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English Vocabulary
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Grammar & Function Words (17)
whatsoever
C1
/ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/
At all; in any way (used to add emphasis, usually after a negative).
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etc
C1
/ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/
Alternative form of etc..
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whilst
C1
/ʍaɪlst/
During the time that; while (chiefly British and formal).
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adjacent
C1
/əˈd͡ʒeɪ.sənt/
Next to or very close to something.
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amid
C1
/əˈmɪd/
In the middle of; surrounded by.
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subordinate
C1
/səˈbɔɹdɪnət/
Lower in rank, position, or importance than someone or something else.
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albeit
C1
/ɔlˈbi.ət/
Although; even though.
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sans
C1
/sænz/
without a person or thing, often used for concise, humorous, or literary effect
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impersonal
C1
/ɪmˈpɝsənəl/
Cold and unfriendly; not showing warmth or feeling.
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indefinite
C1
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/
Without a fixed or known end; lasting for an unknown length of time.
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notwithstanding
C1
/ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
In spite of; despite.
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insofar
C1
/ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹ/
to the degree or extent that; used chiefly in the construction 'insofar as'
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parenthesis
C1
/pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/
a word, phrase, or clause inserted into a sentence as an explanation or aside
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therefor
C1
/ðɛɹˈfɔɹ/
formal, especially legal: for that thing, action, or reason; in return for it
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thereat
C1
/ðɛːɹˈæt/
at that event or moment; as a result of that
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ungrammatical
C1
/ˌʌn.ɡrəˈmæt̬.ɪ.kəl/
not following the accepted grammar rules of a language
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such-and-such
C1
/ˈsʌtʃənˌsʌtʃ/
used to refer vaguely to a person, thing, place, or amount whose exact identity is not specified
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Numbers & Quantity (32)
handful
C1
/ˈhæn(d)fʊl/
A small number of people or things.
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lesser
C1
/ˈlɛsɚ/
Smaller in size, amount, or importance, especially when compared with something else.
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phenomenal
C1
/fɪˈnɑmɪnəl/
Extremely impressive or remarkable
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voluntarily
C1
/ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/
By choice, of one's own free will.
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intensity
C1
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/
The strength or degree of something such as a feeling or activity.
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fraction
C1
/ˈfɹæk.ʃən/
A small part of something larger.
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ratio
C1
/ˈɹeɪ.si.əʊ/
The relationship between two amounts, showing how much of one there is compared to the other.
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poll
C1
/pɔl/
A survey of people's opinions or voting intentions.
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quota
C1
/ˈkwoʊ.tə/
A fixed amount or share that someone is expected or allowed to have or produce.
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abundance
C1
/əˈbʌn.dn̩s/
a very large quantity of something; plenty
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surplus
C1
/ˈsɝˌplʌs/
An amount that is more than what is needed or used.
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dual
C1
/ˈd͡ʒuː.əl/
Having two parts, aspects, or purposes.
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deficit
C1
/ˈdɛfəsɪt/
The amount by which spending is greater than the money coming in.
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limitless
C1
/ˈlɪmətləs/
Having no limit in size, amount, or extent.
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turnover
C1
/ˈtɝnoʊvɚ/
The total amount of money a business takes in sales over a period.
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variable
C1
[ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩]
Likely to change or able to change.
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untold
C1
/ʌnˈtoʊld/
too great or numerous to be calculated or described
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recount
C1
/ɹɪˈkaʊnt/
To tell someone about something in detail.
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pickings
C1
/ˈpɪkɪŋz/
things available to be taken, chosen, or gained, especially when few or of limited value
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quadruple
C1
/kwɑˈdruːpəl/
four times as large, numerous, or valuable
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scarcity
C1
/ˈskɛɹsɪti/
a small and inadequate amount
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inexhaustible
C1
/ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/
So great in amount that it can never be used up; unlimited.
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exuberance
C1
/ɪɡˈzub(ə)rən(t)s/
Lively, joyful enthusiasm and energy.
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marginally
C1
/ˈmɑɹd͡ʒɪnəli/
By a very small amount; slightly.
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Space, Position & Direction (155)
removed
C1
/ɹɪˈmuːvd/
Distant or separated from something in space, time, or degree.
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chamber
C1
/ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/
A large room, often used for a formal or specific purpose.
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halfway
C1
/ˌhæfˈweɪ/
At or to a point that is the middle between two places.
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nest
C1
/nɛst/
A structure that a bird or other animal builds to lay eggs and raise its young.
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grounds
C1
/ɡɹaʊndz/
A good reason or basis for doing or believing something.
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suite
C1
/swiːt/
A set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel.
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legacy
C1
/ˈleɪɡəsi/
Something passed down from the past or from a person who came before.
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isolated
C1
/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/
far away from other places, people, or things
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inappropriate
C1
/ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/
Not suitable for a particular situation, time, or place.
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vacuum
C1
/ˈvæ.kjuːm/
A space that contains no matter or air.
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scattered
C1
/ˈskætɚd/
Spread out over a wide area at irregular intervals.
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violation
C1
/ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
An act that breaks a law, agreement, or right.
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inheritance
C1
/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/
Money or property received from someone who has died.
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drift
C1
/dɹɪft/
To be carried slowly along by water, air, or a current.
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ruthless
C1
/ˈɹuːθləs/
Showing no pity or mercy towards others.
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stray
C1
/stɹeɪ/
To wander away from the right path or place.
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irony
C1
/ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/
A situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what you expect.
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collective
C1
/kəˈlɛktɪv/
Done by or shared between all members of a group.
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strap
C1
/stɹæp/
A narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used to fasten, carry, or hold something.
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banner
C1
/ˈbænɚ/
A large sign or strip of cloth with a message, often hung up or carried.
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spotlight
C1
/ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/
Public attention or the center of attention.
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descent
C1
/dəˈsɛnt/
The act of moving or coming down.
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bypass
C1
/ˈbaɪpæs/
To avoid or go around something, such as a rule, problem, or place.
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spontaneous
C1
/spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/
Done suddenly, without planning, because you suddenly want to.
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Time (69)
passing
C1
/ˈpæsɪŋ/
A polite word for someone's death.
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meantime
C1
/ˈmiːntaɪm/
The period of time between two events; used mainly in the phrase 'in the meantime'.
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foster
C1
/ˈfɔ.stɚ/
To encourage the development or growth of something.
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gig
C1
/ˈgɪg/
A single live performance by a musician or band.
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pregnancy
C1
/ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/
The condition or period of carrying a developing baby in the womb.
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hence
C1
/ˈhɛns/
For this reason; therefore.
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reign
C1
/ɹeɪn/
The period during which a king or queen rules.
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suspension
C1
/səˈspɛnʃən/
The act of officially stopping something for a time, or the period of this delay.
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chronic
C1
/ˈkɹɑ.nɪk/
(of an illness) Lasting a long time or coming back again and again.
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sauna
C1
/ˈsɔː.nə/
A hot room where people sit to sweat and relax, often with steam.
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duration
C1
/dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/
The length of time that something lasts or continues.
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presently
C1
/ˈprɛzəntli/
Soon; before long.
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reconstruction
C1
/ˌɹikənˈstɹʌkʃən/
The act of building or putting something together again, often better than before.
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precedent
C1
/ˈpɹiː.sɪ.dənt/
An earlier event or action used as an example or guide for later ones.
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evolutionary
C1
/ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/
Relating to the gradual development of living things over time.
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battered
C1
/ˈbætəɹd/
Damaged and worn out from being hit or heavily used.
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indefinitely
C1
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/
For a long or unlimited time, with no fixed end.
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buffer
C1
/ˈbʌfəɹ/
Something that reduces the impact of a shock or protects one thing from another.
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persecution
C1
/ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/
Cruel or unfair treatment of a person or group over time, especially because of race, religion, or beliefs.
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specialized
C1
/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/
Designed for or focused on one particular area, skill, or purpose.
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stamina
C1
/ˈstæmənə/
The physical or mental energy to keep doing something tiring over a long time.
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spartan
C1
/ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/
Very simple and plain, with no comfort or luxury.
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unison
C1
/ˈjunɪsən/
Complete agreement or coordinated action done together at the same time.
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contemplate
C1
/ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/
To think carefully about doing something as a possibility.
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People & Society (170)
attorney
C1
/əˈtɜɹni/
A lawyer; someone who advises people on legal matters and represents them in court.
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S
demon
C1
/ˈdiː.mən/
An evil supernatural being or spirit.
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commissioner
C1
/kəˈmɪʃənɚ/
An official who heads a government department or public body, such as a police force.
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clan
C1
/klæn/
A large group of families descended from a common ancestor.
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casino
C1
/kæˈsinoʊ/
A building or room where people gamble on games of chance.
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mob
C1
/mɑb/
A large, disorderly crowd of people, often angry or violent.
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handling
C1
/ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/
The way someone deals with or manages a situation, task, or people.
M
S
communist
C1
/ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/
A person who believes in communism, a system where property is owned by the community as a whole.
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gathering
C1
/ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
A meeting of people, often for a social or special occasion.
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S
lesbian
C1
/ˈlɛz.bi.ən/
A woman who is sexually and romantically attracted to other women.
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S
civilian
C1
/sɪˈvɪl.jən/
A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police.
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tribal
C1
/ˈtraɪbəl/
Relating to or typical of a tribe.
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riot
C1
/ˈɹaɪ.ət/
A violent disturbance by a large, uncontrolled crowd of people.
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S
cult
C1
/kʌlt/
A religious group with extreme or unusual beliefs whose members are intensely devoted to a leader.
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S
assassination
C1
/əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
The murder of an important or famous person, usually for political reasons.
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carrier
C1
/ˈkæɹ.i.ɚ/
A person or thing that carries or transports something.
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senor
C1
/ˌsiːnˈjɔr/
a Spanish or Spanish-speaking man, especially when addressed or referred to with the title equivalent to Mr. or sir
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foreigner
C1
/ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/
A person from another country.
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juvenile
C1
/ˈd͡ʒuːvənaɪl/
Relating to young people or children.
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gem
C1
/d͡ʒɛm/
A precious or semiprecious stone that has been cut and polished, especially for jewellery.
M
S
aggression
C1
/əˈɡɹɛʃən/
Angry or violent behaviour or feelings towards another person.
M
S
hypocrite
C1
/ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/
A person who pretends to have beliefs or standards that their own actions do not match.
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advocate
C1
/ˈæd.və.kət/
To publicly support or recommend a particular idea or course of action.
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apprentice
C1
/əˈpɹɛntɪs/
A young person learning a skilled trade by working with an expert.
M
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Family & Relationships (17)
offspring
C1
/ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/
A person's child or children.
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spouse
C1
/spaʊ̯s/
A husband or wife.
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maternal
C1
/məˈtɝnəl/
Like a mother; caring and protective in the way a mother is.
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incest
C1
/ˈɪnsɛst/
sexual relations between people whose close family relationship makes such relations illegal or socially prohibited
M
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tot
C1
/tɑt/
informal: a very young child
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paternal
C1
/pəˈtɜɹ.nəl/
Related to you through your father's side of the family.
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patriarch
C1
/ˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹk/
the male head of a family, tribe, or social group
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infancy
C1
/ˈɪnfənsi/
the earliest period of childhood
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flirtation
C1
/flɝˈteɪʃən/
playful behavior that shows romantic or sexual interest without necessarily implying serious intent
M
S
elopement
C1
/ɪˈloʊpmənt/
the act of secretly running away with a partner in order to marry, often without family approval
M
S
grandpapa
C1
/ˈɡrændpəˌpɑ/
an informal or old-fashioned term for one's grandfather
M
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domestically
C1
/dəˈmɛstɪkli/
Within a country, rather than abroad.
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comradeship
C1
/ˈkɑːmreɪdʃɪp/
friendship, trust, and solidarity among people who live, work, or face difficulty together
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wifely
C1
/ˈwaɪf.li/
of, relating to, or traditionally regarded as characteristic of a wife; now often old-fashioned
M
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estrangement
C1
/ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
the state or process of losing affection, trust, or contact in a personal relationship
M
S
intermarriage
C1
/ˌɪntɚˈmɛrɪdʒ/
marriage between people from different racial, ethnic, religious, social, or national groups
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intermarry
C1
/ˌɪn.tɚˈmær.i/
for members of different families, communities, ethnic groups, or religions to marry one another
M
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Emotions & Feelings (88)
chill
C1
/tʃəl/
An unpleasant feeling of cold.
M
S
woo
C1
/wuː/
To try to win someone's love or romantic interest.
M
S
disturbing
C1
/dɪsˈtɝ.bɪŋ/
Causing worry, distress, or a feeling of unease.
M
S
troubled
C1
/ˈtɹʌbl̩d/
Worried, anxious, or upset.
M
S
lust
C1
/ˈlɜst/
A strong feeling of sexual desire.
M
S
distress
C1
/dɪˈstɹɛs/
A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering.
M
S
sentimental
C1
/ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/
Based on or showing tender emotions rather than reason.
M
S
numb
C1
/nʌm/
Unable to feel anything in part of the body.
M
S
resent
C1
/ɹiˈzɛnt/
to feel angry or bitter about something you think is unfair
M
S
remorse
C1
/ɹɪˈmɔɹs/
A deep feeling of guilt and regret for something wrong you have done.
M
S
provoke
C1
/pɹəˈvoʊk/
To deliberately make someone angry or annoyed.
M
S
adrenaline
C1
/əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/
A hormone released by the body in moments of stress, fear, or excitement that speeds up the heart and prepares you to act.
M
S
wrench
C1
/ˈɹɪ̟nt͡ʃ/
To pull or twist something suddenly and violently.
M
S
infamous
C1
/ˈɪnfəməs/
Well known for being bad or evil.
M
S
well-being
C1
/wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/
The state of being healthy, happy, and comfortable.
M
S
somber
C1
/ˈsɑmbɚ/
Serious, sad, or gloomy in mood
M
S
provocative
C1
/pɹəˈvɑ.kə.tɪv/
Deliberately causing a strong reaction, such as anger, argument, or interest.
M
S
gloat
C1
/ɡloʊt/
usually disapproving: to feel or show excessive satisfaction about one's success or another person's misfortune
M
S
detest
C1
/dɪˈtɛst/
To dislike someone or something very strongly; to hate.
M
S
claustrophobic
C1
/ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/
Feeling very uncomfortable or panicked in small, enclosed spaces.
M
S
scorn
C1
/skɔɹn/
To feel or show that you think someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect.
M
S
glum
C1
/ɡlʌm/
Sad, gloomy, and low in spirits.
M
S
instinctively
C1
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/
Automatically and without thinking, from a natural feeling.
M
S
exhilarating
C1
/ɪgˈzɪlɝˌeɪtɪŋ/
Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy.
M
S
Describing People (71)
saint
C1
/seɪnt/
A dead person officially recognised by a church as especially holy.
M
S
lad
C1
/læd/
A boy or young man.
M
S
wicked
C1
/ˈwək.əd/
Morally bad; cruel or evil.
M
S
harsh
C1
/hɑɹʃ/
Cruel, unkind, or severe.
M
S
dedicated
C1
/ˈdɛdəkeɪtəd/
Working hard at something because you care about it; loyal and committed.
M
S
brutal
C1
/ˈbɹu.təl/
Extremely violent, vicious, or cruel.
M
S
vicious
C1
/ˈvɪʃəs/
Violent and dangerous; likely to attack or hurt someone.
M
S
classy
C1
/ˈklæsi/
Elegant, stylish, and impressive in a tasteful way.
M
S
jackass
C1
/ˈdʒækˌæs/
informal and insulting: a foolish, stupid, or badly behaved person
M
S
slack
C1
/slæk/
The loose part of a rope or line that is not pulled tight.
M
S
crude
C1
/kɹuːd/
Made or done in a simple, rough way; not skilfully finished.
M
S
cynical
C1
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/
Believing that people act only out of selfishness and expecting the worst of them.
M
S
grumpy
C1
/ˈɡrʌm.pi/
easily annoyed, bad-tempered, and inclined to complain
M
S
maneuver
C1
/məˈnuvɚ/
A skillful or carefully planned movement.
M
S
cold-blooded
C1
/ˌkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/
deliberately cruel and showing no pity, emotion, or remorse
M
S
engaging
C1
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Holding your attention and interest; very interesting.
M
S
reassure
C1
/ˌɹi.əˈʃʊɹ/
To say or do something that makes someone feel less worried or more confident.
M
S
manipulation
C1
/məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
The act of controlling or influencing someone in a clever and often unfair way.
M
S
ploy
C1
/plɔɪ/
A clever trick or plan used to gain an advantage.
M
S
gaga
C1
/ˈɡɑː.ɡɑː/
informal and sometimes disparaging: mentally confused or physically feeble, especially through old age
M
S
apt
C1
/ˈæpt/
Suitable or appropriate for the situation.
M
S
ingenuity
C1
/ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/
The ability to solve problems in clever, original, and inventive ways.
M
S
benign
C1
/bɪˈnɑen/
Not harmful or dangerous, especially describing a tumour that is not cancerous.
M
S
temperament
C1
/ˈtɛm.pɚ.ə.mənt/
A person's natural character, which shapes how they usually think, feel, and behave.
M
S
Describing Qualities (421)
trying
C1
/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/
Difficult or annoying to deal with; hard to endure.
M
S
warrant
C1
/ˈwɔɹənt/
An official document allowing police to search, seize, or arrest someone.
M
S
cutting
C1
/ˈkʌtɪŋ/
A small piece cut from a plant and used to grow a new one.
M
S
crystal
C1
/ˈkɹɪstəl/
A clear, solid mineral form with a regular geometric shape; high-quality clear glass.
M
S
trauma
C1
/ˈtɹɔ.mə/
A deep emotional shock or wound that has lasting effects.
M
S
warehouse
C1
/ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/
A large building for storing goods before they are sold or sent out.
M
S
rifle
C1
/ˈɹaɪfəl/
A gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder.
M
S
gut
C1
/ɡʌt/
The stomach or belly, especially a large one.
M
S
supreme
C1
/ˌsuˈpɹim/
Highest in authority, rank, or power.
M
S
mere
C1
/mɪɚ/
Used to stress that something is small or unimportant; nothing more than.
M
S
bass
C1
/beɪs/
The low range of sound or musical tones.
M
S
hack
C1
/hæk/
A writer who produces dull, low-quality work, often just for money.
M
S
corps
C1
/kɔɹ/
A large military unit made up of several divisions.
M
S
violet
C1
/ˈvaɪəlɪt/
Of a bluish-purple colour.
M
S
auto
C1
/ˈɔ.toʊ̯/
A car (short for automobile).
M
S
quest
C1
/kwɛst/
A long or determined search or effort to achieve something.
M
S
fragile
C1
/ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/
Easily broken or damaged; not strong.
M
S
loop
C1
/luːp/
A shape made when a line curves round and crosses itself.
M
S
integrity
C1
/ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
M
S
intact
C1
/ɪnˈtækt/
Complete and not damaged or broken.
M
S
salvation
C1
/sælˈveɪ.ʃn̩/
The act of saving someone or something from harm or a difficult situation.
M
S
pigeon
C1
/ˈpə.dʒən/
A common grey bird with a plump body and short legs, often seen in towns and cities.
M
S
fuse
C1
/fjuːz/
To join or blend two or more things into one.
M
S
irrelevant
C1
/ɪˈɹɛl.ə.vənt/
Not connected with or important to the subject being discussed.
M
S
Communication (83)
instrumental
C1
/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/
Playing an important part in making something happen.
M
S
twitter
C1
/ˈtwɪtəɹ/
to make a rapid series of light, high-pitched chirping sounds, especially as a bird
M
S
screenplay
C1
/ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/
The written script for a film or television show, including dialogue and stage directions.
M
S
morse
C1
/ˈmɔːɹs/
Morse code, a system representing letters and numbers by sequences of short and long signals
M
S
vocal
C1
/ˈvoʊ̯.kəl/
Expressing your opinions openly and forcefully.
M
S
preach
C1
/ˈpriːtʃ/
To give a religious talk, especially in a church service.
M
S
hoax
C1
/hoʊks/
a deliberately fabricated story, warning, or event intended to deceive people
M
S
dictate
C1
/ˈdɪkˌteɪt/
To speak words aloud for someone else to write down or record.
M
S
accountable
C1
/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/
Responsible for your actions and expected to explain or justify them.
M
S
documentation
C1
/ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/
Written records or papers that prove or support something.
M
S
articulate
C1
/ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/
To express your thoughts or feelings clearly in words.
M
S
yap
C1
/jæp/
to give a quick, sharp, high-pitched bark or cry
M
S
dub
C1
/dɐb/
To give someone or something a nickname or descriptive name.
M
S
rendering
C1
/ˈɹɛndəɹɪŋ/
A particular version or interpretation of a work, especially a performance.
M
S
confer
C1
/kənˈfʌɹ/
To talk with others in order to discuss something or reach a decision.
M
S
rant
C1
/rænt/
to speak, write, or shout at length in a loud, angry, or uncontrolled way
M
S
eavesdrop
C1
/ˈiːvzdrɑːp/
to listen secretly to a private conversation without the speakers' knowledge
M
S
discourse
C1
/ˈdɪs.kɔːɹs/
Serious discussion or the exchange of ideas about a subject, in speech or writing.
M
S
smirk
C1
/smɝk/
to smile in a smug, condescending, scornful, or self-satisfied way
M
S
depict
C1
/dɪˈpɪkt/
To show something in a picture, painting, or photograph.
M
S
symposium
C1
/sɪmˈpoʊ.zi.əm/
a formal meeting at which specialists give presentations and discuss a particular subject
M
S
whimper
C1
/ˈwɪmpə/
to cry or make a weak, soft, intermittent sound from fear, pain, or distress
M
S
query
C1
/ˈkwɪ.ɹi/
A question, especially one asking for information or expressing a doubt.
M
S
scoff
C1
/skɔːf/
To speak about someone or something in a mocking, scornful way.
M
S
Mind & Cognition (101)
psychic
C1
/ˈsaɪkɪk/
relating to the mind, soul, or mental processes rather than the physical body
M
S
verdict
C1
/ˈvɝ.dɪkt/
The decision a jury or judge makes about whether someone is guilty in a court case.
M
S
naive
C1
/naɪˈiv/
Lacking experience or judgement, and too quick to trust or believe things.
M
S
mole
C1
/mɒʊl/
A massive structure, usually of stone, used as a pier, breakwater or junction between places separated by water.
M
S
homeland
C1
/ˈhoʊmˌlænd/
The country where someone was born or that they think of as home.
M
S
compartment
C1
/kəmˈpɑɹtmənt/
A room, or section, or chamber, typically within a vehicle.
M
S
discretion
C1
/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/
The freedom to decide something for yourself, using your own judgement.
M
S
torment
C1
/ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/
Severe physical or mental suffering.
M
S
intuition
C1
/ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən/
The ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning.
M
S
inclined
C1
/ɪnˈklaɪnd/
Having a tendency or willingness to do or believe something.
M
S
sentiment
C1
/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/
A thought, opinion, or attitude, often based on feeling.
M
S
compelling
C1
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
So interesting or exciting that it holds your full attention.
M
S
enlightenment
C1
/ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/
the gaining or giving of knowledge and clearer understanding
M
S
intellect
C1
/ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/
The power of the mind to think, reason, and understand.
M
S
criteria
C1
/kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ə/
The standards or rules used to judge or decide something (plural of criterion).
M
S
speculate
C1
/ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt/
To form a guess or opinion about something without having all the facts.
M
S
demented
C1
/dɪˈmɛntɪd/
wildly irrational, disturbed, or out of control
M
S
lapse
C1
/ˈlæps/
A small, temporary failure, especially of memory or attention.
M
S
flashback
C1
/ˈflæʃ.bæk/
A part of a film, book, or play that shows an earlier event, interrupting the main story.
M
S
problematic
C1
/ˌpɹɑ.bləˈmæt.ɪk/
Causing problems or difficulties.
M
S
tranquility
C1
/træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
A state of peace and quiet.
M
S
rigorous
C1
/ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
M
S
antics
C1
/ˈæntɪks/
Wild, silly, or attention-grabbing behaviour.
M
S
connoisseur
C1
/ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/
An expert whose judgement is respected, especially in art, food, or other matters of taste.
M
S
Senses & Perception (45)
spy
C1
/spaɪ/
A person who secretly collects information about an enemy country, company, or person.
M
S
screech
C1
/skɹiːt͡ʃ/
a loud, harsh, high-pitched cry or noise
M
S
stark
C1
/stɑɹk/
Bare, plain, and empty in appearance.
M
S
buzzer
C1
/ˈbʌzɚ/
A device that makes a buzzing sound as a signal.
M
S
interference
C1
/ˌɪntəɹˈfɪɹɪns/
The act of getting involved in something that does not concern you.
M
S
frustrating
C1
/ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/
Making you feel annoyed or impatient because you cannot do or achieve something.
M
S
bouquet
C1
/buːˈkeɪ/
A bunch of flowers arranged nicely, often given as a gift.
M
S
flatter
C1
/ˈflætɚ/
To praise someone, often insincerely, to please them or win favour.
M
S
fiddle
C1
/ˈfɪdl̩/
To touch or play with something with your fingers, often nervously or aimlessly.
M
S
honk
C1
/hɑŋk/
To sound a car horn.
M
S
clash
C1
/klæʃ/
To disagree strongly or come into conflict.
M
S
acoustic
C1
/əˈkuː.stɪk/
(of a musical instrument) producing sound naturally, without electrical amplification.
M
S
hiss
C1
/hɪs/
a fricative sound, especially as an expression of disapproval
M
S
optical
C1
/ˈɑptɪkəl/
Relating to sight or the eyes.
M
S
perceptive
C1
/pɚˈsɛptɪv/
Quick to notice and understand things, especially subtle ones.
M
S
clank
C1
/klæŋk/
a loud, hard, resonant sound made when pieces of metal strike one another
M
S
degrading
C1
/dɪˈgreɪdɪŋ/
Treating someone without respect and making them feel worthless or ashamed.
M
S
unsettling
C1
/ənˈsɛtəlɪŋ/
Making you feel worried, uneasy, or uncomfortable.
M
S
disruption
C1
/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/
An interruption that stops something from continuing normally.
M
S
tranquil
C1
/ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/
Calm, quiet, and peaceful.
M
S
tingle
C1
/ˈtɪŋ.ɡəl/
to feel or cause a slight prickling, stinging, or vibrating sensation
M
S
homely
C1
/ˈhoʊmli/
Simple, comfortable, and reminding you of home (British usage).
M
S
grumble
C1
/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/
To complain about something in a quiet, unhappy way.
M
S
raspy
C1
/ˈræspi/
harsh, rough, or grating in sound
M
S
Education & Learning (15)
detention
C1
/dɪˈtɛnʃn̩/
The act of officially holding someone in custody, usually for a short time.
M
S
disciplinary
C1
/ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/
relating to a specific field of academic study
M
S
accomplishment
C1
/əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/
Something impressive that you have achieved through effort.
M
S
conservatory
C1
/kənˈsɝ.vəˌt(ɔ.)ɹi/
A room with glass walls and roof attached to a house, used for plants or relaxing.
M
S
seminary
C1
/ˈsɛməˌnɛɹi/
an institution that trains candidates for the priesthood, ministry, or rabbinate
M
S
stationery
C1
/ˈsteɪ.ʃəˌner.i/
writing and office materials such as paper, envelopes, pens, pencils, and notebooks
M
S
dissection
C1
/dɪˈsɛkʃən/
The act of cutting open a body to study its parts.
M
S
protege
C1
/ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/
a less experienced person whose career or development is guided and supported by an influential mentor
M
S
delve
C1
/dɛlv/
to examine or investigate a subject carefully and in detail
M
S
rote
C1
/ɹoʊt/
memorization or learning through repetition, often without full understanding
M
S
schoolmistress
C1
/ˈskuːlˌmɪstrəs/
a woman who teaches in or is in charge of a school, now chiefly in historical contexts
M
S
plagiarize
C1
/ˈpleɪ.dʒə.raɪz/
to use another person's words, ideas, or creative work and present them as one's own, especially without proper acknowledgment
M
S
glossary
C1
/ˈɡlɔ.sə.ɹi/
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge
M
S
educative
C1
/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪv/
serving to educate or produce intellectual and moral development
M
S
subject-matter
C1
/ˈsʌbdʒɛktˌmætər/
the topic or material being discussed, studied, or represented
M
S
Work & Careers (34)
ministry
C1
/ˈmɪnɪstɹi/
A government department responsible for a particular area, usually headed by a minister.
M
S
abortion
C1
/əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/
The deliberate ending of a pregnancy before the baby can survive on its own.
M
S
elaborate
C1
/ɪˈlæb.(ə.)ɹət/
Having many parts or details; carefully and richly worked out.
M
S
carpenter
C1
/ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/
A person whose job is making and repairing wooden things
M
S
weaver
C1
/ˈwi.vɚ/
a craftsman who weaves cloth
M
S
contractor
C1
/ˈkɑːnˌtræktɝ/
A person or company hired to do a particular job under a contract, rather than as a regular employee.
M
S
malfunction
C1
/mælˈfʌŋkʃən/
To stop working properly or fail to work at all.
M
S
defect
C1
/ˈdiːfɛkt/
A fault or flaw that makes something imperfect or not work properly.
M
S
climax
C1
/ˈklaɪ.mæks/
The most exciting or important point of an event, story, or career.
M
S
guild
C1
/ɡɪld/
an association of merchants or craftspeople formed to regulate a trade, protect common interests, and provide mutual support
M
S
pathologist
C1
/pəˈθɑːlədʒəst/
An expert in pathology; a specialist who examines samples of body tissues for diagnostic or forensic purpose.
M
S
apparatus
C1
/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/
A complex machine or set of equipment built for a particular job.
M
S
confide
C1
/kənˈfaɪd/
To tell someone a secret or private matter because you trust them.
M
S
nominate
C1
/ˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/
To officially suggest someone as a candidate for a job, position, or award.
M
S
collaborate
C1
/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/
To work together with others to achieve a shared goal.
M
S
occupational
C1
/ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/
Relating to a person's job or profession.
M
S
productivity
C1
/ˌpɹɑ.dʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
The rate at which workers produce goods or services; how efficiently work is done.
M
S
carpentry
C1
/ˈkɑːrpəntri/
The skill or work of making and repairing things out of wood
M
S
chambermaid
C1
/ˈtʃeɪmbərˌmeɪd/
a woman employed to clean and care for bedrooms, now chiefly in a hotel and historically in a private household
M
S
postmaster
C1
/ˈpoʊstˌmæstɚ/
The head of a post office.
M
S
stenographer
C1
/stəˈnɑɡɹəfɚ/
a person trained to transcribe speech rapidly using shorthand or a stenotype machine
M
S
croupier
C1
/ˈkruː.pi.ɚ/
a casino employee who manages a gaming table, handles bets, and pays winnings
M
S
underling
C1
/ˈʌndɚlɪŋ/
a person of lower rank who works for or is controlled by someone more powerful, often used disparagingly
M
S
probationary
C1
/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃəˌner.i/
subject to a trial period before a position, status, or arrangement becomes permanent
M
S
Business & Commerce (27)
offering
C1
/ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/
Something that is offered or made available, such as a product or service.
M
S
premises
C1
/ˈpɹemɪsɪz/
A building or piece of land used by a business or organization.
M
S
leverage
C1
/ˈlɛvərɪdʒ/
power, influence, or an advantage that can be used to obtain a desired result
M
S
transaction
C1
/tɹænˈzækʃən/
An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal.
M
S
merger
C1
/ˈmɝ.d͡ʒɚ/
The joining of two or more companies into a single one.
M
S
capitalism
C1
/ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/
An economic system in which businesses and property are privately owned and run for profit.
M
S
monopoly
C1
/məˈnɑpəli/
Complete control of a market by a single company, with no competition.
M
S
franchise
C1
/ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/
The right to sell a company's products or services in a particular area, or a business run under such a right.
M
S
capitalist
C1
/ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/
A person who invests money in business in order to make a profit.
M
S
trademark
C1
/ˈtɹeɪdmɑɹk/
A name, symbol, or phrase legally registered to identify a company's product.
M
S
clientele
C1
/ˌklaɪ.ənˈtɛl/
the clients or regular customers of a business, professional, or organization considered as a group
M
S
generic
C1
/dʒᵻˈnɛ.ɹɪk/
Shared by a whole group or class rather than specific to one thing.
M
S
promoter
C1
/prəˈmoʊ.tɚ/
a person or organization that actively supports or encourages a cause, activity, or development
M
S
shareholder
C1
/ˈʃɛɹˌhoʊl.dɚ/
A person or organization that owns shares in a company.
M
S
commendation
C1
/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/
Praise or formal approval given to someone.
M
S
churn
C1
/t͡ʃɝn/
To move or stir something, especially liquid, with great force and motion.
M
S
non-profit
C1
/ˌnɑːnˈprɔfɪt/
Not run in order to make a profit; using any money earned to support its aims.
M
S
commercially
C1
/kəˈmɝːʃəli/
In a way relating to buying, selling, or making a profit.
M
S
organizational
C1
/ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/
Relating to how a company or group is structured and run.
M
S
privatization
C1
/ˌpɹaɪvətaɪˈzeɪʃən/
The transfer of a company or service from government to private ownership.
M
S
consultancy
C1
/kənˈsʌltənsi/
A company that gives expert advice in a particular field.
M
S
incorporation
C1
/ɪnˌkɔrpəˈreɪʃən/
the act of including something as part of a larger whole, or the state of being included
M
S
undersell
C1
/ˌʌndɚˈsɛl/
to sell at a lower price than a competitor
M
S
commercialize
C1
/kəˈmɝː.ʃə.laɪz/
to develop an idea, product, or service so that it can be sold commercially
M
S
Money & Finance (37)
bail
C1
/beɪl/
Money paid so that an arrested person can be released until their trial, promising they will return to court.
M
S
con
C1
/kɑn/
A disadvantage of something, usually compared with its advantages.
M
S
quid
C1
/kwɪd/
one pound sterling, in informal British usage; the plural is also quid
M
S
pledge
C1
/plɛd͡ʒ/
A serious, formal promise to do something.
M
S
tribute
C1
/ˈtɹɪbjuːt/
Something said, done, or given to show respect or admiration.
M
S
solicitor
C1
/səˈlɪsɪtɚ/
In Britain, a lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents.
M
S
extortion
C1
/ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/
The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats or force.
M
S
ledger
C1
/ˈlɛdʒɚ/
a book, file, or computer record in which financial transactions are organized by account
M
S
lira
C1
/ˈlɪr.ə/
the former basic unit of currency of Italy and Malta
M
S
audit
C1
/ˈɔ.dɪt/
An official examination of a company's financial records.
M
S
structural
C1
/ˈstɹʌk(t͡)ʃəɹəl/
Relating to the way something is built or the parts that hold it together.
M
S
listing
C1
/ˈlɪstɪŋ/
An entry in a list, catalogue, or directory.
M
S
bribery
C1
/ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/
The crime of giving or taking money or gifts to influence someone dishonestly.
M
S
invoice
C1
/ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/
A document listing goods or services provided and the money owed for them
M
S
subscription
C1
/səbˈskɹɪpʃən/
An arrangement to receive or use something for a set period, usually by paying.
M
S
deprivation
C1
/ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/
The lack or loss of something needed, such as food, sleep, or basic rights.
M
S
fundraising
C1
/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/
The activity of collecting money for a cause, often a charity.
M
S
thrift
C1
/ˈθɹɪft/
careful and economical use of money or other resources; frugality
M
S
impoverished
C1
/ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/
Very poor; lacking money.
M
S
expenditure
C1
/ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/
The amount of money that is spent.
M
S
extravagance
C1
/ɪkˈstɹævəɡən(t)s/
The spending of much more money than is necessary or wise.
M
S
windfall
C1
/ˈwɪndˌfɔl/
an unexpected gain, advantage, or piece of good fortune, especially a sum of money
M
S
backer
C1
/ˈbækɚ/
a person or organization that supports a person, cause, or project, especially by providing money
M
S
deductible
C1
/dɪˈdʌktəbəl/
permitted to be subtracted from income or another total when calculating tax
M
S
Shopping & Services (7)
comply
C1
/kəmˈplaɪ/
To do what a rule, order, or request demands.
M
S
consecutive
C1
/kənˈsɛkjətɪv/
Following one after another without a break.
M
S
unplug
C1
/ʌnˈplʌɡ/
To disconnect an electrical device by pulling its plug out of the socket.
M
S
commissary
C1
/ˈkɑːməˌseri/
a store that supplies food and other goods to members of a military base, prison, or similar institution
M
S
wares
C1
/wɛɹz/
Goods or products that are offered for sale.
M
S
respectively
C1
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/
In the order already mentioned, matching each item to the one before it.
M
S
shopkeeping
C1
/ˈʃɑpˌkiːpɪŋ/
the business or occupation of owning, managing, or working in a retail shop
M
S
House & Home (31)
gypsy
C1
/ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/
A person who travels from place to place rather than living in one fixed home.
M
S
plaza
C1
/ˈplɑːzə/
A town's public square.
M
S
hostess
C1
/ˈhoʊstɪs/
a woman who invites guests and entertains them, especially at her home or an event
M
S
threshold
C1
/ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/
The floor of a doorway, which you step over to enter a room or building.
M
S
plaster
C1
/ˈpla.stə/
a soft mixture of lime, sand, and water that hardens and is used to cover walls and ceilings
M
S
aerial
C1
/ˈɛɹiəl/
existing or living or growing or operating in the air
M
S
tinker
C1
/ˈtɪŋkɚ/
To make small adjustments to something, often without a clear plan, to try to fix or improve it.
M
S
entity
C1
/ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/
A thing that exists as a single, separate unit, often an organization.
M
S
ventilation
C1
/ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
The process of letting fresh air into a room or building and removing stale air.
M
S
explicit
C1
/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.
M
S
lavatory
C1
/ˈlæv.ə.t(ɔ)ɹ.i/
A room with a toilet, especially in formal or British usage.
M
S
crock
C1
/kɹɑk/
a thick earthenware pot or jar used for cooking or storage
M
S
gable
C1
/ˈɡeɪbəl/
the usually triangular upper part of an exterior wall between the sloping sides of a roof
M
S
outhouse
C1
/ˈaʊtˌhaʊs/
a small building situated apart from a main house and used for storage, work, or another practical purpose
M
S
cubby
C1
/ˈkʌbi/
a small enclosed room, recess, or other confined space
M
S
adjoining
C1
/əˈd͡ʒoɪ.nɪŋ/
Next to and touching something else; sharing a wall or boundary.
M
S
upholstery
C1
/əˈpoʊlstəri/
the padded covering of furniture, including its fabric, springs, webbing, and stuffing
M
S
darkroom
C1
/ˈdɑːrˌkruːm/
a room with no light, used for developing photographs
M
S
trinket
C1
/ˈtɹɪŋkət/
a small decorative object or piece of jewelry, often inexpensive or showy
M
S
unoccupied
C1
/əˈnɑːkjəˌpaɪd/
Not being used or filled; empty.
M
S
peephole
C1
/ˈpipˌhoʊl/
a small opening, especially in a door, through which someone can look without being seen
M
S
untested
C1
/ənˈtɛstɪd/
not tried or tested by experience
M
S
cistern
C1
/ˈsɪs.tɚn/
a tank or underground reservoir for collecting and storing water or another liquid
M
S
potpourri
C1
/ˌpoʊ.pʊˈriː/
a fragrant mixture of dried flower petals, herbs, and spices used to scent a room
M
S
Food & Drink (47)
goose
C1
/ɡus/
A large water bird with webbed feet and a long neck, bigger than a duck.
M
S
prey
C1
/pɹeɪ/
An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
M
S
kidney
C1
/ˈkɪdni/
One of the two organs in the body that filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
M
S
sole
C1
/soʊl/
Being the only one; single.
M
S
famine
C1
/ˈfæmɪn/
a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death
M
S
munch
C1
/ˈmʌntʃ/
To eat something steadily, often noisily, with the mouth closed.
M
S
burgundy
C1
/ˈbɝɡəndi/
wine produced in the Burgundy region of eastern France, especially its red or white table wine
M
S
crumble
C1
/ˈkɹʌmbəl/
To break or fall apart into small pieces.
M
S
culinary
C1
/ˈkʌlɪˌnɛri/
relating to cooking, kitchens, or the preparation of food
M
S
tidal
C1
/ˈtaɪ.d(ə)l/
of or relating to or caused by tides
M
S
intake
C1
/ˈɪntæɪk/
The amount of something, especially food, drink, or air, that is taken into the body.
M
S
bubbly
C1
/ˈbʌbli/
Cheerful, lively, and full of energy.
M
S
cranberry
C1
/ˈkɹæn.bɛr.i/
a small, tart red berry used in sauces, drinks, and baked foods
M
S
mead
C1
/miːd/
an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with added herbs, spices, or fruit
M
S
crumb
C1
/kɹʌm/
A tiny piece that breaks off bread, cake, or similar food.
M
S
lard
C1
/lɑɹd/
soft white fat rendered from pigs and used in cooking
M
S
yeast
C1
/jist/
any of various single-celled fungi that ferment sugars and reproduce chiefly by budding
M
S
cater
C1
/ˈkeɪɾɚ/
To provide what someone wants or needs, especially a particular group.
M
S
cauldron
C1
/ˈkɔːldrən/
a large deep pot used for boiling food or liquid, traditionally over an open fire
M
S
lieu
C1
/ljuː/
instead of
M
S
luscious
C1
/ˈlʌʃ.əs/
richly sweet, delicious, or pleasing to taste
M
S
chowder
C1
/ˈtʃaʊdɚ/
a rich, thick soup or stew, commonly made with fish or shellfish, potatoes, and milk or cream
M
S
carte
C1
/kɑrt/
a menu or bill of fare
M
S
loin
C1
/lɔɪn/
a cut of meat from the back of an animal between the ribs and the hip
M
S
Clothing & Appearance (43)
jersey
C1
/ˈd͡ʒɝzi/
A shirt worn by a member of a sports team, often showing the player's name and number.
M
S
facial
C1
/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/
Relating to or affecting the face.
M
S
cloak
C1
/ˈkloʊk/
A long, loose outer garment worn over the shoulders, often with a hood.
M
S
rouge
C1
/ruːʒ/
a red or pink cosmetic applied to the cheeks; blusher
M
S
fez
C1
/fɛz/
a brimless felt hat shaped like a short cone, typically red and often fitted with a tassel
M
S
undermine
C1
/ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
To gradually weaken or damage something.
M
S
bearded
C1
/ˈbɪɹdəd/
Having a beard; with hair growing on the chin and cheeks.
M
S
thong
C1
/θɔŋ/
a narrow strip of leather or another flexible material, especially one used as a fastening
M
S
silhouette
C1
/ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/
The dark shape and outline of someone or something seen against a lighter background.
M
S
overalls
C1
/ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/
Loose trousers with a bib and shoulder straps, often worn for work.
M
S
corset
C1
/ˈkɔrsɪt/
a close-fitting, often stiffened undergarment worn to support or shape the torso and waist
M
S
plait
C1
/pleɪt/
chiefly British: to braid hair, cord, or another flexible material by crossing strands over one another
M
S
garter
C1
/ˈɡɑrtɚ/
a band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking
M
S
duds
C1
/dʌdz/
informal, plural: clothes, especially ordinary, rough, or distinctive clothes
M
S
visor
C1
/ˈvaɪ.zɚ/
a movable part of a helmet that covers and protects the face
M
S
pedicure
C1
/ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/
A beauty treatment for the feet and toenails.
M
S
petticoat
C1
/ˈpɛt.ɪ.koʊt/
a light undergarment worn beneath a dress or skirt
M
S
sombrero
C1
/səmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/
in English, a broad-brimmed hat of a type associated especially with Mexico and the southwestern United States
M
S
trappings
C1
/ˈtræpɪŋz/
the outward signs, accessories, or equipment associated with a role, rank, or activity
M
S
headgear
C1
/ˈhɛd.ɡɪr/
anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, hood, or ceremonial covering
M
S
visage
C1
/ˈvɪz.ɪd͡ʒ/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
M
S
corduroy
C1
/ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/
a durable cotton fabric with raised parallel ribs running along its surface
M
S
aesthetically
C1
/ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/
In a way that relates to beauty or is pleasing to the senses.
M
S
tassel
C1
/ˈtæsəl/
a decorative bunch of threads or cords tied together at one end and left hanging at the other
M
S
Travel (7)
rendezvous
C1
/ˈrɑːn.deɪ.vuː/
an arranged meeting at a particular time and place
M
S
provisions
C1
/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ənz/
Supplies of food and other essentials, especially for a journey or hard times.
M
S
terminate
C1
/ˈtɝmɪneɪ̯t/
To end or stop something.
M
S
itinerary
C1
/aɪˈtɪnəˌɹɛɹi/
A detailed plan or schedule of a journey, listing the places and times.
M
S
embark
C1
/ɪmˈbɑɹk/
To start something new and important, such as a project or journey.
M
S
exodus
C1
/ˈɛksədəs/
The departure of a large number of people at the same time.
M
S
embarkation
C1
/ˌɛmbɑrˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of going aboard a ship or aircraft
M
S
Transportation (32)
cargo
C1
/ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/
Goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
M
S
bachelor
C1
/ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/
A person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry, but has not yet.
M
S
shuttle
C1
/ˈʃʌt.əl/
a bus, train, aircraft, or other service that travels regularly between two points
M
S
saddle
C1
/ˈsæd(ə)l/
a seat fastened on a horse, bicycle, or similar vehicle for a rider
M
S
beacon
C1
/ˈbiːkən/
a fire, light, or signal used to warn or guide people
M
S
charter
C1
/ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ/
An official document that establishes an organization and sets out its rights and purposes.
M
S
clutch
C1
/klʌt͡ʃ/
To hold something tightly, usually with your hands.
M
S
manifest
C1
/ˈmænəˌfɛst/
Clear and obvious; easily seen or understood.
M
S
salvage
C1
/ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/
To save something from being lost, damaged, or destroyed.
M
S
radiator
C1
/ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/
A metal device that gives off heat to warm a room, usually carrying hot water or steam.
M
S
propulsion
C1
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
the action or process of driving something forward
M
S
keel
C1
/kiːl/
the main lengthwise structure along the bottom of a ship or boat, supporting its frame and helping stabilize it
M
S
firewall
C1
/ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/
A security system that controls the traffic coming into and out of a computer network
M
S
nautical
C1
/ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/
relating to ships, sailors, navigation, or travel by sea
M
S
gangway
C1
/ˈɡæŋweɪ/
a passage for walking between rows of seats, shelves, cabins, or other confined areas
M
S
dinghy
C1
/ˈdɪŋ.i/
a small open boat propelled by oars or a motor, often carried or towed by a larger vessel
M
S
gondola
C1
/ˈɡɑːn.də.lə/
a long, narrow, flat-bottomed Venetian boat propelled and steered with a single oar
M
S
aviator
C1
/ˈeɪ.viˌeɪ.tɚ/
a person who flies or operates an aircraft, especially a military or early aircraft pilot
M
S
jetty
C1
/ˈd͡ʒɛti/
a structure projecting into water to protect a shore or harbor, influence currents, or provide a landing place
M
S
congestion
C1
/kənˈdʒɛstʃən/
a state in which a road, place, or system is overcrowded or blocked, preventing free movement
M
S
tiller
C1
/ˈtɪlɚ/
a lever used to turn a boat's rudder and control its direction
M
S
stateroom
C1
/ˈsteɪtˌruːm/
a private sleeping cabin on a passenger ship or train
M
S
viaduct
C1
/ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/
a long bridge, typically supported by a series of arches or spans, that carries a road or railway across a valley, low ground, or another obstacle
M
S
omnibus
C1
/ˈɑm.nə.bəs/
a bus, especially a large horse-drawn public vehicle of the nineteenth century
M
S
Verbs of Movement (26)
halt
C1
/hɔlt/
To stop, or to make something stop.
M
S
raid
C1
/ɹeɪd/
A sudden surprise attack or visit, especially by police or soldiers, to make arrests or seize property.
M
S
grid
C1
/ɡɹɪd/
A pattern of lines that cross each other to form squares.
M
S
coup
C1
/ku/
A sudden, often violent seizure of government power by a small group.
M
S
portable
C1
/ˈpɔɹtəbəl/
Easy to carry or move from place to place.
M
S
cluster
C1
/ˈklʌstɚ/
A group of similar things positioned close together.
M
S
rotate
C1
/ˈɹoʊ.teɪt/
To turn or spin around a central point.
M
S
swoop
C1
/swuːp/
to move rapidly downward through the air, often curving upward again
M
S
pounce
C1
/paʊns/
To jump suddenly forward to catch or attack someone or something.
M
S
prowl
C1
/pɹaʊl/
To move around quietly and secretly, especially when hunting or looking for something.
M
S
negligent
C1
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/
Failing to take proper care over something; carelessly inattentive.
M
S
flicker
C1
/ˈflɪkɚ/
To shine or burn with an unsteady, wavering light.
M
S
bequeath
C1
/bɪˈkwiːθ/
To leave money or property to someone in your will after you die.
M
S
swerve
C1
/swɝːv/
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
M
S
somersault
C1
/ˈsʊməˌsɒlt/
A movement in which you roll your body in a full circle, with your feet going over your head.
M
S
mosey
C1
/ˈmoʊzi/
informal, especially US: to walk or move in a relaxed, unhurried way
M
S
waddle
C1
/ˈwɑː.dəl/
to walk with short steps while the body sways from side to side
M
S
congregate
C1
/ˈkɑːŋgrəˌgeɪt/
to come together in a group, usually for a particular purpose
M
S
canter
C1
/ˈkæn.tɚ/
a controlled three-beat gait of a horse, faster than a trot but slower than a gallop
M
S
sidestep
C1
/ˈsaɪd.step/
to step quickly to one side in order to avoid someone or something
M
S
trudge
C1
/trʌdʒ/
to walk slowly and heavily because one is tired or conditions are difficult
M
S
diverge
C1
/dɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/
To separate and go off in different directions.
M
S
footfall
C1
/ˈfʊtˌfɔl/
the sound of a person's footsteps, or a single step making such a sound
M
S
remount
C1
/ˌriːˈmaʊnt/
to get back onto a horse, bicycle, or similar conveyance
M
S
Sports & Fitness (10)
odds
C1
/ɑdz/
The chance or likelihood that something will happen.
M
S
victorious
C1
/vɪkˈtɔːɹiəs/
Having won a contest, game, or struggle.
M
S
simulation
C1
/ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃn̩/
The act of copying a real situation or process, often to study or practice it.
M
S
flattery
C1
/ˈflæt.ɚ.i/
Excessive or insincere praise, often used to win favour.
M
S
discard
C1
/dɪsˈkɑɹd/
To throw away or get rid of something you no longer want.
M
S
spar
C1
/spɑɹ/
to practice boxing or another combat sport with controlled blows
M
S
joust
C1
/dʒaʊst/
a formal combat or sporting contest in which two mounted opponents charge each other with lances
M
S
double-team
C1
/ˌdʌbəlˈtiːm/
to join with one other person in dealing with a task, person, or situation
M
S
horsemanship
C1
/ˈhɔːrs.mən.ʃɪp/
skill in riding, handling, and sometimes training horses
M
S
victoriously
C1
In a way that shows victory or triumph.
M
S
Health & Medicine (71)
cocaine
C1
/koʊˈkeɪn/
an addictive stimulant drug obtained from coca leaves or made synthetically, used illegally and sometimes medically as a local anesthetic
M
S
autopsy
C1
/ˈɔtɑpsi/
a medical examination and dissection of a body after death to determine the cause of death or effects of disease
M
S
psychiatrist
C1
/ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/
A medical doctor who specializes in treating mental illness.
M
S
asylum
C1
/əˈsaɪləm/
Protection given by a country to someone who has fled danger in their own country.
M
S
surgical
C1
/ˈsɝd͡ʒɪkəl/
Relating to or used in surgery.
M
S
diagnosis
C1
/daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/
The act of identifying a disease or medical condition, or the conclusion reached.
M
S
psychiatric
C1
/ˌsaɪ.kiˈæt.ɹɪk/
Relating to mental illness and its treatment.
M
S
intervention
C1
/ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/
The act of becoming involved in a situation in order to change or help it.
M
S
asthma
C1
/ˈæzmə/
a long-term respiratory condition in which narrowed, inflamed airways cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath
M
S
clinical
C1
/ˈklɪnɪkəl/
Relating to the treatment of patients in a clinic or hospital.
M
S
suicidal
C1
/ˌsu.əˈsaɪ.dəl/
relating to suicide, or experiencing thoughts or intentions of ending one's own life
M
S
traumatic
C1
/tɹɔˈmætɪk/
Deeply shocking and emotionally painful.
M
S
sedative
C1
/ˈsɛdətɪv/
a drug that calms a person or reduces nervous system activity, sometimes causing sleep
M
S
gruesome
C1
/ˈɡɹusəm/
Extremely unpleasant and shocking, usually involving death, injury, or blood.
M
S
damaging
C1
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
Causing harm or injury.
M
S
postmortem
C1
/ˌpoʊstˈmɔːrtəm/
a medical examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death
M
S
syphilis
C1
/ˈsɪfəlɪs/
a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum that can progress through several stages if untreated
M
S
ulcer
C1
/ˈʌlsɚ/
an open sore on the skin or a mucous membrane in which tissue has been damaged or destroyed
M
S
mortuary
C1
/ˈmɔɹtʃuˌɛɹi/
a room or building where dead bodies are kept before burial, cremation, or examination
M
S
insomnia
C1
/ɪnˈsɑːm.ni.ə/
persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or obtaining restorative sleep
M
S
vial
C1
/ˈvaɪəl/
a small glass or plastic container, especially one used for medicine, perfume, or a laboratory sample
M
S
leukemia
C1
/luːˈkiː.mi.ə/
any of a group of cancers of blood-forming tissues that produce abnormal blood cells, often abnormal white cells
M
S
complication
C1
/ˌkɑm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
M
S
hemorrhage
C1
/ˈhɛm.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
a heavy or uncontrolled loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel
M
S
The Human Body (42)
sperm
C1
/spɜɹm/
a male reproductive cell that can fertilize an egg cell
M
S
donor
C1
/ˈdoʊnɚ/
A person who gives money or goods, especially to a charity.
M
S
spine
C1
/spaɪn/
The line of bones down the centre of the back; the backbone.
M
S
squadron
C1
/ˈskwɑːdrən/
A body of troops drawn up in a square.
M
S
specimen
C1
/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/
A single example of something, used to show what the whole group is like.
M
S
revealing
C1
/ɹɪˈvilɪŋ/
Showing or making known something interesting or important.
M
S
fungus
C1
/fʊŋ.ɡəs/
Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.
M
S
spleen
C1
/spliːn/
a dark-red organ near the stomach that filters blood and supports the immune system
M
S
glacier
C1
/ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/
A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill.
M
S
incision
C1
/ɪnˈsɪʒən/
A cut made into the body, especially by a surgeon during an operation.
M
S
graft
C1
/ɡɹæft/
To join part of one plant onto another so they grow together as one.
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S
hereditary
C1
/həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
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S
recipient
C1
/ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/
A person who receives something.
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S
pulmonary
C1
/ˈpʊlməneri/
relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
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S
diaphragm
C1
/ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/
the sheet of muscle below the lungs that contracts and relaxes during breathing
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S
dominance
C1
/ˈdɑmɪnəns/
The state of having more power, influence, or success than others.
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S
gastric
C1
/ˈɡæstrɪk/
relating to the stomach, especially its structure, secretions, or disorders
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jugular
C1
/ˈdʒʌɡjəlɚ/
one of the large veins in the neck that carry blood from the head back toward the heart
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S
cervical
C1
/ˈsɝvɪkəl/
relating to the neck or to the neck-like part of an organ
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S
cartilage
C1
/ˈkɑɹ.təl.ɪd͡ʒ/
firm, flexible connective tissue found in joints and in structures such as the nose and outer ear
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S
intestinal
C1
/ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/
relating to, occurring in, or affecting the intestines
M
S
genital
C1
/ˈdʒɛn.ɪ.təl/
of or relating to the external reproductive or sexual organs
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S
rudimentary
C1
/ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/
Basic; involving only the simplest or most essential parts.
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S
clammy
C1
/ˈklæmi/
Unpleasantly cold and damp, often describing skin.
M
S
Technology & Computing (18)
coverage
C1
/ˈkɐv.(ə.)ɹɪdʒ/
The way an event or topic is reported in newspapers, on TV, or online.
M
S
processing
C1
/ˈpɹɑsɛsɪŋ/
The act of dealing with something through a set series of steps.
M
S
gadget
C1
/ɡæd͡ʒ.ɪt/
A small, often clever device or tool that does a particular job.
M
S
domain
C1
/ˌdoʊ̯ˈmeɪ̯n/
An area of activity, knowledge, or responsibility.
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S
deploy
C1
/dɪˈplɔɪ/
To move troops or equipment into position ready for action.
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S
administrator
C1
/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹeɪ.tɚ/
A person who manages or runs an organization, business, or government office.
M
S
interface
C1
/ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/
The part of a computer system or program that a person uses to control it.
M
S
directory
C1
/dɝˈɛktɝi/
A book or list of names, addresses, and other details, usually in alphabetical order.
M
S
processor
C1
/ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/
The part of a computer that performs most of the calculations and runs programs.
M
S
spec
C1
/spɛk/
informal: a detailed specification describing required features, dimensions, or performance
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S
configuration
C1
/kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/
The way the parts of something are arranged or put together.
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S
allocate
C1
/ˈæl.əˌkeɪt/
To give out or set aside money, time, or resources for a particular purpose.
M
S
repeater
C1
/rɪˈpiː.tɚ/
an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it, often after amplifying it
M
S
latency
C1
/ˈleɪtənsi/
delay between a request, signal, or action and the response to it
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S
subclass
C1
/ˈsʌbklæs/
a class derived from another class in object-oriented programming
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S
digitalize
C1
/ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈlaɪz/
To convert information or processes into a digital form for use on computers.
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S
digitalization
C1
/ˌdɪdʒɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
The process of converting information or processes into digital form.
M
S
programmatically
C1
/pɹoʊɡɹəˈmætɪk(ə)li/
by means of computer code rather than manual action
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S
Media & Publishing (21)
tom
C1
/tɑm/
an abbreviation of tome or volume in older bibliographic citations, especially citations to French works
M
S
manuscript
C1
/ˈmæn.jəˌskɹɪpt/
A written or typed version of a book or article before it is published.
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S
commentator
C1
/ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/
A person who describes an event live on radio or television.
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S
theatrical
C1
/θiˈætɹɪkəl/
Relating to the theatre or acting on a stage.
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S
commentary
C1
/ˈkɑ.mənˌtɛ.ɹi/
A spoken description of an event as it happens, especially on radio or television.
M
S
gazette
C1
/ɡəˈzɛt/
a newspaper, especially one whose title contains Gazette
M
S
autobiography
C1
/ˌɔtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of a person's life written by that person
M
S
parchment
C1
/ˈpɑɹtʃmənt/
the specially prepared skin of a sheep, goat, or calf, formerly used as a durable writing surface
M
S
blockbuster
C1
/ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/
A book, film, or show that is very popular and successful.
M
S
newsletter
C1
/ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/
A printed or emailed report sent out regularly with news for a particular group or about a particular topic.
M
S
cite
C1
/saɪt/
To name a book, article, or author as the source of information.
M
S
memoir
C1
/ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/
A book in which someone writes about their own life and experiences.
M
S
clench
C1
/klɛnt͡ʃ/
To close or press something tightly together, especially your hands or teeth.
M
S
almanac
C1
/ˈɔːlmənæk/
an annual publication containing a calendar and practical information such as astronomical data, tides, or notable dates
M
S
contributor
C1
/kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/
A person or thing that helps to cause or create something.
M
S
proofread
C1
/ˈpruːfriːd/
to read written or printed material carefully and correct errors before it is published or submitted
M
S
sketchbook
C1
/ˈskɛt͡ʃˌbʊk/
A book of blank pages used for drawing sketches.
M
S
characterization
C1
/ˌkæɹəktəɹəˈzeɪʃən/
The way a writer describes and develops the characters in a story.
M
S
sensationalism
C1
/sɛnˈseɪ.ʃən.əˌlɪz.əm/
the use of exaggerated, shocking, or lurid material to attract attention, especially in journalism
M
S
monograph
C1
/ˈmɑnəˌɡræf/
a detailed scholarly work devoted to one subject or a closely related group of subjects
M
S
republication
C1
/ˌriːˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
the act of publishing again
M
S
Art & Music (37)
carol
C1
/ˈkærəl/
a joyful song, especially a traditional religious song sung at Christmas
M
S
canvas
C1
/ˈkænvəs/
A strong, rough cloth used for tents, sails, bags, and shoes.
M
S
masculine
C1
/ˈmæskjələn/
(music or poetry) ending on an accented beat or syllable
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S
encore
C1
/ˈɑnkoɹ/
an extra or repeated performance given after the scheduled program, usually in response to applause
M
S
aesthetic
C1
/ɛsˈθɛ.tɪk/
Relating to beauty or the appreciation of beautiful things.
M
S
jig
C1
/dʒɪɡ/
a lively traditional dance with quick steps and jumps, or the music for it
M
S
concerto
C1
/kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/
A piece of music written for one or more solo instruments and an orchestra.
M
S
presto
C1
/ˈprɛs.toʊ/
used to announce a sudden or seemingly magical result
M
S
tapestry
C1
/ˈtæp.ə.stri/
a thick woven textile with a picture or decorative design, especially one hung on a wall
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S
palette
C1
/ˈpælɪt/
a thin board or other flat surface on which an artist arranges and mixes paints
M
S
calligraphy
C1
/kəˈlɪɡ.rə.fi/
the art or practice of producing beautiful, decorative handwriting
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S
cadence
C1
/ˈkeɪdəns/
the rhythmic flow or pattern of sounds in speech, writing, or movement
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S
fresco
C1
/ˈfrɛskoʊ/
the technique of painting with water-based pigment on fresh, damp plaster
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S
falsetto
C1
/fɔlˈsɛt.oʊ/
a male singing voice with artificially high tones in an upper register
M
S
fanciful
C1
/ˈfænsɪfl̩/
Imagined rather than based on facts; unrealistic.
M
S
mandolin
C1
/ˈmæn.dəˌlɪn/
a small plucked string instrument of the lute family, usually with four paired courses tuned like a violin
M
S
romanticism
C1
/roʊˈmæn.tə.sɪ.zəm/
the late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century movement in European art, literature, and music that emphasized imagination, emotion, individual experience, and nature
M
S
smartly
C1
/ˈsmɑː(ɹ)tli/
in a stylish manner
M
S
patchwork
C1
/ˈpætʃˌwɝk/
the craft or method of sewing differently shaped pieces of fabric together into a larger design
M
S
artistically
C1
/ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪstɪkli/
In a skilful or creative way that shows artistic taste.
M
S
monogram
C1
/ˈmɑː.nəˌɡræm/
a design made by combining or interweaving a person's or organization's initials as an identifying mark
M
S
couplet
C1
/ˈkʌplət/
two successive lines of verse that form a unit, often sharing a meter and rhyme
M
S
diorama
C1
/ˌdaɪəˈrɑmə/
a three-dimensional model or display of a scene, often with figures arranged before a painted background
M
S
croon
C1
/kruːn/
to sing or hum softly in a low, gentle, or sentimental voice
M
S
Entertainment & Leisure (17)
footage
C1
/ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/
A piece of film or video that has been recorded.
M
S
scenario
C1
/sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/
A description of a possible sequence of events that might happen.
M
S
amateur
C1
/ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/
A person who does an activity for pleasure rather than as a paid job.
M
S
trump
C1
/tɹʌmp/
a suit or card in a card game that outranks the others
M
S
heroine
C1
/ˈhɪɹoʊɪn/
The main female character in a story, film, or play.
M
S
gala
C1
/ˈɡeɪ.lə/
a special public celebration or entertainment, often held for a formal or charitable purpose
M
S
garland
C1
/ˈɡɑːr.lənd/
a decorative chain or ring of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn or hung as an ornament
M
S
farce
C1
/fɑɹs/
A situation that is absurd or ridiculous, often because it is so badly handled.
M
S
cabaret
C1
/ˌkæbəˈreɪ/
live entertainment consisting of songs, comedy, dance, or short acts presented in a restaurant, nightclub, or intimate theater
M
S
sequel
C1
/ˈsiːkwəl/
A book, film, or play that continues the story of an earlier one.
M
S
adaptation
C1
/ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/
The process of changing to fit a new situation or environment.
M
S
portray
C1
/poːˈtɹæ̝ɪ̯/
To describe or represent someone or something in a particular way.
M
S
protagonist
C1
/pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/
The main character in a story, film, or play.
M
S
tinsel
C1
/ˈtɪn.səl/
thin strips or threads of shiny material used as decoration
M
S
marionette
C1
/ˌmæɹiəˈnɛt/
a puppet moved from above by strings attached to its limbs
M
S
outdoorsman
C1
/ˈaʊtˌdɔːrz.mən/
chiefly North American, a man experienced in outdoor pursuits such as hiking, hunting, fishing, or camping
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S
blindman's buff
C1
/ˌblaɪndmænz ˈbʌf/
a game in which a blindfolded player tries to catch and identify the other players
M
S
Science & Research (67)
gravity
C1
/ˈɡɹævəti/
The natural force that pulls objects toward the earth or toward each other.
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S
hydrogen
C1
/ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒ(ə)n/
The lightest chemical element (symbol H), a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas.
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S
intercourse
C1
/ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/
Communication, conversation.
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S
fusion
C1
/ˈfjuːʒən/
The act of joining separate things into one, or the result of doing so.
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S
volcanic
C1
/vɔlˈkænɪk/
of or relating to igneous rock produced by eruption and solidified on or near the earth's surface
M
S
thermal
C1
/ˈθɝməl/
relating to heat, temperature, or the transfer of heat
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S
sap
C1
/sæp/
To slowly drain away someone's strength, energy, or determination.
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S
fetus
C1
/ˈfiːtəs/
An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal.
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S
lobe
C1
/ləʊb/
(anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part
M
S
embryo
C1
/ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/
a plant, animal, or human in the earliest stages of development
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S
metabolism
C1
/məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/
the set of chemical processes by which a living organism converts substances into energy and materials needed for life, growth, and repair
M
S
genome
C1
/ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/
The complete set of genetic information in an organism.
M
S
bisexual
C1
/baɪˈsɛk.ʃ(əw).əl/
in biology, involving or possessing both male and female sexes or reproductive structures
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S
antimatter
C1
/ˈæn.tiˌmæt.ɚ/
matter composed of antiparticles corresponding to the particles in ordinary matter
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S
interstellar
C1
/ˌɪntɝˈstɛlɝ/
situated, occurring, or traveling between stars
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S
ultraviolet
C1
/ˌʌl.trəˈvaɪə.lət/
relating to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible violet light, conventionally about 10 to 400 nanometers
M
S
pathway
C1
/ˈpæθˌweɪ/
A path or track for walking.
M
S
alchemist
C1
/ˈælkəmɪst/
a person who practices alchemy, historically seeking transformations such as turning base metals into gold
M
S
gusto
C1
/ˈɡʌstoʊ/
Great energy and enthusiastic enjoyment in doing something.
M
S
statistical
C1
/stəˈtɪstɪkəl/
Relating to statistics or the analysis of numerical data.
M
S
iodine
C1
/ˈaɪəˌdaɪn/
the chemical element with atomic number 53, a dark halogen that forms a violet vapor when heated
M
S
radioactivity
C1
/ˌreɪdɪəʊakˈtɪvɪti/
Spontaneous emission of ionizing radiation as a consequence of a nuclear reaction, or directly from the breakdown of an unstable nucleus.
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S
prism
C1
/ˈprɪzəm/
a transparent optical element with flat faces that refracts light, often separating it into colors
M
S
optics
C1
/ˈɑptɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with light, vision, and the behavior of electromagnetic radiation
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S
Mathematics & Measurement (59)
troy
C1
/trɔɪ/
designating a system of weights used chiefly for precious metals and gemstones
M
S
cam
C1
/kæm/
A ridge or mound of earth.
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S
hen
C1
/hɛn/
A female chicken (Gallus gallus), especially a sexually mature one kept for her eggs.
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S
caliber
C1
/ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/
the level of quality, ability, or importance of a person or thing
M
S
infinity
C1
/ɪnˈfɪnɪti/
endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size.
M
S
theoretically
C1
/ˌθiːɝˈɛtɪkəli/
in a theoretical manner
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S
helium
C1
/ˈhiː.li.əm/
a very light, colorless, and odorless element that is one of the six inert gasses
M
S
vegetation
C1
/ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/
plants in general, especially the plants that grow in a particular area
M
S
algebra
C1
/ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/
A system or process (especially one that is complex or convoluted) that substitutes one thing for another, or uses signs or symbols to represent concepts or ideas.
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S
infinitely
C1
/ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/
continuing forever without end
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S
likelihood
C1
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
The chance or probability that something will happen.
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S
cleavage
C1
/ˈkli.vɪd͡ʒ/
the state of being split or cleft
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S
symmetrical
C1
/səˈmɛtrək(ə)l/
Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.
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S
chromosome
C1
/ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/
a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order
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S
foliage
C1
/ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
The leaves of plants.
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S
coldness
C1
/ˈkoʊldnəs/
a lack of affection or enthusiasm
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S
avoidance
C1
/əˈvɔɪdəns/
The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
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S
coolness
C1
/ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
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S
deformity
C1
/dɪˈfɔɹməti/
The state of being deformed.
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S
vastness
C1
/ˈvæstnəs/
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
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S
curvature
C1
/ˈkɜɹ.və.tʃəɹ/
The shape of something curved.
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S
meanness
C1
/ˈmiːnnəs/
The condition, or quality, of being mean (any of its definitions)
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S
artisan
C1
/ˈɑɹtɪzən/
A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.
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S
symbolically
C1
/ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɪ/
in a symbolic manner
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S
Nature & Landscape (28)
glen
C1
/ɡlɪn/
a narrow, secluded valley, especially in Scotland or Ireland and often containing a stream
M
S
sod
C1
/sɑd/
a piece or layer of grass-covered surface soil held together by its roots
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S
terrain
C1
/təˈɹeɪn/
An area of land, especially with regard to its natural features.
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S
ing
C1
/ɪŋ/
northern English dialect: a low meadow, especially one beside a river and liable to flooding
M
S
iceberg
C1
/ˈaɪs.bɝːɡ/
a very large mass of floating ice that has broken away from a glacier or ice shelf
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S
peninsula
C1
/pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/
A long piece of land that sticks out into the sea, with water on most sides.
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S
solemnly
C1
/ˈsɑləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
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S
geological
C1
/ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk.əl/
relating to the rocks, soil, and physical structure of the Earth and how they have formed
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S
highland
C1
/ˈhaɪlənd/
an elevated, hilly, or mountainous area of land
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S
waterfront
C1
/ˈwɔtɝˌfrənt/
The land or part of a town next to a river, lake, or sea.
M
S
otter
C1
/ˈɑtɚ/
A small river or sea animal with webbed feet and thick brown fur that eats fish.
M
S
gully
C1
/ˈɡʌl.i/
a narrow channel or small ravine cut into the ground by running water
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S
aquatic
C1
/əˈkwɑ.tɪk/
operating or living or growing in water
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S
whirlpool
C1
/ˈwɝlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water
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S
terrestrial
C1
/tɪˈɹɛstɹɪ.əl/
operating or living or growing on land
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S
knoll
C1
/noʊl/
a small, rounded natural hill or mound
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S
mountainous
C1
/ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/
like a mountain in size and impressiveness
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S
transatlantic
C1
/ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/
Crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean.
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S
intuitively
C1
/ˌɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/
In a way based on instinct or natural understanding, rather than reasoning.
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S
tributary
C1
/ˈtrɪbjəteri/
a river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake
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S
craggy
C1
/ˈkræɡi/
full of steep rocks or crags; rough and rugged
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S
geologically
C1
In terms of geology; from the point of view of the earth's rocks and structure.
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S
vainly
C1
/ˈveɪnli/
In a vain pursuit; to no avail.
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S
sandbar
C1
/ˈsændˌbɑːr/
a long, narrow ridge of sand formed in a river, lake, or sea by moving water or waves
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S
Animals (68)
buck
C1
/ˈbʊk/
To resist or oppose something, especially a trend or rule.
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S
fist
C1
/fɪst/
the signature style of a Morse code operator
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S
constable
C1
/ˈkɑnstəbəl/
One holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.)
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S
drake
C1
/dɹeɪk/
an adult male duck
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S
hawk
C1
/ˈhɔk/
a bird of prey with keen eyesight, broad wings, and a hooked bill
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S
predator
C1
/ˈpɹɛd.ə.tɚ/
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
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S
puss
C1
/pʊs/
an informal or affectionate term for a cat
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S
repent
C1
/ɹɪˈpɛnt/
To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".
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S
ordeal
C1
/ɔɹˈdil/
A trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.
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S
antenna
C1
/ænˈtɛn.ə/
one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans
M
S
rye
C1
/ɹaɪ/
A grain used extensively in Europe for making bread, beer, and (now generally) for animal fodder.
M
S
nausea
C1
/ˈnɔzi.ə/
A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.
M
S
uterus
C1
/ˈjuː.tə.ɹəs/
a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females
M
S
gill
C1
/ɡɪl/
a respiratory organ by which fish and many other aquatic animals extract dissolved oxygen from water
M
S
mink
C1
/mɪŋk/
a small, dark-furred semiaquatic carnivorous mammal related to weasels
M
S
stallion
C1
/ˈstæljən/
an adult uncastrated male horse, especially one kept for breeding
M
S
quill
C1
/kwɪl/
the stiff hollow shaft of a feather, or a large feather with such a shaft
M
S
nasal
C1
/ˈnæɪ.zəl/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
M
S
hoof
C1
/hʊf/
the hard covering at the end of the foot of a horse, deer, sheep, or other ungulate
M
S
starling
C1
/ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/
a gregarious songbird, often dark and glossy, belonging to the family Sturnidae
M
S
corral
C1
/kəˈɹæl/
to collect or gather
M
S
heiress
C1
/ɛəˈɹɛs/
A woman who has a right of inheritance or who stands to inherit.
M
S
louse
C1
/laʊs/
a small, wingless parasitic insect that lives on the skin, hair, or feathers of a person or animal
M
S
mangy
C1
/ˈmeɪndʒi/
affected by mange, or looking as though affected by it
M
S
Plants & Agriculture (44)
rick
C1
/ɹɪk/
a stack of hay, straw, or similar material stored outdoors, often under thatch
M
S
heather
C1
/ˈhɛðɚ/
a low evergreen plant with small purple, pink, or white flowers, common on moorland
M
S
creep
C1
/kɹiːp/
To move slowly, quietly, and carefully.
M
S
peasant
C1
/ˈpɛzənt/
A poor farmer or farm worker, especially in the past or in poorer countries.
M
S
opium
C1
/ˈoʊ.pi.əm/
A yellow-brown, addictive narcotic drug obtained from the dried juice of unripe pods of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, and containing alkaloids such as morphine, codeine, and papaverine.
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S
heath
C1
/hiːθ/
A tract of level uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation; heathland.
M
S
viable
C1
/ˈvaɪəbəl/
Able to be done successfully; workable.
M
S
steward
C1
/ˈstjuː.əːd/
A ship's officer who is in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions.
M
S
orchard
C1
/ˈɔɹ.t͡ʃɚd/
An area of land where fruit or nut trees are grown.
M
S
pollen
C1
/ˈpɑlən/
the fine powder produced by flowers that contains male reproductive cells
M
S
reap
C1
/ˈɹiːp/
To get or receive something as a result of your actions.
M
S
mow
C1
/moʊ/
to cut grass or a standing crop with a machine or bladed tool
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S
domination
C1
/ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/
Control or power over others through strength, influence, or resources.
M
S
cedar
C1
/ˈsiːdɚ/
a tall evergreen conifer, especially a true cedar of the genus Cedrus or one of several similar trees
M
S
grapefruit
C1
/ˈɡɹeɪpfɹut/
A large round citrus fruit with a thick yellow or pink skin and a slightly sour, juicy inside.
M
S
aspen
C1
/ˈæs.pən/
a poplar tree whose leaves tremble readily because they grow on flattened stalks
M
S
pansy
C1
/ˈpæn.zi/
a small garden plant of the violet family with rounded, often multicolored petals
M
S
chamomile
C1
/ˈkæm.əˌmaɪl/
any of several aromatic daisy-like plants whose flowers are used in herbal preparations
M
S
botanical
C1
/bəˈtænɪkəl/
relating to plants or to the scientific study of plants
M
S
discrepancy
C1
/dɪˈskɹepənsi/
An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.
M
S
mulberry
C1
/ˈmʌlˌbɛri/
a sweet edible berry, usually dark purple or red, that resembles a blackberry
M
S
huckleberry
C1
/ˈhʌkl̩ˌbɛɹi/
a small edible blue, black, or red berry produced by several North American shrubs
M
S
primrose
C1
/ˈprɪmˌroʊz/
a low-growing plant of the genus Primula, typically bearing pale yellow flowers early in spring
M
S
glade
C1
/ɡleɪd/
An open passage through a wood; a grassy open or cleared space in a forest.
M
S
Weather & Climate (14)
chilly
C1
/ˈtʃɪli/
Cold enough to feel uncomfortable.
M
S
aurora
C1
/əˈrɔrə/
a display of colored light in the polar sky caused by charged solar particles interacting with the upper atmosphere
M
S
frosty
C1
/ˈfɹɔsti/
Very cold, with frost in the air.
M
S
atmospheric
C1
/ˌætməsˈfɪɹɪk/
Creating a strong and pleasing mood or feeling.
M
S
squall
C1
/skwɔːl/
a sudden, brief increase in wind speed, often accompanied by rain or snow
M
S
dewy
C1
/ˈdjuː.i/
wet or covered with dew
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S
sunburst
C1
/ˈsʌnˌbɝst/
a sudden strong appearance or outburst of sunlight, especially through clouds
M
S
moonless
C1
/ˈmuːn.ləs/
having no visible moon or moonlight
M
S
afterglow
C1
/ˈæftərˌɡloʊ/
light or color remaining in the sky after the sun has set
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S
gusty
C1
/ˈɡʌs.ti/
marked by sudden, brief bursts of strong wind
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S
snowdrift
C1
/ˈsnoʊˌdrɪft/
a mound or bank of snow piled up by the wind
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S
swelter
C1
/ˈswɛltɚ/
to suffer or feel extremely uncomfortable because of intense heat
M
S
thundercloud
C1
/ˈθʌn.dərˌklaʊd/
a large dark cloud, usually a cumulonimbus, that produces thunder and lightning
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S
frostily
C1
/ˈfɹɔs.tɪ.li/
In a cold, unfriendly way.
M
S
Environment & Ecology (3)
sustainable
C1
/səˈsteɪnəbəl/
Able to continue for a long time without harming the environment or using up resources.
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S
amphibious
C1
/æmˈfɪbiəs/
able to live, move, or operate both on land and in water
M
S
infest
C1
/ɪnˈfest/
of pests or parasites, to occupy a place or host in harmful or troublesome numbers
M
S
Places & Geography (16)
Swedish
C1
/ˈswiː.dɪʃ/
relating to Sweden, its people, culture, or language
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S
realm
C1
/rɛːm/
An area of activity, knowledge, or interest.
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S
parish
C1
/ˈpæɹɪʃ/
A local church district with its own church and priest.
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S
mainland
C1
/ˈmeɪnlənd/
The main area of land of a country or continent, as opposed to its islands.
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S
civic
C1
/ˈsɪvɪk/
Relating to a city or town and its public life.
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S
municipal
C1
/mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/
Relating to the government of a town or city.
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S
indigenous
C1
/ɪnˈdɪd͡ʒənəs/
Belonging to a place from the earliest times, especially before colonizers arrived.
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S
marketplace
C1
/ˈmɑːrkətˌpleɪs/
The world of business, where goods and services are bought and sold.
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S
councillor
C1
A member of a local council, especially one elected to a city or town authority.
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S
latitude
C1
/ˈlætɪtud/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
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S
autonomy
C1
/ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/
The freedom to make your own decisions and act independently.
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S
seaboard
C1
/ˈsiːˌbɔɹd/
a region of land bordering the sea; a coastline considered as a broad geographic area
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S
governance
C1
/ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/
The way in which an organization or country is managed and controlled.
M
S
sprawl
C1
/spɹɔl/
To sit or lie with your arms and legs spread out in a relaxed or careless way.
M
S
populous
C1
/ˈpɑpjələs/
densely populated
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S
urbanize
C1
/ˈɝː.bə.naɪz/
to make an area more urban by increasing its population, buildings, infrastructure, or city-like character
M
S
Law & Government (106)
sin
C1
/sɪn/
An act that breaks a religious or moral law.
M
S
custody
C1
/ˈkʌstədiː/
The legal right and duty to care for someone, especially a child.
M
S
accused
C1
/əˈkjuzd/
The person charged with a crime in a court of law.
M
S
breach
C1
/bɹiːtʃ/
An act of breaking a law, rule, agreement, or promise.
M
S
plea
C1
/pliː/
An urgent, emotional request for help.
M
S
congressman
C1
/ˈkɑːŋ.ɡrəs.mən/
a male member of a congress, especially a member of the United States House of Representatives
M
S
conviction
C1
/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
A strong, firmly held belief or opinion.
M
S
enforcement
C1
/ɪnˈfoɹsm(ə)nt/
The act of making people obey a law, rule, or agreement.
M
S
sultan
C1
/ˈsʌltən/
a sovereign or ruler in certain Muslim countries, historically including the Ottoman Empire
M
S
lordship
C1
/ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/
The state or condition of being a lord.
M
S
rebellion
C1
/ɹɪˈbɛl.i.ən/
An organized, often armed, attempt to overthrow a government or ruler.
M
S
ruling
C1
/ˈɹuːlɪŋ/
An official decision made by a court or someone in authority.
M
S
magistrate
C1
/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪˌstɹeɪt/
An official who acts as a judge in a lower court, dealing with minor offences.
M
S
felony
C1
/ˈfɛləni/
A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one year or by the death penalty in the most serious offenses.
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S
petition
C1
/pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
A formal written request, usually signed by many people, asking an authority to do something.
M
S
jurisdiction
C1
/d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/
The official power to make legal decisions and apply the law.
M
S
amendment
C1
/əˈmɛndmənt/
A change or addition made to a law, document, or formal proposal.
M
S
courtyard
C1
/ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/
An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
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S
militia
C1
/məˈlɪʃə/
A group of ordinary citizens trained as soldiers to fight in an emergency, rather than professional troops.
M
S
patent
C1
/ˈpætənt/
An official right giving an inventor sole control over making and selling an invention for a set period.
M
S
mandatory
C1
/ˈmæn.dəˌt(ɔ)ɹi/
Required by a rule or law; that must be done.
M
S
premier
C1
/pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/
Best, most important, or highest in rank.
M
S
formality
C1
/fɔːrˈmælɪti/
Something done only because it is required by custom or rule, without real importance.
M
S
dominant
C1
/ˈdɑmənənt/
Most powerful, important, or noticeable.
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S
Politics & International Affairs (20)
protocol
C1
/ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/
A set of rules for how something should be done correctly.
M
S
diplomatic
C1
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
Relating to the work of managing relations between countries.
M
S
espionage
C1
/ˈɛs.pi.əˌnɑːʒ/
The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.
M
S
portfolio
C1
/pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/
A collection of a person's work shown to potential employers or clients.
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S
ultimatum
C1
/ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final demand stating terms that must be accepted, often with a threat of consequences if they are refused
M
S
imperialism
C1
/ɪmˈpɪr.i.ə.lɪ.zəm/
the policy or practice of extending a state's power over other territories through conquest, colonization, or political and economic control
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S
overlord
C1
/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/
a person who has general authority over others
M
S
recant
C1
/ɹəˈkænt/
To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
M
S
kingship
C1
/ˈkɪŋ.ʃɪp/
the office, rank, or institution of a king
M
S
despot
C1
/ˈdɛs.pət/
a ruler who holds absolute power and uses it in a cruel, oppressive, or arbitrary way
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S
suffrage
C1
/ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ/
the legal right to vote in political elections
M
S
ratification
C1
/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
the act of formally approving and making an agreement, treaty, or decision valid
M
S
unseat
C1
/ˌʌnˈsit/
to remove someone from an elected office, position of power, or established role
M
S
entente
C1
/ɑnˈtɑnt/
an informal alliance or friendly understanding between states or political powers
M
S
internationalism
C1
/ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.ə.nəˌlɪz.əm/
the principle that nations should cooperate and pursue shared interests across national boundaries
M
S
internationalist
C1
/ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/
a person who supports cooperation and solidarity among nations rather than narrow national self-interest
M
S
protectionist
C1
/prəˈtek.ʃən.ɪst/
a person who supports tariffs, quotas, or other government barriers to imports in order to protect domestic producers
M
S
retrenchment
C1
/ɹəˈtɹɛnt͡ʃm(ə)nt/
A curtailment or reduction.
M
S
federate
C1
/ˈfed.ə.reɪt/
to unite states, organizations, or groups in a federation while allowing the members some independence
M
S
exchequer
C1
/ɛksˈtʃɛkɚ/
the national treasury or financial department of a government
M
S
Crime & Justice (28)
cop
C1
/kɑp/
A police officer.
M
S
prosecutor
C1
/ˈpɹɑ.səˌkjuːˌtəɹ/
A lawyer who argues in court that an accused person is guilty of a crime.
M
S
prosecution
C1
/ˌpɹɑ.sɪˈkju.ʃən/
The process of charging and trying someone for a crime in court.
M
S
assassin
C1
/əˈsæs.ən/
a person who deliberately murders someone, especially a prominent person in a planned surprise attack
M
S
forensic
C1
/fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/
Relating to the use of science to investigate crimes and provide evidence in court.
M
S
convict
C1
/kənˈvɪkt/
To officially decide in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime.
M
S
inmate
C1
/ˈɪnˌmeɪt/
A person kept in a prison or jail.
M
S
detection
C1
/dɪˈtek.ʃən/
The act of noticing or discovering that something exists or has happened.
M
S
vendetta
C1
/vɛnˈdɛt.ə/
a prolonged and often violent feud in which a family, clan, or group seeks revenge for previous injuries or killings
M
S
dismissal
C1
/dɪˈsmɪsəl/
The act of removing someone from their job.
M
S
handcuff
C1
/ˈhænd.kʌf/
a locking metal or plastic restraint placed around a wrist, usually used as one of a joined pair
M
S
hangman
C1
/ˈhæŋˌmæn/
an executioner whose duty is to put condemned people to death by hanging
M
S
implicate
C1
/ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/
To show that someone is involved in something wrong, especially a crime.
M
S
frisk
C1
/frɪsk/
to search a person's clothing and body for concealed weapons, drugs, or other objects
M
S
complicity
C1
/kəmˈplɪsəti/
involvement with others in a crime, wrongdoing, or harmful act
M
S
molest
C1
/məˈlest/
sensitive: to touch or assault someone sexually without consent, especially a child
M
S
fatality
C1
/feɪˈtælɪti/
A death caused by an accident, disaster, or violence.
M
S
exonerate
C1
/ɪɡˈzɑnəˌreɪt/
to officially clear someone from blame, an accusation, or criminal responsibility
M
S
torturer
C1
/ˈtɔrtʃərɚ/
a person who deliberately inflicts severe physical or mental pain, often to punish, intimidate, or obtain information
M
S
thievery
C1
/ˈθiː.vɚ.i/
the crime or practice of stealing things
M
S
premeditation
C1
/ˌpriːˌmɛdəˈteɪʃən/
thought, planning, or deliberation before an action is carried out
M
S
conspirator
C1
/kənˈspɪrətɚ/
a person who joins others in a secret plan, especially one that is unlawful or harmful
M
S
captor
C1
/ˈkæptɚ/
a person or group that captures and holds a person, animal, or place
M
S
perjure
C1
/ˈpɝdʒɚ/
to knowingly make a false statement under oath and thereby commit perjury, usually used reflexively
M
S
War & Conflict (44)
combat
C1
/ˈkɑmˌbæt/
To take action to stop or reduce something harmful.
M
S
scotch
C1
/skɑt͡ʃ/
A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
M
S
pistol
C1
/ˈpɪstəl/
A lively, high-energy person.
M
S
hostile
C1
/ˈhɑstəl/
Unfriendly and showing strong dislike or opposition.
M
S
ammunition
C1
/ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/
information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint
M
S
wrath
C1
/ɹæθ/
belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, personified as one of the deadly sins
M
S
foam
C1
/foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
M
S
warfare
C1
/ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/
The activity of fighting a war or armed conflict.
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S
siege
C1
/siːd͡ʒ/
Military action.
M
S
commandant
C1
/ˈkɑːmənˌdænt/
the officer in charge of a military unit, fort, camp, school, prison, or district
M
S
confrontation
C1
/ˌkɑn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/
An angry meeting or argument between people who disagree, often face to face.
M
S
swordsman
C1
/ˈsɔːrdz.mən/
a person skilled in fighting or fencing with a sword
M
S
picket
C1
/ˈpɪk.ɪt/
a person or group stationed outside a workplace or other site to protest and discourage entry
M
S
reconnaissance
C1
/ɹiˈkɒnəsəns/
the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
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S
saber
C1
/ˈseɪ.bɚ/
a cavalry sword with a curved, single-edged blade
M
S
adversary
C1
/ˈæd.vəɹˌsɛɹi/
An enemy, opponent, or rival.
M
S
stronghold
C1
/ˈstrɔŋˌhoʊld/
a place fortified to withstand attack; a fortress
M
S
holster
C1
/ˈhoʊl.stɚ/
a fitted case worn on the body for carrying a handgun or another tool safely and accessibly
M
S
tangle
C1
/ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/
To twist together into a messy, knotted mass.
M
S
armistice
C1
/ˈɑɹməstɪs/
a formal agreement between belligerents to stop fighting, usually for a specified or indefinite period and without itself constituting a peace treaty
M
S
marksman
C1
/ˈmɑːrks.mən/
a person who is highly skilled at shooting accurately with a firearm, bow, or similar weapon
M
S
ordnance
C1
/ˈoɹdnəns/
military weapons, ammunition, and related equipment
M
S
regimental
C1
/ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəl/
belonging to, organized as, or associated with a military regiment
M
S
warpath
C1
/ˈwɔːrˌpæθ/
a course of hostile action or an angrily confrontational mood, especially in the phrase on the warpath
M
S
Religion & Belief (41)
sacrifice
C1
/ˈsæk.ɹɪˌfaɪs/
The act of giving up something valuable for the sake of something more important.
M
S
kirk
C1
/kɜɹk/
a Scottish church
M
S
almighty
C1
/ɔlˈmaɪti/
having unlimited power; omnipotent, especially as an epithet for God
M
S
prophet
C1
/ˈpɹɑ.fɪt/
A person believed to speak on behalf of God and deliver religious messages
M
S
preacher
C1
/ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/
A person whose job is to give religious talks and lead worship.
M
S
rabbi
C1
/ˈræb.aɪ/
a Jewish religious scholar and teacher qualified to interpret Jewish law
M
S
shrine
C1
/ʃraɪn/
a sacred place dedicated to a deity, saint, ancestor, relic, or other revered figure
M
S
resurrection
C1
/ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/
a revival from inactivity and disuse
M
S
congregation
C1
/ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/
A group of people gathered together for a religious service.
M
S
archbishop
C1
/ˌɑɹtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a senior Christian bishop who leads an archdiocese or presides over a province of dioceses
M
S
chaplain
C1
/ˈtʃæplɪn/
a member of the clergy or another religious representative appointed to serve an institution, group, or private household
M
S
baptism
C1
/ˈbæptɪzəm/
a Christian sacrament or rite involving water that marks spiritual cleansing and admission to the Church
M
S
talisman
C1
/ˈtælɪzmən/
an object believed to provide magical protection, good luck, health, or power
M
S
friar
C1
/ˈfraɪɚ/
a male member of a Christian mendicant order, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans
M
S
papal
C1
/ˈpeɪpəl/
relating to the pope, the papacy, or the pope's authority
M
S
devout
C1
/dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply committed to a religion and its practices
M
S
confessor
C1
/kənˈfɛsɚ/
a priest who hears confessions and grants or pronounces absolution
M
S
archangel
C1
/ˈɑrkeɪndʒəl/
an angel of the highest or a particularly high rank in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition
M
S
rosary
C1
/ˈɹoʊzəɹi/
a string of beads used for counting prayers, especially in Roman Catholic devotion
M
S
sanctity
C1
/ˈsæŋktɪti/
The state of being holy or sacred.
M
S
theology
C1
/θiˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/
The study of God, religion, and religious beliefs.
M
S
sacrificial
C1
/ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/
relating to, offered in, or used for a religious or ritual sacrifice
M
S
devotee
C1
/ˌdɛv.əˈtiː/
A person who is extremely enthusiastic about and devoted to something.
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S
christen
C1
/ˈkrɪs.ən/
to baptize someone in a Christian ceremony and formally give them a name
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S
Culture & History (20)
griffin
C1
/ˈɡrɪf.ɪn/
a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle
M
S
squire
C1
/ˈskwaɪɚ/
historically, a young nobleman who attended a knight before becoming a knight himself
M
S
chamberlain
C1
/ˈtʃeɪm.bɚ.lɪn/
an officer who manages the household of a monarch or noble, often with important ceremonial or administrative duties
M
S
archive
C1
/ˈɑɹkaɪv/
A collection of historical documents or records, or the place where they are kept.
M
S
gladiator
C1
/ˈɡlæd.i.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
in ancient Rome, a trained fighter who took part in public arena combats against other people or animals
M
S
gothic
C1
/ˈɡɑθɪk/
of a European architectural style marked by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and high, elaborate structures
M
S
cremate
C1
/ˈkriː.meɪt/
to burn a dead body to ashes, usually as a funeral practice
M
S
centaur
C1
/ˈsen.tɔːr/
in Greek mythology, a creature with a horse's body and a human head, arms, and torso
M
S
regalia
C1
/rɪˈɡeɪ.li.ə/
ceremonial emblems, ornaments, or objects that indicate royalty, office, or membership
M
S
commemoration
C1
/kəˌmɛməˈreɪʃən/
the act of formally remembering and honoring a person or event, often through a ceremony
M
S
triumphal
C1
/traɪˈʌm.fəl/
relating to, commemorating, or performed in celebration of a victory
M
S
hookah
C1
/ˈhuːkə/
a pipe in which smoke is drawn through water and then inhaled through a long flexible tube
M
S
tepee
C1
/ˈtiː.piː/
a portable conical dwelling traditionally made from poles and animal hides or canvas by Indigenous peoples of the North American Plains
M
S
hobgoblin
C1
/ˈhɑːbˌɡɑːblɪn/
a small, grotesque supernatural creature in folklore, often mischievous or frightening
M
S
knightly
C1
/ˈnaɪtli/
relating to knights, knighthood, or medieval chivalry
M
S
embalm
C1
/ɪmˈbɑːm/
to preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals, oils, or spices
M
S
feudalism
C1
/ˈfjuː.dəl.ɪ.zəm/
the set of medieval social and political arrangements based on landholding and reciprocal obligations between lords and vassals
M
S
mummify
C1
/ˈmʌm.ɪ.faɪ/
to preserve a dead body by drying, embalming, and wrapping it as a mummy
M
S
beefeater
C1
/ˈbiːfˌiː.tɚ/
a person who eats beef, especially one characterized as eating a great deal of it
M
S
totem pole
C1
/ˈtoʊ.t̬əm ˌpoʊl/
a tall carved and often painted wooden pole made by Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast of North America to represent family lineage, crests, histories, or important events
M
S
Materials & Substances (58)
hank
C1
/hæŋk/
a coil, loop, or bundle of yarn, rope, hair, or other long flexible material
M
S
scum
C1
/skʌm/
a film of foam, dirt, impurities, or vegetation that forms on the surface of a liquid
M
S
rod
C1
/ɹɑd/
A long, thin, straight bar or stick of wood or metal.
M
S
magnetic
C1
/mæɡˈnɛt.ɪk/
Having the properties of a magnet, or able to attract metal such as iron.
M
S
grease
C1
/ɡɹis/
a thick oily or fatty substance, especially one used to lubricate machinery
M
S
flint
C1
/flɪnt/
a hard gray or black stone that can produce sparks when struck
M
S
plumbing
C1
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/
The pipes and fixtures that carry water, gas, or sewage in a building.
M
S
duct
C1
/dʌkt/
a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance
M
S
synthetic
C1
/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
Made artificially by chemical processes rather than coming from nature.
M
S
morocco
C1
/məˈrɑkoʊ/
a soft, durable leather, traditionally goatskin and often pebble-grained, used for fine bookbindings and luxury goods
M
S
pipeline
C1
/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/
A long pipe used to carry oil, gas, or water over a distance.
M
S
fatigue
C1
/fəˈtiːɡ/
A feeling of being very tired, usually after hard physical or mental effort
M
S
plaque
C1
/plak/
A flat piece of metal, stone, or wood with writing on it, fixed to a wall or monument to remember a person or event.
M
S
methane
C1
/ˈmɛθeɪn/
the simplest hydrocarbon, CH4, a colorless flammable gas that is the principal component of natural gas and a powerful greenhouse gas
M
S
porcelain
C1
/ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/
a hard, fine, usually white and translucent ceramic fired at a high temperature
M
S
wick
C1
/wɪk/
a cord or strip in a candle or lamp that draws fuel upward and burns at its tip
M
S
neutralize
C1
/ˈnutɹəˌlaɪz/
To stop something from having an effect by balancing it out.
M
S
wad
C1
/wɑːd/
a small, compact mass of soft material, such as cotton, paper, or cloth
M
S
nugget
C1
/ˈnʌɡ.ɪt/
a naturally occurring solid lump of a precious metal, especially gold
M
S
chlorine
C1
/ˈklɔːr.iːn/
the chemical element with atomic number 17, a toxic greenish-yellow halogen gas in its elemental form
M
S
asphalt
C1
/ˈæsfɑːlt/
a black, sticky form of bitumen found naturally or left after petroleum is refined
M
S
asbestos
C1
/æzˈbɛs.təs/
a commercial and legal name for a group of six naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals
M
S
chisel
C1
/ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/
A hand tool with a sharp flat blade, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal.
M
S
lithium
C1
/ˈlɪθ.i.əm/
the chemical element with symbol Li and atomic number 3, a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive alkali metal and the lightest metal
M
S
Tools, Machines & Construction (32)
jimmy
C1
/ˈdʒɪm.i/
a short crowbar used for forcing open a door, window, or lock
M
S
mechanism
C1
/ˈmik.ə.nɪ.zəm/
A part of a machine or a set of moving parts that does a particular job.
M
S
stud
C1
/stʌd/
a small projecting fastener or ornament, usually made of metal
M
S
timber
C1
/ˈtɪmbɚ/
Wood prepared for building or making things.
M
S
wedge
C1
/wɛdʒ/
a tapered piece used for splitting, tightening, lifting, or securing something
M
S
demolition
C1
/ɖᵻˈmɔ.lɪ.ʃən/
The act of deliberately destroying a building or other structure
M
S
pavilion
C1
/pəˈvɪl.jən/
a light, often open-sided roofed structure used for shelter or recreation in a park, garden, or public place
M
S
architectural
C1
/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/
Relating to the design and construction of buildings.
M
S
ratchet
C1
/ˈrætʃ.ɪt/
a toothed wheel or bar with a pawl that permits motion in one direction while preventing motion in the other
M
S
moat
C1
/moʊt/
a deep, wide defensive ditch, often filled with water, around a castle or fortified place
M
S
silencer
C1
/ˈsaɪlənˌsɝ/
British: a device in a vehicle exhaust system that reduces engine noise
M
S
appliance
C1
/əˈplaɪ.əns/
A machine or device used in the home, such as a fridge or washing machine.
M
S
manger
C1
/ˈmeɪn.dʒɚ/
an open box or trough in a stable from which horses, cattle, or other animals feed
M
S
temperamental
C1
/ˌtɛmp(ə)ɹəˈmɛntl̩/
Having moods that change suddenly and unpredictably.
M
S
nozzle
C1
/ˈnɑː.zəl/
a projecting tube or spout that directs or controls a stream of liquid, gas, or other material
M
S
anvil
C1
/ˈænvəl/
a heavy iron or steel block on which metal is shaped by hammering
M
S
lasso
C1
/ˈlæs.oʊ/
a long rope with a sliding loop used especially to catch cattle or horses
M
S
sheath
C1
/ʃiθ/
a protective covering for a knife or sword
M
S
aqueduct
C1
/ˈækwəˌdʌkt/
an artificial channel or conduit built to carry water from one place to another
M
S
accumulation
C1
/əˌkjuːm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
The process of gradually gathering or building up over time.
M
S
flagstaff
C1
/ˈflæɡˌstæf/
a pole or staff from which a flag is flown
M
S
spool
C1
/spuːl/
a cylinder or spindle around which thread, wire, film, or another flexible material is wound
M
S
vise
C1
/vaɪs/
a tool with two jaws that close to hold an object firmly while it is being worked on
M
S
trowel
C1
/ˈtraʊəl/
a mason's hand tool with a flat metal blade, used to spread and shape mortar or plaster
M
S
Energy & Industry (13)
mining
C1
/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
The work of digging valuable materials such as coal, metals, or minerals out of the earth.
M
S
ignition
C1
/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
the process of starting combustion or another self-sustaining energy-producing reaction
M
S
slag
C1
/slæɡ/
waste material separated from metal during smelting or refining
M
S
recharge
C1
/ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/
To fill a battery with electrical power again after it has run out.
M
S
smelt
C1
/smɛlt/
to extract a metal from its ore by heating and chemical reduction
M
S
foundry
C1
/ˈfaʊn.dɹi/
a factory or workshop where metal is melted and poured into molds to make cast objects
M
S
ember
C1
/ˈɛmbɚ/
a small piece of wood or coal that remains hot and glows after a fire has stopped flaming
M
S
kiln
C1
/kɪln/
a furnace or heated chamber used to fire, bake, calcine, or dry materials such as pottery, bricks, lime, timber, or grain
M
S
shipbuilding
C1
/ˈʃɪpˌbɪl.dɪŋ/
the activity, craft, or industry of designing and constructing ships
M
S
fissionable
C1
/ˈfɪʃənəbəl/
capable of undergoing nuclear fission
M
S
industrialism
C1
/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əˌlɪz.əm/
a social and economic system based on large-scale mechanized industry rather than chiefly on agriculture or craft production
M
S
refiner
C1
/ɹɪˈfaɪnɚ/
a person or company that purifies or processes a raw substance such as oil, sugar, or metal
M
S
heatless
C1
/ˈhitləs/
without warmth or heat; cold
M
S
Safety & Risk (24)
vulnerable
C1
/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/
Easily hurt or harmed, physically or emotionally.
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S
compromised
C1
/ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪzd/
Made weaker, less safe, or less effective than it should be.
M
S
defensive
C1
/dɪˈfen.sɪv/
Used or intended to protect against attack.
M
S
secrecy
C1
/ˈsiːkɹəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
M
S
insecure
C1
/ɪnsəˈkjʊɹ/
Lacking confidence in yourself; uncertain and anxious.
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S
safekeeping
C1
/ˌseɪfˈkiː.pɪŋ/
protection or secure custody that keeps someone or something from harm, loss, or theft
M
S
brunt
C1
/brʌnt/
the main force, impact, or worst effects of an attack, event, or burden
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S
unscathed
C1
/ʌnˈskeɪðd/
not injured or damaged by a dangerous event
M
S
detrimental
C1
/ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/
Causing harm or damage.
M
S
maul
C1
/mɔl/
to attack and injure someone or something severely by beating, scratching, or tearing
M
S
maim
C1
/meɪm/
to injure a person or animal so severely that a body part is permanently damaged or lost
M
S
detriment
C1
/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/
Harm or damage to something.
M
S
misfire
C1
/ˌmɪsˈfaɪɹ/
to fail to fire, ignite, or detonate properly
M
S
preserver
C1
/prɪˈzɝː.vɚ/
a person or thing that protects someone or keeps something safe from harm or destruction
M
S
impale
C1
/ɪmˈpeɪl/
to pierce something with a long, sharp object so that it is fixed or held on the point
M
S
misadventure
C1
/ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃɚ/
an unlucky accident or mishap, often caused without deliberate wrongdoing
M
S
undaunted
C1
/ənˈdɔntɪd/
Not discouraged or frightened by difficulty or danger.
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S
forewarn
C1
/fɔrˈwɔrn/
to warn someone about a danger, problem, or event before it occurs
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S
lethality
C1
/liˈθæləti/
the capacity or quality of being able to cause death
M
S
extrication
C1
/ˌɛkstɹɪˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of freeing someone or something from entanglement, confinement, or a difficult situation
M
S
overstrain
C1
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈstreɪn/
to subject a person, body part, resource, or ability to more strain than it can safely bear
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S
insecurely
C1
In a way that shows a lack of self-confidence.
M
S
detrimentally
C1
In a way that causes harm or damage.
M
S
pernicious
C1
/pɚˈnɪʃəs/
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
M
S
Social Issues & Human Rights (4)
alms
C1
/ɑmz/
money, food, clothing, or other aid given to poor people as an act of charity
M
S
liberator
C1
/ˈlɪb.ə.reɪ.tɚ/
a person, group, or thing that frees someone from captivity, oppression, or another constraint
M
S
inequality
C1
/ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/
An unfair difference between groups of people, especially in wealth or opportunity.
M
S
altruistic
C1
/ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/
Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
M
S
Ethics & Social Judgment (29)
presume
C1
/pɹɪˈz(j)um/
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
M
S
injustice
C1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/
Lack of fairness; a situation in which people are treated wrongly or unfairly.
M
S
purity
C1
/ˈpjʊɹɪti/
the state of being clean and not mixed with anything else
M
S
ethical
C1
/ˈɛθɪkəl/
Morally right; following accepted principles of good behaviour.
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S
insolent
C1
/ˈɪnsələnt/
Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
M
S
deceit
C1
/dɪˈsiːt/
Dishonest behaviour that is meant to trick or mislead someone.
M
S
commend
C1
/kəˈmɛnd/
To praise someone or something formally.
M
S
complimentary
C1
/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
Given free of charge.
M
S
candid
C1
/ˈkæn.dɪd/
Honest and open, saying what you really think even when it is uncomfortable.
M
S
upstanding
C1
/ˌʌpˈstændɪŋ/
honest, respectable, and deserving of trust or approval
M
S
revere
C1
/ɹə.viːɹ/
To respect and admire someone or something very deeply.
M
S
conscientious
C1
/ˌkɑn.ʃiˈɛn.ʃəs/
Careful to do your work thoroughly and well.
M
S
low-down
C1
/ˈloʊ.daʊn/
informal: dishonest, unfair, or contemptible
M
S
ethically
C1
/ˈɛθɪkəli/
In a way that follows accepted moral principles.
M
S
gluttony
C1
/ˈɡlʌtəni/
habitual or excessive eating and drinking
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S
flagrant
C1
/ˈfleɪgrənt/
conspicuously and shockingly wrong, offensive, or unlawful
M
S
disservice
C1
/dɪsˈsɝːvɪs/
an action that harms someone or something instead of helping, often despite good intentions
M
S
goody-goody
C1
/ˌɡʊdiˈɡʊdi/
disapproving: excessively or affectedly virtuous, pious, or well behaved
M
S
underhand
C1
/ˈʌndɚˌhænd/
dishonest, secretive, or deceitfully indirect
M
S
unjustified
C1
/ʌnˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪd/
not supported by an adequate reason or sufficient evidence; unwarranted
M
S
inhumanity
C1
/ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/
lack of compassion or the quality of being cruel to other people
M
S
undeserving
C1
/ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/
not worthy of a reward, benefit, punishment, or particular treatment
M
S
venerate
C1
/ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/
To deeply respect and honour someone or something.
M
S
egoism
C1
/ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/
the practice of giving one's own interests and welfare priority over those of others
M
S
Cause, Change & Process (65)
hostage
C1
/ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/
A person held by force, used to make others do what the captor wants.
M
S
backing
C1
/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/
Support and approval given to a person, plan, or cause.
M
S
lethal
C1
/ˈliː.θəl/
Able to cause death; deadly.
M
S
propaganda
C1
[ˌpɹɒp.əˈɡæn.də]
Information, often biased or misleading, spread to promote a cause or point of view.
M
S
forge
C1
/fɔɹd͡ʒ/
To create or build something, especially a relationship, with great effort.
M
S
tailor
C1
/ˈteɪlɚ/
A person whose job is to make, repair, or alter clothes, especially suits.
M
S
intervene
C1
/ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/
To become involved in a situation in order to change or stop something.
M
S
havoc
C1
/ˈhævək/
widespread destruction, disorder, or confusion
M
S
reasoning
C1
/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/
The process of thinking carefully and logically to reach a conclusion.
M
S
disclose
C1
/dɪsˈkləʊz/
To make known information that was secret or private.
M
S
accelerate
C1
/ɪkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt/
To move faster or to make something move faster.
M
S
thereby
C1
/ðɛɹˈbaɪ/
As a result of that; by that means.
M
S
inflict
C1
/ɪnˈflɪkt/
To make someone suffer something unpleasant.
M
S
reproduction
C1
/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/
The biological process by which living things produce offspring.
M
S
conjure
C1
/ˈkɑn.d͡ʒɚ/
To create a picture or feeling in someone's mind.
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S
integral
C1
/ˈɪntəɡɹəl/
Essential to something and forming a necessary part of it.
M
S
elevate
C1
/ˈɛləveɪt/
To lift or raise something to a higher position.
M
S
escalate
C1
/ˈɛs.kjə.leɪt/
To become or make something more serious or intense.
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S
expedite
C1
/ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/
To make something happen faster; to speed up a process.
M
S
amend
C1
/əˈmɛnd/
To make formal changes to a document, law, or agreement.
M
S
incite
C1
/ɪnˈsaɪt/
to urge or provoke people to act, especially violently or unlawfully
M
S
disband
C1
/dɪsˈbænd/
to break up an organized group or cause it to stop operating
M
S
decision-making
C1
/dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/
The process of making choices, especially important ones.
M
S
deteriorate
C1
/dɪˈtɪɹ.iə.ɹeɪt/
To become worse over time.
M
S
Abstract Ideas (41)
ego
C1
/ˈiɡo/
A person's sense of their own importance or value.
M
S
meaningless
C1
/ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
Having no meaning or sense.
M
S
harassment
C1
/həˈɹæs.mənt/
Repeated, deliberate behaviour that pesters, threatens, or intimidates someone.
M
S
commence
C1
/kəˈmens/
To begin or start.
M
S
suffice
C1
/ˈsʌ.fɪs/
to be enough for a particular purpose
M
S
anesthesia
C1
/ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/
loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
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fanatic
C1
/fəˈnæt.ɪk/
A person with extreme, often unreasonable enthusiasm for a cause or belief.
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occurrence
C1
/əˈkɝ.əns/
Something that happens; an event.
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premise
C1
/ˈpɹem.ɪs/
A statement or idea that is accepted as true and used as the basis for an argument.
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cynicism
C1
/ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/
A distrustful attitude that assumes people act only out of selfishness.
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realist
C1
/ˈriːəlɪst/
A person who accepts situations as they truly are and deals with them in a practical way.
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compatibility
C1
/kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/
the ability of people, ideas, or things to exist or work together without conflict
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omission
C1
/oʊˈmɪʃən/
something that has been omitted
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commonality
C1
/ˌkɑməˈnæləti/
a feature or quality shared by two or more people or things
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entanglement
C1
/ɪnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/
the state or process of becoming twisted together, trapped, or caught
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incidence
C1
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
How often something happens, especially something unwanted.
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pertain
C1
/pərˈteɪn/
to relate to or be relevant to a particular subject or situation
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cessation
C1
/sɛˈseɪʃən/
The stopping or ending of something, whether for a while or for good.
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abstraction
C1
/æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/
A general idea formed from specific examples, rather than a concrete thing.
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touchstone
C1
/ˈtʌtʃˌstoʊn/
a standard, principle, or criterion by which the quality or truth of something is tested
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modulation
C1
/ˌmɑd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/
in electronics, the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave
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finality
C1
/faɪˈnælɪti/
the quality or state of being final, conclusive, and not open to further change
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undercurrent
C1
/ˈʌndɚˌkʌrənt/
a feeling, opinion, or influence that is present but not openly expressed
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interdependent
C1
/ˌɪntɝdɪˈpɛndənt/
depending on each other; mutually reliant
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Actions & Processes (115)
kidnap
C1
/ˈkɪdnæp/
To take and hold someone illegally, often to demand money for their release.
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bribe
C1
/bɹaɪb/
To secretly give someone money or gifts so they will do something dishonest for you.
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notify
C1
/ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/
To officially tell someone about something.
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swap
C1
/sʋap/
To give one thing and receive another in exchange.
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liable
C1
/ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/
Likely to do or experience something, usually something bad.
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prop
C1
/pɹɑp/
An object used by actors on a stage or film set.
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dispose
C1
/dɪsˈpoʊz/
To get rid of something, especially something unwanted (used with 'of').
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pronounced
C1
/pɹəˈnaʊnst/
Very noticeable or strongly marked.
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stretching
C1
/ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɪŋ/
Exercise in which you extend your muscles and limbs to keep them flexible.
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indulge
C1
/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/
To allow yourself to enjoy something pleasant, especially something you do not usually let yourself have.
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accustomed
C1
/əˈkʌs.təmd/
Used to something through repeated experience.
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imminent
C1
/ˈɪmɪnənt/
About to happen very soon.
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default
C1
/dɪˈfɔlt/
A setting or value used automatically when no other choice is made.
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marvel
C1
/ˈmɑɹvl̩/
To be filled with wonder or amazement at something.
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shred
C1
/ʃɹɛd/
to tear or cut something into small, narrow pieces
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smug
C1
/smʌɡ/
Too pleased with yourself or your own cleverness, in a way that annoys others.
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cling
C1
/ˈklɪŋ/
To hold on to something very tightly.
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renowned
C1
/ɹɪˈnaʊnd/
Famous and admired for something.
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upcoming
C1
/ˈʌpˌkəmɪŋ/
Happening or coming soon.
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tangled
C1
/ˈtæŋ.ɡəld/
Twisted together into a messy, knotted mass.
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appalling
C1
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
Shocking and extremely bad.
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coordinate
C1
/koʊˈɔɹ.də.nɪt/
To organize different people or activities so that they work well together.
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render
C1
/ˈɹɛn.dɚ/
To cause someone or something to be in a particular state.
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forfeit
C1
/ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/
To lose or give up something as a penalty for a mistake or wrongdoing.
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Word Formation & Derivatives (5)
Register & Style (20)
jake
C1
/dʒeɪk/
dated US slang, disparaging: an unsophisticated person from the countryside; a rustic or yokel
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dang
C1
/ˈdæŋ/
informal: a mild exclamation of annoyance or surprise, used as a euphemism for damn
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blimey
C1
/ˈblaɪ.mi/
an informal British exclamation expressing surprise, excitement, anger, or alarm
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pun
C1
/pʌn/
a humorous or rhetorical play on words that exploits similar sounds or multiple meanings
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lordy
C1
/ˈlɔrdi/
informal or dated: used to express surprise, alarm, frustration, or other strong feeling
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torque
C1
/tɔɹk/
a twisting force
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drat
C1
/dræt/
used to express mild annoyance or disappointment; dated or humorous
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metaphysical
C1
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/
highly abstract and overly theoretical
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profanity
C1
/prəˈfæn.ə.t̬i/
offensive, obscene, or abusive language, especially swear words collectively
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incubation
C1
/ɪnkjuˈbeɪʃən/
Sleeping in a temple or other holy place in order to have oracular dreams or to receive healing.
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guttural
C1
/ˈɡʌtəɹəl/
like the sounds of frogs and crows
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shuck
C1
/ʃʌk/
to remove the husk, pod, or shell from food such as corn, nuts, or oysters
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herewith
C1
/ˌhɪrˈwɪð/
together with this letter, document, or other formal communication
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hierarchical
C1
/ˌhaɪˈɹɑɹkɪkəl/
classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers
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bated
C1
/ˈbeɪtɪd/
held back, reduced, or restrained, now used chiefly in the phrase 'with bated breath'
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incisive
C1
/ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/
suitable for cutting or piercing
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aforesaid
C1
/əˈfɔɹsɛd/
previously mentioned or named
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anticlimax
C1
/ˈæn.tiˌklaɪ.mæks/
a disappointing or unimportant ending after a buildup that created expectations of something exciting or impressive
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recommence
C1
/ˌriː.kəˈmens/
formal: to begin again or cause an activity to begin again
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sure-enough
C1
/ˌʃʊrɪˈnʌf/
informal: real, actual, or genuine, especially when the fact is surprising or emphatic
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General Vocabulary (9)
bliss
C1
/blɪs/
Perfect or complete happiness.
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godsend
C1
/ˈɡɑdˌsɛnd/
a person or thing that arrives unexpectedly and provides urgently needed help or good fortune
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inertia
C1
/ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
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drawback
C1
/ˈdɹɔˌbæk/
A disadvantage or negative feature of something.
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depository
C1
/dɪˈpɑzɪtɔɹi/
a place, building, or institution where things are deposited for storage, safekeeping, or preservation
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tidbit
C1
/ˈtɪdˌbɪt/
a small and especially tasty piece of food
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outpouring
C1
/ˌaʊtˈpɔrɪŋ/
a large flow
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reappearance
C1
/ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the act of someone appearing again or an event happening again
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laugher
C1
/ˈlæfɚ/
a person who laughs, especially one with a characteristic or frequent laugh
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Other (5)
rebuttal
C1
/ɹiˈbʌt.əl/
a statement or argument that contradicts or disproves a claim
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beachhead
C1
/ˈbiːtʃhɛd/
a defended position on an enemy shore, seized by landing troops and held so that an invasion can push inland
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détente
C1
/deɪˈtɑnt/
an easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
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rollout
C1
/ˈɹoʊlaʊt/
the official launch of a new product, service, or system, especially one released in planned stages
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smitten
C1
/ˈsmɪtən/
deeply infatuated or in love with someone
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