Word Formation & Derivatives

diffidence C2

/ˈdɪfɪdəns/ The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement. Meaning Off Sound Off

inanity C2

/ɪˈnænɪti/ Something that is inane. Meaning Off Sound Off

injudicious C2

/ˌɪnd͡ʒʊˈdɪʃəs/ Showing poor judgement; not well judged. Meaning Off Sound Off

grazier C2

/ˈɡreɪziər/ a farmer or landholder who raises grazing livestock, especially cattle or sheep Meaning Off Sound Off

inseparably C2

/ˌɪnˈsɛpɝəbli/ without possibility of separation Meaning Off Sound Off

accoutrement C2

/əˈkuː.tɚ.mənt/ an item of equipment, clothing, or decoration used for a particular activity or role, most often in the plural Meaning Off Sound Off

vacillate C2

/ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/ to move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern Meaning Off Sound Off

polemical C2

/pəˈlɛmɪkəl/ expressing strong criticism or argument about a controversial subject Meaning Off Sound Off

currier C2

/ˈkʌɹɪɚ/ a craftsperson who dresses and finishes tanned leather by scraping, softening, coloring, and treating it Meaning Off Sound Off

rufous C2

/ˈruːfəs/ reddish-brown or rust-colored, especially in descriptions of animal fur or plumage Meaning Off Sound Off

solipsistic C2

Of, relating to, or being disposed to solipsism. Meaning Off Sound Off

unquenched C2

/ʌnˈkwɛntʃt/ not extinguished, cooled, or slaked Meaning Off Sound Off

coauthor C2

/ˌkoʊˈɔːθɚ/ a person who writes a book, article, or other work jointly with another author Meaning Off Sound Off

gibbous C2

/ˈɡɪbəs/ having more than half but less than all of the visible disk illuminated, especially of the moon Meaning Off Sound Off

determinist C2

/dɪˈtɝmənɪst/ a person who holds that events, including human actions, are determined by prior causes or conditions Meaning Off Sound Off

incorporeal C2

/ɪnkɔː(ɹ)ˈpɔːɹiəl/ Having no material form or physical substance. Meaning Off Sound Off

adroitly C2

/əˈdɹɔɪtli/ skillfully and cleverly, especially in handling a difficult situation Meaning Off Sound Off

trumpery C2

/ˈtɹʌmpəɹi/ showy but worthless objects, ornaments, or finery Meaning Off Sound Off

knower C2

/ˈnoʊɚ/ a person who knows something, especially the conscious subject in a theory of knowledge Meaning Off Sound Off

porphyry C2

/ˈpɔɹ.fɪ.ɹi/ an igneous rock containing conspicuous large crystals within a much finer-grained groundmass Meaning Off Sound Off

flagellate C2

/ˈflæ.d͡ʒəˌleɪt/ to whip or scourge, especially as punishment or religious mortification Meaning Off Sound Off

bifurcate C2

/ˈbaɪfɚˌkeɪt/ to divide into two branches Meaning Off Sound Off

housebreaker C2

/ˈhaʊsˌbreɪ.kɚ/ a person who illegally enters a house, usually by force, in order to steal or commit another crime Meaning Off Sound Off

protean C2

/ˈpɹoʊ.tɪ.ən/ Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms. Meaning Off Sound Off

aeolian C2

/iˈoʊ.li.ən/ relating to, produced by, or resembling the action or sound of the wind Meaning Off Sound Off

albumen C2

/ˈælbjʊmən/ the white part of an egg Meaning Off Sound Off

ontology C2

/ɑnˈtɑlədʒi/ the branch of metaphysics concerned with being, existence, and the fundamental kinds of things that exist Meaning Off Sound Off

sojourner C2

/ˈsoʊd͡ʒɚnɚ/ a person who stays temporarily in a place rather than settling there permanently Meaning Off Sound Off

nostalgically C2

In a way that shows a fond, slightly sad longing for the past. Meaning Off Sound Off

compellingly C2

/kəmˈpɛlɪŋli/ In a way that holds your attention or convinces you strongly Meaning Off Sound Off

adequacy C2

/ˈædɪkwəsi/ The quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs. Meaning Off Sound Off

misdeal C2

/ˌmɪsˈdiːl/ to distribute playing cards incorrectly Meaning Off Sound Off

descant C2

/ˈdɛskænt/ A lengthy discourse on a subject. Meaning Off Sound Off

perihelion C2

/ˌpɛɹ.əˈhiː.li.ən/ The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun. Meaning Off Sound Off

polytheism C2

/ˈpɑːliˌθiːɪzəm/ belief in or worship of more than one god Meaning Off Sound Off

preeminence C2

/pɹiˈɛmənəns/ the state of being more important, powerful, skilled, or respected than others Meaning Off Sound Off

voracity C2

/vəˈɹæ.sə.ti/ Extreme eagerness to eat; greedy hunger. Meaning Off Sound Off

indelicacy C2

/ɪnˈdɛlɪkəsi/ lack of tact, propriety, or sensitivity in speech or behavior Meaning Off Sound Off

remonstrate C2

/ˈɹɛ.mən.stɹeɪt/ To protest or argue against something, expressing strong disapproval. Meaning Off Sound Off

qualitatively C2

/ˌkwɑːləˈteɪtɪvli/ in a manner relating to the value of something rather than the amount Meaning Off Sound Off

sixpenny C2

/ˈsɪks.pə.ni/ historical British: costing or worth sixpence; by extension, cheap or slight Meaning Off Sound Off

disaffection C2

/ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən/ a loss of affection or loyalty toward a person, group, or way of life; alienation Meaning Off Sound Off

snuffer C2

/ˈsnʌfɚ/ a small cone or bell on a handle used to extinguish a candle flame Meaning Off Sound Off

valvular C2

/ˈvælvjʊlə(ɹ)/ relating to or operating by means of valves Meaning Off Sound Off

pedagogic C2

/ˌpɛdəˈɡɑd͡ʒɪk/ of or relating to pedagogy Meaning Off Sound Off

bounden C2

/ˈbaʊndən/ archaic except in bounden duty: morally obligatory or binding Meaning Off Sound Off

bastardization C2

declaring or rendering bastard Meaning Off Sound Off

inextinguishable C2

/ˌɪnɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/ impossible or extremely difficult to extinguish Meaning Off Sound Off

paleozoic C2

/ˈpeɪl.iəˌzəʊɪk/ of or relating to or denoting the Paleozoic era Meaning Off Sound Off

distiller C2

/dɪˈstɪlər/ a person who makes distilled spirits or purifies liquids by distillation Meaning Off Sound Off

mirthless C2

/ˈmɝθləs/ showing no genuine happiness or amusement; joyless Meaning Off Sound Off

extirpate C2

/ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/ To cause a population to go extinct in a particular region, but not across the entire range of the species or subspecies. Meaning Off Sound Off

analytically C2

/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kli/ by virtue of analysis Meaning Off Sound Off

bandolier C2

/ˌbæn.dəˈlɪr/ a belt worn over one shoulder with loops or pockets for carrying cartridges Meaning Off Sound Off

elongation C2

/ˌiːlɔŋˈgeɪʃən/ The angular distance of a planet from the sun. Meaning Off Sound Off

mummery C2

/ˈmʌməɹi/ a ridiculous, showy, or insincere ceremony or performance Meaning Off Sound Off

alliterative C2

/əˈlɪt.ə.rə.tɪv/ using or characterized by the repetition of the same initial sound in nearby words or stressed syllables Meaning Off Sound Off

ironmongery C2

/ˈaɪrnˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ.i/ tools, metal fittings, and other hardware sold for use in homes, gardens, or buildings Meaning Off Sound Off

agriculturist C2

/ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərɪst/ a specialist trained in the science, practice, or management of agriculture Meaning Off Sound Off

theosophy C2

/θiˈɑs.ə.fi/ religious or mystical philosophy claiming direct spiritual insight into the nature of God, the soul, or the divine world Meaning Off Sound Off

impracticable C2

/ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/ not capable of being carried out or put into practice Meaning Off Sound Off

sublimity C2

/səˈblɪməti/ the quality of inspiring awe through exceptional beauty, grandeur, or nobility Meaning Off Sound Off

cowled C2

/kaʊld/ wearing a cowl or hood, especially as part of a monk's clothing Meaning Off Sound Off

pieman C2

/ˈpaɪˌmæn/ a man who makes or sells pies, especially a street vendor Meaning Off Sound Off

annotation C2

/ˌænəˈteɪʃən/ A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis. Meaning Off Sound Off

trepanning C2

/trɪˈpæn.ɪŋ/ the surgical act or process of boring or cutting an opening in the skull or another hard structure Meaning Off Sound Off

soever C2

/soʊˈɛvɚ/ In any fashion, of any kind; used for emphasis after words such as how, what, which etc. Meaning Off Sound Off

evolutionist C2

/ˌɛvəˈluʃənɪst/ a person who accepts, studies, or advocates the theory of biological evolution Meaning Off Sound Off

supernumerary C2

/ˌsupɚˈn(j)uməˌɹɛɹi/ A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary). Meaning Off Sound Off

confabulation C2

/kənˌfæbjəˈleɪʃən/ A false memory that someone genuinely believes is true, often caused by brain illness. Meaning Off Sound Off

maladjustment C2

/ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/ a failure or inability to adapt successfully to one's social environment or the ordinary demands of life, often resulting in emotional or behavioral difficulties Meaning Off Sound Off

incongruity C2

/ɪnkɑŋˈɡɹuɪti/ The state of two or more things not fitting together or not matching, in a way that seems strange. Meaning Off Sound Off

brushy C2

/ˈbrʌʃi/ covered with or consisting of dense bushes, scrub, or undergrowth Meaning Off Sound Off

prescriptive C2

/pɹəˈskɹəptəv/ Giving firm rules or instructions about how something should be done. Meaning Off Sound Off

airily C2

/ˈeɹ.ə.li/ lightly Meaning Off Sound Off

accumulative C2

/əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtɪv/ increasing through successive additions; cumulative Meaning Off Sound Off

tenpence C2

/ˈtɛnpəns/ the sum or value of ten pence, especially in historical British currency Meaning Off Sound Off

encumber C2

/ɪnˈkʌmbə(ɹ)/ To weigh someone down or make movement difficult with a heavy load. Meaning Off Sound Off

embryology C2

/ˌɛmbriːˈɑːlədʒi/ the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms Meaning Off Sound Off

individuation C2

/ˌɪndəˌvɪdʒuˈeɪʃən/ the process or principle by which an individual is distinguished from other individuals or from a universal kind Meaning Off Sound Off

bootmaker C2

/ˈbuːtˌmeɪ.kɚ/ a craftsperson or manufacturer who makes boots Meaning Off Sound Off

lasciviousness C2

/ləˈsɪvi.əsnəs/ feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness Meaning Off Sound Off

desiccate C2

/ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/ To preserve by drying. Meaning Off Sound Off

littoral C2

/ˈlɪtərəl/ relating to the shore of a sea or lake, especially the zone between or near water-level limits Meaning Off Sound Off

interpolate C2

/ɪnˈtɝ.pəˌleɪt/ to insert words or other material into a text, especially material added later or regarded as spurious Meaning Off Sound Off

monarchical C2

/məˈnɑːkɪk(ə)l/ having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch Meaning Off Sound Off

nutritive C2

/ˈnuːtrətɪv/ relating to nutrition or the nourishment of an organism Meaning Off Sound Off

dubiously C2

/ˈdub.i.əs.li/ In a doubtful or uncertain way, as if unsure something is good or true. Meaning Off Sound Off

measurer C2

/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.ɚ/ a person who measures something or determines its dimensions, amount, or degree Meaning Off Sound Off

papuan C2

/ˈpæpjuən/ a native or inhabitant of Papua; more broadly, especially historically, an Indigenous person of New Guinea or adjacent parts of Melanesia Meaning Off Sound Off

anaesthetize C2

/əˈnɛsθətaɪz/ to administer an anaesthetic to a person or animal, making them insensitive to pain or unconscious Meaning Off Sound Off

expostulate C2

/ɪkˈspɑːstʃəleɪt/ to reason or protest earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct them, usually followed by with Meaning Off Sound Off

mulish C2

/ˈmjuː.lɪʃ/ stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action Meaning Off Sound Off

unequally C2

/ʌnˈiːkwəli/ Not equally, unevenly, sometimes unfairly. Meaning Off Sound Off

importunity C2

/ˌɪmpɔrˈtuːnəti/ persistent and pressing requests or demands, especially when they are troublesome Meaning Off Sound Off

steersman C2

/ˈstiɹz.mən/ One who steers a ship or other vessel; the helmsman. Meaning Off Sound Off