Word Formation & Derivatives

slavey C2

/ˈsleɪ.vi/ dated, informal, and often offensive: a female domestic servant who performs general or menial household work Meaning Off Sound Off

pankration C2

/pænˈkreɪtiɑːn/ an ancient Greek combat sport combining wrestling and boxing, with very few prohibited techniques Meaning Off Sound Off

wrongheaded C2

/ˈrɔŋˌhɛdɪd/ obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion Meaning Off Sound Off

debility C2

/dəˈbɪləti/ physical or mental weakness, especially weakness caused by illness or age Meaning Off Sound Off

disputable C2

/dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ capable of being disproved Meaning Off Sound Off

acclimatization C2

/əˌklaɪ.mə.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ the process of becoming adjusted to a new climate, altitude, or other environmental conditions Meaning Off Sound Off

caffeinate C2

/ˈkæfɪˌneɪt/ To drink coffee or other caffeinated drinks to feel more awake and alert. Meaning Off Sound Off

tetter C2

/ˈtɛtɚ/ archaic: any of various itching, scaly, blistering, or pustular skin eruptions, without the precision of a modern diagnosis Meaning Off Sound Off

discreditable C2

/dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbəl/ deserving disapproval or tending to damage someone's reputation Meaning Off Sound Off

euphonious C2

/juːˈfoʊ.ni.əs/ pleasant, harmonious, and agreeable to the ear Meaning Off Sound Off

grammarian C2

/ɡɹəˈmɛɹiən/ a scholar or specialist who studies and describes grammar Meaning Off Sound Off

numinous C2

/ˈn(j)umənəs/ evincing the presence of a deity Meaning Off Sound Off

expiratory C2

/ɪkˈspaɪrəˌtɔri/ of or relating to the breathing out phase of respiration Meaning Off Sound Off

dynamical C2

/daɪˈnæmɪkəl/ relating to dynamics, forces, or the laws governing motion and change Meaning Off Sound Off

dragoman C2

/ˈdræɡəmən/ an interpreter and guide in the Near East Meaning Off Sound Off

somnolent C2

/ˈsɑːmnələnt/ Causing literal or figurative sleepiness. Meaning Off Sound Off

self-aggrandizement C2

/ˈsɛlˈfægrənˌdaɪzmənt/ Acting to increase your own power, wealth, or importance. Meaning Off Sound Off

polygonal C2

/pɑˈlɪɡənəl/ having the shape or angular form of a polygon Meaning Off Sound Off

membranous C2

/ˈmɛm.bɹən.əs/ characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane) Meaning Off Sound Off

quaver C2

/ˈkweɪvər/ in British musical terminology, a note with half the time value of a crotchet; an eighth note Meaning Off Sound Off

calculable C2

/ˈkælkjələbəl/ able to be calculated, measured, or estimated with reasonable accuracy Meaning Off Sound Off

gloomily C2

/ˈɡluːmɪli/ with gloom Meaning Off Sound Off

pervious C2

/ˈpɝviəs/ able to be penetrated or passed through by water, air, or another substance Meaning Off Sound Off

baptistry C2

/ˈbæp.tɪ.stri/ a part of a church, or a separate building beside one, where baptisms are performed Meaning Off Sound Off

epistemological C2

/ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɑd͡ʒəkəl/ Of or pertaining to epistemology or theory of knowledge, as a field of study. Meaning Off Sound Off

selectivity C2

/sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvəti/ The quality of being careful or particular about what one chooses. Meaning Off Sound Off

costumier C2

/kɑːsˈtuːmieɪ/ a person or company that designs, makes, supplies, or hires out costumes, especially for theatre Meaning Off Sound Off

salable C2

/ˈseɪ.lə.bəl/ suitable or sufficiently desirable to be sold Meaning Off Sound Off

misappropriate C2

/ˌmɪs.əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ To embezzle. Meaning Off Sound Off

paradisiacal C2

/ˌpærədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ idyllically beautiful, peaceful, or pleasurable Meaning Off Sound Off

flitter C2

/ˈflɪtər/ to move rapidly and lightly with an irregular, fluttering motion Meaning Off Sound Off

superfluity C2

/ˌsuː.pəˈfluː.ɪ.ti/ extreme excess Meaning Off Sound Off

bilberry C2

/ˈbɪl.bɛr.i/ a small dark-blue edible berry resembling a blueberry and growing wild in northern Europe Meaning Off Sound Off

peccary C2

/ˈpekəri/ a social, piglike hoofed mammal native to the Americas, belonging to the family Tayassuidae Meaning Off Sound Off

survivorship C2

/sərˈvaɪvərˌʃɪp/ law and finance: the right of a surviving joint owner or beneficiary to receive property or benefits after another person's death Meaning Off Sound Off

acuteness C2

/əˈkjuːtnəs/ a quick and penetrating intelligence Meaning Off Sound Off

equable C2

/ˈɛkwəbəl/ Calm and not easily upset. Meaning Off Sound Off

introversion C2

/ɪntɹəˈvəɹʒən/ a personality orientation toward one's inner thoughts and feelings, often accompanied by a preference for lower-stimulation or solitary settings Meaning Off Sound Off

cozen C2

/ˈkoʊzən/ to cheat or trick Meaning Off Sound Off

apologetically C2

/əˌpɑːləˈdʒɛtɪˌkliː/ in an apologetic manner Meaning Off Sound Off

purgation C2

/pɝːˈɡeɪʃən/ the act of cleansing someone or something of impurity, guilt, or defilement Meaning Off Sound Off

neurasthenic C2

/ˌnʊɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ historical medicine: relating to or affected by neurasthenia, a diagnosis involving fatigue, weakness, and nervous symptoms Meaning Off Sound Off

taxonomic C2

/ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/ of or relating to taxonomy Meaning Off Sound Off

polysyllabic C2

/ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ Having more than one syllable, or many syllables. Meaning Off Sound Off

headachy C2

/ˈhɛdˌeɪ.ki/ suffering from a headache Meaning Off Sound Off

tuberculous C2

/tuˈbɝkjələs/ constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus Meaning Off Sound Off

demoralization C2

/dɪˌmɔrələˈzeɪʃən/ the destruction or serious weakening of a person's or group's confidence, discipline, or morale Meaning Off Sound Off

rhapsodize C2

/ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/ To say (something) with exaggerated or rapturous enthusiasm. Meaning Off Sound Off

emolument C2

/əˈmɑljəmənt/ Payment or financial benefit received from a job or official position. Meaning Off Sound Off

ruminant C2

/ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ A hoofed animal, such as a cow, sheep, or deer, that chews the cud and has a stomach with several compartments. Meaning Off Sound Off

disavowal C2

/ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ.əl/ an act or statement denying knowledge of, responsibility for, connection with, or support for something Meaning Off Sound Off

hornless C2

/ˈhɔːn.ləs/ having no horns Meaning Off Sound Off

scintillation C2

/ˌsɪn.təˈleɪ.ʃən/ The twinkling of a star or other celestial body caused by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere. Meaning Off Sound Off

epistolary C2

/ɪˈpɪstəˌlɛɹi/ written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence Meaning Off Sound Off

pugnacity C2

/pʌɡˈnæsəti/ The act or characteristic of being aggressive or combative. Meaning Off Sound Off

valediction C2

/ˌvæləˈdɪkʃən/ the act of saying farewell, or the words used when parting Meaning Off Sound Off

depredation C2

/ˌdɛprəˈdeɪʃən/ an act of plundering, pillaging, or violently seizing property Meaning Off Sound Off

querulous C2

/ˈkwɛɹ(j)ələs/ habitually complaining Meaning Off Sound Off

quaternary C2

/ˈkwɑ.tɚˌnɛɹ.i/ consisting of four parts or arranged in groups of four Meaning Off Sound Off

ambassadress C2

/æmˈbæsədrəs/ dated: a female ambassador or a woman acting as an emissary Meaning Off Sound Off

shamefaced C2

/ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪst/ showing shame, guilt, or embarrassment, often through an awkward or subdued expression Meaning Off Sound Off

usurious C2

/juˈʒʊriəs/ charging or involving illegally or unfairly high interest on a loan Meaning Off Sound Off

depopulate C2

/diːˈpɑː.pjə.leɪt/ to greatly reduce or remove the population of a place Meaning Off Sound Off

arrear C2

/əˈɹɪɹ/ an unpaid or overdue amount, now most commonly used in the plural arrears Meaning Off Sound Off

fifthly C2

in the fifth place Meaning Off Sound Off

dilapidation C2

/dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ a state of deterioration due to old age or long use Meaning Off Sound Off

impalpable C2

/ɪmˈpælpəbəl/ unable to be touched or physically felt; intangible or insubstantial Meaning Off Sound Off

vacillation C2

/ˌvæsəˈleɪʃən/ indecision shown by repeatedly changing between opinions, choices, or courses of action Meaning Off Sound Off

perambulation C2

/pɚˌæmbjəˈleɪʃən/ formal or humorous: a walk, stroll, or tour made on foot Meaning Off Sound Off

courser C2

/ˈkɔrsɝ/ historical or literary: a swift, strong horse, especially one ridden in battle Meaning Off Sound Off

sepulchral C2

/səˈpʌlkɹəl/ of or relating to a sepulchre Meaning Off Sound Off

undulation C2

/ˌʌndjʊˈleɪʃən/ a smooth rising-and-falling or back-and-forth movement like a wave Meaning Off Sound Off

unimproved C2

/ˌənɪmˈpruːvd/ not made more desirable or valuable or profitable Meaning Off Sound Off

cambric C2

/ˈkeɪmbrɪk/ a fine, closely woven white fabric originally made of linen and now also made of cotton Meaning Off Sound Off

outlawry C2

/ˈaʊtˌlɔri/ historical law: the formal placing of a person outside the law and its protection Meaning Off Sound Off

parer C2

/ˈpɛr.ɚ/ a tool used to remove a thin outer layer from fruit, vegetables, or another object Meaning Off Sound Off

untempered C2

not moderated or controlled Meaning Off Sound Off

therapeutics C2

/ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks/ the branch of medicine concerned with treating disease and relieving symptoms Meaning Off Sound Off

counteraction C2

/ˌkaʊntɚˈækʃən/ action taken to oppose, offset, or neutralize the effect of another action or force Meaning Off Sound Off

absolutist C2

/ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ a person who supports absolute political authority or treats a principle as allowing no exceptions Meaning Off Sound Off

synoptic C2

/sɪˈnɑːptɪk/ presenting a summary or general view of a whole Meaning Off Sound Off

evangelize C2

/ɪˈvændʒəlaɪz/ to preach the Christian gospel, especially in order to convert people Meaning Off Sound Off

prognosticate C2

/pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/ To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill. Meaning Off Sound Off

stenographic C2

/ˌstɛnəˈɡɹæfɪk/ relating to, written in, or employing shorthand or stenography Meaning Off Sound Off

chronometric C2

/ˌkrɑːnəˈmɛtrɪk/ relating to the precise measurement of time or to chronometers and other accurate timekeeping instruments Meaning Off Sound Off

precocity C2

/prɪˈkɑsəti/ unusually early development of intelligence, talent, or maturity Meaning Off Sound Off

capitation C2

/kapɪˈteɪʃən/ A system of remuneration for providers of health care, in which providers enroll patients as permanent clients and receive a fixed (and capped) periodic payment for each enrollee (i.e., per capita). Meaning Off Sound Off

toper C2

/ˈtoʊ.pɚ/ dated: a person who drinks alcohol heavily or habitually Meaning Off Sound Off

unshaped C2

/ʌnˈʃeɪpt/ incompletely or imperfectly shaped Meaning Off Sound Off

raffish C2

/ˈɹæfɪʃ/ marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness Meaning Off Sound Off

veracious C2

/vəˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ precisely accurate Meaning Off Sound Off

dicer C2

/ˈdaɪsɚ/ a person who gambles with dice Meaning Off Sound Off

luminiferous C2

/ˌluːmɪˈnɪfərəs/ producing or transmitting light; luminous. Meaning Off Sound Off

perambulate C2

/pɚˈæmbjəˌleɪt/ formal or humorous: to walk about, stroll, or travel through a place Meaning Off Sound Off

ovipositor C2

/oʊvɪˈpɑzɪtɚ/ a tubular or blade-like organ used by a female insect or certain other animals to place or lay eggs Meaning Off Sound Off

unstinting C2

/ˌʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/ Generous and tireless with one's contributions of money, time, etc. Meaning Off Sound Off