English Vocabulary

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• C1 913 words
• C2 875 words

Level C2 (875)

exude C2
/ɪɡˈzud/ release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities
headmistress C2
/ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/ a woman headmaster
mien C2
/miːn/ Demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer.
timidity C2
/tɪˈmɪdɪti/ The state of being timid; shyness.
unravel C2
/ˌʌnˈɹævəl/ become undone
concurrence C2
/kənˈkɝːəns/ An instance of simultaneous occurrence.
unpromising C2
/ənˈprɔmɪsɪŋ/ unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment
teem C2
/tiːm/ To be stocked to overflowing.
corpse C2
/koɹps/ A dead body, especially that of a human as opposed to an animal.
constrained C2
/kənˈstɹeɪnd/ Kept within close bounds; confined.
indignant C2
/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ angered at something unjust or wrong
indignantly C2
/ˌɪnˈdɪgnəntˌliː/ in an indignant manner
eccentricity C2
/ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ a ratio describing the geometric shape of a conic section
locomotive C2
/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/ The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
locomotion C2
/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ Self-powered motion by which a whole organism changes its location through walking, running, jumping, crawling, swimming, brachiating or flying.
individualism C2
/ˌɪndɪvɪˈduːəˌlɪzəm/ The tendency for a person to act without reference to others, particularly in matters of style, fashion or mode of thought.
enthuse C2
/ɛnˈθuz/ To show enthusiasm.
belligerent C2
/bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/ engaged in war
belligerence C2
/bəˈlɪdʒɝəns/ The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war.
stoicism C2
/ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/ A real or pretended indifference to pleasure or pain; insensibility; impassiveness.
recluse C2
/ɹɪˈkluːs/ Sequestered; secluded, isolated.
reclusive C2
/rɪˈkluːsɪv/ providing privacy or seclusion
metalled C2
Surfaced, tarred, covered in stone or crushed rock (usually tar-coated).
oblique C2
/oʊˈbliːk/ slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
facsimile C2
/fækˈsɪməli/ A copy or reproduction.
shamble C2
/ˈʃæmbl̩/ To walk while shuffling or dragging the feet.
whir C2
/wɝ/ sound of something in rapid motion
blight C2
/ˈblaɪt/ to cause to suffer a blight
puritanical C2
/pjɚ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kl̩/ Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.
brood C2
/bɹuːd/ to sit on eggs
disdainful C2
/dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/ having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
zoologist C2
/zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒɪst/ a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals
zoology C2
/zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒi/ the branch of biology that studies animals
encumbrance C2
/ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns/ Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
encumber C2
/ɪnˈkʌmbə(ɹ)/ To load down something with a burden.
hypothesis C2
/[haɪˈpʰɑθəsɪs]/ A tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem and that can be tested by further observation, investigation, or experimentation.
hypothesize C2
/haɪˈpɑ.θəˌsaɪz/ To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.
hypothetical C2
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/ a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.
parasitic C2
/ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ relating to or caused by parasites
plumage C2
/ˈpljuːmɪd͡ʒ/ Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.
utilitarian C2
/juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ having a useful function
predilection C2
/ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ a predisposition in favor of something
commensurate C2
/kəˈmɛnsəɹət/ corresponding in size or degree or extent
commensurately C2
/kəˈmɛnsɝətli/ In a commensurate manner; so as to be equal or proportionate.
vindicate C2
/ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt/ to show to be right by providing justification or proof
vindication C2
/vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc
parable C2
/ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message
minster C2
/ˈmɪnstɚ/ A monastic church.
wrack C2
/ɹæk/ the destruction or collapse of something
ironic C2
/aɪˈɹɑ.nɪk/ characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
callous C2
/ˈkæləs/ emotionally hardened
callously C2
/ˈkæləsli/ in a callous way
derelict C2
/ˈdɛɹəˌlɪk(t)/ failing in what duty requires
materialism C2
/məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm/ Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.
materialistic C2
/məˌtɪəɹ.i.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ a noticeable focus on and/or admiration for consumer goods, particularly expensive luxury items, or wealth in general
ferocity C2
/fəˈɹɑsɪti/ The condition of being ferocious.
evokingly C2
recitation C2
/ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/ a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance
equable C2
/ˈɛkwəbəl/ not easily irritated
extant C2
/ˈɛk.stənt/ Still in existence; not having disappeared.
denounce C2
/diˈnaʊns/ speak out against
denunciation C2
/dɪˌnənsiːˈeɪʃən/ The act of denouncing; an accusation made in public
echo C2
/ˈɛkoʊ/ an imitation or repetition
requisition C2
/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/ an official form on which a request in made
substantiate C2
/səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/ solidify, firm, or strengthen
inscrutable C2
/ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/ Difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom, or interpret.
stratosphere C2
/ˈstrætəsˌfɪr/ The region of the uppermost atmosphere where the temperature increases along with the altitude due to the absorption of solar ultraviolet radiation by ozone.
indulgence C2
/ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
indulgently C2
in an indulgent manner
laudatory C2
/ˈlɔdəˌtɔri/ full of or giving praise
laud C2
/lɔd/ Glorification or praise.
glitz C2
/ɡlɪts/ Garish, brilliant showiness.
glitzy C2
/ˈɡlɪtsi/ Brilliantly showy.
automate C2
/ˈɔ.təˌmeɪt/ to make automatic, control or operate automatically
apprehend C2
/ˌæpɹɪˈhend/ to get the meaning of something
athleticism C2
/æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm/ intense energy
acreage C2
/ˈeɪkərɪdʒ/ an area of ground used for some particular purpose such as building or farming
affectation C2
/ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/ An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
imposition C2
/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃən/ an uncalled-for burden
stipulate C2
/ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ give a guarantee or promise of
stipulation C2
/ˌstɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ Something that is stated or stipulated as a condition of an agreement.
allot C2
/əˈlɑt/ to give out
allotment C2
/əˈlɔt.mɛnt/ The act of allotting.
anticlimactically C2
In an anticlimactic manner.
forfeiture C2
/ˈfɔɹfɪt͡ʃɚ/ Any loss occasioned by one's own actions.
blitz C2
/blɪts/ in American football, a tactic whereby defensive players try to break through the offensive line
primeval C2
/pɹaɪ̯ˈmi.vəl/ Belonging to the first ages.
tenacity C2
/təˈnæsəti/ The quality or state of being tenacious, or persistence of purpose; tenaciousness.
tenacious C2
/təˈneɪʃəs/ sticking together
tenaciously C2
/təˈneɪʃəsli/ In a tenacious manner.
genomic C2
Of or pertaining to a genome.
genomically C2
With reference to a genome
capacious C2
/kəˈpeɪʃəs/ large in capacity
utilization C2
/ˌjuːtələˈzeɪʃən/ the state of having been made use of
unequivocal C2
/ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ clearly defined or formulated
unequivocally C2
/ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvək(ə)li/ in an unambiguous manner
spontaneity C2
/ˌspɑːntəˈniːəti/ the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
provocation C2
/ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ needed encouragement
portraiture C2
/ˈpɔː(ɹ)tɹɪtjʊə(ɹ)/ A portrait; a likeness; a painted resemblance; hence, that which is copied from some example or model.
circumnavigate C2
/ˌsɝ.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ To travel completely around somewhere or something, especially by sail.
circumnavigation C2
traveling around something (by ship or plane)
liaise C2
/liːˈeɪz/ to act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
contractual C2
/kənˈtræktʃuːəl/ relating to or part of a binding legal agreement
contractually C2
/kənˈtræktʃuːəli/ by virtue of a contract
abject C2
/ˈæbˌd͡ʒɛkt/ showing humiliation or submissiveness
sheaf C2
/ʃiːf/ A quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw.
articulation C2
/ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ expressing in coherent verbal form
spurious C2
/ˈspjʊɹ.i.əs/ intended to deceive
spuriously C2
in a false and spurious manner
calorific C2
/ˌkæləˈɹɪf.ɪk/ heat-generating
fabulate C2
To tell invented stories, often those that involve fantasy, such as fables.
fabulation C2
The act or result of fabulating; a fabrication.
octogenarian C2
/ˌɑktəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ Synonym of eightysomething: a person between 80 and 89 years old.
voracity C2
/vəˈɹæ.sə.ti/ extreme gluttony
brandish C2
/ˈbɹændɪʃ/ to move or swing back and forth as in excitement or anger, especially a weapon
repose C2
/ɹəˈpoʊz/ freedom from activity, especially work, strain or responsibility
unencumbered C2
/ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbɚd/ free of encumbrance
buffoonery C2
/bəˈfuːnəɹi/ The behavior of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness.
gauche C2
/ɡoʊʃ/ lacking social polish
domesticity C2
/ˌdoʊˌmɛˈstɪsəti/ domestic activities or life
accrue C2
/əˈkɹu/ to grow by addition
proliferation C2
/pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)
blandishment C2
/ˈblæn.dɪʃ.mənt/ Often in the plural form blandishments: a flattering speech or action designed to influence or persuade.
anthropological C2
/æn.θɹə.pəˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/ of or concerned with the science of anthropology
anthropologically C2
In a manner which pertains to anthropology.
carbonize C2
/ˈkɑɹ.bən.aɪz/ To turn something to carbon, especially by heating it; to scorch or blacken.
monastic C2
/məˈnæstɪk/ Of or relating to monasteries or monks.
midwifery C2
/ˈmɪdˌwaɪfəɹi/ assisting women at childbirth
adornment C2
/əˈdɔːnm(ə)nt/ A decoration; that which adorns.
conjecture C2
/kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
malleable C2
/ˈmæl.iː.ə.bəl/ Flexible, liable to change.
malleability C2
/ˌmæliːəˈbɪləti/ the property of being physically malleable
ore C2
/oɹ/ a monetary subunit in Denmark and Norway and Sweden
gale C2
/ɡeɪl/ A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.
promenade C2
/pɹɑməˈneɪd/ take a leisurely walk
testimonial C2
/tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/ expressing admiration or appreciation
distill C2
/dɪˈstɪl/ to give off a liquid
distillation C2
/ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ The substance extracted by distilling.
informant C2
/ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ One who relays confidential information to someone, especially to the police; an informer.
vis-a-vis C2
/ˈviːzəvi/ Alternative spelling of vis-à-vis.
overlay C2
/ˌoʊvɚˈleɪ/ to kill by lying on
nostalgia C2
/nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/ A longing for home or familiar surroundings; homesickness.
nostalgic C2
/nɔˈstældʒɪk/ Of, having, or relating to nostalgia.
nostalgically C2
in a nostalgic manner
grievance C2
/ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
residue C2
/ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/ A form of complex number, proportional to the contour integral of a meromorphic function along a path enclosing one of its singularities.
residual C2
/ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ relating to or indicating a remainder
physiological C2
/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ of or relating to the biological study of physiology
physiologically C2
/ˌfɪziːəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/ In accordance with the science of physiology.
methodology C2
/ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The study of methods used in a field.
methodological C2
/ˌmɛθ.ə.dəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ relating to the methodology of some discipline
methodologically C2
in a methodical manner
proportional C2
/prəˈpɔrʃənəl/ At a constant ratio (to). Two magnitudes (numbers) are said to be proportional if the second varies in a direct relation arithmetically to the first. Symbol: ∝.
proportionally C2
/pɹəˈpɔɹʃənəli/ In proportion; in due degree; adapted relatively.
habitation C2
/ˌhæb.ɪˈtæɪ.ʃən/ the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place
inartistic C2
Lacking in artistic ability.
ornate C2
/ɔɹˈneɪt/ Elaborately ornamented, often to excess.
modernism C2
/ˈmɑːdɝˌnɪzəm/ Any of several styles of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that flourished in the 20th century.
presuppose C2
/ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/ require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
presupposition C2
/ˌpriːsəpəˈzɪʃən/ An assumption made beforehand; a preliminary conjecture or speculation.
centralized C2
/ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/ drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority
transmitter C2
/trænˈsmɪtɝ/ set used to broadcast radio or TV signals
regulatory C2
/ˈɹɛɡ.jə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/ restricting according to rules or principles
archival C2
/ˌɑɹˈkaɪv(ə)l/ Of or pertaining to an archive or archiving.
diffuse C2
/dɪˈfjuz/ lacking conciseness
egalitarian C2
/ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ Characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people.
hindsight C2
/ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/ understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
materialize C2
/məˈtɪɹiəlaɪz/ To take physical form, to appear seemingly from nowhere.
materialization C2
The conversion of something into a physical form.
disperse C2
/dɪˈspɝs/ separate (light) into spectral rays
dispersal C2
/dɪˈspɝːsəl/ The act or result of dispersing or scattering; dispersion.
stabilize C2
/sʈɛb(ɪ)ˈlaɪz/ make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium
pervasive C2
/pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.
pervasiveness C2
/pɝˈveɪsɪvnɪs/ the quality of filling or spreading throughout
autonomous C2
/ɔˈtɑnəməs/ existing as an independent entity
autonomously C2
/ˌɔˈtɑːnoʊməsli/ In an autonomous or self-governing manner.
outmoded C2
/ˌaʊtˈmoʊdəd/ Unfashionable.
notoriously C2
/noʊˈtɔriːəsli/ to a notorious degree
notoriety C2
/noʊ.tɚ.aɪ.ə.ti/ An infamous or notorious condition or reputation.
menial C2
/ˈmiːni.əl/ Of or relating to work normally performed by a servant.
insular C2
/ˈɪnsəlɚ/ suggestive of the isolated life of an island
antidote C2
/ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/ a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
postural C2
/ˈpɑst͡ʃəɹəl/ of or relating to or involving posture
posturing C2
/ˈpɑːstʃɝɪŋ/ The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.
revelatory C2
/[ˈɹɛvələtoɹi]/ Of, pertaining to, or in the nature of a revelation.
prostrate C2
/ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/ render helpless or defenseless
haphazard C2
/(ˌ)hæpˈhæz.ɚd/ marked by great carelessness
haphazardly C2
/hæpˈhæzɚdli/ In a haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.
deficient C2
/dɪˈfɪʃənt/ inadequate in amount or degree
deficiently C2
/dɪˈfɪʃəntli/ In a deficient manner.
delicatessen C2
/ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ Delicacies; exotic or expensive foods.
muscle-bound C2
having stiff muscles as the result of excessive exercise
posit C2
/ˈpɑzɪt/ to put something somewhere firmly
cocoon C2
/kəˈkuːn/ to retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment
chrysalis C2
/ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ A butterfly pupa or the pupal stage of the butterfly lifestyle; (originally) any pupal stage of any insect wherein the pupa is largely inactive and takes no food.
ignominious C2
/ɪɡ.nəˈmɪ.ni.əs/ Causing or marked by disgrace or dishonour; disgraceful, dishonourable; also (loosely), humiliating, shameful.
ignominiously C2
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪ.ni.əs.li/ In a manner which is ignominious (“especially of a person: deserving of disgrace or dishonour; contemptible, despicable; (generally) causing or marked by disgrace or dishonour; disgraceful, dishonourable; also (loosely), humiliating, shameful”).
euphoria C2
/juˈfo.ɹi.ə/ An excited state of joy; a feeling of intense happiness.
euphoric C2
/juˈfɔɹɪk/ Feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria
euphorically C2
In a euphoric manner.
relegate C2
/ˈɹɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ refer to another person for decision or judgment
succumb C2
/səˈkʌm/ To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.
treacherous C2
/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/ tending to betray
treacherously C2
in a disloyal and faithless manner
treachery C2
/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹi/ Deliberate, often calculated, disregard for trust or faith.
maggot C2
/ˈmæɡət/ A worthless person.
palate C2
/pəˈleʈ/ A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors.
palatable C2
/ˈpælətəbəl/ acceptable to the taste or mind
hermit C2
/ˈhɝmɪt/ A recluse; someone who lives alone and shuns human companionship.
hermetic C2
/hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ One who follows/worships Hermes.
irrelevancy C2
/ˌɪˈrɛləvənsi/ A thing that is irrelevant—having no bearing on the subject of discussion.
mariner C2
/ˈmæɹɪnɚ/ Synonym of sailor, particularly one on a maritime vessel.
rift C2
/ɹɪft/ a gap between cloud masses
helm C2
/ˈhɛlm/ a position of leadership
autopilot C2
/ˈɔtoʊˌpaɪlət/ A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.
eminence C2
/ˈɛmɪnəns/ high status importance owing to marked superiority
eminent C2
/ˈɛmɪnənt/ Noteworthy, remarkable, great.
preeminent C2
/priːˈɛmənənt/ Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.
unsuspected C2
/ˌənsəˈspɛktɪd/ not suspected or believed likely
paralyzingly C2
In a paralyzing manner.
glory in C2
decentralize C2
/diˈsɛntɹəˌlaɪz/ To cause to change from being concentrated at one point or site to being distributed across several.
preoccupation C2
/ˌpɹiɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
prolong C2
/pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/ To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of.
drudgery C2
/ˈdrʌdʒɝi/ Exhausting, menial, and tedious work.
pressurize C2
/ˈpɹɛʃəɹaɪz/ To coerce, put under duress; to pressure.
pressurization C2
/ˌprɛʃɝɪˈzeɪʃən/ The act or process of increasing pressure within a volume of space.
intermediary C2
/ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/ An agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation.
hotelier C2
/hoʊˈtɛl.i.əɹ/ Someone who owns or runs a hotel.
denote C2
/dɪˈnoʊt/ have as a meaning
denotation C2
/ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ The primary, surface, literal, or explicit meaning of a signifier such as a word, phrase, or symbol; that which a word denotes, as contrasted with its connotation; the aggregate or set of objects of which a word may be predicated.
profitability C2
/ˌpɹɑ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ The quality or state of being profitable; capacity to make a profit.
jargon C2
/ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡən/ specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
declination C2
/ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ A refusal.
vocational C2
/voʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ That provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge.
spatial C2
/ˈspæɪ.ʃəl/ pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space
spatially C2
with regard to space
integration C2
/ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ The act or process of making whole or entire.
extracurricular C2
/ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ outside the regular academic curriculum
encompass C2
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
all-encompassing C2
broad in scope or content
accountability C2
/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.
frolic C2
/ˈfɹɑlɪk/ play boisterously
minefield C2
/ˈmaɪnˌfild/ A matter or situation presenting multiple risks, dangers, complications or difficulties.
side-step C2
abundantly C2
/əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ in an abundant manner
anarchic C2
/əˈnɑɹ.kɪk/ without law or control
crystallization C2
/ˌkɹ̠ɪstəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ The body formed by crystallizing.
prescriptive C2
/pɹəˈskɹəptəv/ pertaining to giving directives or rules
slab C2
/slæb/ A large, flat piece of solid material; a solid object that is large and flat.
retrospective C2
/ˌɹɛt.ɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛk.tɪv/ concerned with or related to the past
retrospection C2
memory for experiences that are past
wordage C2
Words collectively, considered in a mass sense.
brevity C2
/ˈbɹɛvəti/ The quality of being brief in duration.
uncanny C2
/ʌnˈkæni/ Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
tactic C2
/ˈtæktɪk/ A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
tactical C2
/ˈtæktɪk(ə)l/ of or pertaining to tactic or tactics
tactically C2
/ˈtæktɪkəli/ with regard to tactics
gambit C2
/ˈɡæmbɪt/ An opening in chess in which material is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
babble C2
/ˈbæb.(ə)l/ to divulge confidential information or secrets
bauble C2
/[ˈbɒbəɫ]/ A cheap showy ornament or piece of jewellery; a gewgaw.
correlate C2
/ˈkɔɹəleɪt/ to bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation
correlation C2
/ˌkɔɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary
combustion C2
/kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/ a state of violent disturbance and excitement
painstaking C2
/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/ characterized by extreme care and great effort
painstakingly C2
/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/ in a fastidious and painstaking manner
contraption C2
/kənˈtræpʃən/ Any object.
mesh C2
/mɛʃ/ A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
enabler C2
/ɛˈneɪbəlɝ/ One who or that which helps something to happen.
fluctuate C2
/ˈflʌkt͡ʃu.eɪt/ be unstable
fluctuation C2
/flʌkt͡ʃuːˈeɪʃən/ the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
lyricist C2
/ˈlɪɹ.ɪsɪst/ a person who writes the words for songs
lyrical C2
/ˈlɪɹɪkəl/ expressing deep emotion
lyrically C2
/ˈlɪrɪkli/ in a lyrical manner
bona fide C2
moribund C2
/ˈmɔrəbənd/ Approaching death; about to die; dying; expiring.
perch C2
/pɝt͡ʃ/ sit, as on a branch
solicit C2
/səˈlɪsɪt/ make a solicitation or petition for something desired
philanthropy C2
/fɪˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
philanthropist C2
/fəˈlænθrəpəst/ A person or institution who seeks to improve the world, especially by monetary gifts.
philanthropic C2
/ˌfɪl.ənˈθɹɑ.pɪk/ of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy
philanthropically C2
in a philanthropic manner
precocious C2
/pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ appearing or developing early
precociously C2
in a precocious manner
wordsmith C2
/ˈwɝdˌsmɪθ/ One who uses words skilfully.
connote C2
/kəˈnoʊt/ To signify beyond its literal or principal meaning.
connotation C2
/ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.
herald C2
/ˈhɛɹ.əld/ a person who announces important news
philistine C2
/ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ A non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia, a region in the southwest Levant in the Middle East.
innuendo C2
/ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ A derogatory hint or reference to, or (often sexual) insinuation about, a person or thing.
induce C2
/ɪnˈduːs/ cause to arise
inducement C2
/ɪnˈdusmənt/ act of bringing about a desired result
anthology C2
/ænˈθɑləd͡ʒi/ A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.
lament C2
/ləˈmɛnt/ a mournful poem
lamentation C2
/ˌlæm.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ The act of lamenting.
conduit C2
/ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/ a passage, such as a pipe or tunnel, through which water or electric wires can pass
chronology C2
/kɹəˈnɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ An arrangement of events into chronological order; called a timeline when involving graphical elements.
chronologically C2
/ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ with respect to chronology
equilibrium C2
/ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriːəm/ The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.
rebound C2
/ˈɹi.baʊnd/ a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration
proposition C2
/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ a task to be dealt with
flagging C2
/ˈflæɡɪŋ/ a walk of flagstones
electrode C2
/ˌɪˈlɛktroʊd/ The terminal through which electric current passes between metallic and nonmetallic parts of an electric circuit.
caffeinate C2
/ˈkæfɪˌneɪt/ To drink caffeinated beverages in order to increase one's energy or wakefulness or to enhance physical or mental performance.
cosmic C2
/ˈkɑz.mɪk/ of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
interlude C2
/ˈɪntə(ɹ)luːd/ perform an interlude
beneficiary C2
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ having or arising from a benefice
recuperate C2
/ɹɪˈk(j)uːpəˌɹeɪt/ regain or make up for
recuperation C2
/rɪˌkuːpɝˈeɪʃən/ Process by which radical or subversive ideas are co-opted by mainstream society.
recuperative C2
/rɪˈkuːpɝətɪv/ promoting recuperation
cultish C2
Resembling or characteristic of a cult.
seismic C2
/ˈsaɪzmɪk/ Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.
irrevocably C2
/ɪˈɹɛ.və.kə.bli/ In an irrevocable manner; in a manner which prevents the ability to be reverted, repealed, or undone.
irrevocable C2
/iˈɹɛvəkəbəl/ incapable of being retracted or revoked
slither C2
/ˈslɪð.ɚ/ To move about smoothly and from side to side.
unnerve C2
/ʌnˈnɜː(ɹ)v/ To deprive of nerve, force, or strength; to weaken; to enfeeble. Compare enervate.
unnerving C2
/ˈʌnˈnɜːvɪŋ/ Causing a deprivation of courage, strength, confidence, etc.
unnervingly C2
/ˈʌnˈnɜːvɪŋlɪ/ To an unnerving degree
protrude C2
/pɹəˈtɹud/ To cause (something) to extend above, beyond, or from a boundary or surface; to cause (something) to project or stick out.
protrusion C2
/pɹəˈtɹuːʒən/ The act of protruding.
qualitative C2
/ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.tɪv/ involving distinctions based on qualities
procedural C2
/pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəl/ of or relating to procedure
demystify C2
/diːˈmɪstəˌfaɪ/ make less mysterious or remove the mystery from
demystification C2
The removal of mystery or confusion surrounding a topic or idea.
proprietary C2
/pɹəˈpɹaɪ.əˌtɛɹ.i/ Of or relating to property or ownership.
proprietorial C2
Characteristic of or behaving like a proprietor or owner (of a thing); possessive.
floodgates C2
/ˈflʌdˌgeɪts/ plural of floodgate
imperceptible C2
/ˌɪmpɝˈsɛptɪbəl/ impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
imperceptibly C2
/ˌɪmpɝˈsɛptɪbli/ in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
hapless C2
/ˈhæplɪs/ deserving or inciting pity
catastrophically C2
with unfortunate consequences
wayward C2
/ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/ Given to a wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
blurb C2
/blɝ(ː)b/ a promotional statement, as found on the dust jackets of books
provincial C2
/prəˈvɪnʃəl/ characteristic of the provinces or their people
indolent C2
/ˈɪndələnt/ (of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless
indolently C2
in an indolent manner
indolence C2
/ˈɪndl̩əns/ Habitual laziness or sloth.
taste-maker C2
someone who popularizes a new fashion
deviant C2
/ˈdiːviːənt/ a person whose behavior upsets other people (pejorative)
deviantly C2
engender C2
/ɛnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ To beget (of a man); to bear or conceive (of a woman).
emolument C2
/əˈmɑljəmənt/ compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)
munificence C2
/mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ The quality of being munificent; generosity.
posterity C2
/pɑːˈstɛrəti/ all of the offspring of a given progenitor
venomous C2
/ˈvɛnəməs/ marked by deep ill will
venomously C2
/ˈvɛnəməsli/ in a very malevolent manner
choreography C2
/ˌkɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ The art of creating, arranging and recording the dance movements of a work, such as a ballet.
choreographical C2
choreographic
archetype C2
/ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/ An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned.
archetypal C2
/ˈɑɹkɪtaɪpəl/ representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned
dissension C2
/dɪˈsɛnʃən/ Strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
exalted C2
/ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/ Praised, honored.
exaltedly C2
In an exalted manner.
adept C2
/əˈdɛpt/ having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
hitherto C2
/ˈhɪðəɹˌtu/ Up to this or that time.
angst C2
/ˈæŋ(k)st/ Emotional turmoil; painful sadness; anguish.
angsty C2
/ˈæŋ(k)sti/ Fraught with angst.
drabness C2
The characteristic of being drab.
melodious C2
/məˈloʊdi.əs/ containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
melodiously C2
in a musical manner, usually with a strong melody
magpie C2
/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ Someone who displays a magpie-like quality such as hoarding or stealing objects.
melancholy C2
/ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/ characterized by or causing or expressing sadness
meteorology C2
/ˌmiːti.əˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere, especially weather
meteorological C2
/ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
brink C2
/bɹɪŋk/ The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge.
unsurpassed C2
/ˌənsɝˈpæst/ Not exceeded by others.
loiter C2
/ˈlɔɪtɚ/ be about
topple C2
/ˈtɑpl̩/ To push or throw over.
intrinsic C2
/ɪnˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts
intrinsically C2
/ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪkəli/ In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.
merit C2
/ˈmɛɹɪt/ any admirable quality or attribute
promotable C2
Able to be promoted; eligible for promotion.
clinch C2
/klɪnt͡ʃ/ to settle conclusively
anonymity C2
/ˌænəˈnɪmɪti/ The quality or state of being anonymous (nameless or unidentified).
splinter C2
/ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
reproach C2
/ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ a mild rebuke or criticism
disseminate C2
/dɪˈsemɪˌnæɪt/ To become widespread.
dissemination C2
/dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃən/ The act of disseminating, or the state of being disseminated; diffusion for propagation and permanence; a scattering or spreading abroad, as of ideas, beliefs, etc.
dissemble C2
/dɪˈsɛmbəl/ To disguise or conceal something.
mangle C2
/ˈmæŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ press with a mangle
bereft C2
/bəˈɹɛft/ sorrowful through loss or deprivation
bereftly C2
solipsism C2
/ˈsɒlɪpsɪzəm/ Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views, needs or desires of others; self-centeredness; egoism.
soliloquize C2
/səˈlɪləˌkwaɪz/ Of a character: to perform a soliloquy, to talk to oneself.
mutinous C2
/ˈmjuːtɪnəs/ consisting of or characterized by or inciting to mutiny
mutinously C2
In a mutinous manner.
prissy C2
/ˈpɹɪsi/ Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular.
reptilian C2
/ɹɛpˈtɪljən/ Of or relating to the members of the class Reptilia (reptiles).
diminish C2
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ To make smaller.
undiminishing C2
Not diminishing.
contagion C2
/kənˈteɪd͡ʒən/ the communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people
homestead C2
/ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/ A house together with surrounding land and buildings, especially on a farm; the property comprising these.
computerize C2
/kəmˈpjuːtɝˌaɪz/ to store in a computer
incumbent C2
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ currently holding an office
recumbent C2
lying down
nonchalant C2
/ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ Casually calm and relaxed.
nonchalantly C2
/ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːntli/ In a nonchalant manner.
mesmeric C2
/mɛzˈmɛɹɪk/ Of or relating to mesmerism or mesmerization.
stultify C2
/ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/ prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence
stultifyingly C2
In a stultifying manner.
wallow C2
/ˈwɑːloʊ/ an indolent or clumsy rolling about
ponderous C2
/ˈpɑn.dɚ.əs/ having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
ponderously C2
in a heavy ponderous manner
lassitude C2
/ˈlæsɪˌtud/ Lethargy or lack of energy; fatigue, languor, listlessness
vicinity C2
/vəˈsɪnəti/ a surrounding or nearby region
ebb C2
/ɛb/ fall away or decline
wane C2
/ˈweɪn/ grow smaller
antediluvian C2
/ˌæn.ti.dəˈlu.vi.ən/ so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
ostensible C2
/ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
ostensibly C2
/ɑˈstɛn.sə.bli/ Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).
interlocking C2
/ˈɪntɝˌlɑːkɪŋ/ the act of interlocking or meshing
undemonstrative C2
/ˌʌn dəˈmɒn stɹə tɪv/ Not given to showing emotion or feelings; reserved or distant.
undemonstratively C2
In an undemonstrative manner.
menace C2
/ˈmɛnɪs/ express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture
menacing C2
/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/ Synonym of threatening in its various senses.
menacingly C2
/ˈmɛnəsɪŋli/ in a menacing manner
calamity C2
/kəˈlæmɪti/ an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
calamitous C2
/kəˈlæmətəs/ Causing or involving calamity; disastrous.
calamitously C2
In a calamitous manner.
nigh C2
/naɪ/ Near, close by.
austere C2
/ɔˈstiɹ/ Grim or severe in manner or appearance.
austerely C2
/ɔˈstiɹli/ in an austere fashion
austerity C2
/ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
idiosyncrasy C2
/ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person or a group.
idiosyncratic C2
/ˌɪd.i.oʊ.sɪŋˈkɹæt.ɪk/ peculiar to the individual
idiomatic C2
/ˌɪd.iː.əˈmæt.ɪk/ of or relating to or conforming to idiom
idiomatically C2
in an idiomatic manner
kinetic C2
/kɪˈnɛtɪk/ supplying motive force
kinetically C2
In a kinetic manner.
unmediated C2
Not mediated
mediate C2
/ˈmidieɪt/ acting through or dependent on an intervening agency
mediation C2
/ˌmidiˈeɪʃən/ the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement
unharried C2
Not harried; free of harassment
figuratively C2
/fɪgˈjʊrətɪvli/ in a figurative sense
exorcism C2
/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/ The ritual act of driving out evil spirits from persons, places or things that are possessed by them.
exorcist C2
/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪst/ someone who practices exorcism
mundanity C2
/mʌnˈdænɪti/ mundaneness; the characteristic of being mundane
mediocrity C2
/mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/ The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.
dubiously C2
/ˈdub.i.əs.li/ In a dubious manner.
curate C2
/ˈkjʊɹɪt/ An assistant barman.
curator C2
/kjʊəˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ A person who manages, administers or organizes a collection, either independently or employed by a museum, library, archive or zoo.
antithesis C2
/ænˈtɪθ.ɪ.sɪs/ exact opposite
antithetical C2
/ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/ sharply contrasted in character or purpose
parameter C2
/pəˈɹæm.ə.tɚ/ A value kept constant during an experiment, equation, calculation, or similar, but varied over other versions of the experiment, equation, calculation, etc.
detract C2
/dɪˈtrækt/ To take away; to withdraw or remove.
interrogate C2
/ɪnˈtɛɹ.əˌɡeɪt/ To question or quiz, especially in a thorough or aggressive manner.
interrogation C2
/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ The act of interrogating or questioning; an examination by questions; an inquiry.
interrogative C2
/ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood
interrogatively C2
with curiosity
perverse C2
/pɚˈvɝs/ marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
perversity C2
/pə(ɹ)ˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ deliberately deviating from what is good
opaque C2
/oʊˈpeɪk/ Neither reflecting nor emitting light.
opacity C2
/oʊˈpæsɪti/ The state or quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through.
remit C2
/ɹiˈmɪt/ the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with
remittance C2
/ɹɪˈmɪtəns/ The act of sending money to someone.
recourse C2
/ˈɹiːkɔɹs/ act of turning to for assistance
pedestal C2
/ˈpɛdɪstəl/ a position of great esteem and supposed superiority
lurid C2
/ˈlʊɹɪd/ shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke
luridly C2
in a lurid manner
fallacy C2
/ˈfɛl.ə.si/ Deceptive or false appearance; that which misleads the eye or the mind.
rife C2
/ˈraɪf/ Widespread, common, prevalent, current (mainly of unpleasant or harmful things).
mercenary C2
/ˈmɝ.sə.ˌnɛɹ.i/ One motivated by gain, especially monetary.
polysyllabic C2
/ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables.
syllabic C2
/sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ (of speech sounds) forming the nucleus of a syllable
superfluous C2
/suˈpɝflu.əs/ In excess of what is required or sufficient.
superfluously C2
in a superfluous manner
snippet C2
/ˈsnɪpɪt/ A small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample.
practitioner C2
/pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/ A person who practices a profession or art, especially law or medicine.
ephemeral C2
/ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ lasting a very short time
ephemera C2
/ɪˈfɛməɹə/ plural of ephemeron
ephemerality C2
The state or condition of being ephemeral; transience.
summarily C2
/səˈmɛɹɪli/ In a summary manner.
infallibly C2
/ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bli/ In an infallible manner.
infallible C2
/ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/ incapable of failure or error
infallibility C2
/ɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ The property of being infallible; the ability to never make a mistake.
depravity C2
/dəˈpɹævɪti/ The state or condition of being depraved; moral debasement.
depraved C2
/diːˈpreɪvd/ deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
deprecate C2
/ˈdɛp.rɪˌkeɪt/ belittle or make light of
deprecatingly C2
In a deprecating manner.
revile C2
/ɹəˈvaɪl/ To attack (someone) with abusive language.
revulsion C2
/ɹɪˈvʌlʃən/ A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal.
meager C2
/ˈmiɡɚ/ deficient in amount or quality or extent
arcane C2
/ɑɹˈkeɪn/ requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
arcanely C2
In an arcane way.
porten C2
divination C2
/ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/ the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
flit C2
/flɪt/ a secret move, to avoid paying debts
hitch C2
/hɪt͡ʃ/ A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.
prone C2
/pɹoʊn/ lying on the stomach, face down
scavenger C2
/ˈskævəndʒɝ/ Someone who scavenges, especially one who searches through rubbish for food or useful things.
vermin C2
/ˈvɝmɪn/ Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance.
totemic C2
/təʊˈtɛmɪk/ relating to totemism
emulate C2
/ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ To copy or imitate, especially a person.
emulation C2
/ˌɛm.juˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ The endeavor or desire to equal or excel someone else in qualities or actions.
avian C2
/ˈeɪvi.ən/ pertaining to or characteristic of birds
vestigial C2
/vɛˈstɪd͡ʒɪəl/ not fully developed in mature animals
vestigially C2
In a vestigial manner.
brouhaha C2
/ˈbruˌhɑˌhɑ/ A stir; a fuss or uproar.
magnate C2
/ˈmæɡneɪt/ Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.
magnanimous C2
/mægˈnænəməs/ Noble and generous in spirit.
magnanimously C2
/mæɡˈnænɪməsli/ in a magnanimous manner, generously
magnanimity C2
/ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.
whirlwind C2
/ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/ A windstorm of limited extent, such as a tornado, dust devil, or waterspout, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air.
secular C2
/ˈsɛkjələɹ/ of or relating to clergy not bound by monastic vows
secularly C2
In a secular fashion.
euphemism C2
/ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm/ The use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.
euphemistic C2
/ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪk/ substituting a mild term for a harsher or distasteful one
euphemistically C2
/ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪkli/ in a euphemistic manner
condensation C2
/kənˌɖɛnˌse.ʃən/ The state of being condensed.
redundancy C2
/ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded
redundantly C2
In a redundant manner.
colloquial C2
/kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
colloquium C2
/kəˈləʊkwiəm/ A colloquy; a meeting for discussion.
colloquially C2
/kəˈloʊ.kwi.əli/ with the use of colloquial expressions
allusion C2
/əˈlu.ʒən/ An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.
allude C2
/əˈlud/ to make a more or less disguised reference to
disparage C2
/dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ express a negative opinion of
disparaging C2
/dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋ/ Insulting, ridiculing.
disparagingly C2
/dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋli/ in a disparaging manner
disparagement C2
The act of disparaging, of belittling.
huddle C2
/ˈhʌdəl/ a disorganized and densely packed crowd
topography C2
/təˈpɑɡɹəfi/ A figurative landscape; a structure of interrelated ideas, etc.
topographical C2
concerned with topography
topographically C2
with regard to topography
confabulate C2
/kənˈfæbjʊleɪt/ to unconsciously replace fact with fantasy in one's memory
confabulation C2
/kənˌfæbjəˈleɪʃən/ A casual conversation; a chat.
surrealist C2
Of, or relating to the modernist art movement surrealism; (by extension) having a similar surreal aesthetic or narrative.
surrealism C2
/sɝˈiːlɪzəm/ a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams
contrive C2
/kənˈtɹaɪv/ To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise
malice C2
/ˈmælɪs/ Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.
malicious C2
/məˈlɪʃəs/ having the nature of or resulting from malice
maliciously C2
/məˈlɪʃɪsli/ In a malicious manner, or for malicious reasons.
cinematography C2
/ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfi/ the act of making a film
cinematographer C2
/ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfɝ/ One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.
maverick C2
/ˈmævəɹɪk/ Unbranded.
diligently C2
/ˈdɪləd͡ʒən(t)li/ In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.
turret C2
/ˈtɝ.ɪt/ A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental structure at one of the corners of a building or castle.
impressionistic C2
/ˌɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/ of or relating to or based on an impression rather than on facts or reasoning
impressionistically C2
In an impressionistic manner.
snobbery C2
/ˈsnɑːbɝi/ Synonym of snobby.
parochial C2
/pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
gravitate C2
/ˈɡɹævɪteɪt/ move due to the pull of gravitation
gravitational C2
/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/ Pertaining to, or caused by, gravity or gravitation.
gravitationally C2
/ˌgrævəˈteɪʃnəli/ with respect to gravitation
consternation C2
/ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/ Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
haughty C2
/ˈhɔti/ Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.
haughtily C2
/ˈhɔtɪli/ in a haughty manner
axiom C2
/ˈæk.si.əm/ A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
axiomatic C2
/ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/ evident without proof or argument
attrition C2
/əˈtɹɪʃən/ a wearing down to weaken or destroy
enduringly C2
in an enduring manner
reissue C2
/riːˈɪʃuː/ issue (a new version of)
sulphur C2
/ˈsʌlfɝ/ treat with sulphur in order to preserve
sulphuric C2
of or relating to or containing sulfur
moor C2
/mʊə/ secure with cables or ropes
solitary C2
/ˈsɑlɪˌtɛɹi/ confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
solitariness C2
/sɑːləˈtɛriːnɪs/ The state or quality of being solitary.
solitude C2
/ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.
adhere C2
/ædˈhɪɹ/ to follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
adhesion C2
/ædˈhiːʒən/ Persistent attachment or loyalty.
proscribe C2
/pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ To forbid or prohibit.
proscription C2
/pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/ Decree of condemnation toward one or more persons, especially in the Roman antiquity.
crony C2
/ˈkɹoʊni/ A close friend.
dribble C2
/ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ propel, 'Carry the ball'
ingrate C2
/ˈɪnɡɹeɪt/ Ungrateful.
prise C2
/pɹaɪz/ To force (open) with a lever; to pry.
rickety C2
/ˈrɪkəti/ inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
consign C2
/kənˈsaɪn/ to give over to another for care or safekeeping
consignment C2
/kənˈsaɪnmənt/ A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent.
fete C2
/feɪt/ A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
dole out C2
opulent C2
/ˈɒpjʊlənt/ Luxuriant, and ostentatiously magnificent.
opulence C2
/ˈɒp.jʊl.əns/ Ostentatious display of wealth and luxury; plushness.
opulently C2
in a sumptuous and opulent manner
plutocrat C2
/ˈpluːtəˌkræt/ someone who exercises power by virtue of wealth
averse C2
/əˈvɝːs/ Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
edify C2
/ˈɛdɪfaɪ/ To build, construct.
edification C2
/ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually.
sterility C2
/stɝˈɪlɪti/ the state of being unable to produce offspring
rhetoric C2
/ɹɪˈtɒɹɪk/ loud and confused and empty talk
rhetorical C2
/ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought
rhetorically C2
/rəˈtɔrɪkli/ in the manner of a rhetorical question that doesn't require an answer
flighty C2
/ˈflaɪti/ guided by whim and fancy
flightiness C2
the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment
brimstone C2
/ˈbɹɪmstoʊn/ The sulfur of hell; hell, damnation.
impeccable C2
/ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ Perfect, without faults, flaws or errors
impeccably C2
/ˌɪmˈpɛkəbli/ flawlessly
romp C2
/ɹɑmp/ win easily
romper C2
/ˈɹɑmpɚ/ Someone who romps or frolics.
meticulous C2
/mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ marked by precise accordance with details
meticulously C2
/məˈtɪkjələsli/ in a meticulous manner
ingratiate C2
/ɪnˈɡɹeɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them; to insinuate oneself; to worm one's way in.
ingratiating C2
/ˌɪŋˈgreɪʃiːˌeɪtɪŋ/ calculated to please or gain favor
ingratiatingly C2
in a flattering and ingratiating manner
shimmer C2
/ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ a weak and tremulous light
hull C2
/hʌl/ remove the hulls from
cull C2
/kʊl/ to remove something that has been rejected
swivel C2
/ˈswɪvəl/ A piece, such as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as to permit rotation about the pin as an axis.
quiver C2
/ˈkwɪvɚ/ A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
sandwiched C2
/ˈsænˌdwɪtʃt/ simple past and past participle of sandwich
mottled C2
/ˈmɑt əld/ Colored in patches; spotted.
epoxy C2
/ɪˈpɑk.si/ glue with epoxy
angular C2
/ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
angularity C2
A stiff, cranky, crotchety manner or behaviour.
dampen C2
/ˈdæmpən/ To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).
buccaneer C2
/ˌbʌkəˈnɪɚ/ to live like a buccaneer
conglomerate C2
/kənˈɡlɑm.ɚ.ɪt/ composed of heterogeneous elements gathered into a mass
cay C2
/kiː/ Obsolete spelling of quay (“structure for loading vessels”).
singe C2
/sɪnd͡ʒ/ burn superficially or lightly
cordon C2
/ˈkɔː(ɹ)dən/ Synonym of cordon off.
fabled C2
/ˈfeɪbəld/ celebrated in fable or legend
infernal C2
/ɪnˈfɝnəl/ being of the underworld
infernally C2
extremely
presentational C2
of or relating to a presentation (especially in psychology or philosophy)
embed C2
/ɪmˈbɛd/ attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war
plume C2
/ˈplum/ anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
happenstance C2
/ˈhæpənˌstæns/ The chance or random quality of an event or circumstance.
reconcile C2
/ˈɹɛkənˌsaɪl/ To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back or return to harmony.
reconciliation C2
/ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ getting two things to correspond
conciliatory C2
/kənˈsɪl.i.əˌtɔɹ.i/ Willing to conciliate, or to make concessions.
conciliation C2
/kənˌsɪliːˈeɪʃən/ the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
preconception C2
/ˌpɹikənˈsɛpʃən/ an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
baroque C2
/bəˈɹoʊk/ having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
virginal C2
/ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪnəl/ untouched or undefiled
spire C2
/ˈspaɪ.ɚ/ A young shoot of a plant; a spear.
elephantine C2
/ɛl.əˈfæn.tin/ Of, relating to, resembling, or characteristic of elephants.
condone C2
/kənˈdoʊn/ To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
commodity C2
/kəˈmɑdəti/ Anything movable (a good) that is bought and sold.
commode C2
/kəˈməʊd/ A chair containing a chamber pot.
unobtrusive C2
/ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/ not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
unobtrusively C2
/ˌʌn.əbˈtɹuː.sɪv.li/ in an unobtrusive manner
unobtrusiveness C2
the quality of not sticking out in an unwelcome way
compellingly C2
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋli/ In a compelling manner.
hauntingly C2
/ˈhɔntɪŋli/ In a haunting manner.
brim C2
/ˈbrɪm/ to fill as much as possible
authenticity C2
/ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.
scholarly C2
/ˈskɑːlɝli/ characteristic of scholars or scholarship
cognitive C2
/ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ of or being or relating to or involving cognition
artifact C2
/ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ An object made or shaped by human hand or labor.
preservationist C2
/ˌprɛzɝˈveɪʃənɪst/ A person who advocates for the preservation of natural or man-made landmarks.
qualm C2
/kwɑ(l)m/ uneasiness about the fitness of an action
besiege C2
/bəˈsiːd͡ʒ/ to harass, as with questions or requests
cloister C2
/ˈklɔɪstɚ/ residence that is a place of religious seclusion, such as a monastery, featuring a courtyard with covered walks
cloistered C2
/ˈklɔɪstɝd/ providing privacy or seclusion
annex C2
/əˈnɛks/ an addition that extends a main building
resuscitate C2
/ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ To restore consciousness, vigor, or life to.
resuscitation C2
/rɪˌsəsɪˈteɪʃən/ the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
ravish C2
/ˈɹæ.vɪʃ/ To seize and carry away by violence; to snatch by force.
fabricate C2
/ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
fabrication C2
/fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
patchy C2
/ˈpæt͡ʃi/ irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc.
patchily C2
In a patchy manner.
resounding C2
/riːˈsaʊndɪŋ/ That causes reverberation.
resoundingly C2
/rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/ in a resounding manner
resound C2
/ɹəˈzaʊnd/ ring or echo with sound
ordain C2
/ɔɹˈdeɪn/ appoint to a clerical posts
inchoate C2
/ɪnˈkoʊət/ Recently started but not fully formed yet; just begun; only elementary or immature.
inchoately C2
In an inchoate way.
elated C2
/ɪˈleɪtɪd/ Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.
elation C2
/ɪˈleɪʃən/ A feeling of joy and pride.
hysteria C2
/hɪˈstɛɹiə/ Behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotions, in a wide range from joy to panic but usually including anxiety or fear.
hysterical C2
/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion
hysterically C2
/ˌhɪˈstɛrɪkli/ in a hysterical manner
jarring C2
/[d͡ʒɑːrɪŋ]/ making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
suffuse C2
/səˈfjuːz/ cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
totter C2
/ˈtɑtɚ/ move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
pyre C2
/ˈpaɪɚ/ A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which corpses are burned.
contemptuous C2
/kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs/ Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
contemptuously C2
/kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs.li/ In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.
forlorn C2
/fɚˈlɔɹn/ marked by or showing hopelessness
forlornly C2
in a forlorn manner
rebuke C2
/ɹiˈbjuːk/ an act or expression of criticism and censure
abhorrent C2
/æbˈhɔɹ.ənt/ offensive to the mind
abhor C2
/æbˈhɔɹ/ to find repugnant
abhorrently C2
/æbˈhɔɹ.ənt.li/ In a manner, or to a degree, that is abhorrent; with abhorrence.
aberration C2
/ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state.
emulsify C2
/ɪˈmʊlsɪfaɪ/ cause to become an emulsion
emulsification C2
The process by which an emulsion is formed.
emulsifier C2
/ɪˈmʌlsəˌfaɪɝ/ A substance that helps an emulsion form, or helps keep an emulsion from separating.
additive C2
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/ characterized or produced by addition
confection C2
/kənˈfɛkʃən/ A food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.
proximal C2
/ˈprɑːksəməl/ situated nearest to point of attachment or origin
vandalize C2
/ˈvændəlaɪz/ destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism
vandal C2
/ˈvændəl/ someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
feign C2
/feɪn/ to make believe with the intent to deceive
paradoxical C2
/ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
paradoxically C2
/ˌpɛɹəˈdɑksɪkli/ in a paradoxical manner
laryngitis C2
/lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.
stringent C2
/ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe.
astringent C2
/əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
stringently C2
/ˈstrɪndʒəntli/ in a stringent manner
standing C2
/ˈstændɪŋ/ of fluids, not moving or flowing
economize C2
/iˈkɑnəmaɪz/ use cautiously and frugally
breadwinner C2
/ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ The primary income-earner in a household.
cosset C2
/ˈkɑsɪt/ To treat like a pet; to overly indulge.
counsel C2
/ˈkaʊn.səl/ to give advice to
misdemeanor C2
/ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnɝ/ Any act of misbehavior.
aptitude C2
/ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/ Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
torrential C2
/tɔˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ pouring in abundance
banish C2
/ˈbænɪʃ/ to drive away
banishment C2
/ˈbænɪʃmənt/ the state of being banished, ostracized,or otherwise excluded from society by general consent
knack C2
/næk/ a special way of doing something
fruition C2
/fɹuˈɪʃən/ The fulfillment of something worked for.
tantalize C2
/ˈtæntəlaɪz/ To tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.
tantalizingly C2
/ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋli/ in a tantalizing manner
maelstrom C2
/ˈmeɪlˌstɹɔm/ A large and violent whirlpool.
vortex C2
/ˈvɔɹtɛks/ a powerful circular current of water, usually the result of conflicting tides
depressive C2
/dɪˈprɛsɪv/ someone suffering psychological depression
shoal C2
/ʃəʊl/ Shallow.
scroll C2
/skɹoʊl/ Spirals or sprays in the shape of an actual plant.
collide C2
/kəˈlaɪd/ to crash together with violent impact
collider C2
/kəˈlaɪdɚ/ A model of the shape of an object for purposes of collision detection.
edifice C2
/ˈɛdəfəs/ An abstract structure, such as a school of thought, an argument, a theoretical position, etc.
thicket C2
/ˈθɪkɪt/ something so dense as to be impenetrable
leaven C2
/ˈlev.ən/ an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
leavening C2
/ˈlɛvənɪŋ/ an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
ethos C2
/ˈiθɑs/ (anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era
interweave C2
/ˌɪntəɹˈwiv/ interlace by or as if by weaving
burgeoning C2
/ˈbɝ.d͡ʒə.nɪŋ/ That buds, grows or expands; developing.
indiscrete C2
/ɪndɪsˈkɹiːt/ not divided or divisible into parts
indiscretion C2
/ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion
telescopic C2
/ˌtɛləˈskɔpɪk/ having parts that slide one within another
telescopically C2
in a telescopic manner
amorphous C2
/əˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ without real or apparent crystalline form
amorphously C2
In an amorphous manner.
hamper C2
/ˈhæm.pɚ/ prevent the progress or free movement of
deterrent C2
/dɪˈtɝənt/ tending to deter
selectivity C2
/sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvəti/ The quality of being selective, or extent to which something is selective.
fractious C2
/ˈfɹæk.ʃəs/ easily irritated or annoyed
mystique C2
/mɪˈstiːk/ An aura of heightened interest, meaning or mystery surrounding a person or thing.
assimilate C2
/əˌsɪmˌleʈ/ to become similar to one's environment
assimilation C2
/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ The act of assimilating or the state of being assimilated.
intersperse C2
/ˌɪntɚˈspɝs/ place at intervals in or among
verbatim C2
/vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ using exactly the same words
verily C2
/ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ in truth, or truthfully
veritable C2
/ˈvɛ.ɹɪ.tə.bl/ used as an intensifier
verisimilitude C2
/ˌvɛrəsəˈmɪləˌtuːd/ the appearance of truth or resemblance to reality
artifice C2
/ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪfɪs/ A crafty but underhanded deception.
unfeasible C2
/ʌnˈfi.zə.bəl/ not capable of being carried out or put into practice
unfeasibly C2
In an unfeasible manner; not feasibly; to a degree that is impossible or impractical.
behest C2
/bɪˈhɛst/ A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest.
virtuoso C2
/ˌvɝ.t͡ʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
virtuosity C2
/ˌvɜː(ɹ)tjuˈɒsɪti/ a technical skill, fluency, or style exhibited by a virtuoso
crippling C2
/ˈkrɪpəlɪŋ/ that cripples or disables or incapacitates
nascent C2
/ˈnæɪ.sənt/ being born or beginning
smattering C2
/ˈsmætɚɪŋ/ A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.
corpus C2
/ˈkɔɹpəs/ a collection of writings
wheeze C2
/ʍiːz/ (Briticism) a clever or amusing scheme or trick
neophyte C2
/ˈniː.əˌfaɪt/ A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
coax C2
/koʊks/ To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
formidably C2
/ˈfɔrmədəbli/ in a formidable manner
squint C2
/skwɪnt/ cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
hoist C2
/hɔɪst/ raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
flatout C2
buzzard C2
/ˈbʌzəɹd/ In North America, a curmudgeonly or cantankerous man; an old person; a mean, greedy person.
bogus C2
/ˈboʊ.ɡəs/ Counterfeit or fake; not genuine.
derision C2
/dɝˈɪʒən/ Act of treating with disdain.
derisive C2
/dɪˈraɪsɪv/ Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
derisively C2
/dɝˈɪsɪvli/ in a disrespectful and mocking manner
truism C2
/tɹuːizəm/ A self-evident or obvious truth.
prurient C2
/ˈpɹʊɹ.i.ənt/ Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.
prurience C2
/ˈpɹʊəɹiəns/ The quality of being prurient.
tetchy C2
/ˈtɛt͡ʃi/ Synonym of touchy: easily annoyed or irritated, peevish, testy, irascible; also (figurative) extremely sensitive, difficult to manage, use, or work.
agile C2
/ˈæd͡ʒ.ɑel/ moving quickly and lightly
agility C2
/əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/ The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; quickness of motion
aghast C2
/əˈɡæst/ Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.
dwarfism C2
/ˈdwɔɹfɪzəm/ The condition of being a dwarf (person of short stature).
etch C2
/ɛt͡ʃ/ make an etching of
etching C2
/ˈɛt͡ʃ.ɪŋ/ The image created by this process.
rapture C2
/ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/ a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
rapturous C2
/ˈɹæp.t͡ʃəɹ.əs/ Full of rapture.
rapturously C2
in an ecstatic manner
ad lib C2
ad-lib C2
/ˈædˈlɪb/ with little or no preparation or forethought
improvisational C2
/ɪmˌpɹɑvəˈzeɪʃənəl/ Having the nature of an improvisation.
acrobatics C2
/ˌækrəˈbætɪks/ A spectacular display of agility.
acrobatically C2
In an acrobatic manner.
acrobatic C2
/ˌækɹəˈbætɪk/ vigorously active
arduous C2
/ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/ Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.
ardor C2
/ˈɑːɹdɚ/ feelings of great warmth and intensity
arduously C2
in an arduous manner
counterproductive C2
/ˌkaʊntəpɹəˈdʌktɪv/ More of a hindrance than a help.
counterproductively C2
In a counterproductive way.
proverbial C2
/prəˈvɝːbiːəl/ widely known and spoken of
instantaneous C2
/ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ occurring with no delay
instantaneously C2
/ˌɪnstənˈtæniːəsli/ Without any delay; in an instantaneous manner.
mull over C2
ruminate C2
/ˈɹumɪneɪt/ chew the cuds
rumination C2
/ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/ especially in regard to ruminants, chewing the cud
ruminant C2
/ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ related to or characteristic of animals of the suborder Ruminantia or any other animal that chews a cud
ruminative C2
/ˈruməˌneɪdɪv/ Causing rumination or prone to it; thoughtful.
armory C2
/ˈɑːrmɝi/ a collection of resources
apostle C2
/əˈpɑsl̩/ an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
blubber C2
/ˈblʌbəɹ/ to cry or whine with snuffling
blubbery C2
/ˈblʌbəɹi/ Having the characteristics of blubber.
trifle C2
/ˈtɹaɪfəl/ An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.
eke out C2
paramount C2
/ˈpæɹəˌmaʊnt/ Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.
squirm C2
/skwɝm/ To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
squirmy C2
/ˈskwɝmi/ That squirms, writhes or wriggles.
floe C2
/floʊ/ a flat mass of ice, smaller than an ice field, floating at sea
embody C2
/ɪmˈbɑdi/ To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.
embodiment C2
/ɛmˈbɑːdiːmənt/ a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
wistful C2
/ˈwɪstfəl/ showing pensive sadness
wistfully C2
/ˈwɪstfəli/ in a wistful manner
mercantile C2
/ˈmɝ.kənˌtaɪl/ relating to or characteristic of trade or traders
skew C2
/skju/ having an oblique or slanting direction or position
subsist C2
/səbˈsɪst/ To survive on a minimum of resources.
subsistence C2
/səbˈsɪstəns/ minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
subsidy C2
/ˈsɐbsɪdi/ a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public
subsidize C2
/ˈsʌbsɪˌdaɪz/ support through subsidies
legion C2
/ˈli.d͡ʒən/ Numerous; vast; very great in number.
confrontational C2
/ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃənˈəl/ Pertaining to a confrontation; characterized by, or given to initiating hostile encounter; in-your-face.
confrontationally C2
In a confrontational way.
bout C2
/ˈbaʊt/ a period of illness
gout C2
/ɡaʊt/ An extremely painful inflammation of joints, especially of the big toe, caused by a metabolic defect resulting in the accumulation of uric acid in the blood and the deposition of urates around the joints.
hinder C2
/ˈhɪndɚ/ put at a disadvantage
hindrance C2
/ˈhɪndɹəns/ Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
myriad C2
/ˈmɪriːəd/ a large indefinite number
histrionic C2
/ˌhɪs.triˈɑ.nɪk/ Of or relating to actors or acting.
histrionically C2
In a histrionic manner.
marketability C2
/ˌmɑːrkɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ The likelihood that something will sell; market appeal.
tacit C2
/ˈtæsɪt/ Implied, but not made explicit, especially through silence.
tacitly C2
/ˈtæsɪtli/ In a tacit manner; done in silence or implied.
taciturn C2
/ˈtæsɪtɝn/ Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
taciturnity C2
The trait of being taciturn.
surreptitious C2
/səˌɹɛpˈtɪʃəs/ Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
surreptitiously C2
/ˌsɝːəpˈtɪʃəsli/ in a surreptitious manner
allegory C2
/ˈæləˌɡɔɹi/ a story which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, usually a moral or political one.
allegorical C2
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ used in or characteristic of or containing allegory
seedy C2
/ˈsiːdi/ morally degraded
punitive C2
/ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/ inflicting punishment
punitively C2
In a punitive manner.
milieu C2
/mɪlˈju/ An environment or setting; a medium; environs
self-aggrandizement C2
/ˈsɛlˈfægrənˌdaɪzmənt/ Behaviour which increases one's own wealth or power, or which is intended to create an appearance of importance.
unadulterated C2
/ˌənəˈdʌltɝˌeɪtɪd/ not mixed with impurities
adulterate C2
/əˈdʌltəɹət/ to corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
patronize C2
/ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
patronizing C2
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ characteristic of those who treat others with condescension, like a behaviour or characteristic
patronizingly C2
In a patronizing manner.
cogent C2
/ˈkoʊd͡ʒn̩t/ powerfully persuasive
cogently C2
/ˈkəʊ.dʒn̩t.li/ In a cogent manner.
incongruous C2
/ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/ lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
incongruously C2
/ˌɪŋˈkɔŋruːəsli/ in an incongruous manner
incongruity C2
/ɪnkɑŋˈɡɹuɪti/ The state of being incongruous, or lacking congruence.
deaden C2
/ˈdɛdən/ lessen the momentum or velocity of
attuned C2
/əˈtuːnd/ Brought into harmony; harmonized.
attributive C2
/əˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ Modifying another word, typically a noun, while in the same phrase.
ecotourism C2
/ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ Responsible (sustainable) travel to natural areas supporting the fauna, flora, and local economy.
farcical C2
/ˈfɑː(ɹ)sɪkəl/ Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.
incise C2
/ɪnˈsaɪz/ To cut in or into with a sharp instrument; to carve; to engrave.
incipient C2
/ˌɪnˈsɪpiːənt/ In an initial stage; beginning, starting, coming into existence.
echolocation C2
/ˌɛkoʊloʊˈkeɪʃən/ The use of echoes to detect objects as observed in bats and other natural creatures.
echolocate C2
To locate by means of echolocation.
reverb C2
/ˈɹiːˌvɜː(ɹ)b/ An electronic effect which simulates echoes or reverberations in the sound signal being processed.
reverberation C2
/ɹiˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ A violent oscillation or vibration.
reverberate C2
/ɹəˈvɜɹbəˌɹeɪt/ treat, process, heat, melt, or refine in a reverberatory furnace
ingenuous C2
/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/ Demonstrating childlike simplicity.
ingenuously C2
/ɪnˈdʒɛnjuːəsli/ In an ingenuous manner; frankly, straightforwardly.
impresario C2
/ˌɪmpɹɪˈsɑːɹɪəʊ/ a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
elasticity C2
/ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ The sensitivity of changes in a quantity with respect to changes in another quantity.
synthesis C2
/ˈsənθəsəs/ The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
salivary C2
/ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi/ of or relating to saliva
hypnotherapy C2
/ˌhɪpnoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ Treatment of disease by means of hypnotism.
wholly C2
/ˈhoʊ.li/ to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent
remorseful C2
/ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/ Feeling or filled with remorse.
remonstrate C2
/ˈɹɛ.mən.stɹeɪt/ To object with in critical fashion; to express disapproval (with, against).
remonstrance C2
/ɹɪˈmɒnstɹəns/ A remonstration; disapproval; a formal, usually written, objection or protest.
unexcused C2
not excused
unexceptionally C2
In an unexceptional manner.
unexceptional C2
/ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ Not exceptional.
inexorable C2
/ɪnˈɛksɚəb(ə)l/ Impossible to prevent or stop; inevitable.
inexorably C2
/ɪnˈɛk.sə.ɹə.bli/ in an inexorable manner
inexorability C2
The quality or state of being inexorable.
tranquilize C2
/ˈtɹeɪ̯ŋkwɪlaɪ̯z/ to cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to