides adjacent panes or sections of a window, door, or screen Meaning Off Sound Off

statesmanship C2

/ˈsteɪts.mən.ʃɪp/ skill, wisdom, and sound judgment in managing public affairs Meaning Off Sound Off

tremulous C2

/ˈtɹɛmjuləs/ quivering of the voice as from weakness or fear Meaning Off Sound Off

unappetizing C2

/ʌnˈæpəˌtaɪzɪŋ/ not appealing to the appetite because of an unpleasant appearance, smell, or taste Meaning Off Sound Off

unexceptional C2

/ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ Ordinary and not special in any way. Meaning Off Sound Off

emulation C2

/ˌɛm.juˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ The effort to match or do as well as someone you admire. Meaning Off Sound Off

truculent C2

/ˈtɹʌk.jə.lənt/ defiantly aggressive Meaning Off Sound Off

stripling C2

/ˈstrɪplɪŋ/ a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity Meaning Off Sound Off

tacitly C2

/ˈtæsɪtli/ In a way that is understood without being said directly. Meaning Off Sound Off

omnivorous C2

/ɑːmˈnɪvərəs/ feeding on both plant and animal matter Meaning Off Sound Off

mainspring C2

/ˈmeɪnˌsprɪŋ/ the chief motive, source, or driving force behind an action or development Meaning Off Sound Off

depressor C2

/dɪˈpɹɛsɚ/ an anatomical muscle that lowers or draws down a body part Meaning Off Sound Off

conic C2

/ˈkɑ.nɪk/ of, relating to, or shaped like a cone Meaning Off Sound Off

mollify C2

/ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/ To ease a burden, particularly to ease a worry; make less painful; to comfort. Meaning Off Sound Off

soldiery C2

/ˈsəʊldʒəɹi/ Soldiers considered as a group. Meaning Off Sound Off

colloquially C2

/kəˈloʊ.kwi.əli/ In informal, everyday language. Meaning Off Sound Off

carnelian C2

/kɑɹˈniː.li.ən/ a translucent red, orange, or reddish-brown variety of chalcedony used as a gemstone Meaning Off Sound Off

alternation C2

/ˈɔl.tɚˌneɪ.ʃən/ successive change from one thing or state to another and back again Meaning Off Sound Off

antithetical C2

/ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/ Directly opposed; in complete contrast. Meaning Off Sound Off

womanish C2

/ˈwʊmənɪʃ/ dated and derogatory, especially of a man: having traits stereotypically associated with women and judged weak or unsuitable Meaning Off Sound Off