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Prefixes, suffixes, compounds, inflections, and derived word families.

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wholly C2
/ˈhoʊ.li/ Completely and entirely; to the fullest extent. Meaning Off Sound Off
jubilee C2
/ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/ a special anniversary or the celebration of it Meaning Off Sound Off
depraved C2
/diːˈpreɪvd/ Morally corrupt; wicked and disturbing. Meaning Off Sound Off
cognitive C2
/ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ Connected with thinking, learning, understanding, and remembering Meaning Off Sound Off
contraption C2
/kənˈtræpʃən/ A strange or overly complicated machine or device. Meaning Off Sound Off
alderman C2
/ˈɔldəɹmən/ a member of a municipal council, especially in a city or in a historical system of local government Meaning Off Sound Off
infernal C2
/ɪnˈfɝnəl/ Extremely annoying. Meaning Off Sound Off
rigor C2
/ˈɹɪɡɚ/ excessive sternness Meaning Off Sound Off
Celtic C2
/ˈkɛltɪk/ of or relating to the Celts or their cultures and traditions Meaning Off Sound Off
galley C2
/ˈɡæli/ An oblong tray of wood or brass, with upright sides, for holding type which has been set, or is to be made up, etc. Meaning Off Sound Off
wayward C2
/ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/ Stubbornly doing as one pleases and refusing to behave properly. Meaning Off Sound Off
conqueror C2
/ˈkɑŋˌkɚ.ɚ/ Someone who conquers. Meaning Off Sound Off
chivalry C2
/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/ honourable, generous, and courteous conduct, especially toward someone perceived as vulnerable Meaning Off Sound Off
bloodthirsty C2
/ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous. Meaning Off Sound Off
viceroy C2
/ˈvaɪsˌrɔɪ/ a governor who rules a country, colony, or province as the representative of a monarch Meaning Off Sound Off
untraceable C2
/ənˈtreɪsəbəl/ incapable of being traced or tracked down Meaning Off Sound Off
smoky C2
/ˈsmoʊki/ marked by or emitting or filled with smoke Meaning Off Sound Off
rhetorical C2
/ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ Asked only to make a point, without expecting any answer. Meaning Off Sound Off
dumpling C2
/ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/ a small mass of dough cooked by boiling, steaming, frying, or baking, sometimes wrapped around a filling Meaning Off Sound Off
cadaver C2
/kəˈdævɚ/ the dead body of a human being Meaning Off Sound Off
Sicilian C2
/sɪˈsɪliən/ relating to Sicily, its people, culture, or language Meaning Off Sound Off
avenger C2
/əˈvɛndʒɚ/ a person who punishes someone in return for a wrong or injury Meaning Off Sound Off
sentry C2
/ˈsen.tri/ a guard posted to watch a place, especially to warn of danger or prevent unauthorized entry Meaning Off Sound Off
bonny C2
/ˈbɑːni/ very pleasing to the eye Meaning Off Sound Off
corroborate C2
/kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ to support with evidence, authority, or make more certain or confirm Meaning Off Sound Off
pedestal C2
/ˈped.ə.stəl/ A base on which a statue, column, or vase stands. Meaning Off Sound Off
eminent C2
/ˈɛmɪnənt/ Famous and highly respected in a particular field. Meaning Off Sound Off
subversive C2
/səbˈvɝsɪv/ Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase. Meaning Off Sound Off
ventilator C2
/ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/ a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure Meaning Off Sound Off
ruddy C2
/ˈrʌdi/ inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life Meaning Off Sound Off
forcibly C2
/ˈfɔːsəbli/ in a forcible manner Meaning Off Sound Off
oblivious C2
/əˈblɪviːəs/ Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of. Meaning Off Sound Off
castor C2
/ˈkæstɚ/ historical: a small table container or a stand holding cruets and shakers for condiments Meaning Off Sound Off
coney C2
/ˈkoʊni/ archaic or historical: a rabbit, especially the European rabbit, or its fur Meaning Off Sound Off
pheasant C2
/ˈfɛzənt/ A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food. Meaning Off Sound Off
emissary C2
/ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/ An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else. Meaning Off Sound Off
whimsical C2
/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ Given to whimsy. Meaning Off Sound Off
heresy C2
/ˈhɛɹəsi/ A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs. Meaning Off Sound Off
equator C2
/ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles Meaning Off Sound Off
gentry C2
/ˈd͡ʒɛntɹi/ People of education and good breeding. Meaning Off Sound Off
schoolboy C2
/ˈskulˌbɔɪ/ a boy attending school Meaning Off Sound Off
residual C2
/ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ Remaining as a small amount after most of something has gone. Meaning Off Sound Off
Neanderthal C2
/niˈændərˌtɑːl/ a member of an extinct human species, Homo neanderthalensis, that lived in Europe and western Asia until about 40,000 years ago Meaning Off Sound Off
authenticity C2
/ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ The quality of being real, genuine, and true to its origin Meaning Off Sound Off
cavalier C2
/ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/ showing an arrogant or dismissive lack of proper concern Meaning Off Sound Off
buoy C2
/ˈbu.i/ to mark with a buoy or other sea-borne marker Meaning Off Sound Off
beneficiary C2
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ A person who gains an advantage or benefit from something. Meaning Off Sound Off
telepathy C2
/təˈlep.ə.θi/ the supposed direct communication of thoughts or feelings between minds without speech, writing, or other ordinary physical signals Meaning Off Sound Off
heretic C2
/ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/ Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to. Meaning Off Sound Off
unintelligible C2
/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise Meaning Off Sound Off
annihilation C2
/əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ total destruction Meaning Off Sound Off
epiphany C2
/ɪˈpɪfəni/ An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder. Meaning Off Sound Off
smother C2
/ˈsməðər/ deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion Meaning Off Sound Off
patronize C2
/ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ To talk to someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you. Meaning Off Sound Off
savvy C2
/ˈsævi/ Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive. Meaning Off Sound Off
valor C2
/ˈvælɚ/ the qualities of a hero or heroine Meaning Off Sound Off
eulogy C2
/ˈjuː.lə.dʒi/ a speech or piece of writing praising a person who has died, usually delivered at a funeral Meaning Off Sound Off
misdemeanor C2
/ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnɝ/ A minor crime that is punished less severely than a serious one. Meaning Off Sound Off
antarctic C2
/ænˈtɑɹktɪk/ relating to Antarctica or the region around the South Pole Meaning Off Sound Off
gunny C2
/ˈɡʌni/ a coarse, strong fabric made from jute or hemp, especially for sacks Meaning Off Sound Off
scavenger C2
/ˈskævəndʒɝ/ An animal that feeds on dead bodies or rotting matter. Meaning Off Sound Off
crusader C2
/kruˈseɪdɚ/ a participant in one of the medieval Christian military expeditions known as the Crusades Meaning Off Sound Off
eradicate C2
/ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ to destroy or remove something completely, especially a disease, problem, or harmful practice Meaning Off Sound Off
irritable C2
/ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/ Easily exasperated or excited. Meaning Off Sound Off
seismic C2
/ˈsaɪzmɪk/ Relating to or caused by earthquakes. Meaning Off Sound Off
epilepsy C2
/ˈepəlepsi/ a neurological disorder characterized by an enduring tendency to have recurrent unprovoked seizures Meaning Off Sound Off
carnal C2
/ˈkɑɹnəl/ of or relating to the body or flesh Meaning Off Sound Off
vixen C2
/ˈvɪksən/ a female fox Meaning Off Sound Off
evasion C2
/ɪˈveɪʒən/ nonperformance of something distasteful, as by deceit or trickery, that you are supposed to do Meaning Off Sound Off
technicality C2
/ˌtɛk.nɪˈkæl.ə.ti/ a small or specialized rule or detail that can have an important practical consequence Meaning Off Sound Off
glittering C2
/ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/ sparkling or shining with many small flashes of light Meaning Off Sound Off
stroller C2
/ˈstɹoʊlɚ/ a person taking a leisurely walk Meaning Off Sound Off
starry C2
/ˈstɑɹ.i/ abounding with or resembling stars Meaning Off Sound Off
anonymity C2
/ˌænəˈnɪmɪti/ The state of being unknown by name; keeping your identity hidden. Meaning Off Sound Off
incriminate C2
/ɪnˈkrɪm.ə.neɪt/ to provide evidence or information suggesting that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing Meaning Off Sound Off
locomotive C2
/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/ The engine of a train that pulls the carriages or wagons. Meaning Off Sound Off
turban C2
/ˈtɝ.bən/ a head covering made by winding a long piece of cloth around the head, worn especially in several South Asian and religious traditions Meaning Off Sound Off
excrement C2
/ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body Meaning Off Sound Off
integration C2
/ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ The process of becoming a full, accepted part of a community, especially for people from a different background. Meaning Off Sound Off
secular C2
/ˈsɛkjələɹ/ Not connected with religion or spiritual matters. Meaning Off Sound Off
headmistress C2
/ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/ A woman who is in charge of a school. Meaning Off Sound Off
sorcery C2
/ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ magic; spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world Meaning Off Sound Off
innkeeper C2
/ˈɪnˌkipɚ/ a person who owns or manages an inn Meaning Off Sound Off
trident C2
/ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork. Meaning Off Sound Off
ticklish C2
/ˈtɪkəlɪʃ/ very sensitive to being tickled Meaning Off Sound Off
levy C2
/ˈlɛvi/ a charge imposed and collected Meaning Off Sound Off
tipsy C2
/ˈtɪp.si/ slightly intoxicated Meaning Off Sound Off
brewer C2
/ˈbruːɝ/ the owner or manager of a brewery Meaning Off Sound Off
combustion C2
/kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/ The process of burning, in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light. Meaning Off Sound Off
matchmaker C2
/ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɚ/ someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others Meaning Off Sound Off
filly C2
/ˈfɪli/ a young female horse, especially one below the age at which it is called a mare Meaning Off Sound Off
putty C2
/ˈpʌti/ apply putty in order to fix or fill Meaning Off Sound Off
swindler C2
/ˈswɪndəlɚ/ a person who obtains money or property from others through deception or fraud Meaning Off Sound Off
indulgence C2
/ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ Something you allow yourself to enjoy as a special treat. Meaning Off Sound Off
rupee C2
/ˈruːpiː/ the monetary unit of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Seychelles Meaning Off Sound Off
abominable C2
/əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ unequivocally detestable Meaning Off Sound Off

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