Word Formation & Derivatives

taciturnity C2

The habit of saying very little. M S

calamitously C2

In a way that causes great damage or disaster. M S

blandishment C2

/ˈblæn.dɪʃ.mənt/ Flattering words or actions used to coax or persuade someone. M S

metalled C2

(Of a road) surfaced with crushed stone or gravel. M S

flightiness C2

The tendency to act on sudden whims rather than careful thought. M S

idiomatically C2

In a natural way that sounds like a native speaker. M S

kinetically C2

In a way that relates to or involves movement. M S

patronizingly C2

In a way that treats someone as less intelligent or important. M S

pervasiveness C2

/pɝˈveɪsɪvnɪs/ The quality of spreading through and being present in every part of something. M S

punitively C2

In a way meant to punish. M S

interrogatively C2

In a questioning way; as if asking a question. M S

denotation C2

/ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ The direct, literal meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings it suggests. M S

soliloquize C2

/səˈlɪləˌkwaɪz/ To talk to oneself, especially aloud and at length. M S

ingenuously C2

/ɪnˈdʒɛnjuːəsli/ In an open, honest, and straightforward way. M S

luridly C2

In a way that describes shocking things in too much vivid or sensational detail. M S

ingratiatingly C2

In a way that tries to win favour, often through flattery. M S

stultify C2

/ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/ To make someone or something dull and lifeless, especially by limiting freedom or imagination. M S

abhorrently C2

/æbˈhɔɹ.ənt.li/ In a way that causes strong disgust or hatred. M S

secularly C2

In a way not connected with religion. M S

telescopically C2

By means of a telescope. M S

stultifyingly C2

In a way that is so dull it numbs the mind. M S

indolently C2

In a lazy, idle way, avoiding effort. M S

reduplicate C2

/ɹɪˈduːplɪˌkeɪt/ to repeat, copy, or double something M S

ruminative C2

/ˈruməˌneɪdɪv/ Thoughtful and given to deep reflection. M S

opulently C2

In a way that shows great wealth and luxury. M S

deprecatingly C2

In a way that plays down or apologizes for one's own actions or worth. M S

deficiently C2

/dɪˈfɪʃəntli/ In a way that lacks something needed or falls short of a standard. M S

neologistic C2

/niˌɑləˈdʒɪstɪk/ relating to, involving, or characterized by newly coined words, phrases, or meanings M S

histrionically C2

In an overly dramatic or attention-seeking way. M S

unobtrusiveness C2

The quality of being quiet and not drawing attention to oneself M S

choreographical C2

Relating to choreography or the arranging of dance movements. M S

paralyzingly C2

To a degree that leaves you unable to move or act. M S

mutinously C2

In a rebellious way that refuses to obey authority. M S

fabulate C2

To make up and tell invented stories, often fantastical ones. M S

confrontationally C2

In an aggressive, argument-seeking way. M S

impressionistically C2

In a way based on personal impressions rather than careful facts. M S

methodologically C2

In a way that relates to the methods used in research. M S

attributive C2

/əˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ Describing a word, usually an adjective, that comes directly before the noun it modifies. M S

evokingly C2

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anticlimactically C2

In a way that is disappointing because it is much less exciting than expected. M S

genomically C2

In a way that relates to a genome or genetic makeup. M S

fabulation C2

The act of inventing stories; a made-up tale or fabrication. M S

glory in C2

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side-step C2

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bona fide C2

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philanthropically C2

In a generous, charitable way; for the good of others. M S

deviantly C2

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exaltedly C2

In a way that shows great joy or a sense of high importance. M S

bereftly C2

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undiminishing C2

Not getting any smaller, weaker, or less over time. M S

undemonstratively C2

In a reserved way, without openly showing emotion. M S

unharried C2

Free from pressure, worry, or harassment. M S

arcanely C2

In a mysterious way that few can understand. M S

porten C2

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vestigially C2

In a way that survives only as a small trace of something once larger. M S

dole out C2

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patchily C2

In an uneven or incomplete way, with some parts done well and others poorly M S

inchoately C2

In a way that is only just beginning and not yet fully formed M S

amorphously C2

In a way that has no clear shape, form, or structure. M S

ad lib C2

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counterproductively C2

In a way that works against the goal you are trying to achieve. M S

mull over C2

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eke out C2

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unexceptionally C2

In an ordinary, unremarkable way; without anything special. M S

inexorability C2

The quality of being impossible to stop, prevent, or persuade. M S

aphoristic C2

/ˌæf.əˈɹɪs.tɪk/ relating to or characterized by a concise statement or principle expressing a general truth; terse and pithy M S

autarky C2

/ˈɔː.tɑːr.ki/ the characteristic or condition of self-sufficiency, usually applied to states, societies, or economic systems M S

chivvy C2

/ˈtʃɪvi/ to repeatedly tell someone to do something, often in an annoying way M S

consanguineous C2

/ˌkɑnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/ related by blood or descended from the same ancestor M S

counterfactual C2

/ˌkaʊntərˈfæktʃuəl/ relating to or expressing what has not happened but could happen under different conditions M S

crufty C2

/ˈkrʌfti/ poorly designed or inelegant, often referring to software or code M S

eschatology C2

/ˌɛskəˈtɑːlədʒi/ the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and humankind M S

experthood C2

/ˈɛkspɜːrtˌhʊd/ the state or condition of being an expert in a particular field or subject M S

hagiography C2

/ˌhæɡiˈɒɡrəfi/ a biography of a saint or venerated person, often idealized or exaggerated M S

meretriciousness C2

/ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəsnəs/ the quality of being superficially attractive but lacking real value or integrity M S

multiplexer C2

/ˈmʌltəˌplɛksər/ an electronic device that selects one of several input signals to send to a single output M S

perspicaciously C2

/ˌpɜːrspɪˈkeɪʃəsli/ in a manner showing keen mental perception and understanding M S

physiognomy C2

/ˌfɪziˈɑːɡnəmi/ a person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character M S

platonist C2

/ˈpleɪtənɪst/ a follower or adherent of Plato's philosophy, emphasizing ideal forms and abstract concepts M S

quaffable C2

/ˈkwɑfəbəl/ easy and pleasant to drink, often referring to wine or other beverages M S

quixotically C2

/kwɪkˈsɑtɪkli/ in a manner that is exceedingly idealistic or unrealistic, often without regard for practicality M S

reticulate C2

/rəˈtɪkjəlɪt/ forming or resembling a network; having a net-like structure M S

sanctimony C2

/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.moʊ.ni/ the act of pretending to be morally superior to others; affected or hypocritical holiness M S

sclerotic C2

/skləˈɹɑtɪk/ relating to or affected by sclerosis, a condition characterized by hardening of tissue M S

sycophancy C2

/ˈsɪkəfənsi/ excessive flattery, servile compliance, or obsequious behavior intended to gain favor or advantage from someone in power M S

tawdriness C2

/ˈtɔːdrinəs/ the quality of being showy but cheap and of poor quality M S