Word Formation & Derivatives

chevalier C2

/ˌʃevəˈlɪr/ a knight or chivalrous, courtly gentleman, especially in a historical or literary context Meaning Off Sound Off

bray C2

/bɹeɪ/ to laugh loudly and harshly Meaning Off Sound Off

notoriously C2

/noʊˈtɔriːəsli/ In a way that is widely known, usually for something bad or difficult. Meaning Off Sound Off

passover C2

/ˈpæsˌoʊvɚ/ the Jewish spring festival commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt Meaning Off Sound Off

venomous C2

/ˈvɛnəməs/ Of an animal: producing venom and able to inject it by biting or stinging. Meaning Off Sound Off

mahogany C2

/məˈhɑɡəni/ The valuable wood of any of various tropical American evergreen trees, of the genus Swietenia, mostly used to make furniture. Meaning Off Sound Off

patronizing C2

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ Treating someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you. Meaning Off Sound Off

insidious C2

/ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way Meaning Off Sound Off

crucifixion C2

/ˌkɹuː.səˈfɪk.ʃən/ execution by fastening a person to a cross or upright structure and leaving them to die Meaning Off Sound Off

stoker C2

/ˈstoʊ.kɚ/ a worker who feeds fuel to and tends a furnace or boiler, especially on a steamship or steam train Meaning Off Sound Off

cranial C2

/ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/ of or relating to the cranium which encloses the brain Meaning Off Sound Off

indiscretion C2

/ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ An unwise or careless act or remark, especially one that causes embarrassment. Meaning Off Sound Off

sixpence C2

/ˈsɪks.pəns/ The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling. Meaning Off Sound Off

incorrigible C2

/ɪnˈkɔɹɪd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ Defective and impossible to materially correct or set aright. Meaning Off Sound Off

squeamish C2

/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ easily made nauseated, disgusted, or distressed by something unpleasant Meaning Off Sound Off

euphemism C2

/ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm/ A mild or indirect word used in place of one that is harsh, blunt, or offensive. Meaning Off Sound Off

dictation C2

/dɪkˈteɪʃən/ the act of speaking words for another person or a device to write or record Meaning Off Sound Off

shoddy C2

/ˈʃɑ.di/ poorly made, carelessly done, or inferior in quality Meaning Off Sound Off

amorous C2

/ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/ inclined toward or displaying love Meaning Off Sound Off

seedy C2

/ˈsiːdi/ Dirty, run-down, and slightly disreputable. Meaning Off Sound Off

sultry C2

/ˈsʌltɹi/ characterized by oppressive heat and humidity Meaning Off Sound Off

impatience C2

/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ annoyance or restlessness caused by delay Meaning Off Sound Off

wrongdoing C2

/ˈɹɒŋˌduːɪŋ/ activity that transgresses moral or civil law Meaning Off Sound Off

primate C2

/ˈpraɪˌmeɪt/ any mammal of the order Primates, including humans, apes, monkeys, lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers Meaning Off Sound Off

muffler C2

/ˈmʌflɚ/ a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces engine noise; in British English, a silencer Meaning Off Sound Off

lawless C2

/ˈlɔːləs/ disobedient to or defiant of law Meaning Off Sound Off

mutilation C2

/ˌmjuːtəˈleɪʃən/ The act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated. Meaning Off Sound Off

contagion C2

/kənˈteɪd͡ʒən/ The spread of a disease from one person to another by close contact. Meaning Off Sound Off

sledgehammer C2

/ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/ a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for powerful blows in demolition or construction Meaning Off Sound Off

sensibility C2

/ˌsɛn(t)səˈbɪləti/ refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions Meaning Off Sound Off

philanthropist C2

/fəˈlænθrəpəst/ A person who gives money and help to good causes to improve people's lives. Meaning Off Sound Off

idealistic C2

/aɪˌdiːəˈlɪstɪk/ Of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism. Meaning Off Sound Off

inquisitor C2

/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɚ/ a person who asks questions in a searching, persistent, or harsh manner Meaning Off Sound Off

unconsciously C2

/ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/ without awareness or deliberate intention Meaning Off Sound Off

unscrupulous C2

/ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ Without scruples; immoral. Meaning Off Sound Off

ruffian C2

/ˈɹʌfi.ən/ A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person. Meaning Off Sound Off

tartar C2

/ˈtɑːrtɚ/ a hard deposit of mineralized dental plaque that forms on teeth; dental calculus Meaning Off Sound Off

maniacal C2

/məˈnaɪ.ə.kəl/ wildly irrational, frenzied, or violently excited Meaning Off Sound Off

amputation C2

/ˌæm.pjəˈteɪ.ʃən/ the surgical removal of all or part of a limb or other body part Meaning Off Sound Off

ovation C2

/oʊˈveɪʃən/ an enthusiastic public reception, especially a sustained burst of applause Meaning Off Sound Off

sportsman C2

/ˈspɔrtsmən/ A man who engages in sports; an athlete. Meaning Off Sound Off

feudal C2

/ˈfju.dəl/ Of, or relating to feudalism. Meaning Off Sound Off

monogamous C2

/məˈnɑɡəməs/ (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate Meaning Off Sound Off

mercilessly C2

/ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/ without pity or mercy Meaning Off Sound Off

debauchery C2

/dɪˈbɔ.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ An excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous and immoral activities; involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition. Meaning Off Sound Off

cosmopolitan C2

/ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/ of worldwide scope or applicability Meaning Off Sound Off

adjutant C2

/ˈædʒətənt/ a military officer who assists a commanding officer, especially with administration Meaning Off Sound Off

cannibalism C2

/ˈkænəbəlɪzəm/ the practice of a human eating human flesh Meaning Off Sound Off

narcissist C2

/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/ One who shows extreme love and admiration for themself. Meaning Off Sound Off

fabrication C2

/fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ A made-up story or statement; a lie Meaning Off Sound Off

mediocrity C2

/mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/ The state of being only average and not very good. Meaning Off Sound Off

scurvy C2

/ˈskɜɹvi/ Of a person or thing: disgustingly mean; contemptible, despicable, low. Meaning Off Sound Off

salamander C2

/ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ a long-bodied amphibian with a tail and short legs, superficially resembling a lizard Meaning Off Sound Off

repetitive C2

/ɹɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/ characterized by repetition Meaning Off Sound Off

monogamy C2

/məˈnɑː.ɡə.mi/ the practice or state of being married to only one person at a time Meaning Off Sound Off

dysentery C2

/ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/ an intestinal infection causing severe diarrhea, often with blood or mucus, abdominal pain, and fever Meaning Off Sound Off

fluorescent C2

/flɔːˈɹɛs.ənt/ emitting visible or other electromagnetic radiation while excited by absorbed radiation or energetic particles, with the emission usually ending almost at once when excitation stops Meaning Off Sound Off

correlation C2

/ˌkɔɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ A connection between two or more things in which they change together. Meaning Off Sound Off

embodiment C2

/ɛmˈbɑːdiːmənt/ A person or thing that is a perfect example of an idea or quality. Meaning Off Sound Off

mediation C2

/ˌmidiˈeɪʃən/ The process of helping two sides settle a dispute through a neutral third party. Meaning Off Sound Off

incubator C2

/ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾɚ/ A support programme for the development of entrepreneurial companies. Meaning Off Sound Off

extracurricular C2

/ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ Outside the regular school or college curriculum. Meaning Off Sound Off

kinetic C2

/kɪˈnɛtɪk/ Relating to or produced by movement. Meaning Off Sound Off

narcotic C2

/nɑɹˈkɑtɪk/ inducing mental lethargy Meaning Off Sound Off

evaporate C2

/ɪˈvæp.ə.ɹæɪt/ lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue Meaning Off Sound Off

agility C2

/əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/ The ability to move quickly and easily. Meaning Off Sound Off

gunnery C2

/ˈɡʌnəri/ the practical skill, operation, and tactical use of guns, especially artillery or naval guns Meaning Off Sound Off

autonomous C2

/ɔˈtɑnəməs/ Able to govern itself or make its own decisions, without control from others. Meaning Off Sound Off

awry C2

/əˈɹɑɪ/ away from the correct or expected course Meaning Off Sound Off

outnumber C2

/ˌaʊtˈnʌmbɚ/ to be greater in number than another person, group, or thing Meaning Off Sound Off

zillion C2

/ˈzɪljən/ a very large indefinite number, usually hyperbole Meaning Off Sound Off

martyrdom C2

/ˈmɑrtərdəm/ death or severe suffering endured because of loyalty to a religion, belief, or cause Meaning Off Sound Off

gentleness C2

/ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs/ acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered Meaning Off Sound Off

meager C2

/ˈmiɡɚ/ Small in amount and not enough; poor in quality. Meaning Off Sound Off

insurrection C2

/ˌɪnsɝˈɛkʃən/ The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature. Meaning Off Sound Off

arduous C2

/ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/ Very difficult and tiring; requiring a lot of effort. Meaning Off Sound Off

quiver C2

/ˈkwɪvɚ/ To shake with small, rapid, trembling movements. Meaning Off Sound Off

strategist C2

/ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ a person who devises strategies. Meaning Off Sound Off

frolic C2

/ˈfɹɑlɪk/ To play and move about in a happy, lively, carefree way. Meaning Off Sound Off

tunic C2

/ˈtunɪk/ a loose garment for the torso, typically reaching from the shoulders to the hips or knees Meaning Off Sound Off

accountability C2

/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ The state of being responsible for your actions and having to explain them to others. Meaning Off Sound Off

figuratively C2

/fɪgˈjʊrətɪvli/ In a way that is meant as an image or comparison, not literally. Meaning Off Sound Off

smithy C2

/ˈsmɪði/ a workshop where a smith heats, shapes, and repairs metal; a forge Meaning Off Sound Off

grouchy C2

/ˈɡraʊ.tʃi/ easily annoyed, irritable, and inclined to complain Meaning Off Sound Off

pomegranate C2

/ˈpɑmɪˌɡɹænɪt/ a round fruit with a tough reddish rind and many seeds surrounded by sweet-tart red pulp Meaning Off Sound Off

idiocy C2

/ˈɪdiəsi/ extremely foolish behavior, an absurd act, or a serious lack of good judgment Meaning Off Sound Off

superfluous C2

/suˈpɝflu.əs/ More than is needed; unnecessary. Meaning Off Sound Off

depravity C2

/dəˈpɹævɪti/ The state of being morally corrupt or wicked. Meaning Off Sound Off

schoolmaster C2

/ˈskuːlˌmæstɝ/ Anything that teaches. Meaning Off Sound Off

definitively C2

/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/ In a way that is not only decisive, but also conclusive and final. Meaning Off Sound Off

circumcision C2

/ˌsɝkəmˈsɪʒən/ the surgical removal of the foreskin, often performed as a religious rite or medical procedure Meaning Off Sound Off

futuristic C2

/ˌfjut͡ʃəˈɹɪstɪk/ having an appearance, technology, or style suggestive of an imagined future Meaning Off Sound Off

incendiary C2

/ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛɹ.i/ capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily Meaning Off Sound Off

cypress C2

/ˈsaɪprəs/ An evergreen coniferous tree with flattened shoots bearing small scale-like leaves, whose dark foliage is sometimes associated with mourning, in family Cupressaceae, especially the genera Cupressus and Chamaecyparis. Meaning Off Sound Off

diligently C2

/ˈdɪləd͡ʒən(t)li/ In a careful and hardworking way, with steady effort. Meaning Off Sound Off

lumbar C2

/ˈlʌmbɑɹ/ relating to the lower back between the ribs and the pelvis Meaning Off Sound Off