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

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sizable C2
/ˈsaɪ.zə.bəl/ fairly large in size, amount, extent, or degree Meaning Off Sound Off
coercion C2
/koʊˈɝʒən/ Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing. Meaning Off Sound Off
bullion C2
/ˈbʊl.jən/ gold or silver in bulk form, especially bars or ingots valued by weight Meaning Off Sound Off
deterrent C2
/dɪˈtɝənt/ Something that discourages people from doing something. Meaning Off Sound Off
haughty C2
/ˈhɔti/ Acting superior to others; arrogant and full of contempt. Meaning Off Sound Off
briar C2
/ˈbɹaɪɚ/ a thorny shrub or vine Meaning Off Sound Off
watchtower C2
/ˈwɑːtʃˌtaʊər/ a tower from which a lookout watches for danger, fire, escape, or approaching people Meaning Off Sound Off
vandal C2
/ˈvændəl/ A person who deliberately destroys or damages property, especially other people's. Meaning Off Sound Off
mathematically C2
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəli/ with respect to mathematics Meaning Off Sound Off
synonymous C2
/sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ of words, meaning the same or nearly the same Meaning Off Sound Off
meticulously C2
/məˈtɪkjələsli/ In a very careful and precise way, paying attention to every detail. Meaning Off Sound Off
conglomerate C2
/kənˈɡlɑm.ɚ.ɪt/ A large company made up of several smaller companies in different kinds of business. Meaning Off Sound Off
practitioner C2
/pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/ A person who works in a profession or skilled field, especially medicine or law. Meaning Off Sound Off
punitive C2
/ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/ Intended as punishment. Meaning Off Sound Off
replenish C2
/ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity to. Meaning Off Sound Off
blubber C2
/ˈblʌbəɹ/ To cry loudly and messily, often while struggling to speak. Meaning Off Sound Off
nuptial C2
/ˈnʌp.ʃəl/ of or relating to a wedding Meaning Off Sound Off
footman C2
/ˈfʊtmən/ A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc. Meaning Off Sound Off
soiree C2
/swɑːˈreɪ/ formal: an evening social gathering or party, often held in a private home and sometimes featuring music or conversation Meaning Off Sound Off
backwater C2
/ˈbækˌwɔtər/ a part of a river away from the main current, where the water is still or slow-moving Meaning Off Sound Off
undecided C2
/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪ̯.dɪd/ not yet having made a commitment Meaning Off Sound Off
panicky C2
/ˈpænɪki/ thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation Meaning Off Sound Off
crabby C2
/ˈkræbi/ irritable, bad-tempered, and inclined to complain Meaning Off Sound Off
bastion C2
/ˈbæsti.ən/ a group that defends a principle Meaning Off Sound Off
unbecoming C2
/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ Not flattering, attractive or appropriate. Meaning Off Sound Off
constipation C2
/ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/ a condition in which bowel movements are infrequent or difficult Meaning Off Sound Off
flamboyant C2
/flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/ elaborately or excessively ornamented Meaning Off Sound Off
impertinence C2
/ɪmˈpɝ.tɪ.nəns/ An instance of this; a moment of being impertinent. Meaning Off Sound Off
shimmer C2
/ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ To shine with a soft, trembling, or flickering light. Meaning Off Sound Off
rectory C2
/ˈrɛk.tɚ.i/ a house provided for or occupied by a rector or another member of the clergy Meaning Off Sound Off
emulate C2
/ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ To copy or imitate someone, especially because you admire them. Meaning Off Sound Off
cinematographer C2
/ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfɝ/ The person in charge of the camera work and lighting when making a film. Meaning Off Sound Off
fornication C2
/ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ sexual intercourse between people who are not married to each other, especially when regarded as illicit in religious or legal doctrine Meaning Off Sound Off
musketeer C2
/ˌmʌs.kəˈtɪə(ɹ)/ historical: a foot soldier armed with a musket Meaning Off Sound Off
resuscitate C2
/ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ To bring an unconscious or apparently dead person back to life Meaning Off Sound Off
wavy C2
/ˈweɪvi/ of hair, having waves Meaning Off Sound Off
imposition C2
/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃən/ An unfair or unwelcome demand on your time, effort, or hospitality. Meaning Off Sound Off
betrothal C2
/bɪˈtroʊ.ðəl/ a formal agreement or mutual promise to marry; an engagement Meaning Off Sound Off
elated C2
/ɪˈleɪtɪd/ Extremely happy and excited Meaning Off Sound Off
grassy C2
/ˈɡɹæsi/ abounding in grass Meaning Off Sound Off
thoroughbred C2
/ˈθɝːəbred/ a horse of the Thoroughbred breed, developed chiefly for racing from English mares and imported Arabian, Barb, and Turkoman stallions Meaning Off Sound Off
gratification C2
/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ state of being gratified or satisfied Meaning Off Sound Off
complacent C2
/kəmˈpleɪsənt/ contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions Meaning Off Sound Off
ingrate C2
/ˈɪnɡɹeɪt/ A person who shows no gratitude for what they have been given. Meaning Off Sound Off
flay C2
/fleɪ/ to strip the skin from a person, animal, or carcass Meaning Off Sound Off
unhinged C2
/ənˈhɪndʒd/ mentally unstable or severely disturbed Meaning Off Sound Off
hickory C2
/ˈhɪkəɹiː/ any of several North American hardwood trees of the genus Carya, many of which bear edible nuts Meaning Off Sound Off
reptilian C2
/ɹɛpˈtɪljən/ Relating to reptiles such as snakes, lizards, and crocodiles. Meaning Off Sound Off
impregnable C2
/ˌɪmˈprɛgnəbəl/ incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted Meaning Off Sound Off
quartermaster C2
/ˈkwɔːr.t̬ɚˌmæs.tɚ/ a military officer or specialist responsible for supplies, equipment, transport, and often accommodation Meaning Off Sound Off
magnate C2
/ˈmæɡneɪt/ A very rich and powerful person in business or industry. Meaning Off Sound Off
collusion C2
/kəˈluːʒən/ A private, cooperative agreement or arrangement between groups that otherwise maintain the pretense of competition, contention or non-cooperation. Meaning Off Sound Off
retriever C2
/ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/ a gun dog trained to find and bring back shot game, or a dog belonging to one of the breeds developed for that work Meaning Off Sound Off
woodpecker C2
/ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ Any bird of species-rich family Picidae, with a strong pointed beak suitable for pecking holes in wood. Meaning Off Sound Off
hashish C2
/hæʃˈiːʃ/ a concentrated cannabis preparation made from the plant's compressed or purified resin Meaning Off Sound Off
tarnish C2
/ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation. Meaning Off Sound Off
vassal C2
/ˈvæsəl/ a person holding a fief Meaning Off Sound Off
marquee C2
/mɑɹˈkiː/ a large tent used for an outdoor event Meaning Off Sound Off
odious C2
/ˈoʊ.di.əs/ unequivocally detestable Meaning Off Sound Off
banishment C2
/ˈbænɪʃmənt/ The state of being sent away from a place and forbidden to return; exile. Meaning Off Sound Off
impunity C2
/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc. Meaning Off Sound Off
opportunist C2
/ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nɪst/ a person who exploits circumstances for personal advantage, often without regard for principles or consequences Meaning Off Sound Off
fabricate C2
/ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ To invent false information in order to deceive Meaning Off Sound Off
tabby C2
/ˈtæb.i/ having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring Meaning Off Sound Off
incoherent C2
/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/ without logical or meaningful connection Meaning Off Sound Off
circumference C2
/sɚˈkʌmfɹəns/ the boundary line encompassing an area or object Meaning Off Sound Off
blasphemous C2
/ˈblæsfəməs/ showing gross disrespect or contempt for God, a religion, or something regarded as sacred Meaning Off Sound Off
decimal C2
/ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ based on or organized in powers of ten Meaning Off Sound Off
aberration C2
/ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ Something that is very different from what is normal or expected; a one-off departure from the usual. Meaning Off Sound Off
trapdoor C2
/ˈtræpˌdɔr/ a hinged or sliding door set into a floor, ceiling, or stage Meaning Off Sound Off
abundantly C2
/əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ In large amounts; plentifully. Meaning Off Sound Off
sensuality C2
/ˌsɛn.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ The state of being sensual or sensuous. Meaning Off Sound Off
savory C2
/ˈseɪ.və.ɹi/ morally wholesome or acceptable Meaning Off Sound Off
incumbent C2
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ Currently holding an official position, especially in politics. Meaning Off Sound Off
carnation C2
/kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ a cultivated Eurasian plant with fragrant, usually ruffled flowers in white, pink, red, or other colors Meaning Off Sound Off
cinder C2
/ˈsɪndɚ/ a small piece of partly burned coal, wood, or other material Meaning Off Sound Off
faithless C2
/ˈfeɪθləs/ disloyal, unreliable, or unworthy of trust Meaning Off Sound Off
presbyterian C2
/ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ a member of a Protestant church governed by elected elders Meaning Off Sound Off
musty C2
/ˈmʌsti/ Affected by dampness or mould; damp, mildewed, mouldy. Meaning Off Sound Off
spontaneity C2
/ˌspɑːntəˈniːəti/ The quality of doing things naturally and on impulse, without planning. Meaning Off Sound Off
synchronize C2
/ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ make synchronous and adjust in time or manner Meaning Off Sound Off
methodology C2
/ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The set of methods and procedures used to do something in a particular field. Meaning Off Sound Off
eventual C2
/ɪˈvɛntʃuəl/ happening or existing at a later time or as the final result of a process Meaning Off Sound Off
heady C2
/ˈhɛdi/ strongly intoxicating or affecting the senses, as a drink or scent does Meaning Off Sound Off
unsavory C2
/ʌnˈseɪ.vɚ.i/ morally offensive, disreputable, or suggestive of improper conduct Meaning Off Sound Off
ruthlessly C2
/ˈruːθləsli/ in a ruthless manner Meaning Off Sound Off
testy C2
/ˈtɛsti/ easily irritated or annoyed Meaning Off Sound Off
unnerving C2
/ˈʌnˈnɜːvɪŋ/ Making someone feel nervous, uneasy, or afraid. Meaning Off Sound Off
idyllic C2
/aɪˈdɪlɪk/ extremely peaceful, happy, or beautiful, with no apparent problems Meaning Off Sound Off
meaty C2
/ˈmiːti/ substantial, interesting, and rich in useful content Meaning Off Sound Off
prissy C2
/ˈpɹɪsi/ Too concerned with proper behaviour and easily shocked; prim and fussy. Meaning Off Sound Off
trafficker C2
/ˈtræfɪkɝ/ someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money Meaning Off Sound Off
resuscitation C2
/rɪˌsəsɪˈteɪʃən/ The act of bringing an unconscious or apparently dead person back to life Meaning Off Sound Off
shiner C2
/ˈʃaɪnɚ/ any of numerous small, silvery North American freshwater fishes, especially minnows used as bait Meaning Off Sound Off
magnificence C2
/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/ the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand Meaning Off Sound Off
recuperate C2
/ɹɪˈk(j)uːpəˌɹeɪt/ To recover, especially after an illness, injury, or exhaustion. Meaning Off Sound Off

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