English Vocabulary

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Level C1 (913)

exterior C1
/ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building
cloak C1
/ˈkloʊk/ to cover with or as if with a cloak
timid C1
/ˈtɪmɪd/ people who are fearful and cautious
reluctantly C1
/ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ In a reluctant or hesitant manner.
concur C1
/kəŋˈkɝ/ To agree (in action or opinion); to have a common opinion; to coincide; to correspond.
avid C1
/ˈæv.ɪd/ marked by active interest and enthusiasm
marvel C1
/ˈmɑɹvl̩/ be amazed at
enviable C1
/ˈɛn.vɪ.ə.b(ə)l/ causing envy
organizational C1
/ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/ of or relating to an organization
psychiatrist C1
/ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry.
psychiatric C1
/ˌsaɪ.kiˈæt.ɹɪk/ relating to or used in or engaged in the practice of psychiatry
clinical C1
/ˈklɪnɪkəl/ relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients
corps C1
/kɔɹ/ a body of people associated together
forensic C1
/fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/ used or applied in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law
juvenile C1
/ˈd͡ʒuːvənaɪl/ of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
jurisdiction C1
/d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ the right and power to interpret and apply the law
accustomed C1
/əˈkʌs.təmd/ often followed by 'to,' in the habit of or adapted to
trauma C1
/ˈtɹɔ.mə/ Any serious injury to the body, often resulting from violence or an accident.
traumatic C1
/tɹɔˈmætɪk/ psychologically painful
constraint C1
/kənˈstɹæɪnt/ Something that constrains; a restriction.
revealing C1
/ɹɪˈvilɪŋ/ showing or making known
eccentric C1
/ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ a person with particular interests and/or mannerisms
sanctity C1
/ˈsæŋktɪti/ Something considered sacred.
conform C1
/kənˈfɔɹm/ to adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
norms C1
/ˈnɔrmz/ plural of norm
quirk C1
/kwɝk/ a narrow groove beside a beading
oddity C1
/ˈɑdɪti/ An odd or strange thing or opinion.
compel C1
/kəmˈpɛl/ to necessitate or exact
compulsion C1
/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ using force to cause something to occur
assertion C1
/əˈsɜɹʃən/ Something which is asserted; a declaration; a statement asserted.
individuality C1
/ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/ the quality of being individual
psyche C1
/ˈsɑe.ki/ The human soul, mind, or spirit.
conformity C1
/kənˈfɔɹmɪti/ acting according to certain accepted standards
unconventional C1
/ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəl/ not conforming to accepted rules or standards
congregate C1
/ˈkɑːŋgrəˌgeɪt/ to come together, usually for a purpose
resent C1
/ɹiˈzɛnt/ to feel bitter or indignant about
self-conscious C1
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnʃəs/ excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior
wary C1
/ˈwɛɚ.i/ marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
stoke C1
/stoʊk/ To poke, pierce, thrust.
dynamically C1
in a forceful dynamic manner
hostess C1
/ˈhoʊstɪs/ A female host.
perpetuate C1
/pɚˈpɛt͡ʃəˌweɪt/ cause to continue or prevail
naturalness C1
the likeness of a representation to the thing represented
exhibitionist C1
/ˌɛksəˈbɪʃənɪst/ someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention
isolate C1
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ place or set apart
isolated C1
/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ not close together in time
refreshingly C1
/riːˈfrɛʃɪŋli/ in a pleasantly novel manner
effortless C1
/ˈɛfə(ɹ)tlɪs/ requiring or apparently requiring no effort
vegetation C1
/ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ inactivity that is passive and monotonous, comparable to the inactivity of plant life
respite C1
/ˈɹɛs.pɪt/ A brief interval of rest or relief.
suffice C1
/ˈsʌ.fɪs/ To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.
purity C1
/ˈpjʊɹɪti/ The state or degree of being pure.
gruelling C1
/ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/ Very difficult or taxing; exhausting; backbreaking.
comprise C1
/kəmˈpɹaɪz/ to be composed of
plaster C1
/ˈpla.stə/ apply a plaster cast to
darkroom C1
/ˈdɑːrˌkruːm/ a room in which photographs are developed
induct C1
/ɪnˈdʌkt/ introduce or initiate
induction C1
/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time)
fossil C1
/ˈfɑsl̩/ The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
geological C1
/ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk.əl/ of or relating to or based on geology
geologically C1
with respect to geology
specimen C1
/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes
enormously C1
/ɪˈnɔrməsli/ extremely, far beyond average
gem C1
/d͡ʒɛm/ a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
explanatory C1
/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ɔː.)ɹi/ serving or intended to explain or make clear
vertical C1
/ˈvɝ.tɪ.kəl/ of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)
knowledgeable C1
/ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
ordinarily C1
/ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/ In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence.
formulate C1
/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ put into words or an expression
resin C1
/ˈɹɛzɪn/ A viscous water-insoluble hydrocarbon exudate of certain plants, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications.
sacrifice C1
/ˈsæk.ɹɪˌfaɪs/ a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value
cleanly C1
/ˈklɛnli/ in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
endorsement C1
/ɛnˈdɔrsmənt/ the act of endorsing
stretching C1
/ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɪŋ/ The act by which something is stretched.
continuity C1
/ˌkɑn.tɪˈn(j)u.ə.ti/ Lack of interruption or disconnection; the quality of being continuous in space or time.
shambles C1
/ˈʃæmbəlz/ A scene of great disorder or ruin.
claustrophobic C1
/ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/ uncomfortably closed or hemmed in
claustrophobia C1
/ˌklɔː.strəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ The abnormal fear of closed, tight places.
headstrong C1
/ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/ Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
tact C1
/tækt/ Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing and avoid statements that will give offence or pain even if true.
tactful C1
/ˈtæktfəl/ having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
tactfully C1
/ˈtæktfəli/ In a tactful manner.
blister C1
/ˈblɪstɚ/ a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere, as an air bubble in a coat of paint
sponsorship C1
/ˈspɑːnsɝˌʃɪp/ The state or practice of being a sponsor.
ego C1
/ˈiɡo/ The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
saloon C1
/səˈlun/ A tavern, especially in an American Old West setting.
beforehand C1
/bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ At an earlier or preceding time.
slob C1
/ˈslɑb/ A lazy and slovenly or obese person.
coverage C1
/ˈkɐv.(ə.)ɹɪdʒ/ the extent to which something is covered
unplug C1
/ʌnˈplʌɡ/ pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
gadget C1
/ɡæd͡ʒ.ɪt/ A thing whose name cannot be remembered; thingamajig, doohickey.
rediscover C1
/riːdɪˈskʌvɝ/ discover again
subtly C1
/ˈsʌt.l̩.li/ in a subtle manner
brainwash C1
/ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ to persuade completely, often through coercion
brainwashing C1
/ˈbreɪnˌwɑːʃɪŋ/ A form of indoctrination that forces people to abandon their beliefs in favour of another set of beliefs by conditioning through various forms of pressure or torture.
implicate C1
/ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/ bring into intimate and incriminating connection
malfunction C1
/mælˈfʌŋkʃən/ fail to function or function improperly
wayside C1
/ˈweɪsaɪd/ edge of a way or road or path
expire C1
/ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ lose validity
con C1
/kɑn/ in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.
damply C1
/ˈdæmpli/ in a damp manner
ghostly C1
/ˈɡoʊstli/ resembling or characteristic of a phantom
carrier C1
/ˈkæɹ.i.ɚ/ a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something
washtub C1
/ˈwɑːʃˌtəb/ a tub in which clothes or linens can be washed
apt C1
/ˈæpt/ mentally quick and resourceful
apt to C1
portable C1
/ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat's hull
ornamental C1
/ˌɔɹ.nəˈmɛn.təl/ Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other than to make more beautiful.
placid C1
/ˈplæs.ɪd/ (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
placidly C1
/ˈplæsɪdli/ in a placid and good-natured manner
unmanageable C1
/ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ hard to control
appliance C1
/əˈplaɪ.əns/ An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially
relinquish C1
/ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ part with a possession or right
tedious C1
/ˈti.di.əs/ Boring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
tedium C1
/ˈtiːdiːəm/ Boredom or tediousness; ennui.
exert C1
/ɪɡˈzɝt/ put to use
extortion C1
/ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
alleviate C1
/əˈli.vi.eɪt/ to provide physical relief, as from pain
elaborate C1
/ɪˈlæb.(ə.)ɹət/ marked by complexity and richness of detail
elaboration C1
/ɪˌlæbɝˈeɪʃən/ The act or process of producing or refining with labor; improvement by successive operations; refinement.
detest C1
/dɪˈtɛst/ To dislike (someone or something) intensely; to loathe.
detestable C1
/dɪˈtɛstəbl̩/ Stimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.
suds C1
/sʌdz/ Lather; foam or froth formed by mixing soap and water.
agreeable C1
/əˈɡɹiəbəl/ conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
prowl C1
/pɹaʊl/ move about in or as if in a predatory manner
speculate C1
/ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt/ To think, meditate or reflect on a subject; to consider, to deliberate or cogitate.
speculation C1
/ˌspek.jəˈlæɪ.ʃən/ a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing, usually with little hard evidence
speculative C1
/ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/ Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.
peacock C1
/ˈpikɑk/ A male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.
disdain C1
/dɪsˈdeɪn/ A feeling of contempt or scorn.
reenact C1
/ɹi.ɪnækt/ enact or perform again
torment C1
/ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
extravagance C1
/ɪkˈstɹævəɡən(t)s/ excessive spending
exploitation C1
/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
mechanism C1
/ˈmik.ə.nɪ.zəm/ the technical aspects of doing something
hence C1
/ˈhɛns/ from this time
offspring C1
/ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ something that comes into existence as a result
oblige C1
/əˈblaɪd͡ʒ/ provide a service or favor for someone
collaborate C1
/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ to work together on a common enterprise of project
collaborator C1
/kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest
collaboration C1
/kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ act of working jointly
collaborative C1
/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ accomplished by collaboration
showy C1
/ˈʃoʊ.i/ marked by ostentation but often tasteless
wrangle C1
/ˈɹæŋɡəl/ to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
premise C1
/ˈpɹem.ɪs/ set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
advantageous C1
/ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒ(i)əs/ giving an advantage
parasite C1
/ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
fanciful C1
/ˈfænsɪfl̩/ indulging in or influenced by fancy
poise C1
/pɔɪz/ be motionless, in suspension
customary C1
/ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/ in accordance with convention or custom
insightful C1
/ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception
notable C1
/ˈnoʊɾəbl̩/ widely known and esteemed
vicious C1
/ˈvɪʃəs/ Savage and aggressive.
viciously C1
/ˈvɪʃəsli/ in a vicious manner
withdrawn C1
/wɪðˈdɹɔn/ Removed from circulation.
torturous C1
/ˈtɔɹt͡ʃəɹəs/ extremely painful
depict C1
/dɪˈpɪkt/ show in, or as in, a picture
depiction C1
/dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/ A lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual.
upheaval C1
/ʌpˈhi.vəl/ A state of violent disturbance and disorder, generally in politics or social conditions.
shortlist C1
Alternative form of short list.
uneventful C1
/ˌəniːˈvɛntfəl/ marked by no noteworthy or significant events
pertinent C1
/ˈpɚtɪnənt/ having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
pertain to C1
daydream C1
/ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ absentminded dreaming while awake
protagonist C1
/pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.
simplicity C1
/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ the quality of being simple or uncompounded
blockbuster C1
/ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/ an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales, especially a movie, play, recording, or novel
resonate C1
/ˈɹez.əˌnæɪt/ sound with resonance
sequel C1
/ˈsiːkwəl/ The events, collectively, which follow a previously mentioned event; the aftermath.
irony C1
/ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
acidic C1
/əˈsɪ.dɪk/ being or containing an acid
align C1
/əˈlaɪn/ to place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
alignment C1
/əˈlɑen.mənt/ The goals and values of an artificial intelligence, considered relative to human ethical standards.
manipulation C1
/məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
suitor C1
/ˈsutɚ/ One who pursues someone, especially a woman, for a romantic relationship or marriage; a wooer; one who falls in love with or courts someone.
deceit C1
/dɪˈsiːt/ An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
alienate C1
/ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ to arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
persuasively C1
/pɝˈsweɪsɪvli/ in a persuasive manner
confinement C1
/kənˈfaɪnmənt/ the state of being confined
minutiae C1
/maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(ɪ)ˌiː/ plural of minutia
peasant C1
/ˈpɛzənt/ A member of the lowly social class that toils on the land, constituted by small farmers and tenants, sharecroppers, farmhands and other laborers on the land where they form the main labor force in agriculture and horticulture.
inexplicable C1
/ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ incapable of being explained or accounted for
inexplicably C1
/ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/ In an inexplicable manner; for an unknown reason.
pigeon C1
/ˈpə.dʒən/ A person hired to transport film footage out of a region where transport options are limited.
harass C1
/ˈhæɹəs/ exhaust by attacking repeatedly
harassment C1
/həˈɹæs.mənt/ a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
believably C1
in a believable manner
readable C1
/ˈɹiː.də.bəl/ Legible, possible to read or at least decipher.
cleverness C1
/ˈklɛvɚnəs/ The property of being clever.
persecute C1
/ˈpɝsəkjut/ cause to suffer
persecution C1
/ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.
smug C1
/smʌɡ/ marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
smugly C1
/ˈsmʌgli/ in a smug manner
ferocious C1
/fəˈɹoʊʃəs/ marked by extreme and violent energy
ferociously C1
/fɝˈoʊʃɪsli/ in a physically fierce manner
hostile C1
/ˈhɑstəl/ troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
hostility C1
/hɑˈstɪlɪti/ a hostile or very unfriendly disposition
dismay C1
/dɪsˈmeɪ/ To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy.
methodical C1
/mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/ characterized by method and orderliness
ruthless C1
/ˈɹuːθləs/ without mercy or pity
ruthlessness C1
/ˈruːθləsnəs/ The property of being ruthless.
clan C1
/klæn/ Any group defined by family ties with some sort of political unity.
privileged C1
/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒd/ blessed with privileges
crumble C1
/ˈkɹʌmbəl/ to break or fall apart into fragments
crumb C1
/kɹʌm/ a very small quantity of something
closeness C1
/ˈkloʊs.nəs/ the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
rarity C1
/ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ Thinness; the property of having low density
evoke C1
/ɪˈvoʊk/ call to mind
repel C1
/ɹɪˈpɛl/ force or drive back
repellant C1
highly offensive
aqua C1
/əˈkwɑ/ A shade of colour, usually a mix of blue and green similar to the colour turquoise.
aquarium C1
/əˈkwɛɹ.i.jəm/ a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
insightfully C1
In an insightful manner; with insight.
flashback C1
/ˈflæʃ.bæk/ A similar recurrence of the effects of a hallucinogenic drug.
self-worth C1
The value one assigns to oneself or one's abilities in self assessment.
cite C1
/saɪt/ to advance evidence for
citation C1
/ˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/ a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
ecstatically C1
/ɛkˈstætɪkli/ in an ecstatic manner
pleasurable C1
/ˈplɛʒəɹəbəl/ That gives pleasure
substantially C1
/səbˈstænʃəli/ in a strong substantial way
favorably C1
/ˈfeɪvɝəbli/ showing approval
diversity C1
/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ noticeable heterogeneity
elitist C1
/eɪˈliːtɪst/ Of or relating to elitism.
grumble C1
/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
rumble C1
/ˈrʌmbəl/ to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
neglectful C1
/nɪˈglɛktfəl/ Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
roundup C1
/ˈraʊnˌdəp/ the systematic gathering up of suspects by the police
conscientious C1
/ˌkɑn.ʃiˈɛn.ʃəs/ characterized by extreme care and great effort
conscientiously C1
/ˌkɑːntʃiːˈɛntʃəsli/ In a conscientious manner; attentively.
indefinite C1
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ not decided or not known
indefinitely C1
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/ In a manner that is not definite.
atmospheric C1
/ˌætməsˈfɪɹɪk/ relating to or located in the atmosphere
fuse C1
/fjuːz/ make liquid or plastic by heating
fusion C1
/ˈfjuːʒən/ The act of merging separate things, or the result thereof.
robust C1
/ɹoʊˈbʌst/ rough and crude
robustly C1
/ˌroʊˈbʌstli/ in a robust manner
dismal C1
/ˈdɪzməl/ Disappointingly inadequate.
dismally C1
/ˈdɪzməli/ in a dreadful manner
crave C1
/kɹeɪv/ to have an appetite or great desire for
craving C1
/ˈkɹeɪ.vɪŋ/ A strong desire; yearning.
prospective C1
/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/ of or concerned with or related to the future
swap C1
/sʋap/ To exchange or give (something) in an non-normal exchange (for something else).
remotely C1
/ɹɪˈmoʊtli/ to a remote degree
violet C1
/ˈvaɪəlɪt/ A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; (inexact) similar-looking plants and flowers.
bubbly C1
/ˈbʌbli/ full of or showing high spirits
chaotically C1
in a manner suggestive of chaos
apprehensive C1
/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
settee C1
/sɛˈtiː/ A long seat with a back, made to accommodate several persons at once; a sofa.
trampoline C1
/ˌtɹæmpəˈliːn/ A gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric or rubber stretched over a (usually steel) frame using many coiled springs as anchors.
stamina C1
/ˈstæmənə/ The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a long period of time; power of sustained exertion, or resistance to hardship, illness etc.
ploy C1
/plɔɪ/ A tactic, strategy, or scheme.
dither C1
/ˈdɪðɚ/ an excited state of agitation
overalls C1
/ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ Loose-fitting pants with supporting cross-straps and a panel of material in the chest (called a bib), often associated with farm work.
unison C1
/ˈjunɪsən/ (music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves
snail C1
/sneɪl/ gather snails
bliss C1
/blɪs/ Perfect happiness.
inexhaustible C1
/ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/ incapable of being entirely consumed or used up
acre C1
/ˈeɪ.kɚ/ An English unit of land area (symbol: a. or ac.) originally denoting a day's ploughing for a yoke of oxen, now standardized as 4,840 square yards or 4,046.86 square metres.
heifer C1
/ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ A young female cow, (particularly) one over one year old but which has not calved.
ewe C1
/juː/ A female sheep, as opposed to a ram.
adversary C1
/ˈæd.vəɹˌsɛɹi/ An opponent or rival.
victorious C1
/vɪkˈtɔːɹiəs/ experiencing triumph
victoriously C1
in a victorious manner
profound C1
/pɹəˈfaʊnd/ coming from deep within one
profoundly C1
/pɹəˈfaʊndli/ With depth, meaningfully.
baldly C1
/ˈbɔldli/ in a bald manner
bearded C1
/ˈbɪɹdəd/ having a growth of hairlike awns
professionalism C1
/pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.
artistically C1
/ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪstɪkli/ in an artistic manner
popularization C1
/ˌpɑːpjəlɝəˈzeɪʃən/ the act of making something attractive to the general public
pendulum C1
/ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
predecessor C1
/ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.
lapse C1
/ˈlæps/ a break or intermission in the occurrence of something
ceaseless C1
/ˈsiːsləs/ uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
ceaselessly C1
/ˈsiːzləsli/ with unflagging resolve
climax C1
/ˈklaɪ.mæks/ the decisive moment in a novel or play
climactic C1
/ˌklaɪˈmæk.tɪk/ consisting of or causing a climax
anticlimactic C1
/ˌæntiːklaɪˈmæktɪk/ coming after the climax especially of a dramatic or narrative plot
forfeit C1
/ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
twitch C1
/twɪt͡ʃ/ make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
intellect C1
/ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/ The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty.
descent C1
/dəˈsɛnt/ An instance of descending; act of coming down.
exodus C1
/ˈɛksədəs/ A sudden departure of a large number of people.
immortalize C1
/ɪˈmɔː(ɹ).təˌlaɪz/ make famous forever
genome C1
/ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/ The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism.
fraction C1
/ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
faction C1
/ˈfæk.ʃən/ A group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.
physique C1
/fəˈziːk/ The trained muscular structure of a person's body.
utensil C1
/ˈju.tɛn.sɪl/ An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen.
otter C1
/ˈɑtɚ/ Archaic form of attar.
clammy C1
/ˈklæmi/ unpleasantly cool and humid
dispense C1
/dɪˈspens/ To issue, distribute, or give out.
dispensary C1
/dɪˈspɛnsɝi/ clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed
diverge C1
/dɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ move or draw apart
divergence C1
/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
divergent C1
/dɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ diverging from another or from a standard
superficial C1
/ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/ of little substance or significance
superficially C1
/ˈsuːpɝˌfɪʃəli/ in a superficial manner
aesthetic C1
/ɛsˈθɛ.tɪk/ concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
aesthetically C1
/ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/ in a tasteful way
scrutinize C1
/ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
scrutiny C1
/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/ the act of examining something closely, usually for mistakes
quip C1
/kwɪp/ A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.
woo C1
/wuː/ seek someone's favor
criteria C1
/kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ plural of criterion
plausible C1
/ˈplɑ.zɪ.b(ə)l̩/ apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
plausibility C1
/ˌplɔzɪˈbɪlɪti/ The quality of deserving applause, praiseworthiness; something worthy of praise.
plausibly C1
/ˈplɔzəbli/ easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
instinctive C1
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ Driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking.
instinctively C1
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/ as a matter of instinct
stylistic C1
/staɪˈlɪstɪk/ of or relating to style (especially in the use of language)
stylistically C1
/staɪˈlɪstɪkli/ in a rhetorically stylistic manner
inheritance C1
/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/ any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors
inherent C1
/ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ in the nature of something though not readily apparent
inherently C1
/ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ in an inherent manner
spontaneous C1
/spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ happening or arising without apparent external cause
spontaneously C1
/spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ in a spontaneous manner
honk C1
/hɑŋk/ the cry of a goose, or any sound resembling this
goose C1
/ɡus/ flesh of a goose
innovate C1
/ˈɪnəveɪt/ To alter, to change into something new; to revolutionize.
connoisseur C1
/ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ A specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste.
abstraction C1
/æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ The act of abstracting, separating, withdrawing, or taking away; withdrawal; the state of being taken away.
tantrum C1
/ˈtæn.tɹəm/ a display of bad temper
discard C1
/dɪsˈkɑɹd/ To throw away, to reject.
fatality C1
/feɪˈtælɪti/ That which is decreed by fate or which is fatal; a fatal event.
stiffen C1
/ˈstɪfən/ to become stiff or stiffer
wooded C1
/ˈwʊdɪd/ covered with growing trees and bushes etc
flatter C1
/ˈflætɚ/ To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
flattery C1
/ˈflæt.ɚ.i/ Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.
aimless C1
/ˈeɪm.ləs/ Without aim, purpose, or direction.
aimlessly C1
/ˈeɪmləsli/ Without an aim, purpose or direction; in an aimless manner.
meaningless C1
/ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ having no meaning or direction or purpose
meaninglessly C1
In a meaningless manner; nonsensically.
candid C1
/ˈkæn.dɪd/ openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
candidly C1
/ˈkændɪdli/ in a candid manner; frankly.
vitality C1
/vaɪˈtælɪti/ the property of being able to survive and grow
provoke C1
/pɹəˈvoʊk/ evoke or provoke to appear or occur
provocative C1
/pɹəˈvɑ.kə.tɪv/ exciting sexual desire
provocatively C1
/proʊˈvɑːkətɪvli/ in a provocative manner
clench C1
/klɛnt͡ʃ/ to squeeze together tightly
haggle C1
/ˈhægəl/ wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.)
scorn C1
/skɔɹn/ To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
scornful C1
/ˈskɔɹnfəl/ Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.
scornfully C1
/ˈskɔɹnfəli/ In a scornful manner; contemptuously, derisively.
animatedly C1
/ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪdli/ in an animated manner
obscure C1
/əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ not clearly understood or expressed
obscurely C1
/əbˈskjʊɹli/ in an obscure manner
elevate C1
/ˈɛləveɪt/ To raise (something) to a higher position.
elevation C1
/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃn̩/ (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump
tediously C1
/ˈtiːdiːəsli/ In a tedious or wearisome manner.
succession C1
/səkˈsɛʃən/ a group of people or things arranged or following in order
formality C1
/fɔːrˈmælɪti/ compliance with formal rules
mountaineer C1
/ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ A person who lives in a mountainous area (often with the connotation that such people are outlaws or uncivilized).
pioneer C1
/ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪɹ/ one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
quest C1
/kwɛst/ the act of searching for something
transatlantic C1
/ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/ crossing the Atlantic Ocean
rudiments C1
/ˈruːdɪmənts/ a statement of fundamental facts or principles
rudimentary C1
/ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ being in the earliest stages of development
immense C1
/ɪˈmɛns/ Huge, gigantic, very large.
immensely C1
/ɪˈmɛnsli/ Greatly; hugely; extremely; vastly; to a great extent.
advisory C1
/ædˈvaɪz(ə)ɹi/ giving consultative information or advice
trying C1
/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ hard to endure
adrenaline C1
/əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, also known as epinephrine
tinker C1
/ˈtɪŋkɚ/ try to fix or mend
lavatory C1
/ˈlæv.ə.t(ɔ)ɹ.i/ A vessel or fixture for washing, particularly
pinnacle C1
/ˈpɪnəkəl/ raise on or as if on a pinnacle
insecure C1
/ɪnsəˈkjʊɹ/ lacking self-confidence or assurance
insecurely C1
in a manner involving risk
reassure C1
/ˌɹi.əˈʃʊɹ/ To assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or self-doubt.
reassurance C1
/ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/ The feeling of being reassured, of having confidence restored, of having apprehensions dispelled.
insensitive C1
/ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ not responsive to physical stimuli
insensitively C1
in an insensitive manner
profess C1
/prəˈfɛs/ state insincerely
drawback C1
/ˈdɹɔˌbæk/ the quality of being a hindrance
oversee C1
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈsi/ watch and direct
overseer C1
/ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ One who oversees or supervises.
estimation C1
/ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ the respect with which a person is held
liaison C1
/liˈeɪˌzɑn/ a channel for communication between groups
stressfully C1
In a stressful way.
loom C1
/lum/ come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
notwithstanding C1
/ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ Nevertheless, all the same.
structurally C1
/ˈstrʌktʃɝəli/ with respect to structure
structural C1
/ˈstɹʌk(t͡)ʃəɹəl/ affecting or involved in structure or construction
chauffer C1
/ˈt͡ʃɔː.fə/ A small, portable stove.
sedentary C1
/ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/ requiring sitting or little activity
rapport C1
/ɹæˈpɔɹ/ A relationship of mutual trust and respect; a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
consultation C1
/ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/ a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question
consultancy C1
/kənˈsʌltənsi/ the practice of giving expert advice within a particular field
retention C1
/ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/ The act of retaining or something retained.
quarry C1
/ˈk(w)ɔɹ.i/ a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
specification C1
/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.
contractor C1
/ˈkɑːnˌtræktɝ/ A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.
possessor C1
/pəˈzɛsɝ/ Agent noun of possess; one who possesses
chill C1
/tʃəl/ to depress or discourage
chilly C1
/ˈtʃɪli/ not characterized by emotion
frosty C1
/ˈfɹɔsti/ pleasantly cold and invigorating
frostily C1
/ˈfɹɔs.tɪ.li/ without warmth or enthusiasm
unmanned C1
/ʌnˈmænd/ lacking a crew
impersonal C1
/ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ having no personal preference
impersonally C1
in an impersonal manner
impersonate C1
/ɪmˈpɜːsəneɪt/ assume or act the character of
impersonator C1
/ˌɪmˈpɝːsəneɪtɝ/ someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
impersonation C1
/ˌɪmpɝsəˈneɪʃən/ imitating the mannerisms of another person
buzzer C1
/ˈbʌzɚ/ One who, or that which, buzzes; an insect that buzzes.
desertion C1
/dɪˈzɝʃən/ withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
unoccupied C1
/əˈnɑːkjəˌpaɪd/ not leased to or occupied by a tenant
stuffy C1
/ˈstʌfi/ affected with a sensation of stoppage or obstruction
stuffily C1
/ˈstʌfɪli/ in a stuffy manner
stuffiness C1
dull and pompous gravity
gape C1
/ˈɡeɪp/ To open the mouth wide, especially involuntarily, as in a yawn, anger, or surprise.
repute C1
/ɹɪˈpjuːt/ Reputation, especially a good reputation.
toughness C1
/ˈtʌfnəs/ impressive difficulty
plumbing C1
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/ The pipes, together with the joints, tanks, stopcocks, taps, and other fixtures of a water, gas, or sewage system in a house or other building.
glum C1
/ɡlʌm/ Despondent; moody; sullen.
glumly C1
/ˈɡlʌmli/ In a glum manner.
gamely C1
/ˈgeɪmli/ in a plucky manner
dissect C1
/dɪˈsɛkt/ cut open or cut apart
dissection C1
/dɪˈsɛkʃən/ Surgical removal.
commend C1
/kəˈmɛnd/ to express approval of
commendation C1
/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
thereby C1
/ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ by that means or because of that
flick C1
/flɪk/ a light sharp contact, usually with something flexible
flicker C1
/ˈflɪkɚ/ move back and forth very rapidly
unenviable C1
/əˈnɛnˌviːəbəl/ so undesirable as to be incapable of arousing envy
unenviably C1
In an unenviable way.
allege C1
/əˈlɛd͡ʒ/ to report or maintain
bribe C1
/bɹaɪb/ to make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
bribery C1
/ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ The activity of offering, giving, or accepting such bribes.
inclusion C1
/ɪnˈkluːʒən/ any small intracellular body found within another (characteristic of certain diseases)
inclusive C1
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ Including (almost) everything within its scope.
inclusively C1
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv.li/ In an inclusive fashion.
unconvincing C1
/ˌənkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ not convincing
unconvincingly C1
in an unconvincing manner
recharge C1
/ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ charge anew
facilitation C1
/fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/ the condition of being made easy (or easier)
conditional C1
/kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ imposing or depending on or containing a condition
conditionally C1
/kənˈdɪʃənəli/ subject to a condition
supple C1
/ˈsʌpəl/ capable of moving or bending freely, specifically referring to persons' bodies
manicure C1
/ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ trim carefully and neatly
pedicure C1
/ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/ professional care for the feet and toenails
facial C1
/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ of or concerning the face
bouquet C1
/buːˈkeɪ/ A bunch of cut flowers.
refurbish C1
/ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ make brighter and prettier
refurbishment C1
/riːˈfɝːbɪʃmənt/ the state of being restored to its former good condition
grounds C1
/ɡɹaʊndz/ dregs consisting of solid particles (especially of coffee) that form a residue
lethargy C1
/ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/ A state of extreme torpor, sopor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness.
lethargic C1
/ləˈθɑɹd͡ʒɪk/ deficient in alertness or activity
lethargically C1
without energy
stately C1
/ˈsteɪtli/ Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.
conserve C1
/ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/ to preserve with sugar
conservatory C1
/kənˈsɝ.vəˌt(ɔ.)ɹi/ That which preserves from injury.
disquieting C1
/dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/ causing mental discomfort
fiercely C1
/ˈfɪɹsli/ in an emotionally fierce manner
grapefruit C1
/ˈɡɹeɪpfɹut/ The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of Citrus maxima and sweet orange.
exotically C1
In an exotic manner.
flask C1
/flask/ A nuclear flask, a large, secure lead-lined container for the transport of nuclear material.
spacious C1
/ˈspeɪʃ.əs/ Having plenty of space; roomy; capacious.
gourmet C1
/ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ Fine; of superior quality.
conjure C1
/ˈkɑn.d͡ʒɚ/ To perform magic tricks.
creamy C1
/ˈkɹiːmi/ of the color of cream
sauna C1
/ˈsɔː.nə/ A room or a house designed for heat sessions.
remedial C1
/ɹɪˈmi.di.əl/ tending or intended to rectify or improve
posture C1
/ˈpɑst͡ʃɚ/ characteristic way of bearing one's body
sedate C1
/səˈdeɪt/ cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
sedately C1
/sɪˈdeɪtli/ in a sedate manner
clutch C1
/klʌt͡ʃ/ a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
staggering C1
/ˈstæɡəɹɪŋ/ Incredible, overwhelming, amazing.
dutiful C1
/ˈduːtiːfəl/ willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect
dutifully C1
/ˈduːtiːfəli/ With a regard to duty; in a dutiful manner.
calorie C1
/ˈkæləɹi/ A non-SI unit of energy, equivalent to 4.184 kilojoules, that can raise the temperature of a kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. This is the unit normally used in food labeling.
fabulously C1
/ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs.li/ In a fabulous manner.
premises C1
/ˈpɹemɪsɪz/ land and the buildings on it
eclectic C1
/ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
eclectically C1
In an eclectic manner.
revere C1
/ɹə.viːɹ/ To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
recognizable C1
/ˌrɛkəgˈnaɪzəbəl/ Able to be recognized.
recognizably C1
/ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪzəbli/ to a recognizable degree
batter C1
/ˈbætɚ/ to make a dent or impression in
unreliably C1
in an unfaithful undependable unreliable manner
waterfront C1
/ˈwɔtɝˌfrənt/ The land alongside a body of water.
amply C1
/ˈæm.pli/ to an ample degree or in an ample manner
amplification C1
/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
battered C1
/ˈbætəɹd/ exhibiting symptoms resulting from repeated physical and emotional injury
comply C1
/kəmˈplaɪ/ To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.
compliance C1
/kəmˈplaɪ.əns/ An act of complying.
compliant C1
/kəmˈplaɪənt/ disposed or willing to comply
compliantly C1
in a compliant manner
blankness C1
The characteristic of being blank.
exuberant C1
/ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/ Very cheery and peppy; extremely cheerful, energetic and enthusiastic.
exuberance C1
/ɪɡˈzub(ə)rən(t)s/ overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
exuberantly C1
in an exuberant manner
linear C1
/ˈlɪni.əɹ/ Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course.
linearly C1
/ˈlɪniːɝli/ in a linear manner
flourish C1
/ˈflɐɹ.ɪ̟ʃ/ a short lively tune played on brass instruments
anchored C1
/ˈæŋkɝd/ Having the extremities turned back, like the flukes of an anchor. (Compare sarcelly, moline.)
domination C1
/ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.
dominant C1
/ˈdɑmənənt/ exercising influence or control
dominantly C1
In a dominant manner.
interject C1
/ɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛkt/ to insert between other elements
interjection C1
/ˌɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ An exclamation or filled pause; a word or phrase with no particular grammatical relation to a sentence, often an expression of emotion.
gush C1
/ˈɡʌʃ/ gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
gushing C1
/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/ flowing profusely
gushingly C1
in a gushing manner
voracious C1
/vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ devouring or craving food in great quantities
voraciously C1
in an eagerly voracious manner
sketchbook C1
/ˈskɛt͡ʃˌbʊk/ A book of printed sketches.
prop C1
/pɹɑp/ any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie
imp C1
/ˈɪmp/ To graft or implant (something other than a plant); to fix or set (something) in.
impish C1
/ˈɪmpɪʃ/ naughtily or annoyingly playful
impishly C1
in an appealing but bold manner
wicked C1
/ˈwək.əd/ Evil or mischievous by nature; morally reprehensible.
wickedly C1
/ˈwɪkɪdli/ in a wicked evil manner
macabre C1
/məˈkɑb/ Representing or personifying death.
gusto C1
/ˈɡʌstoʊ/ Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor.
tantamount C1
/ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ Equivalent in meaning or effect; amounting to the same thing in practical terms, even if being technically distinct.
antics C1
/ˈæntɪks/ plural of antic
relapse C1
/ɹɪˈlæps/ deteriorate in health
impede C1
/ɪmˈpiːd/ To get in the way of; to hinder.
impediment C1
/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress; impedance.
taut C1
/tɔt/ pulled or drawn tight
tautly C1
in a taut manner
jersey C1
/ˈd͡ʒɝzi/ A shirt worn by a member of an athletic team, usually oversized, typically depicting the athlete's name and team number as well as the team's logotype.
startling C1
/ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
startlingly C1
/ˈstɑːrtlɪŋˌliː/ in a startling manner
slack C1
/slæk/ flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide
slackly C1
In a slack manner.
unwavering C1
/ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ Not wavering.
unwaveringly C1
In an unwavering manner.
removed C1
/ɹɪˈmuːvd/ Separated in time, space, or degree.
buffoon C1
/bəˈfuːn/ One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
beguiling C1
/bɪˈgaɪlɪŋ/ misleading by means of pleasant or alluring methods
beguilingly C1
In a beguiling manner
blithely C1
/ˈblaɪθli/ Without care, concern, or consideration.
stray C1
/stɹeɪ/ an animal having no home or having wandered away from home
mythological C1
/ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ Of, or relating to myths or mythology.
mythology C1
/mɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.
venerate C1
/ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ to regard with feelings of respect and reverence
veneration C1
/ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ Profound reverence, respect or awe.
ethical C1
/ˈɛθɪkəl/ conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
ethically C1
/ˈɛθɪkəli/ In an ethical manner.
heroine C1
/ˈhɪɹoʊɪn/ A female lead character.
refreshing C1
/ɹəˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/ pleasantly new or different
zany C1
/ˈzeɪni/ ludicrous, foolish, like a clown
devotee C1
/ˌdɛv.əˈtiː/ An ardent enthusiast or admirer.
salve C1
/sæ(l)v/ anything that remedies or heals or soothes
salvation C1
/sælˈveɪ.ʃn̩/ saving someone or something from harm or from an unpleasant situation
salvage C1
/ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/ The similar rescue of property liable to loss; the property so rescued.
staccato C1
/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/ in music, marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds
verve C1
/vɝv/ an energetic style
motley C1
/ˈmɑtli/ having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
preach C1
/ˈpriːtʃ/ deliver a sermon
preacher C1
/ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel and especially a clergyman or clergywoman. In a religious context, usually used only to refer to Protestant Christian clergy.
justly C1
/ˈdʒʌstli/ In a just or fair manner; rightfully.
wry C1
/ɹaɪ/ bent to one side
wryly C1
/ˈɹaɪli/ in a wry manner
poetess C1
/ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/ A female poet.
confide C1
/kənˈfaɪd/ to reveal in private
sentient C1
/ˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt/ endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
sentiment C1
/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/ A general thought, feeling, or sense.
sentimental C1
/ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ Characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion; appealing to the emotions (especially tender emotions) rather than reason, morality, aesthetic taste, etc.
sentimentally C1
in a sentimental manner
tangle C1
/ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ something jumbled or confused
tangled C1
/ˈtæŋ.ɡəld/ in a confused mass
untangle C1
/ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ To remove tangles or knots from.
untangled C1
not tangled
perceptive C1
/pɚˈsɛptɪv/ of or relating to perception
perceptively C1
in a perceptive manner
outset C1
/ˈaʊtsɛt/ An onset; the beginning or initial stage of something.
tycoon C1
/taɪˈkuːn/ A wealthy and powerful business person.
engross C1
/ɪnˈɡɹəʊs/ To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.
engrossing C1
/ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ Utterly consuming one's time and attention.
detritus C1
/dɪˈtɹaɪ.təs/ Organic waste material from decomposing dead plants or animals.
detriment C1
/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ Harm, hurt, damage.
detrimental C1
/ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ Causing damage or harm.
detrimentally C1
In a detrimental manner.
domestically C1
/dəˈmɛstɪkli/ with respect to home or family
domesticate C1
/dəˈmɛ.stɪ.keɪt/ make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans
domestication C1
/dəˌmɛstəˈkeɪʃən/ accommodation to domestic life
eccentrically C1
In an eccentric manner.
render C1
/ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ cause to become
rendering C1
/ˈɹɛndəɹɪŋ/ Version; translation.
pathos C1
/ˈpeɪˌθɑs/ a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
tailor C1
/ˈteɪlɚ/ A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
personalize C1
/ˈpɝ.sə.nəˌlaɪz/ make personal or more personal
personalization C1
/ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ The act of personalizing something, or adapting it for somebody's needs or tastes.
limitless C1
/ˈlɪmətləs/ without limits in extent or size or quantity
apprentice C1
/əˈpɹɛntɪs/ to be or work as an apprentice
apprenticeship C1
/əˈpɹɛn.tɪs.ʃɪp/ The system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed by a master for a set time under set conditions.
precision C1
/pɹəˈsəʒ.ən/ The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
silhouette C1
/ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ An illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be.
nondescript C1
/nɑndəˈskɹɪpt/ Without distinguishing qualities or characteristics.
negligible C1
/ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ Able to be neglected, ignored or excluded from consideration; too small or unimportant to be of concern.
negligent C1
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/ characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
negligently C1
/ˈnɛglɪdʒəntli/ in an irresponsible and/or otherwise unacceptable manner
principally C1
/ˈprɪnsɪpli/ In a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter.
altruism C1
/ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/ Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.
altruistic C1
/ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
scenario C1
/sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ a postulated sequence of possible events
voluntary C1
/ˈvɑ.lənˌt(ɛ)ɹi/ controlled by individual volition
voluntarily C1
/ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ out of your own free will
reap C1
/ˈɹiːp/ To gather (e.g. a harvest) by cutting.
paternal C1
/pəˈtɜɹ.nəl/ related on the father's side
maternal C1
/məˈtɝnəl/ characteristic of a mother
maternalistic C1
showing maternal instincts
paternalistic C1
/pəˌtɝːnəˈlɪstɪk/ of, pertaining to, characteristic of or practicing paternalism
provisions C1
/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ənz/ a stock or supply of foods
injustice C1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/ Violation of the rights of another person or people.
impoverished C1
/ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/ Having lost a component, an ingredient, a faculty or a feature; rendered poor in something; depleted.
unsustainable C1
/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbəl/ Not sustainable.
unsustainably C1
/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbli/ In an unsustainable manner
sustainable C1
/səˈsteɪnəbəl/ Able to be produced or sustained for an indefinite period without damaging the environment, or without depleting a resource; renewable.
sustainably C1
/səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/ In a sustainable manner.
bypass C1
/ˈbaɪpæs/ to avoid something unpleasant or laborious
cynic C1
/ˈsɪnɪk/ A person whose outlook is scornfully negative.
cynical C1
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/ Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
cynically C1
/ˈsɪnɪkəli/ in a cynical manner.
cynicism C1
/ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/ a cynical feeling of distrust
sarcasm C1
/ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ witty language used to convey insults or scorn
sarcastic C1
/sɑɹˈkæs.tɪk/ Containing sarcasm.
sarcastically C1
/sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/ in a sarcastic manner
misplace C1
/mɪsˈpleɪs/ to place something where one cannot find it again
symptomatic C1
/ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/ relating to or according to or affecting a symptom or symptoms
degrade C1
/dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ To lower in value or social position.
degrading C1
/dɪˈgreɪdɪŋ/ Causing or likely to cause someone to feel degraded.
degradation C1
/ˌdɛgrəˈdeɪʃən/ changing to a lower state and/or less respected state
discourse C1
/ˈdɪs.kɔːɹs/ Verbal exchange, conversation.
amid C1
/əˈmɪd/ In the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by.
hedgehog C1
/ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɒɡ/ A small mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked, native to Afro-Eurasia.
nocturnal C1
/nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/ belonging to or active during the night
hibernate C1
/[ˈhɑɪbəˌnɛɪt]/ sleep during winter
hibernation C1
/ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ the act of retiring into inactivity
convict C1
/kənˈvɪkt/ to find or declare guilty
conviction C1
/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/ (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
latent C1
/ˈleɪ.tənt/ potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
snooze C1
/snuːz/ To sleep, especially briefly; to nap, doze.
classy C1
/ˈklæsi/ elegant and fashionable
wrench C1
/ˈɹɪ̟nt͡ʃ/ a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
reminisce C1
/ˌrɛməˈnɪs/ To recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically.
reminiscent C1
/ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/ Suggestive of an earlier event or times.
intuit C1
/ɪnˈtuɪt/ To know intuitively or by immediate perception.
intuition C1
/ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən/ an impression that something might be the case
intuitive C1
/ɪnˈt(j)uɪtɪv/ spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
intuitively C1
/ˌɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/ in an intuitive manner
marginal C1
/ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ at or constituting a border or edge
marginally C1
/ˈmɑɹd͡ʒɪnəli/ in a marginal manner
crude C1
/kɹuːd/ belonging to an early stage of technical development
crudely C1
/ˈkɹudli/ in a crude or unrefined manner
strap C1
/stɹæp/ to secure, especially a sprained joint, with a strap
strapping C1
/ˈstræpɪŋ/ Having a sturdy muscular physique; robust.
scoff C1
/skɔːf/ A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
fiddly C1
/ˈfɪdli/ Requiring dexterity to operate.
fiddler C1
/ˈfɪdələ(ɹ)/ One who fiddles; a cheat.
fiddle C1
/ˈfɪdl̩/ play on a violin
unmusical C1
not musical in nature
unmusically C1
in an unmusical manner
repertory C1
/ˈɹɛp.əɹˌtɔɹ.i/ the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation
concerto C1
/kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/ A piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra.
premier C1
/pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ preceding all others in time
fanatic C1
/fəˈnæt.ɪk/ a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm for a cause or organization
fanatically C1
/fəˈnæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ in a passionately fanatic manner
acoustically C1
/əˈkuːstɪkli/ with respect to acoustics
acoustic C1
/əˈkuː.stɪk/ of or relating to the science of acoustics
acoustics C1
/əˈkuː.stɪks/ The science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena and laws.
compromised C1
/ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪzd/ That has been exposed to danger, risk, or discredit.
daunt C1
/dɔnt/ To discourage, intimidate.
daunting C1
/ˈdɔntɪŋ/ Discouraging; inspiring fear.
realist C1
/ˈriːəlɪst/ An advocate of realism; one who believes that matter, objects etc. have real existence beyond our perception of them.
realism C1
/ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/ the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
recess C1
/ˈɹiˌsɛs/ make a recess in
recessive C1
/ɹɪˈsɛsɪv/ a gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical
prolific C1
/pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ bearing in abundance especially offspring
prolifically C1
/proʊˈlɪfɪkli/ In a prolific manner, or to a prolific extent; abundantly.
proliferate C1
/pɹəˈlɪf.əɹ.eɪt/ cause to grow or increase rapidly
fragmentation C1
/ˌfɹæɡmənˈtæɪt͡ʃən/ the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk
astray C1
/əˈstɹeɪ/ away from the right path or direction
duration C1
/dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ continuance in time
durable C1
/ˈdʊɹəbəl/ existing for a long time
likelihood C1
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/ The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
naive C1
/naɪˈiv/ of or created by one without formal training
naively C1
/naɪˈivli/ in a naive manner
naivety C1
/nɑːˈiːvti/ lack of sophistication or worldliness
impervious C1
/ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/ not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
ludicrous C1
/ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.
ludicrously C1
/ˈluːdɪkɹəsli/ In a ludicrous manner.
cost-effective C1
Returning a benefit that justifies the initial investment; economical.
gruesome C1
/ˈɡɹusəm/ Repellently frightful and shocking; ghastly, horrific.
gruesomely C1
in a gruesome manner
envisage C1
/ɛnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ To conceive or see something within one's mind; to imagine or envision.
screenwriter C1
/ˈskriːnˌraɪtɝ/ someone who writes screenplays
mingle C1
/ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/ to bring or combine together or with something else
churn C1
/t͡ʃɝn/ a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk
buffer C1
/ˈbʌfəɹ/ to add a buffer to a solution
irate C1
/aɪˈɹeɪt/ feeling or showing extreme anger
irately C1
in an irate manner
docile C1
/ˈdɑ.səl/ willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
docilely C1
/ˈdɑ.səl.li/ Submissively or obediently.
fiend C1
/fiːnd/ A devil or demon; a malignant or diabolical being; an evil spirit.
fiendish C1
/ˈfiːndɪʃ/ Sinister; evil; like a fiend.
fiendishly C1
/ˈfiːndɪʃli/ In a fiendish manner; evilly, wickedly.
transfix C1
/trænsˈfɪks/ To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
gypsy C1
/ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ Alternative form of Gypsy (“member of the Romani people”).
temperament C1
/ˈtɛm.pɚ.ə.mənt/ A person's usual manner of thinking, behaving or reacting.
temperamental C1
/ˌtɛmp(ə)ɹəˈmɛntl̩/ subject to sharply varying moods
temperamentally C1
/ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/ by temperament
screenplay C1
/ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ A script for a movie or a television show; especially, the former specifically.
disillusionment C1
/ˌdɪsɪˈluʒənmənt/ A feeling of disappointment, akin to depression, arising from the realization that something is not what it was expected or believed to be, possibly accompanied by philosophical angst from having one's beliefs challenged.
demise C1
/dɪˈmaɪz/ Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.
raunchy C1
/ˈɹɔːnt͡ʃi/ earthy and sexually explicit
raunchily C1
In a raunchy manner, in a lewd way.
overdraft C1
/ˈoʊvɚdɹæft/ The amount overdrawn.
synopsis C1
/sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
renown C1
/ɹɪˈnaʊn/ Fame; celebrity; wide recognition.
contested C1
/kənˈtɛstəd/ disputed or made the object of contention or competition
verandah C1
/vəˈɹændə/ a porch along the outside of a building, sometimes partly enclosed
occupational C1
/ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/ of or relating to the activity or business for which you are trained
verdict C1
/ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
ventilate C1
/ˈvɛntɪleɪt/ to expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
ventilation C1
/ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air
occupant C1
/ˈɑ.kjə.pənt/ A person who occupies an office or a position.
radiator C1
/ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/ A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
homely C1
/ˈhoʊmli/ lacking in physical beauty or proportion
bureaucratic C1
/ˌbjʊɹəˈkɹætɪk/ of or relating to or resembling a bureaucrat or bureaucracy
bureaucratically C1
with respect to bureaucracy
adjustable C1
/əˈd͡ʒʌstəbəl/ capable of being regulated
fatigue C1
/fəˈtiːɡ/ labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers, such as cleaning, digging, or draining
muscular C1
/ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/ having or suggesting great physical power or force
versatile C1
/ˈvɝ.sə.təl/ able to move freely in all directions
versatility C1
/ˌvɜɹ.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ having a wide variety of skills
stimuli C1
/ˈstɪm.jʊˌlaɪ̯/ plural of stimulus
uninspiring C1
/ʌn.ɪnˈspaɪɹ.ɪŋ/ depressing to the spirit
mutually C1
/ˈmjut͡ʃuəli/ in a mutual or shared manner
somber C1
/ˈsɑmbɚ/ US standard spelling of sombre.
somberly C1
/ˈsɑːmbɝli/ in a somber manner
clutter C1
/ˈklʌtɚ/ A confused disordered jumble of things.
dislodge C1
/dɪˈslɑːdʒ/ remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
carpenter C1
/ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/ to work as a woodworker
carpentry C1
/ˈkɑːrpəntri/ A collection of timber connected by being framed together, as the pieces of a roof, floor, etc.; work done by a carpenter.
transit C1
/ˈtɹæn.zət/ cause or enable to pass through
plummet C1
/ˈplʌmət/ drop sharply
circulate C1
/ˈsɝ.kjʊˌleɪt/ to cause to move around
circulation C1
/ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/ free movement or passage (as of cytoplasm within a cell or sap through a plant)
demography C1
/dɪˈmɑːgrəfi/ The particular demographic makeup of a population.
demographic C1
/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪk/ of or relating to demography
demographically C1
/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪkli/ In a demographic manner; in accordance with demographics.
phenomenal C1
/fɪˈnɑmɪnəl/ of or relating to a phenomenon
phenomenally C1
/fəˈnɑːmənəli/ to a phenomenal degree
prophet C1
/ˈpɹɑ.fɪt/ Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.
prophetic C1
/pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
paywall C1
/ˈpeɪ.wɔl/ A system that restricts access to content with a purchase or a paid subscription.
firewall C1
/ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ the application of maximum thrust
invoice C1
/ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ send an bill to
demolition C1
/ɖᵻˈmɔ.lɪ.ʃən/ The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.
demo C1
/ˈdɛm.oʊ/ a visual presentation showing how something works
gig C1
/ˈgɪg/ a booking for musicians
socialization C1
/ˌsoʊʃəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
antiquity C1
/ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ Ancient times; faraway history; former ages.
antiquated C1
/ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ old-fashioned, out of date
restoration C1
/ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/ some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed
restorative C1
/ɹɪˈstɒɹətɪv/ Serving to restore.
rotate C1
/ˈɹoʊ.teɪt/ plant or grow in a fixed cyclic order of succession
coupled C1
/ˈkʌpəld/ connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
itinerary C1
/aɪˈtɪnəˌɹɛɹi/ A route or proposed route of a journey.
charter C1
/ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ/ A special privilege, immunity, or exemption.
terrain C1
/təˈɹeɪn/ a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential
resilient C1
/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)
resilience C1
/ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/ The mental ability to recover quickly from depression, illness or misfortune.
enterprising C1
/ˈɛntɝˌpraɪzɪŋ/ marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
integral C1
/ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ the result of a mathematical integration
canoe C1
/kəˈnuː/ to travel by canoe
magnetic C1
/mæɡˈnɛt.ɪk/ determined by earth's magnetic fields
magnetism C1
/ˈmægnəˌtɪzəm/ The property of being magnetic.
magnetically C1
/mægˈnɛtɪkəli/ as if by magnetism
credible C1
/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/ appearing to merit belief or acceptance
credibly C1
/ˈkɹɛdɪbli/ In a credible manner; believably.
credibility C1
/kɹɛd.əˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ A reputation impacting one's ability to be believed.
credential C1
/kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/ Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).
acutely C1
/əˈkjuːtli/ having a rapid onset
prohibitive C1
/pɹəˈhɪbɪtɪv/ tending to discourage (especially of prices)
prohibitively C1
/proʊˈhɪbətɪvli/ to a prohibitive degree
fissure C1
/ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ A long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.
pendulous C1
/ˈpɛndʒələs/ Hanging from, or as if from, a support.
suspension C1
/səˈspɛnʃən/ The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
anthropology C1
/ˌænθɹəˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
anthropologist C1
/ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ An expert in anthropology.
squander C1
/ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.
munch C1
/ˈmʌntʃ/ a large bite
adjoin C1
/əˈd͡ʒoɪn/ to attach or add
adjoining C1
/əˈd͡ʒoɪ.nɪŋ/ Being in contact at some point or line; joining to.
wizened C1
/ˈwɪzənd/ Withered; lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness.
graft C1
/ɡɹæft/ cause to grow together parts from different plants
orchard C1
/ˈɔɹ.t͡ʃɚd/ A garden or an area of land for the cultivation of fruit or nut trees.
seedling C1
/ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ A young plant grown from seed.
tract C1
/tɹækt/ An area or expanse.
folktale C1
/ˈfoʊkteɪl/ a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk
sprout C1
/spɹaʊt/ put forth and grow sprouts or shoots
hypocrisy C1
/hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ The contrivance of a false appearance of virtue or goodness, while concealing real character or inclinations, especially with respect to religious and moral beliefs; hence in general sense, dissimulation, pretence, sham.
hypocrite C1
/ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs.
hypocritical C1
/hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ professing feelings or virtues one does not have
hypocritically C1
in a hypocritical manner
midwife C1
/ˈmɪd.waɪf/ A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.
commercially C1
/kəˈmɝːʃəli/ in a commercial manner
uniformity C1
/ˌjunɪˈfɔɹməti/ the quality of lacking diversity or variation, even to the point of boredom.
numb C1
/nʌm/ not showing human feeling or sensitivity, when followed by 'to'
tastebud C1
/ˈteɪstbʌd/ an oval sensory end organ on the surface of the tongue
amateur C1
/ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ engaged in as a pastime
retrace C1
/ɹiːˈtɹeɪs/ to go back over again
insubordinate C1
/ˌɪnsəˈbɔrdəˌneɪt/ not submissive to authority
insubordination C1
/ˌɪnsəˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/ The quality or state of being insubordinate; disobedience to lawful authority; specifically, an employee's failure or refusal to comply with a request or an assignment given by his/her supervisor.
insubordinately C1
In an insubordinate manner.
subordinate C1
/səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
primitively C1
in a primitive style or manner
embark C1
/ɪmˈbɑɹk/ set out on an enterprise or subject of study
expedite C1
/ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/ process fast and efficiently
contextual C1
/ˌkɑːnˈtɛksˌtʃuːəl/ relating to or determined by or in context
contextually C1
in a manner dependent on context
whilst C1
/ʍaɪlst/ Often preceded by the: During the time; meanwhile.
maneuver C1
/məˈnuvɚ/ a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
riveting C1
/ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ Commanding the attention of spectators.
plunge C1
/plʌnd͡ʒ/ cause to be immersed
debut C1
/deɪˈbjuː/ the act of beginning something new
turmoil C1
/ˈtɝːˌmɔɪl/ A state of great disorder or uncertainty.
scathing C1
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/ marked by harshly abusive criticism
unscathing C1
convoluted C1
/ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute.
undaunted C1
/ənˈdɔntɪd/ resolutely courageous
gutsy C1
/ˈgʌtˈsiː/ From the gut; deep and often coarse.
deprivation C1
/ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/ The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving.
farce C1
/fɑɹs/ A motion picture or play featuring this style of humor.
portray C1
/poːˈtɹæ̝ɪ̯/ portray in words
portrayal C1
/ˌpɔɹˈtɹeɪ.əl/ The result of portraying; a representation, description, or portrait.
elusive C1
/ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/ skillful at eluding capture
elude C1
/ɪˈljuːd/ to avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing duties, questions, or issues
incisor C1
/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ a tooth for cutting or gnawing
incision C1
/ɪnˈsɪʒən/ the cutting of or into body tissues or organs, especially by a surgeon as part of an operation
chisel C1
/ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ to carve with a chisel
chiselled C1
Alternative form of chiseled.
gnaw C1
/nɔ/ bite or chew on with the teeth
elongate C1
/əˈlɔŋˌɡeɪt/ Elongated, extended, lengthened; (especially biology) having a long and slender form.
telltale C1
/ˈtɛlteɪl/ One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
cavity C1
/ˈkæv.ɪt.i/ in anatomy, a natural hollow or sinus within the body
rustle C1
/ˈɹʌsəl/ take illegally
glean C1
/ɡlin/ To collect (fruit, grain, or other produce) from a field, an orchard, etc., after the main gathering or harvest.
niche C1
/niʃ/ a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
somersault C1
/ˈsʊməˌsɒlt/ an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head, either forward or backward, and return
exhilarate C1
/ɪɡˈzɪləˌɹeɪt/ To cheer, to cheer up, to gladden, to make happy, to elate.
exhilarating C1
/ɪgˈzɪlɝˌeɪtɪŋ/ making lively and cheerful
exhilaration C1
/ɪgˌzɪlɝˈeɪʃən/ the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
physicality C1
Physical attributes.
hack C1
/hæk/ a saddle horse used for transportation rather than sport etc
lust C1
/ˈlɜst/ A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
unsettling C1
/ənˈsɛtəlɪŋ/ That makes one troubled or uneasy; disquieting or distressing.
unsettle C1
/ʌnˈsɛtəl/ To make upset or uncomfortable
suburban C1
/səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/ relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
suburbia C1
/səˈbɝ.bi.ə/ The suburbs as a whole and all that characterizes or pertains to them; (sometimes derogatory) the suburbs as encapsulated or represented by the typical characteristics or qualities of the people living there, especially complacency, conformity, conservativeness, dullness, etc.
dramatist C1
/ˈdɹæmətɪst/ someone who writes plays
characterization C1
/ˌkæɹəktəɹəˈzeɪʃən/ the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
quirky C1
/ˈkwɝːki/ something strange or odd, but in an endearing way
sprawl C1
/spɹɔl/ To sit with the limbs spread out.
ingenuity C1
/ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ the property of being ingenious
panorama C1
/ˌpæn.əˈɹæm.ə/ a picture or series of pictures representing a continuous scene, which is wider than a typical photograph, often representing many degrees of viewing angle in one picture
panoramic C1
/ˌpænəˈɹæmɪk/ A panoramic image.
benign C1
/bɪˈnɑen/ pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
benignly C1
/bəˈnaɪnli/ in a benign manner
explosively C1
/ˌɛkˈsploʊsɪvli/ suddenly and rapidly
bequeath C1
/bɪˈkwiːθ/ to leave or give by will after one's death
legacy C1
/ˈleɪɡəsi/ Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.
synthetic C1
/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts
synthetically C1
/sɪnˈθɛtɪkli/ by synthesis
lackluster C1
/ˈlæklʌstə(ɹ)/ lacking luster or shine
elastic C1
/ɪˈlæstɪk/ a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things, such as papers, together
appall C1
/əˈpɔːl/ to fill with apprehension or alarm
appalling C1
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ causing consternation
appallingly C1
/ʌˈpɑlɪŋli/ to an appalling extent
pounce C1
/paʊns/ A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.
abound C1
/əˈbaʊnd/ to be abundant or plentiful
sap C1
/sæp/ Vitality.
monotonous C1
/məˈnɑtənəs/ sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
monotonously C1
in a monotonous manner
monotony C1
/məˈnɑtəni/ the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
turn to C1
ingenious C1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/ Of a person, displaying genius or brilliance; inventive.
plaque C1
/plak/ A small card representing an amount of money, used for betting in casinos; a sort of gaming chip.
neutralize C1
/ˈnutɹəˌlaɪz/ make chemically neutral
neutralization C1
/ˌnuːtɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
salivate C1
/ˈsæləveɪt/ produce saliva
cessation C1
/sɛˈseɪʃən/ a stopping
remorse C1
/ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.
remorseless C1
/rɪˈmɔrsləs/ Unyielding or relentless.
remorsefully C1
in a rueful manner
remorselessly C1
Without remorse; in a remorseless manner.
inexcusable C1
/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/ not excusable
inexcusably C1
/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbli/ in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree
unassisted C1
/ˌənəˈsɪstɪd/ Not assisted; without assistance
heighten C1
/ˈhaɪ̯.tən/ become more extreme
fixture C1
/ˈfɪks.t͡ʃɚ/ Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it; compare fitting, furnishing.
bulk C1
/bʌlk/ the property of something that is great in magnitude
bulky C1
/ˈbʌlki/ Being large in size, mass, or volume; big, fat or muscular.
bulk up C1
digitalize C1
/ˈdi-jə-tə-ˌlīz/ Synonym of digitize.
digitalization C1
/ˌdɪdʒɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ Synonym of digitization.
mark-up C1
Alternative spelling of markup.
complementary C1
/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other
complimentary C1
/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ conveying or resembling a compliment
staple C1
/ˈsteɪpəl/ necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities
wares C1
/wɛɹz/ Goods or services that are for sale.
testament C1
/ˈtes.tə.mənt/ a profession of belief
succulent C1
/ˈsʌkjələnt/ Juicy or lush.
succulently C1
In a succulent way.
tranquil C1
/ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ Free from emotional or mental disturbance.
tranquility C1
/træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ a disposition free from stress or emotion
spartan C1
/ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/ resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity
peninsula C1
/pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.
billiards C1
/ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ A two-player cue sport played with two cue balls and one red ball, on a snooker sized table.