Word Formation & Derivatives

condor C2

/ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ Either of two New World vultures, Vultur gryphus of the Andes or Gymnogyps californianus, a nearly extinct vulture of the mountains of California. Meaning Off Sound Off

savor C2

/ˈseɪvɝ/ to enjoy a taste, smell, experience, or moment slowly and appreciatively Meaning Off Sound Off

inconclusive C2

/ˌɪnkənˈklusɪv/ Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion. Meaning Off Sound Off

callous C2

/ˈkæləs/ Cruel and uncaring about other people's feelings or suffering. Meaning Off Sound Off

embezzlement C2

/ɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ the fraudulent theft or misappropriation of money or property entrusted to one's care Meaning Off Sound Off

disgruntled C2

/dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)ld/ In a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour. Meaning Off Sound Off

splendor C2

/ˈsplɛndɚ/ Great light, luster or brilliance. Meaning Off Sound Off

platonic C2

/pləˈtɒnɪk/ free from physical desire Meaning Off Sound Off

hussy C2

/ˈhʌsi/ old-fashioned, offensive: an insulting term for a woman or girl judged sexually immoral Meaning Off Sound Off

exorcist C2

/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪst/ A person who performs rituals to drive out evil spirits. Meaning Off Sound Off

courtesan C2

/ˈkɔɹtəzæn/ historical: a woman who had wealthy or powerful lovers or clients, often in exchange for financial support and with access to elite society Meaning Off Sound Off

hysterically C2

/ˌhɪˈstɛrɪkli/ In a wild, uncontrollable, emotional way. Meaning Off Sound Off

rhetoric C2

/ɹɪˈtɒɹɪk/ Language used skillfully, especially in speeches, to persuade or impress people. Meaning Off Sound Off

seamstress C2

/ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ A woman who sews clothes professionally. Meaning Off Sound Off

feverish C2

/ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/ marked by intense agitation or emotion Meaning Off Sound Off

parry C2

/ˈpæri/ to ward off or deflect a weapon, blow, or other attack Meaning Off Sound Off

prerogative C2

/prɪˈrɑɡətɪv/ a right or privilege belonging exclusively to a particular person, group, or position Meaning Off Sound Off

vascular C2

/ˈvæskjəlɚ/ relating to, containing, or consisting of vessels that carry blood, lymph, sap, or other fluid in an organism Meaning Off Sound Off

menacing C2

/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/ Seeming dangerous and likely to cause harm; threatening. Meaning Off Sound Off

hooligan C2

/ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ a violent or destructive troublemaker, especially one acting as part of a group Meaning Off Sound Off

hamper C2

/ˈhæm.pɚ/ To make something difficult to do; to slow or block progress. Meaning Off Sound Off

prowess C2

/ˈpɹaʊəs/ Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency. Meaning Off Sound Off

nitrate C2

/ˈnaɪ.treɪt/ a salt or ester of nitric acid, containing the nitrate ion or nitrate group Meaning Off Sound Off

posterity C2

/pɑːˈstɛrəti/ All future generations of people. Meaning Off Sound Off

consignment C2

/kənˈsaɪnmənt/ A batch of goods that is sent or delivered, especially for sale. Meaning Off Sound Off

spinster C2

/ˈspɪnstɚ/ dated and often disparaging: an unmarried woman, especially one regarded as past the usual age for marriage Meaning Off Sound Off

scepter C2

/ˈsɛp.tɚ/ a ceremonial staff carried by a monarch as an emblem of royal authority Meaning Off Sound Off

pedigree C2

/ˈpɛdəgri/ The history or provenance of an idea, custom etc. Meaning Off Sound Off

dragonfly C2

/ˈdræɡənˌflaɪ/ a predatory insect with a long body, very large eyes, and two pairs of transparent wings held open at rest, especially one of the infraorder Anisoptera Meaning Off Sound Off

abstinence C2

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. Meaning Off Sound Off

lackey C2

/ˈlæ.ki/ A footman, a liveried male servant. Meaning Off Sound Off

hinder C2

/ˈhɪndɚ/ To make it harder for something to happen or for someone to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

cleanliness C2

/ˈklɛn.li.nɛs/ diligence in keeping clean Meaning Off Sound Off

taker C2

/ˈteɪkɚ/ one who accepts an offer Meaning Off Sound Off

duress C2

/duˈɹɛs/ compulsory force or threat Meaning Off Sound Off

floral C2

/ˈfloɹəl/ decorated with, made from, or resembling flowers Meaning Off Sound Off

pacemaker C2

/ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkər/ a small implanted electronic device that regulates an abnormal heartbeat Meaning Off Sound Off

disobedience C2

/ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiːəns/ Refusal to obey. Meaning Off Sound Off

lament C2

/ləˈmɛnt/ To express great sadness or regret about something. Meaning Off Sound Off

leprosy C2

/ˈlɛprəsi/ a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae that primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves; Hansen's disease Meaning Off Sound Off

rheumatism C2

/ˈɹuːmətɪzəm/ an older, nonspecific term for painful or stiff conditions affecting joints, muscles, or connective tissue Meaning Off Sound Off

godless C2

/ˈɡɑdləs/ not believing in or acknowledging a god or gods Meaning Off Sound Off

shoemaker C2

/ˈʃuˌmeɪkɚ/ a person who makes or repairs shoes Meaning Off Sound Off

charlatan C2

/ˈʃɑːrlətən/ a person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill, usually in order to deceive others Meaning Off Sound Off

trotter C2

/ˈtrɑtər/ a foot of a pig or sheep, especially when prepared as food Meaning Off Sound Off

proverbial C2

/prəˈvɝːbiːəl/ Used before a word from a well-known saying or metaphor to show you are not speaking literally. Meaning Off Sound Off

diminish C2

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ To become smaller, weaker, or less; or to make something smaller or less. Meaning Off Sound Off

aristocratic C2

/ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/ belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy Meaning Off Sound Off

sacrament C2

/ˈsæk.rə.mənt/ a Christian rite regarded as an outward sign of divine grace, such as baptism or the Eucharist Meaning Off Sound Off

tinny C2

/ˈtɪni/ having a thin, harsh, metallic sound Meaning Off Sound Off

leviathan C2

/ləˈvaɪəθ(ə)n/ a vast and powerful sea creature described in the Hebrew Bible Meaning Off Sound Off

conjugal C2

/ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/ relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses Meaning Off Sound Off

coachman C2

/ˈkoʊt͡ʃmən/ A man who drives a horse-drawn coach, a male coach driver. Meaning Off Sound Off

exalted C2

/ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/ Held in very high regard; of high rank or status. Meaning Off Sound Off

gander C2

/ˈɡæn.dɚ/ A male goose. Meaning Off Sound Off

pushover C2

/ˈpʊʃəʊvə(ɹ)/ any undertaking that is easy to do Meaning Off Sound Off

intolerant C2

/ɪnˈtɑləɹənt/ Unable to digest food or be given substances of a certain composition without adverse effects. Meaning Off Sound Off

bystander C2

/ˈbaɪˌstænd.ə(ɹ)/ a person who is present at an event but does not take part Meaning Off Sound Off

astral C2

/ˈæstɹəl/ being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars Meaning Off Sound Off

irreversible C2

/ˌɪr.ɪˈvɝ.sə.bəl/ incapable of being reversed Meaning Off Sound Off

layman C2

/ˈleɪmən/ Someone who is not a professional in a given field. Meaning Off Sound Off

hypnotize C2

/ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ To induce a state of hypnosis in. Meaning Off Sound Off

Peruvian C2

/pəˈɹuː.vi.ən/ relating to Peru, its people, languages, culture, or geography Meaning Off Sound Off

handsomely C2

/ˈhæn(t)səmli/ in a generously handsome manner Meaning Off Sound Off

faceless C2

/ˈfeɪs.ləs/ having no visible or recognizable face Meaning Off Sound Off

ninny C2

/ˈnɪni/ A silly or foolish person. Meaning Off Sound Off

Jurassic C2

/dʒəˈræsɪk/ relating to the second period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201 to 145 million years ago Meaning Off Sound Off

mobster C2

/ˈmɑːb.stɚ/ a member of an organized criminal gang, especially the Mafia Meaning Off Sound Off

requisition C2

/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/ A formal, official request for supplies or services. Meaning Off Sound Off

tenacious C2

/təˈneɪʃəs/ Determined and refusing to give up. Meaning Off Sound Off

censor C2

/ˈsɛnsɚ/ to subject to political, religious, or moral censorship Meaning Off Sound Off

sabbatical C2

/səˈbætɪkəl/ an extended period of authorized leave from regular work, often for study, travel, or research Meaning Off Sound Off

spatial C2

/ˈspæɪ.ʃəl/ Relating to space and the position, size, or arrangement of things in it. Meaning Off Sound Off

tweed C2

/twiːd/ a rough, closely woven woolen cloth, usually in mixed colors and often used for jackets and suits Meaning Off Sound Off

forger C2

/ˈfɔrdʒɚ/ a person who fraudulently makes or alters documents, money, art, or other objects Meaning Off Sound Off

starfish C2

/ˈstɑɹˌfɪʃ/ a star-shaped marine echinoderm, typically with five or more arms radiating from a central disc Meaning Off Sound Off

rummy C2

/ˈrʌm.i/ in informal British use, odd, peculiar, or suspicious Meaning Off Sound Off

Mongolian C2

/mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ relating to Mongolia, its people, language, or culture Meaning Off Sound Off

infallible C2

/ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/ Never wrong; incapable of making a mistake. Meaning Off Sound Off

instantaneous C2

/ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ Happening immediately, with no delay at all. Meaning Off Sound Off

stowaway C2

/ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/ a person who secretly hides aboard a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle in order to travel without permission or payment Meaning Off Sound Off

juniper C2

/ˈd͡ʒunɪpɚ/ an evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Juniperus, with needlelike or scalelike leaves and aromatic berrylike cones Meaning Off Sound Off

monstrosity C2

/mɑːnˈstrɑːsəti/ something hideous or frightful Meaning Off Sound Off

veritable C2

/ˈvɛ.ɹɪ.tə.bl/ Used to emphasise that a description is accurate or fitting; real or genuine. Meaning Off Sound Off

red-hot C2

/ˌredˈhɑːt/ so hot that it glows red Meaning Off Sound Off

poignant C2

/ˈpɔɪnənt/ keenly distressing to the mind or feelings Meaning Off Sound Off

tenacity C2

/təˈnæsəti/ The quality of being determined and refusing to give up. Meaning Off Sound Off

ringleader C2

/ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/ a person who leads (especially in illicit activities) Meaning Off Sound Off

inkling C2

/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ a slight suggestion or vague understanding Meaning Off Sound Off

crippling C2

/ˈkrɪpəlɪŋ/ Causing serious harm, damage, or a problem too big to overcome. Meaning Off Sound Off

celibacy C2

/ˈsɛləbəsi/ abstaining from sexual relations, for example because of religious vows Meaning Off Sound Off

deviant C2

/ˈdiːviːənt/ Differing sharply from what is normal or socially accepted. Meaning Off Sound Off

physiological C2

/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ Relating to how the body and its organs normally work. Meaning Off Sound Off

predatory C2

/ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹi/ living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain Meaning Off Sound Off

poacher C2

/ˈpoʊ.t͡ʃɚ/ someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another Meaning Off Sound Off

celibate C2

/ˈsɛləbət/ abstaining from sexual intercourse Meaning Off Sound Off