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Grammar & Function Words (34)
bout
C2
/ˈbaʊt/
A short period of an illness or of something unpleasant.
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ore
C2
/oɹ/
Rock from which valuable metal or minerals can be extracted.
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nigh
C2
/naɪ/
Near in time or space; close at hand.
M
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thyself
C2
/ðaɪˈsɛlf/
the reflexive or emphatic form of thou, meaning yourself; archaic or literary
M
S
yon
C2
/jɑn/
that or those over there, at some distance but usually within sight
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owt
C2
/aʊt/
Northern English dialect: anything
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ourself
C2
/ˌaʊɚˈsɛlf/
the reflexive form used with the royal or editorial we, meaning myself
M
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aforementioned
C2
/əˈfɔɹˌmɛnʃənd/
mentioned earlier in the same text or conversation
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whereof
C2
/wɛrˈʌv/
of which or of whom; now chiefly formal or archaic
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thereto
C2
/ˌðɛɚˈtuː/
to that or to it, chiefly in formal, legal, or literary language
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S
vis-a-vis
C2
/ˈviːzəvi/
In relation to; compared with.
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whereto
C2
/werˈtuː/
to what place or destination; where to
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suchlike
C2
/ˈsʌtʃˌlaɪk/
of the same or a similar kind
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whereon
C2
/(h)wɛrˈɑn/
on which or on what; now chiefly formal, literary, or archaic
M
S
hereon
C2
/hɪrˈɑn/
on this thing, place, or document
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wherewith
C2
/wɛrˈwɪð/
with which; using the thing just mentioned
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nominative
C2
/ˈnɑː.mə.nə.t̬ɪv/
relating to the grammatical case that typically marks the subject of a finite verb
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therefrom
C2
/ðerˈfrʌm/
from the place, thing, or source just mentioned
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soever
C2
/soʊˈɛvɚ/
In any fashion, of any kind; used for emphasis after words such as how, what, which etc.
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S
grammarian
C2
/ɡɹəˈmɛɹiən/
a scholar or specialist who studies and describes grammar
M
S
fifthly
C2
in the fifth place
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S
syntactic
C2
/sɪnˈtæktɪk/
related to syntax or the rules governing how words and symbols are arranged
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S
proprietorial
C2
Behaving as if one owns something or someone; possessive.
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S
inflect
C2
/ɪnˈflɛkt/
grammar: to change a word's form to express features such as tense, number, case, or gender
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S
Numbers & Quantity (55)
residual
C2
/ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/
Remaining as a small amount after most of something has gone.
M
S
stub
C2
/stʌb/
strike one's toe accidentally against an object
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taker
C2
/ˈteɪkɚ/
one who accepts an offer
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twelfth
C2
/ˈtwɛlfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
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mediocrity
C2
/mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/
The state of being only average and not very good.
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S
myriad
C2
/ˈmɪriːəd/
A very large number of something.
M
S
outnumber
C2
/ˌaʊtˈnʌmbɚ/
to be greater in number than another person, group, or thing
M
S
zillion
C2
/ˈzɪljən/
a very large indefinite number, usually hyperbole
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S
morsel
C2
/ˈmɔɹsəl/
a small quantity of anything
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S
iota
C2
/aɪˈoʊtə/
an extremely small amount; the slightest degree
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S
bushel
C2
/ˈbʊʃəl/
a dry measure of capacity used for grain, fruit, and similar goods
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proportional
C2
/prəˈpɔrʃənəl/
Changing in size or amount in a way that matches another thing.
M
S
tenfold
C2
/ˈtɛnfoʊld/
by ten times as much
M
S
nineteenth
C2
/ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
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eighteenth
C2
/ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
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attrition
C2
/əˈtɹɪʃən/
A gradual reduction in number, especially of staff who leave and are not replaced.
M
S
unadulterated
C2
/ˌənəˈdʌltɝˌeɪtɪd/
Pure; not mixed with anything else.
M
S
seventeenth
C2
/ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
M
S
proliferation
C2
/pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/
A rapid increase in the number or spread of something.
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S
aplenty
C2
/əˈplɛnti/
existing in a generous or more than sufficient quantity, normally placed after the noun
M
S
smattering
C2
/ˈsmætɚɪŋ/
A small, scattered amount or number of something.
M
S
houseful
C2
/ˈhaʊsfəl/
as many people or things as fill or can be accommodated in a house
M
S
subsistence
C2
/səbˈsɪstəns/
The food, money, or other things a person needs simply to stay alive.
M
S
threefold
C2
/ˈθriːˌfoʊld/
by a factor of three
M
S
Space, Position & Direction (169)
echo
C2
/ˈɛkoʊ/
A sound that comes back to you after it bounces off a surface.
M
S
ironic
C2
/aɪˈɹɑ.nɪk/
Surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect.
M
S
cosmic
C2
/ˈkɑz.mɪk/
Relating to the universe or outer space.
M
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solitude
C2
/ˈsɑlɪˌtud/
The state of being alone, often by choice and in a peaceful way.
M
S
vicinity
C2
/vəˈsɪnəti/
The area near or around a particular place.
M
S
brink
C2
/bɹɪŋk/
The point just before something important or dangerous happens.
M
S
scroll
C2
/skɹoʊl/
To move text or images up, down, or across a screen to see different parts.
M
S
matron
C2
/ˈmeɪtɹən/
a married woman, usually middle-aged with children, who is staid and dignified
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rift
C2
/ɹɪft/
A serious break in friendly relations; a state of conflict or distance between people.
M
S
pinpoint
C2
/ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/
to identify or locate something with great precision
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S
vortex
C2
/ˈvɔɹtɛks/
A whirling mass of water, air, or other fluid that pulls things toward its centre.
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S
barricade
C2
/ˌbæɹ.ɪˈkeɪd/
a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
M
S
exorcism
C2
/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/
A ritual performed to drive out an evil spirit from a person, place, or thing.
M
S
intolerable
C2
/ɪnˈtɑləɹəbl̩/
incapable of being put up with
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S
hoist
C2
/hɔɪst/
To raise or lift something heavy, often using ropes, pulleys, or other equipment.
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S
provocation
C2
/ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/
An action or remark that deliberately makes someone angry or upset.
M
S
whirlwind
C2
/ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/
A column of air spinning rapidly as it moves across the ground.
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S
cordon
C2
/ˈkɔː(ɹ)dən/
A line of people or barriers placed around an area to guard or block it.
M
S
cocoon
C2
/kəˈkuːn/
The silky covering a caterpillar spins around itself before becoming a moth or butterfly.
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S
conduit
C2
/ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/
A pipe or channel that carries water, wires, or other things.
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S
pedestal
C2
/ˈpɛdɪstəl/
A base on which a statue, column, or vase stands.
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S
perch
C2
/pɝt͡ʃ/
To sit or rest on a high or narrow place, especially of a bird.
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S
winch
C2
/wɪnt͡ʃ/
pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
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S
adrift
C2
/əˈdrɪft/
floating without being moored or steered
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S
Time (82)
standing
C2
/ˈstændɪŋ/
A person's or group's status, rank, or reputation.
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S
anytime
C2
/ˈɛn.iˌtaɪm/
at any time; whenever it is convenient or possible
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S
scrape
C2
/skɹeɪp/
a harsh noise made by scraping
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S
millennium
C2
/mɪˈlen.i.əm/
a period of one thousand years
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S
herald
C2
/ˈhɛɹ.əld/
To be a sign that something is coming or about to happen.
M
S
vogue
C2
/vəʊɡ/
the popular or general taste at a given time
M
S
nostalgia
C2
/nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/
A bittersweet longing for happy times in the past.
M
S
nostalgic
C2
/nɔˈstældʒɪk/
Feeling or causing a fond longing for the past.
M
S
prolong
C2
/pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/
To make something last longer; to extend its duration.
M
S
secular
C2
/ˈsɛkjələɹ/
Not connected with religion or spiritual matters.
M
S
solstice
C2
/ˈsɑl.stɪs/
either of the two annual times when the sun reaches its greatest apparent distance north or south of the celestial equator, producing the longest or shortest day
M
S
instantaneous
C2
/ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/
Happening immediately, with no delay at all.
M
S
lull
C2
/lʌl/
a period of calm weather
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S
equinox
C2
/ˈekwəˌnɑːks/
either of the two times each year when the Sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night are approximately equal in length
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S
siesta
C2
/siˈɛstə/
a rest or nap taken in the early afternoon, especially in a hot climate
M
S
imposition
C2
/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃən/
An unfair or unwelcome demand on your time, effort, or hospitality.
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S
aberration
C2
/ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/
Something that is very different from what is normal or expected; a one-off departure from the usual.
M
S
eventual
C2
/ɪˈvɛntʃuəl/
happening or existing at a later time or as the final result of a process
M
S
precocious
C2
/pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/
Showing skills or maturity at an unusually early age, especially in a child.
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S
primeval
C2
/pɹaɪ̯ˈmi.vəl/
Belonging to the earliest ages of the world; very ancient.
M
S
belated
C2
/bɪˈleɪtɪd/
coming, happening, or being done later than expected or appropriate
M
S
rickety
C2
/ˈrɪkəti/
Weak and likely to break or collapse; poorly built or worn out.
M
S
yore
C2
/jɔr/
a time long past, now used chiefly in the phrase 'of yore'
M
S
instantaneously
C2
/ˌɪnstənˈtæniːəsli/
At once, with no delay at all.
M
S
People & Society (157)
corpse
C2
/koɹps/
A dead body, especially of a person.
M
S
milord
C2
/mɪˈlɔɹd/
a respectful form of address for an English nobleman or lord
M
S
signor
C2
/siːˈnjɔːr/
a courtesy title used before the name of, or in addressing, an Italian man; equivalent to Mr. or sir
M
S
viper
C2
/ˈvaɪpɚ/
a person who is considered dangerous
M
S
babu
C2
/ˈbɑːbuː/
South Asian, often historical in English: a respectful title or form of address for a man, commonly placed after a personal name
M
S
goblin
C2
/ˈɡɑb.lɪn/
a small, grotesque, supernatural, and folkloric creature that makes trouble for human beings
M
S
concubine
C2
/ˈkɑːŋkjəbaɪn/
historical: a woman recognized as a man's sexual partner but given lower social or legal status than a wife
M
S
hysteria
C2
/hɪˈstɛɹiə/
Wild, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or panic, that spreads through a group of people.
M
S
hermit
C2
/ˈhɝmɪt/
A person who lives alone and avoids the company of others.
M
S
huddle
C2
/ˈhʌdəl/
To crowd closely together, often for warmth or safety.
M
S
palate
C2
/pəˈleʈ/
The roof of the mouth, which separates the mouth from the nasal passage.
M
S
curator
C2
/kjʊəˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/
A person who manages and organizes a collection in a museum, gallery, or library.
M
S
sever
C2
/ˈsɛv.ɚ/
to cut off from a whole
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S
cadaver
C2
/kəˈdævɚ/
the dead body of a human being
M
S
cavalier
C2
/ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/
showing an arrogant or dismissive lack of proper concern
M
S
beneficiary
C2
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/
A person who gains an advantage or benefit from something.
M
S
senorita
C2
/ˌsen.jəˈriː.t̬ə/
a Spanish or Spanish-speaking girl or unmarried young woman, especially when addressed or referred to with the title equivalent to Miss
M
S
smother
C2
/ˈsməðər/
deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
M
S
condone
C2
/kənˈdoʊn/
To accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is wrong.
M
S
scavenger
C2
/ˈskævəndʒɝ/
An animal that feeds on dead bodies or rotting matter.
M
S
anonymity
C2
/ˌænəˈnɪmɪti/
The state of being unknown by name; keeping your identity hidden.
M
S
integration
C2
/ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/
The process of becoming a full, accepted part of a community, especially for people from a different background.
M
S
Siamese
C2
/ˌsaɪəˈmiːz/
historical: relating to Siam, the former name of Thailand, or to its people, culture, or language
M
S
callous
C2
/ˈkæləs/
Cruel and uncaring about other people's feelings or suffering.
M
S
Family & Relationships (57)
homecoming
C2
/ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/
a coming to or returning home
M
S
elope
C2
/iˈloʊp/
to leave secretly in order to marry, or to marry privately without a public ceremony or advance announcement
M
S
bridesmaid
C2
/ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪd/
a person, traditionally a woman, who attends and supports a bride at a wedding
M
S
paternity
C2
/pəˈtɜːnɪti/
the state of being a father
M
S
pap
C2
/pæp/
US dialect: father; pa
M
S
matchmaker
C2
/ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɚ/
someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others
M
S
conjugal
C2
/ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/
relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses
M
S
amour
C2
/əˈmʊɹ/
a love affair, especially one kept secret or considered illicit
M
S
wedlock
C2
/ˈwɛd.lɑːk/
the state of being married, especially in the phrases in wedlock and out of wedlock
M
S
godson
C2
/ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/
a male godchild, especially one whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent
M
S
monogamy
C2
/məˈnɑː.ɡə.mi/
the practice or state of being married to only one person at a time
M
S
née
C2
/neɪ/
used before a married woman's birth surname
M
S
betrothal
C2
/bɪˈtroʊ.ðəl/
a formal agreement or mutual promise to marry; an engagement
M
S
matrimonial
C2
/ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
relating to marriage or to the relationship between married partners
M
S
kinsman
C2
/ˈkɪnzmən/
a male relative, especially one belonging to the same extended family; now often literary or historical
M
S
procreate
C2
/ˌpɹəʊkɹiˈeɪt/
have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
M
S
spousal
C2
/ˈspaʊzəl/
relating to a spouse
M
S
incestuous
C2
/ɪnˈsɛs.tʃu.əs/
involving or characterized by sexual relations between people too closely related to marry legally
M
S
virginal
C2
/ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪnəl/
Pure and untouched; like a virgin.
M
S
foundling
C2
/ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/
an abandoned infant or child whose parents are unknown
M
S
suckle
C2
/ˈsʌk.əl/
to feed by drawing milk from a breast or udder
M
S
endearment
C2
/ɪnˈdɪrmənt/
a word, name, gesture, or action that expresses affection
M
S
sterility
C2
/stɝˈɪlɪti/
The condition of being unable to produce children or offspring.
M
S
correlate
C2
/ˈkɔɹəleɪt/
To have a close connection or relationship with something else, so that they change together.
M
S
Emotions & Feelings (132)
hysterical
C2
/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/
Showing wild, uncontrollable emotion, such as panic, fear, or excitement.
M
S
erotic
C2
/ɪˈrɑtɪk/
relating to sexual desire, love, or sexual excitement
M
S
disgust
C2
/dɪsˈɡʊst/
a strong feeling of dislike or revulsion
M
S
pep
C2
/pɛp/
lively energy, enthusiasm, and high spirits
M
S
whoop
C2
/wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
M
S
melancholy
C2
/ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/
A deep, thoughtful sadness.
M
S
heinous
C2
/ˈheɪnəs/
Totally reprehensible.
M
S
quail
C2
/kweɪl/
small gallinaceous game birds
M
S
sulk
C2
/sʌlk/
a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
M
S
rapture
C2
/ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/
A feeling of great joy, delight, or excitement.
M
S
disgruntled
C2
/dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)ld/
In a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour.
M
S
platonic
C2
/pləˈtɒnɪk/
free from physical desire
M
S
lament
C2
/ləˈmɛnt/
To express great sadness or regret about something.
M
S
wallow
C2
/ˈwɑːloʊ/
To let yourself enjoy or sink into a feeling, often a sad or self-pitying one.
M
S
exalted
C2
/ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
Held in very high regard; of high rank or status.
M
S
euphoria
C2
/juˈfo.ɹi.ə/
A feeling of intense happiness and excitement.
M
S
flinch
C2
/flɪnt͡ʃ/
to draw back, as with fear or pain
M
S
grievance
C2
/ˈɡɹiː.vəns/
A complaint about being treated unfairly, especially one serious enough to act on.
M
S
impatience
C2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
annoyance or restlessness caused by delay
M
S
narcissist
C2
/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/
One who shows extreme love and admiration for themself.
M
S
mope
C2
/moʊp/
to remain dejected, listless, or self-pitying instead of acting
M
S
angst
C2
/ˈæŋ(k)st/
A deep feeling of anxiety, worry, or emotional turmoil.
M
S
swoon
C2
/swuːn/
to lose consciousness briefly, especially because of weakness or intense emotion
M
S
forlorn
C2
/fɚˈlɔɹn/
Sad and lonely, especially because of being left alone or abandoned.
M
S
Describing People (191)
treacherous
C2
/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/
Dangerous and unpredictable, especially because hidden hazards are hard to see.
M
S
loony
C2
/ˈluːni/
informal and potentially offensive: a person regarded as foolish, eccentric, or mentally unstable
M
S
booby
C2
/ˈbuːbi/
a foolish or inept person; dated and insulting
M
S
knack
C2
/næk/
A natural or learned skill for doing something well and easily.
M
S
snob
C2
/snɑb/
a person who looks down on people considered socially inferior or tries to display supposedly superior taste or status
M
S
meticulous
C2
/mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/
Giving very careful and precise attention to every detail.
M
S
emissary
C2
/ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/
An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.
M
S
deadbeat
C2
/ˈdɛdˌbiːt/
informal, disparaging: a lazy or irresponsible person who avoids work or depends on others for support
M
S
epiphany
C2
/ɪˈpɪfəni/
An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
M
S
stroller
C2
/ˈstɹoʊlɚ/
a person taking a leisurely walk
M
S
blockhead
C2
/ˈblɑkˌhɛd/
a stupid or slow-witted person; an insulting term
M
S
minx
C2
/mɪŋks/
A flirtatious, impudent, or pert young woman.
M
S
charlatan
C2
/ˈʃɑːrlətən/
a person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill, usually in order to deceive others
M
S
incognito
C2
/ˌɪn.kɑːɡˈniː.t̬oʊ/
with one's identity concealed, especially to avoid attention or recognition
M
S
ninny
C2
/ˈnɪni/
A silly or foolish person.
M
S
tenacious
C2
/təˈneɪʃəs/
Determined and refusing to give up.
M
S
patronizing
C2
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
Treating someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you.
M
S
squeamish
C2
/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
easily made nauseated, disgusted, or distressed by something unpleasant
M
S
simpleton
C2
/ˈsɪmpəltən/
a person lacking intelligence or common sense
M
S
ruffian
C2
/ˈɹʌfi.ən/
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
M
S
maniacal
C2
/məˈnaɪ.ə.kəl/
wildly irrational, frenzied, or violently excited
M
S
covet
C2
/ˈkʌvɪt/
to wish, long, or crave for something, especially the property of another person
M
S
innuendo
C2
/ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/
An indirect remark that hints at something, often something rude or unkind.
M
S
grouchy
C2
/ˈɡraʊ.tʃi/
easily annoyed, irritable, and inclined to complain
M
S
Describing Qualities (626)
monsieur
C2
/məˈsjʊə(ɹ)/
A man, especially a French gentleman.
M
S
proposition
C2
/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/
An idea, plan, or suggestion that is offered for consideration.
M
S
slit
C2
/ˈslɪt/
a long narrow opening
M
S
slippery
C2
/ˈslɪpəɹi/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
M
S
merit
C2
/ˈmɛɹɪt/
A good quality that deserves praise or reward.
M
S
gale
C2
/ɡeɪl/
A very strong wind.
M
S
eminence
C2
/ˈɛmɪnəns/
The state of being famous and highly respected in a field.
M
S
fiery
C2
/ˈfaɪəɹi/
like or suggestive of fire
M
S
bogus
C2
/ˈboʊ.ɡəs/
Fake or not genuine; pretending to be real.
M
S
bridal
C2
/ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/
of or pertaining to a bride
M
S
noose
C2
/nuːs/
a trap for birds or small mammals
M
S
unsolved
C2
/ʌnˈsɑlvd/
not solved
M
S
bleach
C2
/bliːt͡ʃ/
the whiteness that results from removing the color from something
M
S
abusive
C2
/əˈbju.sɪv/
characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
M
S
vermin
C2
/ˈvɝmɪn/
Small harmful animals or insects, such as rats, mice, or fleas, that are hard to control.
M
S
artifact
C2
/ˈɑɹtɪfækt/
An object made by people, especially an old or historically interesting one
M
S
majestic
C2
/məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/
Having qualities of splendor or royalty.
M
S
apiece
C2
/əˈpis/
Each by itself; for or to each one.
M
S
valiant
C2
/ˈvæliənt/
having or showing valor
M
S
trifle
C2
/ˈtɹaɪfəl/
Something of very little importance or value.
M
S
hypothetical
C2
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
Based on a possible situation or idea rather than on real facts.
M
S
entrust
C2
/ɪnˈtɹʌst/
confer a trust upon
M
S
impeccable
C2
/ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/
Perfect, with no faults, flaws, or mistakes.
M
S
jerky
C2
/ˈd͡ʒɝki/
moving or proceeding in sudden, uneven starts rather than smoothly
M
S
Communication (237)
ooh
C2
/ˈuː/
used to express surprise, admiration, pleasure, or discomfort
M
S
whoo
C2
/wuː/
an exclamation or cry representing a long whooping, hooting, or wailing sound
M
S
hm
C2
/həm/
used to show that the speaker is thinking, hesitating, doubtful, or considering what has just been said
M
S
goodnight
C2
/ˈgʊdˌnaɪt/
an instance of saying “good night”; a nighttime farewell.
M
S
interrogation
C2
/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The act of questioning someone closely, often by police.
M
S
summon
C2
/ˈsʌmən/
to order or ask someone to come
M
S
omega
C2
/ˌoʊˈmeɪɡə/
the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet, written Ω or ω
M
S
interrogate
C2
/ɪnˈtɛɹ.əˌɡeɪt/
To question someone closely and often aggressively.
M
S
ducky
C2
/ˈdʌki/
informal, especially British and sometimes dated: an affectionate form of address for a person
M
S
mandarin
C2
/ˈmæn.də.rɪn/
the major group of Chinese varieties spoken across much of China, especially Standard Mandarin
M
S
adios
C2
/ˌædiˈoʊs/
goodbye; used when parting from someone
M
S
wraith
C2
/ɹeɪθ/
A ghost or specter, especially a person's likeness seen just after their death.
M
S
ahoy
C2
/əˈhɔɪ/
nautical: used to hail a ship, lookout, or person and attract attention
M
S
eureka
C2
/jʊˈriːkə/
an exclamation of delight at suddenly discovering or solving something
M
S
fluke
C2
/fluk/
A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.
M
S
ach
C2
/ɑːx/
An expression of annoyance.
M
S
eulogy
C2
/ˈjuː.lə.dʒi/
a speech or piece of writing praising a person who has died, usually delivered at a funeral
M
S
rhetoric
C2
/ɹɪˈtɒɹɪk/
Language used skillfully, especially in speeches, to persuade or impress people.
M
S
Basque
C2
/bæsk/
the language of the Basque people, spoken in parts of northern Spain and southwestern France and not known to be related to any other living language
M
S
signorina
C2
/ˌsiːn.jəˈriː.nə/
an Italian title or form of address traditionally used for an unmarried woman or young woman
M
S
proverbial
C2
/prəˈvɝːbiːəl/
Used before a word from a well-known saying or metaphor to show you are not speaking literally.
M
S
ovation
C2
/oʊˈveɪʃən/
an enthusiastic public reception, especially a sustained burst of applause
M
S
blubber
C2
/ˈblʌbəɹ/
To cry loudly and messily, often while struggling to speak.
M
S
anecdote
C2
/ˈæn.ɪkˌdəʉt/
a short, often interesting or humorous account of a real incident
M
S
Mind & Cognition (228)
vampire
C2
/ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/
A mythological creature (usually humanoid and undead) said to feed on the blood or life energy of the living.
M
S
thud
C2
/ˈθʌd/
strike with a dull sound
M
S
salute
C2
/səˈlut/
an act of honor or courteous recognition
M
S
wig
C2
/wɪɡ/
A bigwig.
M
S
madman
C2
/ˈmædˌmæn/
an insane person
M
S
cement
C2
/səˈmɛnt/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
M
S
wan
C2
/wɑn/
lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness
M
S
martyr
C2
/ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/
kill as a martyr
M
S
sow
C2
/saʊ/
introduce into an environment
M
S
gunpowder
C2
/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdɚ/
An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
M
S
rejoice
C2
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/
To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy.
M
S
moth
C2
/mɔθ/
Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
M
S
adultery
C2
/əˈdʌltəɹi/
extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations
M
S
budge
C2
/ˈbʌdʒ/
to move very slightly
M
S
improvise
C2
/ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/
To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, intuition, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.
M
S
radiant
C2
/ˈɹeɪ.di.ənt/
Radiating light and/or heat.
M
S
cactus
C2
/ˈkæktəs/
Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.
M
S
plank
C2
/ˈplæŋk/
cover with planks
M
S
clueless
C2
/ˈkluːləs/
having no knowledge or understanding of a situation or subject
M
S
hatchet
C2
/ˈhæt͡ʃɪt/
A small, light axe with a short handle; a tomahawk.
M
S
skeptical
C2
/ˈskɛptɪkəl/
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
M
S
onward
C2
/ˈɑnwɚd/
Moving forward.
M
S
rivalry
C2
/ˈraɪvəlri/
An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.
M
S
banish
C2
/ˈbænɪʃ/
To send someone away from a place, especially as an official punishment, and forbid them to return.
M
S
Senses & Perception (62)
tang
C2
/tæŋ/
a strong, sharp, and distinctive taste or smell
M
S
tweet
C2
/ˈtwit/
a short, high-pitched chirping sound, especially one made by a small bird
M
S
howl
C2
/ˈhæʊ̯l/
a long loud emotional utterance
M
S
clang
C2
/ˈklæ̝ŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
M
S
malice
C2
/ˈmælɪs/
The desire to harm others or to see them suffer.
M
S
tinkle
C2
/ˈtɪŋkəl/
to make a series of light, clear ringing sounds
M
S
glittering
C2
/ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/
sparkling or shining with many small flashes of light
M
S
hue
C2
/hju/
a color or shade of color
M
S
tinny
C2
/ˈtɪni/
having a thin, harsh, metallic sound
M
S
clack
C2
/klæk/
a sharp, hard sound made when solid objects strike together
M
S
squint
C2
/skwɪnt/
To look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better.
M
S
jangle
C2
/ˈdʒæŋɡəl/
to make or cause a harsh, discordant metallic ringing sound
M
S
blam
C2
/blæm/
used to represent a sudden explosive impact or gunshot
M
S
radiance
C2
/ˈɹeɪdi.əns/
bright light or a warm glow sent out from something
M
S
resounding
C2
/riːˈsaʊndɪŋ/
Very great and unmistakable; emphatic
M
S
sensuous
C2
/ˈsɛnʃuəs/
giving pleasure to or strongly appealing to the physical senses
M
S
lurid
C2
/ˈlʊɹɪd/
Describing shocking or horrifying things, especially violence or sex, in too much vivid detail.
M
S
olfactory
C2
/ɑlˈfæktəri/
relating to the sense of smell or to the organs used for smelling
M
S
vapid
C2
/ˈvæpɪd/
lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
M
S
dowdy
C2
/ˈdaʊdi/
lacking in smartness or taste
M
S
pitter-patter
C2
/ˈpɪtərˌpætər/
a rapid succession of light tapping sounds, especially footsteps or raindrops
M
S
exude
C2
/ɪɡˈzud/
To show a quality or feeling strongly and clearly through the way you look or behave.
M
S
twang
C2
/twæŋ/
a sharp, vibrating sound like that of a plucked string
M
S
telescopic
C2
/ˌtɛləˈskɔpɪk/
Made of parts that slide into one another so the whole can be made longer or shorter.
M
S
Education & Learning (37)
informant
C2
/ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/
A person who secretly gives information, especially to the police.
M
S
viva
C2
/ˈvaɪvə/
chiefly British: an oral examination, especially one for an academic degree
M
S
proctor
C2
/ˈprɑːk.tɚ/
especially in the US, a person who supervises an examination to prevent cheating
M
S
devious
C2
/ˈdiː.vi.əs/
deviating from a straight course
M
S
headmistress
C2
/ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/
A woman who is in charge of a school.
M
S
physiological
C2
/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
Relating to how the body and its organs normally work.
M
S
dictation
C2
/dɪkˈteɪʃən/
the act of speaking words for another person or a device to write or record
M
S
extracurricular
C2
/ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/
Outside the regular school or college curriculum.
M
S
awry
C2
/əˈɹɑɪ/
away from the correct or expected course
M
S
methodology
C2
/ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
The set of methods and procedures used to do something in a particular field.
M
S
truant
C2
/ˈtɹuənt/
a pupil who stays away from school without permission
M
S
vocational
C2
/voʊˈkeɪʃənəl/
Relating to a job, or to the skills and training needed for a particular kind of work.
M
S
meteorological
C2
/ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/
Relating to the weather or the study of the weather.
M
S
inexperience
C2
/ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriːəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
M
S
scholarly
C2
/ˈskɑːlɝli/
Connected with serious academic study and research
M
S
lyceum
C2
/laɪˈsiːəm/
a hall or association providing public lectures, debates, readings, or concerts
M
S
refectory
C2
/rɪˈfɛktəri/
a communal dining hall in a monastery, school, college, or other institution
M
S
pedagogue
C2
/ˈped.ə.ɡɑːɡ/
a teacher, especially one who is strict, formal, or old-fashioned
M
S
impressionistic
C2
/ˌɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/
Based on personal impressions and feelings rather than careful facts or research.
M
S
stoicism
C2
/ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/
The quality of accepting pain or hardship calmly, without complaining.
M
S
copybook
C2
/ˈkɑpiˌbʊk/
historical: a school exercise book containing models of handwriting for a pupil to copy
M
S
classicist
C2
/ˈklæs.ɪ.sɪst/
a scholar who studies the languages, literature, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome
M
S
pedantry
C2
/ˈpɛdəntri/
an ostentatious or ill-timed display of learning
M
S
obscurantism
C2
/əbˈskjʊrəntɪzəm/
deliberate opposition to the spread of knowledge, education, reform, or public understanding
M
S
Work & Careers (110)
shepherd
C2
/ˈʃɛpəɹd/
a herder of sheep, often on an open range
M
S
abigail
C2
/ˈa.bɪ.ɡeɪl/
historical: a lady's maid or female personal attendant
M
S
sawyer
C2
/ˈsɔɪ.ɚ/
a person employed to saw wood, especially timber in a sawpit or sawmill
M
S
carver
C2
/ˈkɑɹvɚ/
someone who carves the meat
M
S
florist
C2
/ˈflɔːrɪst/
a person who grows, arranges, or sells cut flowers and ornamental plants
M
S
cutler
C2
/ˈkʌtlɚ/
a person who makes, repairs, or sells knives and other cutlery
M
S
undertaker
C2
/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/
one whose business is the management of funerals
M
S
cinematography
C2
/ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfi/
The art and craft of filming a movie, especially the camera work and lighting.
M
S
innkeeper
C2
/ˈɪnˌkipɚ/
a person who owns or manages an inn
M
S
brewer
C2
/ˈbruːɝ/
the owner or manager of a brewery
M
S
seamstress
C2
/ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/
A woman who sews clothes professionally.
M
S
lackey
C2
/ˈlæ.ki/
A footman, a liveried male servant.
M
S
shoemaker
C2
/ˈʃuˌmeɪkɚ/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
M
S
sabbatical
C2
/səˈbætɪkəl/
an extended period of authorized leave from regular work, often for study, travel, or research
M
S
lumberjack
C2
/ˈlʌm.bɚ.d͡ʒæk/
a person whose work is to fell trees.
M
S
barmaid
C2
/ˈbɑrˌmeɪd/
chiefly British: a woman who serves drinks in a bar or pub
M
S
servitude
C2
/ˈsərvəˌt(j)ud/
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
M
S
goldsmith
C2
/ˈɡoʊldˌsmɪθ/
a craftsperson who makes, repairs, or sells objects made of gold, especially jewelry
M
S
nursemaid
C2
/ˈnɝːsˌmeɪd/
a woman or girl employed to look after young children
M
S
gamekeeper
C2
/ˈɡeɪmˌkiːpɚ/
a person employed to manage game animals and their habitat on an estate, especially for hunting
M
S
workroom
C2
/ˈwɝːk.ruːm/
a room equipped or set aside for practical, manual, or creative work
M
S
redundancy
C2
/ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/
The loss of a job because the work is no longer needed, or the act of dismissing such workers.
M
S
bonne
C2
/ˈbɑːn/
a French nursemaid or children's governess, especially in an English-speaking household
M
S
gravedigger
C2
/ˈɡreɪvˌdɪɡ.ɚ/
a person employed to dig graves and prepare them for burial
M
S
Business & Commerce (28)
cartel
C2
/kɑːrˈtel/
an association of independent businesses or producers that coordinate prices, output, or markets in order to limit competition
M
S
tactical
C2
/ˈtæktɪk(ə)l/
Done carefully to gain a particular advantage; relating to tactics.
M
S
syndicate
C2
/ˈsɪn.də.kət/
a group of people or organizations that combine resources to carry out a business, project, or shared purpose
M
S
patronize
C2
/ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/
To talk to someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you.
M
S
conglomerate
C2
/kənˈɡlɑm.ɚ.ɪt/
A large company made up of several smaller companies in different kinds of business.
M
S
emporium
C2
/ɪmˈpɔriəm/
a large store or marketplace offering a wide variety of goods
M
S
trafficker
C2
/ˈtræfɪkɝ/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
M
S
proprietary
C2
/pɹəˈpɹaɪ.əˌtɛɹ.i/
Owned by a particular company and protected by patents, trademarks, or copyright.
M
S
subsidy
C2
/ˈsɐbsɪdi/
Money given by a government or organization to help support a business or activity.
M
S
testimonial
C2
/tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/
A written or spoken statement praising someone's worth, character, or a product.
M
S
mercantile
C2
/ˈmɝ.kənˌtaɪl/
Connected with trade and the buying and selling of goods for profit.
M
S
additive
C2
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
A substance added to food, fuel, or another product to give it certain qualities.
M
S
profitability
C2
/ˌpɹɑ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
The ability of a business to make a profit; the degree to which it is profitable.
M
S
contractually
C2
/kənˈtræktʃuːəli/
By the terms of a contract; as required by a legal agreement.
M
S
convivial
C2
/kənˈvɪv.i.əl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
M
S
laissez-faire
C2
/ˌleɪ.zeɪˈfer/
an economic doctrine or policy favoring minimal government intervention in trade, industry, and markets
M
S
salable
C2
/ˈseɪ.lə.bəl/
suitable or sufficiently desirable to be sold
M
S
tret
C2
/trɛt/
historical commerce: an allowance in weight made to a buyer for waste, dust, or deterioration after tare had been deducted
M
S
higgling
C2
present participle and gerund of higgle
M
S
copartnership
C2
/ˌkoʊˈpɑɹtnɚˌʃɪp/
the state or right of being a copartner in a joint enterprise
M
S
entrepôt
C2
/ˈɑːntrəpoʊ/
a trading port or commercial center where goods are imported, stored, and re-exported
M
S
vendible
C2
/ˈvɛndəbəl/
capable of being sold or suitable for sale; marketable
M
S
duplo
C2
/ˈduːploʊ/
a brand of construction toys made by LEGO, designed for younger children with larger, easier-to-handle pieces
M
S
lastage
C2
A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will.
M
S
Money & Finance (83)
napoleon
C2
/nəˈpoʊ.li.ən/
historical: a French gold coin worth twenty francs, first issued under Napoleon I
M
S
mina
C2
/ˈmaɪnə/
an ancient Greek and Middle Eastern unit of money, commonly reckoned as one sixtieth of a talent
M
S
mercenary
C2
/ˈmɝ.sə.ˌnɛɹ.i/
A soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them, rather than out of loyalty.
M
S
dole
C2
/doʊl/
chiefly British and informal: money paid by the government to people who are unemployed
M
S
shilling
C2
/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
an English coin worth one twentieth of a pound
M
S
levy
C2
/ˈlɛvi/
a charge imposed and collected
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S
rupee
C2
/ˈruːpiː/
the monetary unit of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Seychelles
M
S
sou
C2
/suː/
a former French coin of low denomination
M
S
lombard
C2
/ˈlɑːmbɑːrd/
historical: a pawnshop or lending house that advances money against pledged goods
M
S
bullion
C2
/ˈbʊl.jən/
gold or silver in bulk form, especially bars or ingots valued by weight
M
S
materialistic
C2
/məˌtɪəɹ.i.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
Caring too much about money and possessions.
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S
solicit
C2
/səˈlɪsɪt/
To ask for or try to obtain something, such as help, money, or opinions.
M
S
promissory
C2
/ˈpɹɑmɪsɔɹi/
relating to or having the character of a promise
M
S
remit
C2
/ɹiˈmɪt/
To send money in payment for something.
M
S
subsidize
C2
/ˈsʌbsɪˌdaɪz/
To help pay for something by giving money, usually so its cost stays low.
M
S
opulent
C2
/ˈɒpjʊlənt/
Showing great wealth and luxury; richly grand.
M
S
groat
C2
/ɡroʊt/
historical: an English or Scottish coin, especially the English silver coin worth four old pence
M
S
usury
C2
/ˈjuːʒəɹi/
the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
M
S
opulence
C2
/ˈɒp.jʊl.əns/
Great wealth shown through luxurious and lavish living.
M
S
florin
C2
/ˈflɔːr.ɪn/
a gold coin first minted in medieval Florence, or any of several European coins modeled on it
M
S
lavishly
C2
/ˈlævɪʃli/
in a rich and lavish manner
M
S
economize
C2
/iˈkɑnəmaɪz/
To save money by spending less and avoiding waste.
M
S
paymaster
C2
/ˈpeɪˌmæstɚ/
an official or employee responsible for paying wages, especially to workers or troops
M
S
inarticulate
C2
/ɪn.ɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
M
S
Shopping & Services (9)
draper
C2
/ˈdreɪpər/
a person who sells cloth, curtains, and related textile goods
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S
consignment
C2
/kənˈsaɪnmənt/
A batch of goods that is sent or delivered, especially for sale.
M
S
haphazard
C2
/(ˌ)hæpˈhæz.ɚd/
Done without any clear plan or order; careless and random.
M
S
tobacconist
C2
/təˈbæk.ə.nɪst/
a person who sells tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and related goods
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S
consign
C2
/kənˈsaɪn/
To hand something or someone over to another's care or keeping.
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S
coster
C2
/ˈkɑː.stɚ/
dated British: a street seller of fruit, vegetables, or other goods; a costermonger
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S
perfumery
C2
/pɚˈfjuːməri/
perfumes or fragrant preparations collectively
M
S
porterage
C2
/ˈpɔɹtəɹəd͡ʒ/
the work or service of carrying luggage or goods, especially by a porter
M
S
dry goods
C2
/ˈdraɪˌɡʊdz/
historical and chiefly US: textiles, clothing, and related merchandise sold by a shop
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S
House & Home (114)
attic
C2
/ˈætɪk/
of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times
M
S
parlor
C2
/ˈpɑɹlɚ/
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
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S
loft
C2
/lɔft/
a room or open space directly beneath a roof, often used for storage
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S
crib
C2
/kɹɪb/
a card game, usually for two players, in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two
M
S
cradle
C2
/ˈkɹeɪdəl/
a small bed for a baby, often one that can rock
M
S
lunar
C2
/ˈlunɚ/
of or relating to or associated with the moon
M
S
knob
C2
/nɑb/
a rounded handle on a door, drawer, lid, or similar object
M
S
chateau
C2
/ʃæˈtoʊ/
Alternative spelling of château.
M
S
davenport
C2
/ˈdævɪnˌpɔɹt/
a large sofa usually convertible into a bed
M
S
purposely
C2
/ˈpɝpəsli/
On purpose; intentionally.
M
S
ventilator
C2
/ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/
a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
M
S
candlelight
C2
/ˈkændllaɪt/
the soft light produced by one or more burning candles
M
S
castor
C2
/ˈkæstɚ/
historical: a small table container or a stand holding cruets and shakers for condiments
M
S
disobedience
C2
/ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiːəns/
Refusal to obey.
M
S
homestead
C2
/ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/
A house and the land and buildings around it, especially on a farm.
M
S
predatory
C2
/ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹi/
living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain
M
S
pulpit
C2
/ˈpʊlpɪt/
A raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform.
M
S
cesspool
C2
/ˈsɛsˌpuːl/
an underground pit or sealed chamber used to collect sewage and waste water
M
S
boudoir
C2
/buˈdwɑɹ/
A woman's private sitting room, dressing room, or bedroom.
M
S
housemaid
C2
/ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd/
A female domestic worker responsible for cleaning a house.
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S
sanctum
C2
/ˈsæŋktəm/
a private room or retreat where someone can work or be undisturbed
M
S
rancho
C2
/ˈɹɑːnt͡ʃoʊ/
a simple rural hut or shelter, especially one used by herders or farm workers in Spanish America
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S
poach
C2
/ˈpoʊt͡ʃ/
cook in a simmering liquid
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S
mantel
C2
/ˈmæn.təl/
a shelf above a fireplace
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S
Food & Drink (131)
dummy
C2
/ˈdʌmi/
having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
M
S
magnum
C2
/ˈmæɡ.nəm/
a wine or champagne bottle holding 1.5 liters, twice the volume of a standard bottle
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S
vintage
C2
/ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
wine from a particular grape harvest, especially one identified by its year and region
M
S
ale
C2
/ˈeɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast
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S
tavern
C2
/ˈtævəɹn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
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S
cognac
C2
/ˈkoʊnjæk/
a fine brandy distilled from white wine in the Cognac region of western France
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S
porridge
C2
/ˈpɔɹɪd͡ʒ/
A dish made of grain or legumes, milk or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.
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S
platter
C2
/ˈplætɚ/
a large, shallow dish or tray used for serving food
M
S
brownie
C2
/ˈbraʊni/
a small, rich chocolate cake with a dense or chewy texture, usually baked in a flat pan and cut into squares
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S
celery
C2
/ˈseləri/
a cultivated plant, Apium graveolens, whose crisp leaf stalks are eaten as a vegetable
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S
malt
C2
/mɔlt/
grain, usually barley, that has been soaked, allowed to germinate, and dried for brewing or food
M
S
pew
C2
/ˈpjuː/
One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel.
M
S
dumpling
C2
/ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/
a small mass of dough cooked by boiling, steaming, frying, or baking, sometimes wrapped around a filling
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S
teapot
C2
/ˈti.pɔt/
pot for brewing tea
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S
savor
C2
/ˈseɪvɝ/
to enjoy a taste, smell, experience, or moment slowly and appreciatively
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S
saffron
C2
/ˈsæfɹən/
a costly yellow-orange spice made from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus
M
S
thermos
C2
/ˈθɝː.məs/
a vacuum-insulated flask or container designed to keep its contents hot or cold
M
S
corkscrew
C2
/ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/
An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.
M
S
venison
C2
/ˈvɛ.nɪ.sən/
meat from a deer used as food
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S
apricot
C2
/ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/
a small round stone fruit with yellow-orange flesh and lightly fuzzy skin
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S
vermouth
C2
/vɚˈmuːθ/
a fortified red or white wine flavored with herbs and spices, served as an aperitif or used in cocktails
M
S
precipice
C2
/ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/
A very steep cliff.
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S
pomegranate
C2
/ˈpɑmɪˌɡɹænɪt/
a round fruit with a tough reddish rind and many seeds surrounded by sweet-tart red pulp
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S
quince
C2
/kwɪns/
a hard, fragrant, yellow pear-shaped fruit usually cooked before eating
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S
Clothing & Appearance (111)
spencer
C2
/ˈspɛnsɚ/
A short, close-fitting jacket primarily worn by women and children in the early 19th century.
M
S
blouse
C2
/blaʊs/
a shirt or lightweight upper garment, especially one made for women or girls
M
S
dung
C2
/ˈdʌŋ/
fertilize or dress with dung
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S
mercer
C2
/ˈmɝsɚ/
historical: a merchant who dealt in textiles, especially silk and other fine cloth
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S
prone
C2
/pɹoʊn/
Likely to do or suffer something, especially something bad.
M
S
topless
C2
/ˈtɑːpləs/
having the chest or breasts uncovered
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S
nudity
C2
/ˈnuːdɪti/
the state of wearing no clothes; nakedness
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S
cowl
C2
/kaʊl/
a large loose hood, especially one attached to a monk's robe
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S
attire
C2
/əˈtaɪɚ/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
M
S
brooch
C2
/bɹoʊt͡ʃ/
an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
M
S
cosmetic
C2
/kɑːzˈmɛtɪk/
a preparation applied to the body, especially the face or hair, to clean it or improve its appearance
M
S
nightgown
C2
/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/
a loose garment, especially a dresslike one, worn in bed
M
S
boa
C2
/ˈboʊ.ə/
a long decorative scarf made of feathers, fur, or a similar fluffy material
M
S
spruce
C2
/spɹuːs/
dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion
M
S
turban
C2
/ˈtɝ.bən/
a head covering made by winding a long piece of cloth around the head, worn especially in several South Asian and religious traditions
M
S
bathrobe
C2
/ˈbæθˌɹoʊb/
a loose robe, often made of absorbent cloth, worn before or after bathing or while relaxing at home
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S
muff
C2
/mʌf/
a tube of fur or warm fabric into which both hands are placed for warmth
M
S
henna
C2
/ˈhɛnə/
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of the henna plant, used to color hair or decorate skin
M
S
britches
C2
/ˈbrɪtʃɪz/
informal or dialectal: trousers; especially breeches
M
S
seam
C2
/siːm/
a line where two pieces of cloth, leather, or similar material are joined, usually by sewing
M
S
poncho
C2
/ˈpɑntʃoʊ/
a cloak made from a single piece of fabric with an opening for the head, traditionally worn in South America
M
S
tunic
C2
/ˈtunɪk/
a loose garment for the torso, typically reaching from the shoulders to the hips or knees
M
S
drape
C2
/dɹeɪp/
the manner in which fabric hangs or falls
M
S
trig
C2
/trɪɡ/
dated or dialectal: neat, trim, and smart in appearance
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S
Travel (14)
rover
C2
/ˈroʊvɚ/
a person who wanders or travels without settling in one place
M
S
stowaway
C2
/ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/
a person who secretly hides aboard a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle in order to travel without permission or payment
M
S
galleon
C2
/ˈɡæ.li.ən/
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts
M
S
valise
C2
/vəˈliːz/
a small suitcase or traveling bag, especially one carried by hand
M
S
saddlebag
C2
/ˈsædəlˌbæɡ/
one of a pair of bags carried across or beside a saddle, or a similar bag fitted to a bicycle or motorcycle
M
S
shipman
C2
/ˈʃɪpmən/
Synonym of sailor
M
S
wayfarer
C2
/ˈweɪˌfɛrər/
literary: a person traveling from place to place, especially on foot
M
S
towpath
C2
/ˈtoʊˌpæθ/
a path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats
M
S
encamp
C2
/ɪnˈkæmp/
to set up or settle in a camp, usually for a limited time
M
S
carpetbag
C2
/ˈkɑrpətˌbæɡ/
a traveling bag made from carpet fabric, especially one used in the nineteenth century
M
S
sojourner
C2
/ˈsoʊd͡ʒɚnɚ/
a person who stays temporarily in a place rather than settling there permanently
M
S
cicerone
C2
/ˌsɪsəˈroʊni/
a guide who conducts visitors around a place and explains its history, art, or antiquities
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S
shipmaster
C2
/ˈʃɪpˌmæs.tɚ/
The master of a ship; a captain; a commander
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S
peregrination
C2
/ˌpɛr.ə.ɡrəˈneɪ.ʃən/
a long journey or period of wandering from place to place
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S
Transportation (126)
cart
C2
/kɑɹt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
M
S
hull
C2
/hʌl/
The main body or frame of a ship or boat.
M
S
marquis
C2
/mɑɹˈki/
nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
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S
chauffeur
C2
/ʃoʊˈfɝ/
a person employed to drive a private or luxury passenger vehicle
M
S
vicar
C2
/ˈvɪkɚ/
in the Church of England, a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish
M
S
believer
C2
/bɪˈlivɚ/
A person who believes; especially regarding religion.
M
S
sleigh
C2
/sleɪ/
a vehicle on runners for traveling over snow or ice, usually pulled by an animal
M
S
helm
C2
/ˈhɛlm/
The position of leadership or control of an organization.
M
S
moor
C2
/mʊə/
To fix a boat or ship in place with ropes, chains, or an anchor.
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S
limousine
C2
/ˌlɪməˈziːn/
a large luxurious car, often with a chauffeur and sometimes with a lengthened passenger compartment
M
S
hymn
C2
/hɪm/
praise by singing a hymn
M
S
navigator
C2
/ˈnavɪɡeɪtə/
in earlier times, a person who explored by ship
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S
wharf
C2
/wɔrf/
a platform built along or out from a shore where ships load, unload, or moor
M
S
buoy
C2
/ˈbu.i/
to mark with a buoy or other sea-borne marker
M
S
locomotive
C2
/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
The engine of a train that pulls the carriages or wagons.
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S
maritime
C2
/ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/
bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea
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S
autopilot
C2
/ˈɔtoʊˌpaɪlət/
A system that automatically steers a vehicle, plane, or ship without a person controlling it.
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S
layman
C2
/ˈleɪmən/
Someone who is not a professional in a given field.
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S
shorthand
C2
/ˈʃɔɹthænd/
written in abbreviated or symbolic form
M
S
ballast
C2
/ˈbæləst/
to make a ship steady with a ballast
M
S
muffler
C2
/ˈmʌflɚ/
a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces engine noise; in British English, a silencer
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S
boathouse
C2
/ˈboʊtˌhaʊs/
a building beside or over water in which boats and boating equipment are kept
M
S
headlight
C2
/ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/
a powerful light with reflector
M
S
turret
C2
/ˈtɝ.ɪt/
A small tower on a building or castle, often at a corner.
M
S
Verbs of Movement (61)
hitch
C2
/hɪt͡ʃ/
A small problem or delay that interrupts progress.
M
S
yank
C2
/ˈjæŋk/
to pull, or move with a sudden movement
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S
tactic
C2
/ˈtæktɪk/
A particular action or method planned to achieve a goal.
M
S
sling
C2
/ˈslɪŋ/
hold or carry in a sling
M
S
rebound
C2
/ˈɹi.baʊnd/
To bounce back after hitting something.
M
S
expel
C2
/ɪkˈspɛl/
force to leave or move out
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S
skid
C2
/skɪd/
to slide suddenly or sideways across a surface with little or no control
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S
funnel
C2
/ˈfʊnəl/
move or pour through a funnel
M
S
collide
C2
/kəˈlaɪd/
To crash into something with force.
M
S
unravel
C2
/ˌʌnˈɹævəl/
To gradually understand or solve something complicated, such as a mystery or problem.
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S
spunk
C2
/spʌŋk/
the courage to carry on
M
S
dangle
C2
/ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/
to hang loosely and be able to swing
M
S
dribble
C2
/ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/
To let a liquid fall slowly in small drops.
M
S
whisk
C2
/ˈwɪsk/
whip with or as if with a wire whisk
M
S
squirm
C2
/skwɝm/
To twist your body uncomfortably, especially out of shame or embarrassment.
M
S
topple
C2
/ˈtɑpl̩/
To become unsteady and fall over, or to push something over.
M
S
conspire
C2
/kənˈspaɪə(ɹ)/
to engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
M
S
kinetic
C2
/kɪˈnɛtɪk/
Relating to or produced by movement.
M
S
trickle
C2
/ˈtɹɪkəl/
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
M
S
skedaddle
C2
/skɪˈdædəl/
informal: to leave or run away quickly, especially in alarm
M
S
ricochet
C2
/ˈrɪk.əˌʃeɪ/
a glancing rebound from a surface, especially by a bullet or other projectile
M
S
sidle
C2
/ˈsaɪ.dəl/
to move sideways or approach in a quiet, cautious, or furtive manner
M
S
mediate
C2
/ˈmidieɪt/
To help opposing sides reach an agreement by acting as a neutral go-between.
M
S
reciprocate
C2
/ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/
alternate the direction of motion of
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Sports & Fitness (19)
rodeo
C2
/ˈroʊdioʊ/
a public competition or exhibition featuring skills such as bronc riding, calf roping, and bull riding
M
S
punt
C2
/pʌnt/
(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
M
S
volley
C2
/ˈvɑli/
a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces
M
S
equestrian
C2
/ɪˈkwɛstriən/
relating to horse riding, riders, or events performed on horseback
M
S
dumbbell
C2
/ˈdʌm.bɛl/
a short bar with a weight at each end, held in one hand for exercise
M
S
caddie
C2
/ˈkædi/
a person who carries a golfer's clubs and may give advice during play
M
S
springboard
C2
/ˈsprɪŋbɔrd/
a flexible board that bends and rebounds to propel a diver or gymnast into the air
M
S
athleticism
C2
/æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm/
Physical strength, fitness, and skill in sport or movement.
M
S
muscle-bound
C2
Having very large, stiff muscles from too much exercise.
M
S
steeplechase
C2
/ˈstiː.pəl.tʃeɪs/
a horse race across country or around a course containing fences, ditches, and other obstacles
M
S
ingratiating
C2
/ˌɪŋˈgreɪʃiːˌeɪtɪŋ/
Trying to win someone's favour, often in an insincere or overly flattering way.
M
S
trounce
C2
/traʊns/
to defeat someone thoroughly or by a very large margin
M
S
pankration
C2
/pænˈkreɪtiɑːn/
an ancient Greek combat sport combining wrestling and boxing, with very few prohibited techniques
M
S
battledore
C2
/ˈbæ.tɫ̩.dɔɹ/
a light, solid-faced racket formerly used to keep a shuttlecock in the air
M
S
jujutsu
C2
/ˌd͡ʒuːˈd͡ʒʊtsuː/
a Japanese system of unarmed combat that uses holds, throws, and an opponent's force
M
S
palaestra
C2
/pəˈlɛstrə/
a school or exercise ground in ancient Greece or Rome where wrestling and other athletic training took place
M
S
ergometer
C2
/ɝːˈɡɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/
an apparatus that measures the work or power produced by muscles during physical effort
M
S
ingratiatingly
C2
In a way that tries to win favour, often through flattery.
M
S
fishline
C2
/ˈfɪʃˌlaɪn/
a line or cord fitted with a hook and used for fishing; a fishing line
M
S
Health & Medicine (229)
heroin
C2
/ˈhɛɹ.oʊ.ɪn/
a powerful, highly addictive opioid made from morphine, usually illegal and associated with a high risk of overdose and dependence
M
S
antidote
C2
/ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/
A medicine that stops the harmful effects of a poison.
M
S
douche
C2
/duːʃ/
offensive slang: an unpleasant, contemptible, or obnoxious person
M
S
contagious
C2
/kənˈteɪdʒəs/
capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, especially through direct or indirect contact
M
S
scalpel
C2
/ˈskælpəl/
a small knife with a very sharp blade, used especially in surgery and dissection
M
S
hiccup
C2
/ˈhɪk.ʌp/
an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords and a short sound
M
S
nauseous
C2
/ˈnɔʃəs/
feeling sick and likely to vomit; affected by nausea
M
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childbirth
C2
/ˈtʃaɪld.bɝːθ/
the process or event of giving birth to a baby at the end of pregnancy
M
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dementia
C2
/dɪˈmɛnʃə/
a syndrome involving progressive decline in memory, reasoning, language, or other cognitive abilities
M
S
herpes
C2
/ˈhɝːpiːz/
a common lifelong viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2, sometimes producing recurring sores around the mouth or genitals
M
S
cholera
C2
/ˈkɑːlərə/
an acute intestinal infection caused by Vibrio cholerae, usually spread through contaminated food or water and capable of causing severe watery diarrhea and dehydration
M
S
pox
C2
/pɑks/
dated, especially in the pox or great pox: syphilis
M
S
measles
C2
/ˈmizəlz/
a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, cough, inflamed eyes, and a spreading red rash
M
S
suture
C2
/ˈsuːtʃər/
an immovable fibrous joint, especially the seam between bones of the skull
M
S
psychosis
C2
/saɪˈkoʊsɪs/
a severe mental state involving impaired contact with reality, often including delusions or hallucinations
M
S
tic
C2
/tɪk/
a sudden, rapid, repeated movement or vocal sound that is difficult to control
M
S
irritable
C2
/ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/
Easily exasperated or excited.
M
S
epilepsy
C2
/ˈepəlepsi/
a neurological disorder characterized by an enduring tendency to have recurrent unprovoked seizures
M
S
balm
C2
/bɑm/
a soothing or medicinal ointment applied to the skin
M
S
chloroform
C2
/ˈklɒɹə(ʊ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/
to anesthetize with chloroform
M
S
hunchback
C2
/ˈhʌntʃ.bæk/
a dated and potentially offensive term for a person with a markedly hunched back or kyphosis
M
S
sanatorium
C2
/ˌsænəˈtɔriəm/
an institution providing medical treatment, rest, and supervised recovery, especially for chronic illnesses such as tuberculosis; chiefly historical
M
S
succumb
C2
/səˈkʌm/
To give in to something you cannot resist, such as pressure, temptation, or desire.
M
S
scab
C2
/skæb/
a dry crust of blood and tissue that forms over a wound while it heals
M
S
The Human Body (195)
sherry
C2
/ˈʃɛɹi/
A fortified wine produced in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, or a similar wine produced elsewhere.
M
S
gong
C2
/ɡɔŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer
M
S
lookout
C2
/ˈlʊkaʊt/
A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
M
S
bladder
C2
/ˈblædɚ/
A container in the form of a flexible bag.
M
S
bloodshed
C2
/ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
M
S
anal
C2
/ˈeɪnəl/
of, near, intended for, or involving the anus
M
S
urn
C2
/ɝn/
A vase with a footed base.
M
S
harp
C2
/hɑɹp/
play the harp
M
S
glitter
C2
/ˈɡlɪtəɹ/
A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.
M
S
slimy
C2
/ˈslaɪ.mi/
covered with or resembling slime
M
S
abdominal
C2
/æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/
of or relating to or near the abdomen
M
S
torso
C2
/ˈtɔrsoʊ/
the central part of the human body, excluding the head, neck, and limbs
M
S
bonnet
C2
/ˈbɑnɪt/
to dress in a bonnet
M
S
puberty
C2
/ˈpjuː.bɚ.ti/
the developmental stage in which hormonal changes make the body sexually mature and capable of reproduction
M
S
kale
C2
/kæɪl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
M
S
pelvis
C2
/ˈpɛlvɪs/
The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs in hominids.
M
S
lagoon
C2
/ləˈguːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
M
S
groin
C2
/ɡrɔɪn/
the crease and surrounding region where the lower abdomen meets the inner thigh
M
S
knuckle
C2
/ˈnʌkəl/
one of the joints of a finger, especially when the hand is closed
M
S
aorta
C2
/eɪˈɔr.tə/
the body's main artery, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart into the systemic circulation
M
S
os
C2
/ɑs/
a bone, especially when identified by a Latin anatomical name
M
S
snout
C2
/snaʊt/
The long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs.
M
S
armpit
C2
/ˈɑːrm.pɪt/
the hollow beneath the shoulder where the arm joins the body
M
S
carnal
C2
/ˈkɑɹnəl/
of or relating to the body or flesh
M
S
Technology & Computing (29)
stereo
C2
/ˈsteriˌoʊ/
a sound system that records or reproduces audio through two or more separate channels
M
S
sentinel
C2
/ˈsɛn.tɪ.nəl/
a guard or watchman posted to keep lookout
M
S
res
C2
/rɛz/
informal: resolution or image detail, especially in high-res and low-res
M
S
emulate
C2
/ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/
To copy or imitate someone, especially because you admire them.
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S
dogma
C2
/ˈdɔɡ.mə/
a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
M
S
parameter
C2
/pəˈɹæm.ə.tɚ/
A factor or limit that defines or sets the boundaries of something.
M
S
kodak
C2
/ˈkoʊdæk/
a camera, especially a small hand camera (historical generic use of the trademark)
M
S
biometric
C2
/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/
using measurable physical or behavioral characteristics to identify a person
M
S
electrode
C2
/ˌɪˈlɛktroʊd/
A conductor through which electric current enters or leaves a device, liquid, or circuit.
M
S
macro
C2
/ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/
a saved instruction or abbreviation that expands into a longer sequence of computer commands
M
S
bloat
C2
/bloʊt/
unnecessary size, complexity, or excess, especially in software or organizations
M
S
daemon
C2
/ˈdiːmən/
a computer program or process that runs in the background and performs a service without direct user control
M
S
facsimile
C2
/fækˈsɪməli/
An exact copy or reproduction of something.
M
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monolith
C2
/ˈmɑn.əˌlɪθ/
a large single block of stone, especially one used as a monument
M
S
lurker
C2
/ˈlɝ.kɚ/
a person who reads or observes an online community without posting or participating
M
S
stylus
C2
/ˈstaɪ.ləs/
a pen-shaped device used to write, draw, or select items on a touchscreen or graphics tablet
M
S
mixin
C2
/ˈmɪksɪn/
a reusable unit of behavior or methods that can be included in a class without ordinary single inheritance
M
S
exfiltrate
C2
/ˈɛksfɪltɹeɪt/
to covertly remove data from a computer system or network
M
S
hypertext
C2
/ˈhaɪpɚtekst/
digital text containing links that let a reader move non-sequentially between related passages or documents
M
S
corrugator
C2
/ˈkɔɹ.əˌɡeɪ.tɚ/
A machine that corrugates material.
M
S
accessor
C2
/ˈækˌsɛsɚ/
a method or function that reads a value, usually without changing the underlying data
M
S
namespace
C2
/ˈneɪmspeɪs/
a named scope that groups identifiers so they do not conflict with identical names elsewhere
M
S
crufty
C2
/ˈkrʌfti/
poorly designed or inelegant, often referring to software or code
M
S
multiplexer
C2
/ˈmʌltəˌplɛksər/
an electronic device that selects one of several input signals to send to a single output
M
S
Media & Publishing (47)
transmitter
C2
/trænˈsmɪtɝ/
A device that sends out radio, television, or other signals.
M
S
scrapbook
C2
/ˈskɹæpˌbʊk/
a book in which photographs, clippings, notes, and other memorabilia are collected and arranged
M
S
paperback
C2
/ˈpeɪ.pɚˌbæk/
a book bound with a flexible paper or card cover
M
S
epilogue
C2
/ˈɛp.ɪˌlɔɡ/
a concluding section added to a literary work that comments on or reveals what happens after the main narrative
M
S
pundit
C2
/ˈpʌn.dɪt/
an expert who regularly gives opinions or analysis in the media
M
S
addendum
C2
/əˈden.dəm/
a section of additional information appended to a document or publication
M
S
watermark
C2
/ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/
a faint identifying design formed in paper during manufacture and visible when held to the light
M
S
folio
C2
/ˈfoʊliˌoʊ/
a book made from sheets folded once to form two leaves each, especially a large-format volume
M
S
cinematographic
C2
/ˌsɪnəmætəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to cinematography, motion-picture technique, or the representation of movement as successive images
M
S
newsboy
C2
/ˈnuːzˌbɔɪ/
historical: a boy or young man who sells or delivers newspapers
M
S
trope
C2
/tɹoʊp/
a familiar theme, device, or convention that recurs in a type of story, art, or discussion
M
S
dénouement
C2
/deɪˈnuː.mɑ̃ː/
the final part of a story or drama in which complications are resolved
M
S
cutaway
C2
/ˈkʌtəweɪ/
a drawing, photograph, or model with part of the exterior removed to reveal the internal structure
M
S
bookbinder
C2
/ˈbʊkˌbaɪn.dɚ/
a craftsperson or worker who binds pages into books or repairs book bindings
M
S
reissue
C2
/riːˈɪʃuː/
To issue or publish something again, often in a new version.
M
S
cinematograph
C2
/ˌsɪnəməˈtæɡræf/
an early apparatus that recorded and projected motion pictures
M
S
typographical
C2
/ˌtaɪ.pəˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl/
relating to typography, typesetting, or the appearance and arrangement of printed text
M
S
hardback
C2
/ˈhɑɹdˌbæk/
a book bound with a rigid protective cover
M
S
holograph
C2
/ˈhɑləɡræf/
a document written entirely in the handwriting of the person named as its author or signer
M
S
quarto
C2
/ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/
a book or page format made by folding a full sheet twice to create four leaves, or eight pages
M
S
scroop
C2
/skruːp/
Yorkshire dialect: the back or spine of a book
M
S
octavo
C2
/ɑkˈteɪ.voʊ/
a book or page size produced by folding a full sheet three times to make eight leaves
M
S
satirize
C2
/ˈsætəraɪz/
to expose or ridicule the faults of a person, institution, or idea through satire
M
S
vignette
C2
/vɪˈnjɛt/
a brief, vivid description, scene, or episode that captures a person, place, or situation
M
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Art & Music (192)
piper
C2
/ˈpaɪ.pɚ/
a musician who plays a pipe, flute, or especially bagpipes
M
S
madonna
C2
/məˈdɑː.nə/
an artistic representation of the Virgin Mary, especially with the infant Jesus
M
S
anthem
C2
/ˈæn.təm/
a song of praise, loyalty, or shared identity, especially for a nation, institution, or religious body
M
S
cupid
C2
/ˈkjuːpɪd/
A putto carrying a bow and arrow, representing Cupid or love.
M
S
tempo
C2
/ˈtɛm.poʊ/
in music, the speed at which a composition is to be played
M
S
chime
C2
/ˈtʃaɪm/
a melodious ringing sound, or a set of tuned bells or metal bars that produces it
M
S
bugle
C2
/ˈbjuːɡəl/
a simple brass instrument, usually without valves, used especially for military signals
M
S
carmine
C2
/ˈkɑɹmaɪn/
a vivid purplish-red pigment or dye traditionally made from cochineal insects
M
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choreography
C2
/ˌkɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/
The art of arranging the steps and movements of a dance.
M
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soprano
C2
/səˈpɹænoʊ/
the highest female voice
M
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clarinet
C2
/ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/
A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).
M
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handiwork
C2
/ˈhændiˌwɝk/
work done by hand, or an object made through manual skill
M
S
piccolo
C2
/ˈpɪk.ə.loʊ/
a small transverse flute pitched an octave above the standard concert flute, with a bright, penetrating sound
M
S
ut
C2
/uːt/
music: the original solfege name for the first note of a major scale, now usually called do
M
S
serenade
C2
/ˌsɛrəˈneɪd/
a song or musical performance given for someone, traditionally outdoors in the evening as an expression of love
M
S
fife
C2
/ˈfaɪf/
a small, high-pitched transverse flute, traditionally played with drums in military music
M
S
bard
C2
/bɑɹd/
a poet and singer in a Celtic tradition, especially one who composed verses celebrating heroes and notable events
M
S
vamp
C2
/væmp/
a short, repeated, often improvised musical accompaniment or chord progression
M
S
sonata
C2
/səˈnɑːtə/
a substantial musical composition for one instrument or a small group, usually arranged in several contrasting movements
M
S
hallmark
C2
/ˈhɔlmɑɹk/
A distinguishing characteristic.
M
S
lute
C2
/luːt/
a plucked string instrument with a rounded back, flat front, fretted neck, and usually a bent-back pegbox
M
S
baroque
C2
/bəˈɹoʊk/
In the highly decorated, dramatic style of European art and music of about 1600 to 1750.
M
S
dynamo
C2
/ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/
An electricity generator; a dynamo-electric machine.
M
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debacle
C2
/dɪˈbɑ.kəl/
An event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously, often with humiliating consequences.
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Entertainment & Leisure (47)
suspenseful
C2
/səˈspɛnsfəl/
causing excited uncertainty or anxiety about what will happen next
M
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bonfire
C2
/ˈbɑːn.faɪr/
a large controlled outdoor fire, especially one lit for celebration or as a signal
M
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ceremonial
C2
/ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/
marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
M
S
jubilee
C2
/ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/
a special anniversary or the celebration of it
M
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domino
C2
/ˈdɑːmɪnoʊ/
a small rectangular game tile divided into two squares marked with dots
M
S
trapeze
C2
/trəˈpiːz/
a horizontal bar suspended by two ropes, used by acrobats for swinging performances
M
S
melodrama
C2
/ˈmɛl.əˌdɹɑː.mə/
a sensational dramatic work with exaggerated emotions, clear moral oppositions, stock characters, and an eventful plot
M
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mediation
C2
/ˌmidiˈeɪʃən/
The process of helping two sides settle a dispute through a neutral third party.
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acrobat
C2
/ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/
a performer or athlete who carries out difficult feats of balance, agility, and coordination, especially in a circus
M
S
frolic
C2
/ˈfɹɑlɪk/
To play and move about in a happy, lively, carefree way.
M
S
soiree
C2
/swɑːˈreɪ/
formal: an evening social gathering or party, often held in a private home and sometimes featuring music or conversation
M
S
marquee
C2
/mɑɹˈkiː/
a large tent used for an outdoor event
M
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cameo
C2
/ˈkæm.i.oʊ/
a small but noticeable role or appearance by a well-known person in a film, play, or other work
M
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pantomime
C2
/ˈpæn.təˌmaɪm/
in Britain, a comic musical stage show based on a traditional story and performed especially around Christmas
M
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skittles
C2
/ˈskɪtəlz/
a game in which players roll or throw a ball to knock down a group of wooden pins
M
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fete
C2
/feɪt/
An outdoor public celebration or party, often held to raise money for charity.
M
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juggler
C2
/ˈdʒʌɡlɚ/
a performer who repeatedly throws and catches several objects or performs similar dexterity tricks
M
S
sleight
C2
/slaɪt/
skillful use of the hands, especially in performing tricks
M
S
romp
C2
/ɹɑmp/
To play in a lively, rough, and energetic way.
M
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palais
C2
/pəˈleɪ/
a palace or grand public building, especially one with a French name or cultural setting
M
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kaleidoscope
C2
/kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/
a tube containing mirrors and loose colored pieces that form changing symmetrical patterns when rotated
M
S
harlequin
C2
/ˈhɑːrlɪkwɪn/
the agile, mischievous servant-clown of Italian commedia dell'arte, traditionally dressed in a diamond-patterned costume
M
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ringmaster
C2
/ˈrɪŋˌmæstər/
the person who directs and announces the acts in a circus ring
M
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whist
C2
/ˈwɪst/
a card game for four players who form two partnerships
M
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Science & Research (308)
galaxy
C2
/ˈɡɛl.ək.si/
a vast gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, dust, dark matter, and other astronomical objects
M
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ivy
C2
/ˈaɪvi/
Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.
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coroner
C2
/ˈkɔɹ.ə.nɚ/
A public official who presides over an inquest into unnatural deaths, and who may have (or historically had) additional powers such as investigating cases of treasure trove.
M
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mutant
C2
/ˈmjuː.tənt/
an organism, cell, gene, or other biological entity that carries a mutation
M
S
asteroid
C2
/ˈæst(ə)ɹɔɪd/
a natural rocky or metallic body smaller than a planet that orbits a star, especially one orbiting the Sun
M
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crate
C2
/kɹeɪt/
to put into a crate
M
S
radioactive
C2
/ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/
exhibiting or caused by radioactivity
M
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suction
C2
/ˈsʌkʃən/
the process or force by which reduced pressure draws in a fluid or makes surfaces adhere
M
S
Martian
C2
/ˈmɑːr.ʃən/
of or relating to the planet Mars or its actual or imagined inhabitants
M
S
unicorn
C2
/ˈju.nɪ.kɔɹn/
A mythical horse, widely believed to exist until the 17th century, with a single, straight, spiraled horn projecting from its forehead.
M
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hypothesis
C2
[haɪˈpʰɑθəsɪs]
An idea put forward to explain something, which can then be tested.
M
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watermelon
C2
/ˈwɑtəɹˌmɛlən/
An environmentalist with socialist leanings, an ecosocialist.
M
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gravitational
C2
/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/
Relating to or caused by gravity.
M
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infrared
C2
/ˌɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/
using or relating to electromagnetic wavelengths longer than visible red light but shorter than microwaves
M
S
zodiac
C2
/ˈzoʊ.di.æk/
the belt of the sky centered on the ecliptic through which the sun, moon, and visible planets appear to move
M
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nebula
C2
/ˈnebjələ/
an interstellar cloud of gas and dust, often associated with the formation or death of stars
M
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elk
C2
/ɛlk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male
M
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chameleon
C2
/kəˈmi.li.ən/
A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
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Neanderthal
C2
/niˈændərˌtɑːl/
a member of an extinct human species, Homo neanderthalensis, that lived in Europe and western Asia until about 40,000 years ago
M
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evasion
C2
/ɪˈveɪʒən/
nonperformance of something distasteful, as by deceit or trickery, that you are supposed to do
M
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inconclusive
C2
/ˌɪnkənˈklusɪv/
Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion.
M
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albino
C2
/ælˈbaɪnoʊ/
born with albinism and therefore having little or no melanin pigmentation
M
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stardust
C2
/ˈstɑrˌdʌst/
fine particles of matter originating in stars or present in interstellar space
M
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Jurassic
C2
/dʒəˈræsɪk/
relating to the second period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201 to 145 million years ago
M
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Mathematics & Measurement (257)
shove
C2
/ʃʌv/
the act of giving a push to someone or something
M
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mademoiselle
C2
/ˌmæ.dəm.wəˈzɛl/
A young woman or girl, especially one who is French or French-speaking.
M
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perimeter
C2
/pəˈɹɪmətɚ/
the total length of the boundary of a two-dimensional shape
M
S
iris
C2
/ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/
A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ).
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cardinal
C2
/ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/
serving as an essential component
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twilight
C2
/ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/
a condition of decline following successes
M
S
dagger
C2
/ˈdæɡɚ/
A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
M
S
squirrel
C2
/ˈskwɝ(ə)l/
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae.
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willow
C2
/ˈwɪloʊ/
Any of various deciduous trees or shrubs in the genus Salix, in the willow family Salicaceae, found primarily on moist soils in cooler zones in the northern hemisphere.
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sly
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/slaɪ/
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
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reindeer
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/ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes
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hazel
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/ˈheɪzəl/
A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.
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intercept
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/ɪntɚˈsɛpt/
seize on its way
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bamboo
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/bæmˈbu/
Any of the fast-growing grasses of the Bambusoideae subfamily, characterised by its woody, hollow, round, straight, jointed stem.
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legion
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/ˈli.d͡ʒən/
A very large number of people or things.
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revolver
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/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/
Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly borrow money.
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woof
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/wʊf/
The set of yarns carried by the shuttle of a loom which are placed crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp; the weft.
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sermon
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/ˈsɝ.mən/
Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.
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quadrant
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/ˈkwɑ.dɹənt/
one of four roughly equal sectors into which a plane, circle, area, or display is divided
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mutiny
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/ˈmju.tə.ni/
An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.
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ledge
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/led͡ʒ/
A narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
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pooh
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/puː/
An instance of saying "pooh".
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jaguar
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/ˈd͡ʒæɡ.wɑɹ/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard
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chord
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/kɔɹd/
A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
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Nature & Landscape (91)
turf
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/tɝf/
the surface layer of earth held together by grass and roots
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lea
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/liː/
an open grassy field, meadow, or pasture; chiefly literary
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avalanche
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/ˈævəlæn(t)ʃ/
a large mass of snow, ice, and sometimes rock that suddenly rushes down a mountain
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riverside
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/ˈrɪv.ɚ.saɪd/
the land along or beside a river
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underwood
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/ˈʌndɚˌwʊd/
shrubs, small trees, and other low vegetation growing beneath taller woodland trees
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minefield
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/ˈmaɪnˌfild/
A situation full of hidden risks, dangers, or difficulties.
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aptitude
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/ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/
A natural ability or talent for learning or doing something.
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grotto
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/ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/
a small picturesque cave, especially one associated with water or unusual rock formations
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skyline
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/ˈskaɪlaɪn/
the outline of buildings, mountains, or other objects seen against the sky
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backwater
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/ˈbækˌwɔtər/
a part of a river away from the main current, where the water is still or slow-moving
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fen
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/fɛn/
a low, waterlogged wetland fed by groundwater or runoff, often peat-forming and richer in minerals than a bog
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wavy
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/ˈweɪvi/
of hair, having waves
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grassy
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/ˈɡɹæsi/
abounding in grass
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seashore
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/ˈsiːʃoɹ/
the shore of a sea or ocean
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arroyo
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/əˈrɔɪoʊ/
a steep-sided channel or creek bed in an arid region, usually dry but liable to fill after rain
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hilltop
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/ˈhɪlˌtɑːp/
The peak or crest of a hill.
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fjord
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/fiˈɔrd/
a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between steep slopes or cliffs, typically carved by a glacier
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geyser
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/ˈɡaɪzɚ/
a hot spring that periodically throws jets of water and steam into the air
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clod
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/klɑd/
a compact lump of earth, clay, or a similar material
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supremely
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/səˈpɹimli/
to the maximum degree
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driftwood
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/ˈdrɪftwʊd/
wood carried along by a river, lake, or sea, or washed ashore by the water
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swampy
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/ˈswɑːmpi/
Soggy and marshy; wet like a swamp.
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tarn
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/tɑɹn/
a small mountain lake or pool, especially one formed in a hollow excavated by a glacier
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savanna
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/səˈvænə/
a tropical or subtropical grassland with scattered trees and an open canopy, typically shaped by seasonal rainfall, fire, and grazing
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Animals (530)
cock
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/kɑk/
to tilt or slant to one side
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alpha
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/ˈælfə/
early testing stage of a software or hardware product
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phoebe
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/ˈfiːbi/
any of several small North American flycatchers of the genus Sayornis, especially the eastern phoebe
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pony
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/ˈpoʊni/
A small serving of an alcoholic beverage, especially beer.
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swamp
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/ˈswɑmp/
a situation fraught with difficulties and imponderables
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stunt
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/stʌnt/
a difficult, unusual, or dangerous feat
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rogue
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/ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/
A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person.
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raven
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/ˈɹeɪvən/
feed greedily
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steed
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/stiːd/
A stallion, especially one used for riding.
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lizard
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/ˈlɪz.ɚd/
Any reptile of the order Squamata that is not a snake or part of Mosasauria — typically characterised by a rounded torso, a short neck with an elevated head, four limbs and a long tail, although some species are legless.
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womb
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/wuːm/
In female mammals, the organ in which the young are conceived and grow until birth; the uterus.
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drone
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/dɹoʊn/
A male ant, bee, or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen.
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ungrateful
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/ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
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moose
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/muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male
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crust
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/kɹʌst/
to form a crust or form into a crust
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velvet
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/ˈvɛlvɪt/
A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.
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wretch
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/ɹɛt͡ʃ/
An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person.
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weasel
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/ˈwizəl/
a small slender carnivorous mammal of the genus Mustela or a related genus
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cobra
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/ˈkoʊbrə/
any of several venomous Asian or African elapid snakes that can spread the ribs of the neck to form a hood, especially a snake of the genus Naja
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scorpion
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/ˈskɔːrpiən/
an arachnid with grasping pincers and a segmented tail ending in a venomous sting
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peck
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/pɛk/
To strike or pierce with the beak or bill (of a bird).
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shaggy
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/ˈʃæɡi/
Having long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur or wool.
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panther
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/ˈpænθɚ/
a black-coated leopard, or less often a black-coated jaguar
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trance
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/tɹæns/
A state of awareness, concentration, or focus that filters experience and information (for example, a state of meditation or possession by some being).
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Plants & Agriculture (290)
brandy
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/ˈbɹændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
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stroll
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/stɹoʊl/
a leisurely walk, usually in some public place
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coop
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/kuːp/
a small enclosure or shelter for poultry or other small animals
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rosemary
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/ˈɹoʊzˌmɛɹi/
an aromatic evergreen shrub with narrow leaves, grown as a culinary and medicinal herb
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tar
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/tɑɹ/
coat with tar
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afar
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/ˈɑːfɑː(ɹ)/
A member of the people who speak this language and reside in these regions.
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watchman
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/ˈwɒtʃmən/
A man set to watch: a man who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night; (loosely) any such person of any sex or gender.
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stump
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/stʌmp/
remove tree stumps from
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meddle
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/ˈmɛd.əl/
To interfere in or with; to concern oneself with unduly.
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vineyard
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/ˈvɪn.jɚd/
A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine.
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fern
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/fɝn/
Any of a group of some twenty thousand species of vascular plants classified in the division Pteridophyta that lack seeds and reproduce by shedding spores to initiate an alternation of generations.
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myrtle
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/ˈmɝːtəl/
an evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus, with aromatic leaves and white or pink flowers
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pasture
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/ˈpæs.t͡ʃɚ/
bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle
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burr
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/bɝ/
a rough or prickly seed case, husk, or flower head that clings to fur or clothing
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birch
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/bɝt͡ʃ/
to whip with a birch twig
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sup
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/sʌp/
a small amount of liquid food
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fragrant
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/ˈfɹæ.ɡɹənt/
Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.
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plough
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/plaʊ/
a farm tool used to cut and turn over soil before planting
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bale
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/beɪl/
a large quantity of material compressed and tightly bound for storage or transport
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dahlia
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/ˈdæljə/
a tuberous flowering plant of the genus Dahlia, native to Mexico and cultivated for its large, brightly colored flower heads
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hoe
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/hoʊ/
dig with a hoe
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mistletoe
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/ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/
an evergreen plant that grows parasitically on trees and bears white berries
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hyacinth
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/ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/
a bulbous garden plant with a dense spike of fragrant, brightly colored flowers
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putty
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/ˈpʌti/
apply putty in order to fix or fill
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Weather & Climate (31)
puddle
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/ˈpʌdl̩/
a small, shallow pool of water or another liquid, especially one formed by rain
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thunderclap
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/ˈθʌndɚˌklæp/
a single sudden, loud crash of thunder, especially from a nearby lightning strike
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monsoon
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/mɑːnˈsuːn/
a seasonal wind system that reverses direction between summer and winter, especially in South and Southeast Asia
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quench
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/kwɛnt͡ʃ/
cool by plunging into cold water or other liquid
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drizzle
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/ˈdrɪz.əl/
very light rain falling in fine drops
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choppy
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/ˈtʃɑpi/
of water or weather, rough with many small, short waves
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torrential
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/tɔˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/
Of rain, falling very heavily.
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raindrop
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/ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/
a single drop of rain falling from a cloud or resting on a surface
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windward
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/ˈwɪndwɚd/
facing or situated toward the direction from which the wind is blowing
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broil
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/bɹaɪl/
to cook under a broiler
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barometric
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/ˌber.əˈmet.rɪk/
relating to atmospheric pressure or to its measurement with a barometer
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cumulus
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/ˈkjumjələs/
a dense, white, rounded cloud with a flat base, formed by rising warm air
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dewdrop
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/ˈduːˌdrɑːp/
a small drop of water formed as dew on a cool surface
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clime
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/klaɪm/
a region considered in relation to its climate, especially in literary use
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sirocco
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/sɪˈrɑːkoʊ/
a hot, often dusty wind that blows from the Sahara across the Mediterranean into southern Europe
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waterspout
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/ˈwɔ.təɹ spaʊt/
a rotating column of air and spray formed over water; figuratively, any violently whirling or surging mass
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weathercock
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/ˈwɛðɚˌkɑk/
a weather vane, traditionally shaped like a rooster
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hailstone
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/ˈheɪlˌstoʊn/
a single ball or irregular lump of ice that falls from a storm cloud as hail
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aeolian
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/iˈoʊ.li.ən/
relating to, produced by, or resembling the action or sound of the wind
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simoom
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/sɪˈmuːm/
a violently hot, dry, dust-laden wind that blows in the deserts of Arabia and North Africa
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equable
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/ˈɛkwəbəl/
Calm and not easily upset.
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whitecap
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/ˈwaɪtˌkæp/
a wave whose crest has broken into white foam
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bedew
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/bɪˈduː/
literary: to wet or cover something with dew or with small drops resembling dew
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hoarfrost
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/ˈhɔːrfrɑːst/
a white deposit of feathery ice crystals formed when water vapor freezes directly onto a cold outdoor surface
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Environment & Ecology (11)
wildfire
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/ˈwaɪldˌfaɪr/
a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation or wild land
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leach
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/liːtʃ/
to remove soluble substances from a material by passing liquid through it
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mangrove
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/ˈmæŋɡroʊv/
a tropical or subtropical tree or shrub adapted to grow in salty or brackish coastal water, often with exposed supporting roots
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pelagic
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/pəˈlædʒɪk/
living, occurring, or carried in the open sea away from the coast or seabed
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algal
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/ˈæl.ɡəl/
relating to, consisting of, or resembling algae
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alga
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/ˈæl.ɡə/
one of a diverse group of chiefly aquatic photosynthetic organisms, ranging from microscopic single cells to large seaweeds and lacking the organs of land plants
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ecotourism
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/ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/
Responsible travel to natural areas that protects the environment and supports local people.
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intertidal
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/ˌɪntɚˈtaɪdəl/
relating to the part of a shore covered at high tide and exposed at low tide
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denude
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/dɪˈnuːd/
formal: to strip land or another surface of its natural covering
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carbonize
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/ˈkɑɹ.bən.aɪz/
To turn something into carbon by heating it, leaving it scorched or blackened.
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usnea
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/ˈəsniə/
any branching gray-green or yellowish lichen of the genus Usnea, often hanging from trees
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Places & Geography (33)
treachery
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/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹi/
The act of betraying someone who trusts you.
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inland
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/ˈɪnlənd/
towards or into the interior of a region
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provincial
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/prəˈvɪnʃəl/
Narrow-minded or unsophisticated, in the way of someone from a small town far from the city.
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terra
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/ˈtɛˌrɑː/
earth, land, or solid ground, especially in the Latin expression terra firma
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Sicilian
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/sɪˈsɪliən/
relating to Sicily, its people, culture, or language
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antarctic
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/ænˈtɑɹktɪk/
relating to Antarctica or the region around the South Pole
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annex
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/əˈnɛks/
An extra building or section added to a larger one
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longitude
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/ˈlɒnd͡ʒɪtʃuːd/
the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
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diffuse
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/dɪˈfjuz/
To spread something out over a wide area, or to spread out in this way.
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hacienda
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/ˌhɑːsiˈendə/
a large estate, plantation, or ranch in a Spanish-speaking country, especially in the Americas
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mews
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/mjuːz/
chiefly British, a short street or courtyard lined with buildings that were originally stables and are now often homes
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shire
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/ʃaɪ(ə)ɹ/
a county or traditional administrative district, especially in Britain
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backwoods
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/ˈbækˌwʊdz/
a remote, sparsely settled, and often wooded region, especially in North America
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archipelago
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/ˌɑɹkəˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/
a group or chain of islands
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alameda
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/ˌæləˈmeɪdə/
a public promenade or broad avenue bordered with trees, especially in Spain or Spanish-speaking America
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topography
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/təˈpɑɡɹəfi/
The shape and physical features of an area of land, such as hills and valleys.
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riverfront
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/ˈrɪvərˌfrʌnt/
land, buildings, or a district directly beside a river
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pampa
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/ˈpæmpə/
an extensive, usually grass-covered plain of temperate South America east of the Andes
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burgh
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/ˈbʌɹoʊ/
a borough in Scotland
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isthmus
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/ˈɪsməs/
a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas and bordered by water on both sides
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hinterland
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/ˈhɪntɚˌlænd/
a remote region far from cities or major centers of activity
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Paulista
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/paʊˈliːstə/
a native or inhabitant of the Brazilian state of São Paulo
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Patagonian
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/ˌpætəˈɡəʊni.ən/
relating to Patagonia, the southern region of Argentina and Chile, or its people and culture
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antipodes
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/ænˈtɪp.əˌdiz/
two places or points situated directly opposite each other on the earth
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Law & Government (221)
counsel
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/ˈkaʊn.səl/
Advice or guidance, especially when serious or careful.
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lex
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/lɛks/
a law or statute, especially one expressed by its Latin title or discussed in Roman law
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dynamite
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/ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/
blow up with dynamite
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precinct
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/ˈpriː.sɪŋkt/
in the United States, a local administrative district used for elections or policing
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treason
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/ˈtɹiː.zən/
The crime of betraying one’s own country.
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concussion
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/kənˈkʊʃən/
A violent collision or shock.
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valet
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/ˈvæleɪ/
a person that will park and fetch cars for people using a business, restaurant or service
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superstitious
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/ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
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suspense
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/səˈspɛns/
an uncertain cognitive state
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bey
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/beɪ/
historical: a governor, ruler, or other high official in the Ottoman Empire and some of its former territories
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statute
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/ˈstæt͡ʃuːt/
enacted by a legislative body
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oblivion
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/əˈblɪviːən/
total forgetfulness
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perjury
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/ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹi/
The deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath.
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etiquette
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/ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/
The manners or decent behaviour to be observed in social or professional life; conventional decorum; the ceremonial code of polite society.
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scapegoat
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/ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/
Someone unfairly blamed or punished for some failure.
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privy
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/ˈprɪvi/
sharing secret or private knowledge of something, normally followed by to
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untrue
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/ʌnˈtɹuː/
not true to an obligation or trust
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ancestral
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/ænˈsɛs.təɹ.əl/
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
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eviction
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/ɪˈvɪk.ʃən/
the expulsion of someone, such as a tenant, from the possession of land by process of law
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alderman
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/ˈɔldəɹmən/
a member of a municipal council, especially in a city or in a historical system of local government
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rigor
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/ˈɹɪɡɚ/
excessive sternness
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emir
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/əˈmɪr/
a ruler, prince, governor, or military commander in an Islamic country or polity
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viceroy
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/ˈvaɪsˌrɔɪ/
a governor who rules a country, colony, or province as the representative of a monarch
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corroborate
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/kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/
to support with evidence, authority, or make more certain or confirm
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Politics & International Affairs (58)
cleanse
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/klɛnz/
to purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins
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anarchist
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/ˈæn.ɚ.kɪst/
a person who advocates anarchism, seeking a society organized without a coercive state or imposed hierarchy
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stasis
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/ˈsteɪsɪs/
Inactivity; a freezing, or state of motionlessness.
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manifesto
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/ˌmæn.əˈfes.toʊ/
a public written declaration of the principles, policies, aims, or intentions of a political party, government, or movement
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makeshift
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/ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/
A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.
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imperialist
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/ɪmˈpɪriəlɪst/
a person who supports or practices imperialism
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conclave
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/ˈkɑnˌkleɪv/
a private, confidential, or secret meeting of a select group
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rile
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/ɹɑel/
To stir or move from a state of calm or order.
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totalitarian
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/ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/
characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control
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legate
C2
/ˈlɛɡɪt/
an official envoy or deputy, especially a representative sent by the pope or a sovereign
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S
segue
C2
/ˈsɛɡweɪ/
To move smoothly from one state or subject to another.
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S
agitator
C2
/ˈædʒ.əˌteɪ.tɚ/
a person who vigorously stirs others into political or social action, often a disapproving label for a protest organizer
M
S
empathetic
C2
/ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/
showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states
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S
subversion
C2
/səbˈvɝːʒən/
the deliberate, often covert undermining of an established government, institution, or system
M
S
appeasement
C2
/əˈpiːzmənt/
the act of calming, satisfying, or pacifying someone by meeting a demand or easing a grievance
M
S
jingo
C2
/ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/
dated: used as a mild oath, usually in the phrase by jingo
M
S
dynastic
C2
/daɪˈnæstɪk/
relating to a dynasty or to rule by successive members of one family
M
S
triumvirate
C2
/traɪˈʌmvɝət/
a group of three people who share authority or responsibility
M
S
abdication
C2
/ˌæbdəˈkeɪʃən/
the formal act of giving up a throne or other position of sovereign power
M
S
Bolshevism
C2
/ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/
historical and political: the revolutionary Marxist doctrine and strategy of the Bolshevik faction led by Lenin
M
S
dethrone
C2
/diˈθroʊn/
to remove a monarch from the throne or from sovereign power
M
S
apocryphal
C2
/əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/
Of doubtful authenticity, or lacking authority; not regarded as canonical.
M
S
anarchism
C2
/ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/
a family of political philosophies and movements skeptical of or opposed to coercive authority, especially the state, and favoring stateless social organization through voluntary cooperation
M
S
militarism
C2
/ˈmɪl.ə.tɚ.ɪ.zəm/
the belief or policy that a country should maintain powerful armed forces and use them to gain political or economic advantage
M
S
Crime & Justice (79)
blackmail
C2
/ˈblæk.meɪl/
the crime or practice of demanding money or compliance by threatening to reveal a secret or damaging information
M
S
solitary
C2
/ˈsɑlɪˌtɛɹi/
Alone; done or existing without others.
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S
thug
C2
/θʌɡ/
a violent criminal or a person hired to intimidate or attack others
M
S
abduction
C2
/æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/
the act of taking a person away unlawfully by force or deception
M
S
arson
C2
/ˈɑɹsən/
malicious burning to destroy property
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S
lynch
C2
/lɪnt͡ʃ/
to kill someone without legal authority or a trial, especially by a mob and often by hanging
M
S
posse
C2
/ˈpɑːsi/
a group of people summoned by a law officer to help keep order or pursue a suspect
M
S
smuggle
C2
/ˈsmʌɡəl/
to move goods or people secretly and illegally across a border or through controls
M
S
perpetrator
C2
/ˈpɝpəˌtɹeɪtɚ/
a person who commits a crime, harmful act, or other wrongdoing
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S
gunman
C2
/ˈɡʌnmən/
a criminal armed with a gun, especially a professional killer.
M
S
penitentiary
C2
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
M
S
assailant
C2
/əˈseɪlənt/
a person who physically attacks another person
M
S
felon
C2
/ˈfɛl.ən/
a person who has committed or been convicted of a felony, especially in United States law
M
S
smuggler
C2
/ˈsmʌɡlɚ/
a person who secretly and illegally carries goods or people into or out of a country or restricted area
M
S
guillotine
C2
/ˈɡɪl.ə.tiːn/
a machine for executing a person by dropping a heavy blade through the neck
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S
apprehend
C2
/ˌæpɹɪˈhend/
To catch and arrest someone, especially a criminal.
M
S
avenger
C2
/əˈvɛndʒɚ/
a person who punishes someone in return for a wrong or injury
M
S
misdemeanor
C2
/ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnɝ/
A minor crime that is punished less severely than a serious one.
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S
incriminate
C2
/ɪnˈkrɪm.ə.neɪt/
to provide evidence or information suggesting that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
M
S
swindler
C2
/ˈswɪndəlɚ/
a person who obtains money or property from others through deception or fraud
M
S
embezzlement
C2
/ɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/
the fraudulent theft or misappropriation of money or property entrusted to one's care
M
S
swag
C2
/swæɡ/
informal: money or goods obtained by theft or other illegal activity
M
S
pickpocket
C2
/ˈpɪkˌpɑːkət/
a thief who secretly steals from people's pockets or bags in public places
M
S
hooligan
C2
/ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/
a violent or destructive troublemaker, especially one acting as part of a group
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S
War & Conflict (189)
fort
C2
/fɔɹt/
A structure improvised from furniture, bedding, etc., for playing games.
M
S
vault
C2
/vɑlt/
to jump across or leap over an obstacle
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S
rascal
C2
/ˈɹæskl̩/
A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster.
M
S
shotgun
C2
/ˈʃɑtɡʌn/
a smoothbore firearm designed to fire cartridges containing many small pellets or a single slug
M
S
sabotage
C2
/ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/
deliberate damage, obstruction, or disruption intended to weaken an activity, organization, or opponent
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S
bedtime
C2
/ˈbɛdtaɪm/
The time or hour at which one retires to bed in order to sleep.
M
S
waltz
C2
/wɔlts/
A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
M
S
groan
C2
/ˈɡɹoʊ̯n/
indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
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S
sideways
C2
/ˈsaɪdweɪz/
toward one side
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S
typewriter
C2
/ˈtaɪˌpraɪtɝ/
One who uses a typewriter; a typist.
M
S
cadet
C2
/kəˈdɛt/
a student or trainee preparing to become a military or police officer
M
S
precaution
C2
/pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger, damage or injury
M
S
pantry
C2
/ˈpæntɹi/
A small room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen, dedicated to shelf-stable food storage or storing kitchenware, like a larder, but smaller.
M
S
feud
C2
/fjuːd/
a long and bitter quarrel between people, families, or groups, sometimes involving violence
M
S
housekeeping
C2
/ˈhaʊˌskiːpɪŋ/
The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.
M
S
humbly
C2
/ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
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S
lumber
C2
/ˈlʌm.bɚ/
move heavily or clumsily
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S
commodore
C2
/ˈkɑmədɔr/
a naval officer ranking above captain and below rear admiral
M
S
evasive
C2
/ɪˈveɪsɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
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S
blitz
C2
/blɪts/
A sudden, intense, and concentrated effort or campaign.
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S
sentry
C2
/ˈsen.tri/
a guard posted to watch a place, especially to warn of danger or prevent unauthorized entry
M
S
citadel
C2
/ˈsɪtədəl/
A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
M
S
oblivious
C2
/əˈblɪviːəs/
Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.
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S
schoolboy
C2
/ˈskulˌbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
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S
Religion & Belief (197)
palmer
C2
/ˈpɑmɚ/
historical: a pilgrim to the Holy Land, traditionally identified by the palm branch carried on returning home
M
S
epic
C2
/ˈep.ɪk/
constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
M
S
deacon
C2
/ˈdiːkən/
in several Christian churches, an ordained minister ranking below a priest
M
S
padre
C2
/ˈpɑdɹeɪ/
a Christian priest, especially in a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking community
M
S
genie
C2
/ˈdʒiːni/
a jinn: a spirit being in Islamic and pre-Islamic Arabian tradition, capable of choosing good or evil and normally invisible to humans
M
S
hydra
C2
/ˈhaɪdrə/
in Greek mythology, a many-headed serpent whose severed heads grew back
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S
pagan
C2
/ˈpeɪɡən/
a follower of a polytheistic, nature-centered, or pre-Christian religion, including a person in a modern Pagan tradition
M
S
chastity
C2
/ˈt͡ʃæstɪti/
Vow made, usually because of moral or religious beliefs, to abstain from sexual relations.
M
S
horoscope
C2
/ˈhɔɹəˌskoʊp/
an astrological forecast of a person's future, often published according to their zodiac sign
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S
blasphemy
C2
/ˈblæs.fə.mi/
speech or conduct that shows contempt for God, a religion, or something held sacred
M
S
heretic
C2
/ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/
Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.
M
S
chalice
C2
/ˈtʃælɪs/
a stemmed ceremonial cup, especially the cup used for wine in the Christian Eucharist
M
S
godless
C2
/ˈɡɑdləs/
not believing in or acknowledging a god or gods
M
S
sacrilege
C2
/ˈsækɹəlɪdʒ/
the violation, misuse, or profanation of something regarded as sacred
M
S
sacrament
C2
/ˈsæk.rə.mənt/
a Christian rite regarded as an outward sign of divine grace, such as baptism or the Eucharist
M
S
infidel
C2
/ˈɪnfədəl/
historical and often offensive: a person regarded as not accepting the religion considered true by the speaker
M
S
leviathan
C2
/ləˈvaɪəθ(ə)n/
a vast and powerful sea creature described in the Hebrew Bible
M
S
celibacy
C2
/ˈsɛləbəsi/
abstaining from sexual relations, for example because of religious vows
M
S
adhere
C2
/ædˈhɪɹ/
To stick firmly to a surface.
M
S
passover
C2
/ˈpæsˌoʊvɚ/
the Jewish spring festival commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt
M
S
crucifixion
C2
/ˌkɹuː.səˈfɪk.ʃən/
execution by fastening a person to a cross or upright structure and leaving them to die
M
S
sharif
C2
/ʃəˈriːf/
a descendant of the prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima, traditionally entitled to a rank of nobility
M
S
nymph
C2
/nɪmf/
in classical mythology, a female spirit associated with a natural place such as a spring, forest, or mountain
M
S
martyrdom
C2
/ˈmɑrtərdəm/
death or severe suffering endured because of loyalty to a religion, belief, or cause
M
S
Culture & History (109)
donna
C2
/ˈdɑː.nə/
an Italian title meaning lady, especially one applied to a woman of rank
M
S
dexter
C2
/ˈdɛks.tɚ/
heraldry: on or toward the bearer's right side of a shield, which appears on the viewer's left
M
S
signora
C2
/siːnˈjɔːrə/
an Italian title of respect or form of address for a woman, equivalent to Mrs. or madam
M
S
Hun
C2
/hʌn/
a member of a nomadic confederation that entered Europe in late antiquity and reached its greatest power under Attila in the fifth century
M
S
eunuch
C2
/ˈjuː.nək/
a man who has been castrated
M
S
leprechaun
C2
/ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/
a small solitary supernatural being in Irish folklore, traditionally portrayed as a shoemaker who guards hidden treasure
M
S
tribune
C2
/ˈtrɪbjuːn/
in ancient Rome, an elected official charged with protecting the interests and rights of the plebeians
M
S
Celtic
C2
/ˈkɛltɪk/
of or relating to the Celts or their cultures and traditions
M
S
totem
C2
/ˈtoʊtəm/
a natural being or object that serves as the emblem of a kinship group and may have a special spiritual relationship with it
M
S
courtesan
C2
/ˈkɔɹtəzæn/
historical: a woman who had wealthy or powerful lovers or clients, often in exchange for financial support and with access to elite society
M
S
sarcophagus
C2
/sɑːrˈkɑːfəɡəs/
a stone coffin, often carved or decorated and displayed above ground
M
S
crematorium
C2
/ˌkriː.məˈtɔːr.i.əm/
a building or facility where dead bodies are cremated
M
S
chevalier
C2
/ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
a knight or chivalrous, courtly gentleman, especially in a historical or literary context
M
S
archduke
C2
/ˈɑːrtʃˌduːk/
a prince of the former ruling house of Austria, especially a son or male-line grandson of an emperor
M
S
creole
C2
/ˈkriː.oʊl/
a natural language that developed in a contact community from elements of two or more languages and became a community's first language
M
S
vassal
C2
/ˈvæsəl/
a person holding a fief
M
S
chevron
C2
/ˈʃɛvrən/
a V-shaped or inverted-V-shaped mark, pattern, or structure
M
S
obelisk
C2
/ˈɑbəlɪsk/
a tall, four-sided stone pillar that tapers to a pyramidal point, often erected as a monument
M
S
epitaph
C2
/ˈɛpɪˌtæf/
an inscription on a grave or monument commemorating the person buried there
M
S
boer
C2
/bɔːr/
historical: a Dutch-speaking settler or farmer in southern Africa, especially an ancestor of the Afrikaner population
M
S
tomahawk
C2
/ˈtɑːməˌhɔːk/
a light axe or hatchet associated historically with Indigenous peoples of North America and later made in many specialized forms
M
S
curtsy
C2
/ˈkɝtsi/
a formal gesture of greeting or respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body
M
S
Neolithic
C2
/ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/
the final major phase of the Stone Age, associated in many regions with farming, permanent settlements, and polished stone tools
M
S
fief
C2
/fiːf/
historical: land, revenue, or another right held from a feudal superior in return for allegiance and service
M
S
Materials & Substances (230)
japan
C2
/dʒəˈpæn/
a hard, usually dark lacquer or enamel used to give wood or metal a durable glossy finish
M
S
amber
C2
/ˈæm.bɚ/
a hard, translucent yellow or brown fossil resin, often used in jewelry and sometimes containing preserved organisms
M
S
blond
C2
/blɑnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
M
S
sal
C2
/sæl/
salt, especially in traditional chemical or pharmaceutical names such as sal volatile
M
S
pier
C2
/pɪɹ/
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
M
S
jasper
C2
/ˈd͡ʒæs.pɚ/
an opaque, impure variety of chalcedony occurring in red, yellow, brown, green, and other colors and used as a gemstone or ornamental stone
M
S
lace
C2
/ˈleɪs/
draw through eyes or holes
M
S
residue
C2
/ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/
A small amount of something that is left behind after the rest is gone.
M
S
splinter
C2
/ˈsplɪn.tɚ/
A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal.
M
S
serge
C2
/sɝːdʒ/
a strong twill-weave fabric, traditionally made of wool or worsted and often used for suits and uniforms
M
S
muck
C2
/mʌk/
dirt, mud, manure, or other wet and unpleasant matter
M
S
firewood
C2
/ˈfa.ə(ɹ).wʊd/
wood used for fuel
M
S
clot
C2
/klɑt/
to coalesce or unite in a mass
M
S
plateau
C2
/plæˈtoʊ/
A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. (of a varying quantity)
M
S
slab
C2
/slæb/
A large, flat, thick piece of solid material such as stone, concrete, or wood.
M
S
commodity
C2
/kəˈmɑdəti/
A raw material or basic product that is bought and sold in large amounts, such as oil or grain.
M
S
shawl
C2
/ʃɔl/
A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.
M
S
yarn
C2
/jɑɹn/
A story, a tale, especially one that is incredible.
M
S
garret
C2
/ˈɡæɹɪt/
An attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house.
M
S
gunny
C2
/ˈɡʌni/
a coarse, strong fabric made from jute or hemp, especially for sacks
M
S
rosewood
C2
/ˈroʊzˌwʊd/
a dense, dark reddish or purplish hardwood with a strongly marked grain, valued for furniture and decorative work
M
S
opal
C2
/ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent form of hydrated silica, often used as a gemstone and prized for flashes of changing color
M
S
cashmere
C2
/ˈkæʃ.mɪr/
very fine, soft fiber obtained from the undercoat of cashmere goats
M
S
krypton
C2
/ˈkɹɪp.tɑːn/
the colorless, odorless noble-gas chemical element with symbol Kr and atomic number 36
M
S
Tools, Machines & Construction (133)
trench
C2
/tɹɛnt͡ʃ/
a long, narrow ditch dug in the ground
M
S
derrick
C2
/ˈdɛrɪk/
a crane with a movable boom, especially one used aboard a ship or at a construction site
M
S
spade
C2
/speɪ̯d/
a digging tool with a flat blade and a handle
M
S
bowie
C2
/ˈbuːi/
a Bowie knife: a large, heavy, single-edged sheath knife with a clipped point
M
S
barrow
C2
/ˈbæɹoʊ/
a small handcart used for carrying loads
M
S
hoop
C2
/huːp/
a rigid circular or curved band of metal, wood, or another material, used for holding, fastening, hanging, or forming a framework
M
S
machete
C2
/məˈʃɛ.ti/
a large heavy knife used for cutting vegetation or as a weapon
M
S
armory
C2
/ˈɑːrmɝi/
A building where weapons and military equipment are stored.
M
S
contraption
C2
/kənˈtræpʃən/
A strange or overly complicated machine or device.
M
S
dredge
C2
/drɛdʒ/
to remove mud, sand, or other material from the bottom of a body of water with a dredge
M
S
weir
C2
/wɪɹ/
a low dam built across a stream or river to raise the water level, regulate it, or divert its flow
M
S
sickle
C2
/ˈsɪkəl/
a short-handled agricultural tool with a curved blade, used for cutting grain or grass
M
S
axle
C2
/ˈæk.səl/
a shaft or pin on which a wheel or other rotating part turns
M
S
harpoon
C2
/hɑːrˈpuːn/
a heavy spear with a barbed head, usually attached to a line, thrown or fired to catch whales and other large aquatic animals
M
S
periscope
C2
/ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/
an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
M
S
ligature
C2
/ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃɚ/
a cord, band, or other fastening used to bind things together
M
S
blowtorch
C2
/ˈbloʊˌtɔɹtʃ/
a portable burner that produces a very hot, concentrated flame by mixing fuel gas with air or oxygen
M
S
sledgehammer
C2
/ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/
a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for powerful blows in demolition or construction
M
S
gazebo
C2
/ɡəˈziːboʊ/
a small roofed building affording shade and rest
M
S
megaphone
C2
/ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/
a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
M
S
gargoyle
C2
/ˈɡɑrɡɔɪl/
a grotesquely carved waterspout that carries rainwater away from a building
M
S
sluice
C2
/sluːs/
an artificial channel or gate that controls a rapid flow of water
M
S
sieve
C2
/sɪv/
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom used to separate fine particles from coarse ones
M
S
smithy
C2
/ˈsmɪði/
a workshop where a smith heats, shapes, and repairs metal; a forge
M
S
Energy & Industry (23)
horsepower
C2
/ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/
a unit of power equal to 746 watts
M
S
stoker
C2
/ˈstoʊ.kɚ/
a worker who feeds fuel to and tends a furnace or boiler, especially on a steamship or steam train
M
S
sawmill
C2
/ˈsɑːˌmɪl/
a factory or mill where logs are cut into boards and other lumber
M
S
cinder
C2
/ˈsɪndɚ/
a small piece of partly burned coal, wood, or other material
M
S
thermonuclear
C2
/ˌθɜɹ.moʊˈn(j)uk.li.əɹ/
relating to nuclear fusion reactions that occur or are initiated at extremely high temperatures
M
S
tannery
C2
/ˈtænəɹi/
A place where people tan hides to make leather.
M
S
durability
C2
/dəɹəˈbɪləti/
permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
M
S
colliery
C2
/ˈkɑljəri/
a coal mine together with its surface buildings and equipment
M
S
diggings
C2
/ˈdɪɡ.ɪŋz/
an area where miners dig for gold or other valuable minerals
M
S
briquette
C2
/bɹɪˈkɛt/
a small compressed block of combustible material, especially charcoal or coal dust, used as fuel
M
S
placer
C2
/ˈplæsɚ/
a surface or near-surface deposit of sand or gravel containing particles of a valuable mineral, especially gold
M
S
gasworks
C2
/ˈɡæs.wɝːks/
a factory where fuel gas is produced, stored, or distributed
M
S
amperage
C2
/ˈæm.pəɹ.əd͡ʒ/
the strength of an electrical current measured in amperes
M
S
cordwood
C2
/ˈkɔrdˌwʊd/
firewood cut into lengths and stacked or sold by the cord
M
S
lignite
C2
/ˈlɪɡnaɪt/
a soft, brownish-black, low-grade coal intermediate between peat and bituminous coal
M
S
stannary
C2
/ˈstænəri/
historical, usually plural: one of the tin-mining districts of Cornwall and Devon, together with its mines, works, and special legal institutions
M
S
woodyard
C2
/ˈwʊdˌjɑːrd/
a yard where timber or firewood is stored, cut, processed, or sold
M
S
brickfield
C2
/ˈbrɪkˌfiːld/
chiefly British, historical: a place where clay is dug and bricks are made or fired; a brickyard
M
S
limekiln
C2
/ˈlaɪmˌkɪln/
a kiln or furnace in which limestone or shells are burned to produce lime
M
S
sycophancy
C2
/ˈsɪkəfənsi/
excessive flattery, servile compliance, or obsequious behavior intended to gain favor or advantage from someone in power
M
S
stellarator
C2
/ˈstel.əˌreɪ.tɚ/
a device that confines hot plasma for nuclear-fusion research using a twisted arrangement of external magnetic coils
M
S
tanyard
C2
/ˈtænˌjɑːrd/
the part of a tannery containing the vats and working area where hides are tanned
M
S
sawlog
C2
/ˈsɔːˌlɔɡ/
a log of suitable size and quality to be sawn into lumber at a sawmill
M
S
Safety & Risk (24)
menace
C2
/ˈmɛnɪs/
Something or someone that is a danger or threat.
M
S
cramp
C2
/kɹæmp/
to secure with a cramp
M
S
retribution
C2
/ˌɹɛt.ɹɪˈbju.ʃən/
the act of taking revenge, such as harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done, especially in the next life
M
S
fallout
C2
/ˈfɔːlˌaʊt/
the harmful or unpleasant consequences that follow an event or decision
M
S
untraceable
C2
/ənˈtreɪsəbəl/
incapable of being traced or tracked down
M
S
menacing
C2
/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/
Seeming dangerous and likely to cause harm; threatening.
M
S
maroon
C2
/məˈruːn/
to leave someone stranded and isolated in a remote place, especially an island
M
S
insidious
C2
/ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
M
S
cautionary
C2
/ˈkɔʃəˌnɛɹi/
Serving to caution or warn; admonitory
M
S
coastguard
C2
/ˈkoʊstɡɑːrd/
chiefly British, an official employed to watch coastal waters, help vessels in danger, and enforce maritime law
M
S
conflagration
C2
/ˌkɑnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/
a large, destructive, and uncontrolled fire
M
S
crossbones
C2
/ˈkrɔːsˌboʊnz/
two bones depicted or placed diagonally across one another, especially beneath a skull as a warning of danger or death
M
S
catastrophically
C2
In a way that causes a disaster or terrible damage.
M
S
menacingly
C2
/ˈmɛnəsɪŋli/
In a threatening way that suggests danger.
M
S
inflammable
C2
/ɪnˈflæməbəl/
easily set on fire; flammable
M
S
unwary
C2
/ənˈwɛri/
not alert to danger or deception
M
S
overexposure
C2
/ˌoʊ.vɚ.ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/
excessive exposure to something, especially something harmful such as radiation or sunlight
M
S
imperil
C2
/ɪmˈper.əl/
formal: to put a person, thing, or undertaking at serious risk of harm, loss, or destruction
M
S
incautious
C2
/ɪnˈkɑʃəs/
not sufficiently cautious; acting or speaking without proper care
M
S
tocsin
C2
/ˈtɑksɪn/
a bell or bell signal sounded to warn people of danger
M
S
premonitory
C2
/prəˈmɑnəˌtɔri/
serving as an advance warning or indication of something that is about to happen
M
S
calamitously
C2
In a way that causes great damage or disaster.
M
S
impend
C2
/ɪmˈpɛnd/
to be imminent or about to happen, especially as a threat or danger
M
S
averter
C2
/əˈvɝtɚ/
a person, power, or thing that prevents or turns away danger, harm, or another unwanted event
M
S
Social Issues & Human Rights (25)
nigger
C2
/ˈnɪɡɚ/
extremely offensive racial slur directed at a Black person; included for understanding historical texts, never as a neutral term
M
S
orphanage
C2
/ˈɔːr.fən.ɪdʒ/
a residential institution that houses and cares for children without parents or guardians
M
S
Negro
C2
/ˈniɡroʊ/
dated and now generally offensive: a historical racial label for a Black person; retained in quotations and some historical institutional names
M
S
brothel
C2
/ˈbɹɔθəl/
a building where prostitutes are available
M
S
prostitution
C2
/ˌprɑː.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
the practice or occupation of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for money or other payment
M
S
workhouse
C2
/ˈwɝkˌhaʊs/
historically in Britain, an institution where poor people received lodging and food in return for compulsory labor
M
S
squalor
C2
/ˈskwɑlɚ/
a state of extreme dirtiness and unpleasant living conditions, often caused by neglect or poverty
M
S
freedman
C2
/ˈfriːd.mən/
a man who has been released from slavery, especially when his legal status is distinguished from that of a freeborn person
M
S
mulatto
C2
/mʊˈlɑː.t̬oʊ/
offensive and dated: a historical racial label for a person of mixed Black and white ancestry, especially someone with one Black and one white parent
M
S
poorhouse
C2
/ˈpʊrˌhaʊs/
historical: an institution maintained to house and support poor or homeless people, often under harsh conditions
M
S
abolitionist
C2
/ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪst/
historical: a person who campaigned to end slavery, especially in the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Atlantic world
M
S
freeborn
C2
/ˈfɹiːˌbɔɹn/
born free rather than into slavery or bondage
M
S
maltreatment
C2
/mælˈtriːtmənt/
cruel, violent, neglectful, or otherwise harmful treatment of a person or animal
M
S
stigmatize
C2
/ˈstɪɡ.mə.taɪz/
to describe or treat a person or group as shameful, disgraceful, or socially unacceptable
M
S
almshouse
C2
/ˈɑmzˌhaʊs/
a residence provided by a charity for poor, elderly, or disabled people, often in a historically endowed building
M
S
harlotry
C2
/ˈhɑɹlətri/
dated and disparaging: prostitution, or the practice of engaging in sex for payment
M
S
pederasty
C2
/ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/
sexual relations between an adult man and an adolescent boy
M
S
enfranchise
C2
/ɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/
to give a person or group the legal right to vote
M
S
bondman
C2
/ˈbɑːnd.mən/
historical: an enslaved man held in personal bondage
M
S
antisemitic
C2
/ˌæn.ti.səˈmɪt.ɪk/
hostile, prejudiced, or discriminatory toward Jewish people
M
S
antisemite
C2
/ˌæn.t̬iˈsem.aɪt/
a person who is prejudiced against, hostile toward, or discriminatory toward Jewish people
M
S
eugenist
C2
/juːˈdʒen.ɪst/
historical: an advocate or practitioner of eugenics, the discredited program of attempting to control human reproduction according to supposed hereditary quality
M
S
disfranchise
C2
/dɪsˈfræntʃaɪz/
to deprive a person or group of the right to vote or of another civil right
M
S
disenfranchise
C2
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.t͡ʃaɪz/
to take away someone's right to vote or another legal privilege
M
S
Ethics & Social Judgment (111)
homage
C2
/ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ/
An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
M
S
perverse
C2
/pɚˈvɝs/
Deliberately behaving in a way that is unreasonable or contrary to what is expected.
M
S
fiasco
C2
/fiˈæs.koʊ/
A sudden or unexpected failure.
M
S
exemplary
C2
/ɪɡˈzɛmplɚi/
extremely good and worthy of being copied or admired
M
S
reproach
C2
/ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/
To criticize or blame someone for something they have done.
M
S
chivalry
C2
/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/
honourable, generous, and courteous conduct, especially toward someone perceived as vulnerable
M
S
knave
C2
/neɪv/
dated: a dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous man
M
S
unscrupulous
C2
/ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/
Without scruples; immoral.
M
S
mercilessly
C2
/ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/
without pity or mercy
M
S
debauchery
C2
/dɪˈbɔ.t͡ʃə.ɹi/
An excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous and immoral activities; involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.
M
S
misbehave
C2
/ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv/
to behave badly, improperly, or contrary to rules or expectations
M
S
bigot
C2
/ˈbɪɡət/
a person who is obstinately prejudiced against people with different identities, beliefs, or opinions
M
S
idiocy
C2
/ˈɪdiəsi/
extremely foolish behavior, an absurd act, or a serious lack of good judgment
M
S
odious
C2
/ˈoʊ.di.əs/
unequivocally detestable
M
S
impunity
C2
/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.
M
S
faithless
C2
/ˈfeɪθləs/
disloyal, unreliable, or unworthy of trust
M
S
unsavory
C2
/ʌnˈseɪ.vɚ.i/
morally offensive, disreputable, or suggestive of improper conduct
M
S
euthanasia
C2
/ˌjuː.θəˈneɪ.ʒə/
the intentional ending of a person or animal's life in a painless way to relieve incurable suffering
M
S
unprovoked
C2
/ˌʌnprəˈvoʊkt/
occurring without provocation, justification, or an apparent motivating act
M
S
underhanded
C2
/ˈʌndɝˈhændɪd/
marked by deception
M
S
savagery
C2
/ˈsævɪdʒəri/
extreme cruelty or violent brutality
M
S
villainous
C2
/ˈvɪlənəs/
extremely wicked
M
S
seducer
C2
/sɪˈduːsɝ/
a person who deliberately attracts or persuades someone into a sexual relationship, often insincerely or manipulatively
M
S
villainy
C2
/ˈvɪləni/
wicked, criminal, or treacherous behavior or character
M
S
Cause, Change & Process (101)
peter
C2
/ˈpiː.tɚ/
usually peter out: to diminish gradually in strength, quantity, or activity and finally stop
M
S
notch
C2
/nɑt͡ʃ/
a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface
M
S
dent
C2
/ˈdɛnt/
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
M
S
intimidate
C2
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
make timid or fearful
M
S
sublime
C2
/səˈblaɪm/
lifted up or set high
M
S
whit
C2
/wɪt/
Whitsunday.
M
S
pompous
C2
/ˈpɑmpəs/
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.
M
S
stabilize
C2
/sʈɛb(ɪ)ˈlaɪz/
To make something steady and stop it from changing or moving, or to become steady.
M
S
reconcile
C2
/ˈɹɛkənˌsaɪl/
To make two ideas, facts, or needs fit together when they seem to conflict.
M
S
reconciliation
C2
/ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
The act of becoming friendly again after a quarrel.
M
S
induce
C2
/ɪnˈduːs/
To cause something to happen or to produce a particular effect.
M
S
wrinkle
C2
/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/
a clever method of doing something, especially something new and different
M
S
eradicate
C2
/ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/
to destroy or remove something completely, especially a disease, problem, or harmful practice
M
S
sorcery
C2
/ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/
magic; spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
M
S
combustion
C2
/kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/
The process of burning, in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light.
M
S
grate
C2
/ɡɹeɪt/
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
M
S
diminish
C2
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
To become smaller, weaker, or less; or to make something smaller or less.
M
S
infallible
C2
/ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/
Never wrong; incapable of making a mistake.
M
S
pomp
C2
/ˈpɑːmp/
To make a pompous display.
M
S
evaporate
C2
/ɪˈvæp.ə.ɹæɪt/
lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue
M
S
morph
C2
/mɔː(ɹ)f/
change shape as via computer animation
M
S
smithereens
C2
/ˌsmɪðəˈriːnz/
very small fragments produced when something is shattered or destroyed
M
S
spurt
C2
/spɝt/
to gush out suddenly and forcefully in a stream or jet
M
S
assimilate
C2
/əˌsɪmˌleʈ/
To take in and fully understand new information or ideas.
M
S
Abstract Ideas (136)
calamity
C2
/kəˈlæmɪti/
An event that causes great harm, loss, or suffering; a disaster.
M
S
technicality
C2
/ˌtɛk.nɪˈkæl.ə.ti/
a small or specialized rule or detail that can have an important practical consequence
M
S
vigilance
C2
/ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/
vigilant attentiveness
M
S
monstrosity
C2
/mɑːnˈstrɑːsəti/
something hideous or frightful
M
S
sensibility
C2
/ˌsɛn(t)səˈbɪləti/
refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions
M
S
superfluous
C2
/suˈpɝflu.əs/
More than is needed; unnecessary.
M
S
transcend
C2
/trænˈsend/
to go beyond the ordinary limits, range, or physical constraints of something
M
S
bastion
C2
/ˈbæsti.ən/
a group that defends a principle
M
S
testy
C2
/ˈtɛsti/
easily irritated or annoyed
M
S
futility
C2
/fjuˈtɪləti/
the quality of being pointless or incapable of producing a useful result
M
S
skepticism
C2
/ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/
doubt about the truth of something
M
S
catty
C2
/ˈkæti/
marked by or arising from malice
M
S
seminal
C2
/ˈsemɪnəl/
strongly influencing later ideas, work, or developments; formative and original
M
S
disintegration
C2
/dɪsˌɪnd.əˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/
a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system
M
S
fruition
C2
/fɹuˈɪʃən/
The point at which a plan or effort is finally achieved and produces results.
M
S
logistic
C2
/ləˈdʒɪstɪk/
relating to the detailed organization and movement of people, materials, or equipment
M
S
denote
C2
/dɪˈnoʊt/
To be a sign of something; to indicate.
M
S
individualism
C2
/ˌɪndɪvɪˈduːəˌlɪzəm/
The belief that the freedom and self-reliance of each person matter more than the group or the state.
M
S
pithy
C2
/ˈpɪθi/
concise and full of meaning
M
S
happenstance
C2
/ˈhæpənˌstæns/
A chance event; something that happens by luck rather than planning.
M
S
connotation
C2
/ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/
A feeling or idea that a word suggests, beyond its literal meaning.
M
S
schism
C2
/ˈskɪzəm/
division of a group into opposing factions
M
S
reciprocity
C2
/ˌresɪˈprɑːsəti/
the practice or expectation of exchanging comparable actions, help, feelings, or advantages for mutual benefit
M
S
pragmatism
C2
/ˈpræɡməˌtɪzəm/
a philosophical tradition that evaluates ideas partly through their practical consequences and role in inquiry
M
S
Actions & Processes (157)
tuck
C2
/tʌk/
to push or fold something into a safe, hidden, or close-fitting place
M
S
chant
C2
/t͡ʃænt/
to utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
M
S
clamp
C2
/ˈklæmp/
to impose or inflict forcefully
M
S
refill
C2
/ˈriːfɪl/
to fill a container or supply again after some or all of its contents have been used
M
S
orgy
C2
/ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/
any act of immoderate indulgence
M
S
exhale
C2
/ɛksˈheɪl/
give out (breath or an odor)
M
S
exterminate
C2
/ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/
kill en masse
M
S
disperse
C2
/dɪˈspɝs/
To spread out or scatter in different directions, or to make a group do so.
M
S
ignite
C2
/ɪɡˈnaɪt/
arouse or excite feelings and passions
M
S
wield
C2
/wiːld/
to hold and use a tool, weapon, or object effectively
M
S
depraved
C2
/diːˈpreɪvd/
Morally corrupt; wicked and disturbing.
M
S
denounce
C2
/diˈnaʊns/
To criticize someone or something strongly and publicly.
M
S
shroud
C2
/ˈʃɹæʊ̯d/
cover as if with a shroud
M
S
nudge
C2
/nʌd͡ʒ/
to push against gently
M
S
avail
C2
/əˈveɪl/
to use to one's advantage
M
S
tout
C2
/taʊt/
advertize in strongly positive terms
M
S
jolt
C2
/d͡ʒoʊlt/
a sudden jarring impact
M
S
indulgence
C2
/ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/
Something you allow yourself to enjoy as a special treat.
M
S
swindle
C2
/ˈswɪnd(ə)l/
deprive of by deceit
M
S
hinder
C2
/ˈhɪndɚ/
To make it harder for something to happen or for someone to do something.
M
S
flaunt
C2
/flɔnt/
to display something ostentatiously so that it attracts notice or admiration
M
S
jiggle
C2
/ˈdʒɪɡ.əl/
to move or cause something to move with quick, small movements from side to side or up and down
M
S
celibate
C2
/ˈsɛləbət/
abstaining from sexual intercourse
M
S
dabble
C2
/ˈdæb.əl/
to take part in an activity casually or without serious commitment
M
S
Word Formation & Derivatives (12)
inkling
C2
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
M
S
ism
C2
/ˈɪz.əm/
a distinctive doctrine, theory, cause, or movement, especially one named with the suffix -ism
M
S
etymology
C2
/ˌɛtəˈmɑləd͡ʒi/
the study of the origins and historical development of words
M
S
etymological
C2
/ˌɛtɪməˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
relating to etymology or the historical origin and development of words
M
S
cognate
C2
/ˈkɑɡn(e)ɪt/
related in origin, nature, or character
M
S
reduplicate
C2
/ɹɪˈduːplɪˌkeɪt/
to repeat, copy, or double something
M
S
neologistic
C2
/niˌɑləˈdʒɪstɪk/
relating to, involving, or characterized by newly coined words, phrases, or meanings
M
S
glory in
C2
M
S
bona fide
C2
M
S
dole out
C2
M
S
ad lib
C2
M
S
eke out
C2
M
S
Register & Style (332)
la
C2
/lɑ/
an archaic exclamation expressing surprise, emphasis, or mild protest
M
S
gimme
C2
/ˈɡɪmiː/
informal: a written representation of the rapid pronunciation of give me
M
S
slut
C2
/slʌt/
offensive: a person, especially a woman, contemptuously judged to be sexually promiscuous
M
S
sonny
C2
/ˈsʌni/
an informal, often affectionate form of address to a boy or younger man
M
S
lo
C2
/loʊ/
archaic or literary: used to call attention to something surprising or important
M
S
faggot
C2
/ˈfæɡ.ət/
historical: a bundle of sticks or branches bound together for fuel
M
S
yah
C2
/jɑː/
a dialect or eye-dialect spelling of you
M
S
fritz
C2
/fɹɪts/
the state of being defective.
M
S
raft
C2
/ɹæft/
make into a raft
M
S
yer
C2
/jɚ/
nonstandard pronunciation spelling of your
M
S
mutt
C2
/mʌt/
informal: a foolish, contemptible, or irritating person
M
S
hag
C2
/hæɡ/
an insulting term for an old woman regarded as ugly, unpleasant, or frightening
M
S
shag
C2
/ʃæɡ/
strong, coarse-cut tobacco
M
S
golly
C2
/ˈɡɑli/
a mild, old-fashioned expression of surprise, alarm, or enthusiasm
M
S
fudge
C2
/fʌd͡ʒ/
A type of very sweet candy or confection, usually made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.
M
S
git
C2
/ɡɪt/
an eye-dialect or pronunciation spelling of get
M
S
wench
C2
/wɛntʃ/
a girl or young woman; now dated and often humorous, dismissive, or offensive
M
S
girlie
C2
/ˈgɝːli/
informal, often dated: a girl or young woman, sometimes used as an affectionate form of address
M
S
damsel
C2
/ˈdæmzəl/
dated or literary: a young unmarried woman, especially one of noble birth
M
S
abed
C2
/əˈbɛd/
in bed, especially while resting, sleeping, or remaining there later than usual
M
S
ferret
C2
/ˈfɛɹɪt/
domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits
M
S
uber
C2
/ˈuːbɚ/
informal: extreme, outstanding, or superior to others of its kind
M
S
subversive
C2
/səbˈvɝsɪv/
Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.
M
S
eskimo
C2
/ˈɛskɪmoʊ/
historical collective label for Inuit and Yupik peoples and related Arctic communities; now often considered outdated or offensive, especially in Canada and Greenland
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General Vocabulary (45)
cigar
C2
/sɪˈɡɑɹ/
a roll of tobacco leaves made to be smoked
M
S
filth
C2
/fɪlθ/
disgusting dirt, refuse, or other foul matter
M
S
jag
C2
/dʒæɡ/
a sharp projection or rough point on an edge or surface
M
S
loch
C2
/lɔx/
in Scotland, a lake or a narrow arm of the sea
M
S
charisma
C2
/kəˈɹɪzmə/
a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others
M
S
starlight
C2
/ˈstɑː(ɹ)laɪt/
Light emitted from stars.
M
S
armageddon
C2
/ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/
the end of the world
M
S
dem
C2
/dɛm/
Clipping of Democrat.
M
S
hindsight
C2
/ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/
Understanding of an event only after it has already happened.
M
S
smudge
C2
/ˈsmʌdʒ/
a blemish made by dirt
M
S
crutch
C2
/kɹʌt͡ʃ/
anything that serves as an expedient
M
S
salvo
C2
/ˈsælvoʊ/
a sudden outburst of cheers
M
S
libido
C2
/ləˈbaɪˌdoʊ/
a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire
M
S
smut
C2
/smʌt/
sexually explicit or obscene writing, images, or other material, especially when regarded as having little artistic value
M
S
rummage
C2
/ˈrʌmɪdʒ/
a thorough search for something, often causing disorder or confusion
M
S
trove
C2
/troʊv/
a valuable or interesting collection of things, especially one that has been discovered
M
S
paraphernalia
C2
/ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/
a collection of miscellaneous equipment or objects used for a particular activity
M
S
voyeur
C2
/vɔɪˈjɜɹ/
a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others
M
S
hullo
C2
/hʌˈləʊ/
an expression of greeting
M
S
throwback
C2
/ˈθɹoʊ.bæk/
a reappearance of an ancestral trait or a person or thing resembling an earlier type
M
S
zealot
C2
/ˈzɛl.ət/
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
M
S
scion
C2
/ˈsaɪ.ən/
a descendent or heir
M
S
milkmaid
C2
/ˈmɪlkmeɪd/
a woman who works in a dairy
M
S
goer
C2
/ˈɡoʊɚ/
One who, or that which, goes.
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S
Other (6)
bespoke
C2
/bəˈspoʊk/
made specially for a particular customer, especially referring to clothing
M
S
subsidiarity
C2
/səbˌsɪdiˈæɹɪti/
the principle that decisions and responsibilities should be handled by the lowest or most local level capable of dealing with them effectively
M
S
introgress
C2
/ˌɪntɹəˈɡɹɛs/
to introduce genes from one species or population into the gene pool of another through hybridization and repeated backcrossing
M
S
exonym
C2
/ˈɛksənɪm/
a name used by outsiders for a place, people, or language that differs from the name the people use for themselves
M
S
carabiner
C2
/ˌkærəˈbiːnər/
a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate, used to connect ropes and gear in climbing, mountaineering, and rescue work
M
S
essentialize
C2
/ɪˈsɛnʃəˌlaɪz/
to reduce someone or something to a set of supposedly inherent traits, ignoring variation, context, or individual difference
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S