Word Formation & Derivatives

whicker C2

/ˈ(h)wɪk.ɚ/ a soft, breathy neigh or whinny made by a horse Meaning Off Sound Off

sanguinary C2

/ˈsæŋɡwɪnɛɹi/ involving or accompanied by much bloodshed Meaning Off Sound Off

testamentary C2

/ˌtɛstəˈmɛntɚi/ of, expressed in, or relating to a legal will or testament Meaning Off Sound Off

regularize C2

/ˈɹɛɡjəlɚaɪz/ To make regular. Meaning Off Sound Off

lapidary C2

/ˈlæpəˌdɛɹi/ of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them Meaning Off Sound Off

mineralogy C2

/ˌmɪnəˈɹɑlədʒi/ the branch of geology that studies minerals, including their composition, structure, properties, and classification Meaning Off Sound Off

wader C2

/ˈweɪ.dɚ/ a long-legged bird that searches for food in shallow water or wet ground Meaning Off Sound Off

plutocracy C2

/pluːˈtɑː.krə.si/ a system of government or social control in which the wealthiest people hold political power Meaning Off Sound Off

stoutly C2

/ˈstaʊtli/ in a resolute manner Meaning Off Sound Off

scabrous C2

/ˈskæb.rəs/ dealing with indecent, salacious, or scandalous subject matter Meaning Off Sound Off

projective C2

/prɑːˈdʒɛktɪv/ Of or related to projective geometry: Meaning Off Sound Off

bacteriologist C2

/bækˌtɪriˈɑlədʒɪst/ a scientist who specializes in the study of bacteria Meaning Off Sound Off

unpractical C2

/ʌnˈpræktɪkəl/ not suitable or effective for use in real situations Meaning Off Sound Off

levator C2

/lɪˈveɪtɚ/ an anatomical muscle that raises the body part to which it is attached Meaning Off Sound Off

malmsey C2

/ˈmɑ(l)mzi/ a rich sweet fortified wine, especially a Madeira made from the Malvasia grape Meaning Off Sound Off

pederasty C2

/ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ sexual relations between an adult man and an adolescent boy Meaning Off Sound Off

laudatory C2

/ˈlɔdəˌtɔri/ Expressing strong praise. Meaning Off Sound Off

deprecate C2

/ˈdɛp.rɪˌkeɪt/ To declare something outdated and advise against using it, even though it still works (often of software features). Meaning Off Sound Off

circumpolar C2

located or found throughout a polar region Meaning Off Sound Off

denigration C2

/ˌdɛnəˈɡɹeɪʃən/ unfair criticism that belittles someone or damages their reputation Meaning Off Sound Off

doyen C2

/ˈdɔɪ.ən/ a man who is the senior member of a group Meaning Off Sound Off

unadventurous C2

/ˌʌn.ədˈvɛn.tʃɚ.əs/ unwilling to take risks or try unfamiliar things Meaning Off Sound Off

sylvian C2

/ˈsɪlviən/ relating to the lateral fissure or adjacent structures of the brain Meaning Off Sound Off

musher C2

/ˈmʌʃɚ/ a person who drives or travels with a team of sled dogs, especially in a dogsled race Meaning Off Sound Off

flivver C2

/ˈflɪv.ɚ/ an automobile or cart, particularly one which is old and inexpensive. Meaning Off Sound Off

tanager C2

/ˈtænədʒɚ/ any of numerous, often brightly colored songbirds native to the Americas Meaning Off Sound Off

exculpate C2

/ˈekskəlpeɪt/ formal: to clear a person from blame, guilt, or an accusation Meaning Off Sound Off

polestar C2

/ˈpoʊlˌstɑɹ/ the North Star, used as a fixed point for finding direction Meaning Off Sound Off

venality C2

/vɪˈnælɪti/ prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward Meaning Off Sound Off

miscellany C2

/ˈmɪsəˌleɪni/ a varied collection or mixture of different kinds of things Meaning Off Sound Off

periodicity C2

/ˌpɪriəˈdɪsəti/ the quality of recurring at regular intervals Meaning Off Sound Off

discursive C2

/dɪˈskɝsɪv/ moving from subject to subject rather than following a concise, orderly line Meaning Off Sound Off

computerize C2

/kəmˈpjuːtɝˌaɪz/ To start using computers to do a job or run a system that was once done by hand. Meaning Off Sound Off

corrector C2

/kəˈrɛktɚ/ a person, device, or process that identifies and corrects errors, faults, or improper behavior Meaning Off Sound Off

empiricist C2

/emˈpɪr.ə.sɪst/ a philosopher or thinker who holds that knowledge comes chiefly from experience and observation Meaning Off Sound Off

sumpter C2

/ˈsʌmptə/ historical: a horse, mule, or other pack animal used to carry loads Meaning Off Sound Off

unexperienced C2

/ˌʌn.ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/ not encountered, undergone, or known through experience Meaning Off Sound Off

citizeness C2

/ˈsɪtəzənəs/ a woman who is a citizen; now rare except in historical contexts Meaning Off Sound Off

fixedly C2

/ˈfɪksɪdli/ in a fixed manner Meaning Off Sound Off

geocentric C2

/ˌd͡ʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ treating Earth as the center, especially in an astronomical model of the universe Meaning Off Sound Off

sibilant C2

/ˈsɪbɪlənt/ having or producing a hissing or hushing sound Meaning Off Sound Off

attenuate C2

/əˈtɛnjuˌeɪt/ to become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude Meaning Off Sound Off

Melanesian C2

/ˌmɛləˈniːʒən/ a person from Melanesia, the southwestern Pacific region that includes New Guinea and several neighboring island groups Meaning Off Sound Off

saintliness C2

/ˈseɪnt.li.nəs/ the quality of being exceptionally holy, virtuous, selfless, or like a saint Meaning Off Sound Off

presentational C2

Relating to how something is presented or shown to people. Meaning Off Sound Off

promotable C2

Suitable to be promoted; deserving a higher position. Meaning Off Sound Off

eustachian C2

/juːˈsteɪ.ʃən/ relating to the auditory tube that connects the middle ear with the upper throat Meaning Off Sound Off

discoverable C2

/dɪˈskʌvɝəbəl/ capable of being ascertained or found out Meaning Off Sound Off

nightjar C2

/ˈnaɪtˌdʒɑːr/ a crepuscular or nocturnal insect-eating bird with cryptic mottled plumage, large eyes, and a broad mouth Meaning Off Sound Off

ascendency C2

/əˈsɛndənsi/ the state that exists when one person or group has power over another Meaning Off Sound Off

rapturously C2

In a way that shows great joy or enthusiasm. Meaning Off Sound Off

propitiate C2

/ˌpɹəˈpɪʃieɪt/ To conciliate, appease, or make peace with someone, particularly a god or spirit. Meaning Off Sound Off

brilliancy C2

/ˈbɹɪljənsi/ A shining quality; brilliance. Meaning Off Sound Off

rotundity C2

/roʊˈtʌndəti/ roundness of shape or fullness of figure Meaning Off Sound Off

largeness C2

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒnəs/ large or extensive in breadth or importance or comprehensiveness Meaning Off Sound Off

revivalist C2

/rɪˈvaɪ.və.lɪst/ a preacher who conducts Christian religious revivals, often traveling between communities Meaning Off Sound Off

earthward C2

/ˈɝθwɚd/ toward the earth or ground Meaning Off Sound Off

blether C2

/ˈblɛðər/ chiefly Scottish and Northern English: foolish, idle, or long-winded talk Meaning Off Sound Off

woodchopper C2

/ˈwʊdˌtʃɑpɚ/ a person whose work is cutting trees or chopping wood Meaning Off Sound Off

sophist C2

/ˈsoʊfɪst/ a person who uses clever but fallacious or misleading arguments Meaning Off Sound Off

roguery C2

/ˈroʊɡəri/ dishonest, unscrupulous, or criminal behavior characteristic of a rogue Meaning Off Sound Off

obviate C2

/ˈab.viˌeɪt/ to remove the need for something; to make it unnecessary Meaning Off Sound Off

aslant C2

/əˈslænt/ at an oblique or sloping angle Meaning Off Sound Off

dilatory C2

/daɪˈleɪt(ə)ɹi/ Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision. Meaning Off Sound Off

metaphysician C2

/ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/ a philosopher who studies or develops theories about metaphysics Meaning Off Sound Off

munificence C2

/mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ Great generosity, especially in giving money or gifts. Meaning Off Sound Off

autosomal C2

/ˌɔːtoʊˈsoʊməl/ relating to an autosome, or inherited through a chromosome other than a sex chromosome Meaning Off Sound Off

monasticism C2

/məˈnæstɪsɪzəm/ a religious way of life in which people withdraw from ordinary society and live under spiritual discipline, often in a community Meaning Off Sound Off

elfish C2

/ˈɛlfɪʃ/ resembling or characteristic of an elf; strange, delicate, or otherworldly Meaning Off Sound Off

topological C2

/təpəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ Of or relating to topology. Meaning Off Sound Off

burrower C2

/ˈbɝː.oʊ.ɚ/ an animal that digs a hole or tunnel, especially one that lives in the shelter it makes Meaning Off Sound Off

palpitate C2

/ˈpælpɪteɪt/ of the heart: to beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly, especially from exertion or emotion Meaning Off Sound Off

twopenny C2

/ˈtʌpəni/ costing or worth two old pennies Meaning Off Sound Off

thievish C2

/ˈθivɪʃ/ inclined or given to stealing Meaning Off Sound Off

detestation C2

/ˌdiː.təˈsteɪ.ʃən/ intense hatred combined with disgust or moral revulsion Meaning Off Sound Off

moulder C2

/ˈmoʊl.dɚ/ to decay or crumble slowly, often until little remains; usually followed by away Meaning Off Sound Off

strapper C2

/ˈstræpɚ/ dated or informal: an unusually large, strong, robust person Meaning Off Sound Off

ribaldry C2

/ˈrɪbəldri/ coarse, vulgar, or sexually indecent humor, language, or behavior Meaning Off Sound Off

reinterpretation C2

/riːɪnˌtɝːprəˈteɪʃən/ a new or different interpretation Meaning Off Sound Off

vivisectionist C2

/ˌvɪv.ɪˈsek.ʃən.ɪst/ a person who practices, advocates, or defends vivisection Meaning Off Sound Off

pleader C2

/ˈpliːdɚ/ formal or historical: a lawyer or advocate who pleads cases in court Meaning Off Sound Off

reflexion C2

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/ Uncommon spelling of reflection. Meaning Off Sound Off

hearer C2

/ˈhɪɹɚ/ One who hears. Meaning Off Sound Off

dualism C2

/ˈduːəˌlɪzəm/ Duality; the condition of being double. Meaning Off Sound Off

speechmaking C2

/ˈspiːtʃˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/ delivering an address to a public audience Meaning Off Sound Off

nearsightedness C2

/ˈnɪrˌsaɪ.tɪd.nəs/ the condition of seeing nearby objects clearly but distant objects indistinctly Meaning Off Sound Off

premeditate C2

/priːˈmɛdɪteɪt/ think or reflect beforehand or in advance Meaning Off Sound Off

medlar C2

/ˈmɛdlɚ/ a small Eurasian tree, Mespilus germanica, cultivated for its brown apple-like fruit Meaning Off Sound Off

indulgently C2

In a way that is kind, gentle, and willing to allow what others want. Meaning Off Sound Off

solipsism C2

/ˈsɒlɪpsɪzəm/ The philosophical idea that only your own mind is sure to exist. Meaning Off Sound Off

attestation C2

/ˌæt.ɛˈsteɪ.ʃən/ the act of witnessing, certifying, or formally declaring that something is true or authentic Meaning Off Sound Off

salver C2

/ˈsæl.vɚ/ a flat tray, often made of silver or another metal, used for formally serving or presenting things Meaning Off Sound Off

inchoate C2

/ɪnˈkoʊət/ Just beginning and not yet fully formed or developed Meaning Off Sound Off

rectilinear C2

/ˌɹɛktɪˈlɪniɚ/ characterized by a straight line or lines Meaning Off Sound Off

unfeasibly C2

To a degree that seems impossible or impractical. Meaning Off Sound Off

arduously C2

In a way that requires great effort and is very tiring. Meaning Off Sound Off