Word Formation & Derivatives

vocational C2

/voʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ Relating to a job, or to the skills and training needed for a particular kind of work. Meaning Off Sound Off

larder C2

/ˈlɑɹ.dɚ/ a cool room or cupboard used for storing food Meaning Off Sound Off

conceivably C2

/kənˈsiːvəbli/ within the realm of possibility Meaning Off Sound Off

effigy C2

/ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/ a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture) Meaning Off Sound Off

swampy C2

/ˈswɑːmpi/ Soggy and marshy; wet like a swamp. Meaning Off Sound Off

fraternal C2

/fɹəˈtɝnəl/ (of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova Meaning Off Sound Off

magnificently C2

/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəntli/ In a magnificent manner. Meaning Off Sound Off

stubby C2

/ˈstʌb.i/ short, thick, and often blunt or stunted Meaning Off Sound Off

savagely C2

/ˈsævɪdʒli/ In a wild, uncontrolled, or savage manner. Meaning Off Sound Off

alabaster C2

/ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ a fine-grained, usually pale and translucent form of gypsum or calcite used for carving Meaning Off Sound Off

verily C2

/ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ Truly; in truth (now old-fashioned or formal). Meaning Off Sound Off

pneumatic C2

/nuˈmætɪk/ operated by compressed air or another gas Meaning Off Sound Off

rhapsody C2

/ˈræpsədi/ an intensely enthusiastic or emotional expression in speech or writing Meaning Off Sound Off

lascivious C2

/ləˈsɪviəs/ feeling or openly expressing strong sexual desire, often in an offensive or indecent way Meaning Off Sound Off

burly C2

/bɝli/ large, strongly built, and muscular Meaning Off Sound Off

regulatory C2

/ˈɹɛɡ.jə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/ Relating to official rules that control how something is done. Meaning Off Sound Off

cuttlefish C2

/ˈkʌt̬.əl.fɪʃ/ a marine cephalopod with eight arms, two longer tentacles, and a broad internal shell called a cuttlebone Meaning Off Sound Off

placate C2

/ˈpleɪkeɪt/ To calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that they become content or at least no longer irate. Meaning Off Sound Off

fruition C2

/fɹuˈɪʃən/ The point at which a plan or effort is finally achieved and produces results. Meaning Off Sound Off

painstaking C2

/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/ Done with great care, attention to detail, and effort. Meaning Off Sound Off

biometric C2

/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ using measurable physical or behavioral characteristics to identify a person Meaning Off Sound Off

choppy C2

/ˈtʃɑpi/ of water or weather, rough with many small, short waves Meaning Off Sound Off

instigate C2

/ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/ to cause, encourage, or provoke an action or event, especially one that is troublesome or unlawful Meaning Off Sound Off

seamless C2

/ˈsiːmləs/ perfectly consistent and coherent Meaning Off Sound Off

dispersal C2

/dɪˈspɝːsəl/ The act of spreading or scattering things or people over a wide area. Meaning Off Sound Off

retrospective C2

/ˌɹɛt.ɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛk.tɪv/ Looking back on or relating to the past. Meaning Off Sound Off

sharpshooter C2

/ˈʃɑːrpˌʃuː.tɚ/ a person highly skilled at shooting accurately, especially with a rifle Meaning Off Sound Off

inky C2

/ˈɪŋki/ Of the colour of ink, especially black ink; dark. Meaning Off Sound Off

genealogy C2

/ˌd͡ʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ the study or investigation of ancestry and family history Meaning Off Sound Off

bloodsucker C2

/ˈblʌdˌsʌkɚ/ an animal, especially a leech or biting insect, that feeds by sucking blood Meaning Off Sound Off

substantiate C2

/səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/ To prove that something is true by giving evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off

mutilate C2

/ˈmjuː.tɪˌleɪt/ destroy or injure severely Meaning Off Sound Off

fluctuation C2

/flʌkt͡ʃuːˈeɪʃən/ An irregular rise and fall in something; a continual change. Meaning Off Sound Off

fawning C2

/fɔnɪŋ/ attempting to win favor by flattery Meaning Off Sound Off

corroboration C2

/kəˌɹɑbəˈɹeɪʃən/ the act of confirming a statement or theory with independent evidence Meaning Off Sound Off

nonchalant C2

/ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ Calm and relaxed, showing that you are not worried or interested. Meaning Off Sound Off

horizontally C2

/ˌhɔrɪˈzɑːntəli/ in a horizontal direction Meaning Off Sound Off

prostrate C2

/ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/ Lying flat on the ground, usually face down. Meaning Off Sound Off

incestuous C2

/ɪnˈsɛs.tʃu.əs/ involving or characterized by sexual relations between people too closely related to marry legally Meaning Off Sound Off

dorsal C2

/ˈdɔɹ.səl/ belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part Meaning Off Sound Off

reclusive C2

/rɪˈkluːsɪv/ Choosing to live alone and avoid contact with other people. Meaning Off Sound Off

tradesman C2

a merchant who owns or manages a shop Meaning Off Sound Off

horner C2

/ˈhɔrnɚ/ historical: a craftsperson who works animal horn into combs, vessels, handles, or other goods Meaning Off Sound Off

indelible C2

/ɪnˈdeləbəl/ impossible or very difficult to erase, wash away, or remove Meaning Off Sound Off

tumultuous C2

/tuˈmʌl.t͡ʃu.əs/ characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination Meaning Off Sound Off

curate C2

/ˈkjʊɹɪt/ To carefully select and organize items, such as art, content, or products. Meaning Off Sound Off

estuary C2

/ˈɛst͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ A coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone. Meaning Off Sound Off

totalitarian C2

/ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/ characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control Meaning Off Sound Off

curtsy C2

/ˈkɝtsi/ a formal gesture of greeting or respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body Meaning Off Sound Off

irrevocable C2

/iˈɹɛvəkəbəl/ Impossible to change, reverse, or take back; final. Meaning Off Sound Off

highwayman C2

/ˈhaɪ.weɪ.mən/ historical: an armed robber, typically on horseback, who stopped and robbed travelers on public roads Meaning Off Sound Off

enchant C2

/ɪnˈt͡ʃænt/ To cast a spell upon (often one that attracts or charms). Meaning Off Sound Off

hackney C2

/ˈhækni/ a carriage or cab kept for public hire; now chiefly historical except in the term hackney carriage Meaning Off Sound Off

whimsy C2

/ˈwɪmzi/ an odd, fanciful, or capricious idea or impulse Meaning Off Sound Off

constrained C2

/kənˈstɹeɪnd/ Limited or restricted in what can be done. Meaning Off Sound Off

flighty C2

/ˈflaɪti/ Acting on silly, sudden ideas rather than careful thought; not reliable. Meaning Off Sound Off

topsy-turvy C2

/ˌtɑːp.siˈtɝː.vi/ confused, disordered, or arranged with normal relationships and priorities reversed Meaning Off Sound Off

intangible C2

/ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ hard to pin down or identify Meaning Off Sound Off

icebreaker C2

/ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ an activity, remark, or question intended to reduce tension and help unfamiliar people begin interacting Meaning Off Sound Off

bloodless C2

/ˈblʌdləs/ destitute of blood or apparently so Meaning Off Sound Off

caiman C2

/ˈkeɪ.mən/ any crocodilian of the subfamily Caimaninae, native to Central and South America and closely related to alligators Meaning Off Sound Off

vegetative C2

/ˈvɛdʒəteɪtɪv/ relating to plant growth or to asexual propagation from stems, roots, leaves, or other nonreproductive parts Meaning Off Sound Off

breadwinner C2

/ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ The person whose earnings are the main source of income for a household. Meaning Off Sound Off

eroticism C2

/ɪˈrɑtəˌsɪzəm/ sexual desire, excitement, or the quality of being sexually arousing Meaning Off Sound Off

adrenal C2

/əˈdriːnəl/ relating to the adrenal glands or the hormones they secrete Meaning Off Sound Off

camphor C2

/ˈkæmfɚ/ a pungent resin obtained from the camphor tree, often used in pharmacy Meaning Off Sound Off

nobly C2

/ˈnoʊbli/ in a noble manner Meaning Off Sound Off

opiate C2

/ˈoʊpiət/ a sedative or narcotic drug containing opium or one of its natural derivatives Meaning Off Sound Off

reprisal C2

/ɹɪˈpɹaɪzəl/ The act of taking something from an enemy by way of retaliation or indemnity. Meaning Off Sound Off

indiscriminate C2

/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənət/ not marked by fine distinctions Meaning Off Sound Off

overlay C2

/ˌoʊvɚˈleɪ/ To lay or spread something over the surface of something else. Meaning Off Sound Off

floodgates C2

/ˈflʌdˌgeɪts/ Gates that control the flow of water; often used figuratively for whatever is holding back a sudden rush of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

levity C2

/ˈlɛvɪti/ The state or quality of being light, buoyancy. Meaning Off Sound Off

cathartic C2

/kəˈθɑɹtɪk/ Purgative; inducing mental or physical catharsis. Meaning Off Sound Off

testimonial C2

/tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/ A written or spoken statement praising someone's worth, character, or a product. Meaning Off Sound Off

barbarism C2

/ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ A barbaric act. Meaning Off Sound Off

collider C2

/kəˈlaɪdɚ/ A machine that speeds up particles and makes two beams of them crash into each other for research. Meaning Off Sound Off

ephemeral C2

/ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ Lasting for only a short time. Meaning Off Sound Off

condensation C2

/ˌkɑndənˈseɪʃən/ The process by which a gas, especially water vapor, turns into a liquid. Meaning Off Sound Off

posthumous C2

/ˈpɑs.t͡ʃə.məs/ occurring or coming into existence after a person's death Meaning Off Sound Off

ambivalent C2

/æmˈbɪvələnt/ uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow Meaning Off Sound Off

sporadic C2

/spɝˈædɪk/ recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances Meaning Off Sound Off

combustible C2

/kəmˈbʌstəbəl/ capable of catching fire and burning Meaning Off Sound Off

friendless C2

/ˈfrɛndləs/ Without friends (without a friend). Meaning Off Sound Off

dispensation C2

/ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/ The act of dispensing or dealing out; distribution Meaning Off Sound Off

slither C2

/ˈslɪð.ɚ/ To move smoothly along the ground with a twisting, side-to-side motion, like a snake. Meaning Off Sound Off

workday C2

/ˈwɝːkdeɪ/ a day on which a person normally works rather than taking time off Meaning Off Sound Off

patriarchal C2

/ˌpeɪtɹiˈɑɹkl̩/ relating to a social system in which men hold primary power and authority Meaning Off Sound Off

Neolithic C2

/ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/ the final major phase of the Stone Age, associated in many regions with farming, permanent settlements, and polished stone tools Meaning Off Sound Off

philanthropy C2

/fɪˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ The act of giving money and help to good causes to improve people's lives. Meaning Off Sound Off

finery C2

/ˈfaɪnəɹi/ showy, elegant, or elaborate clothes, jewellery, and ornaments Meaning Off Sound Off

millennial C2

/mɪˈlɛniəl/ relating to a millennium or a period of one thousand years Meaning Off Sound Off

inscrutable C2

/ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/ Impossible to understand or read; mysterious. Meaning Off Sound Off

abrasion C2

/əˈbreɪ.ʒən/ an area of skin scraped or worn away by friction Meaning Off Sound Off

despondent C2

/dɪˈspɑːndənt/ without or almost without hope Meaning Off Sound Off

remorseful C2

/ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/ Feeling deep regret and guilt for something you have done wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off