English Vocabulary

• A1 969 words
• A2 1680 words
• B1 2597 words
• B2 3413 words
• C1 2841 words
• C2 7423 words
• C2+ 8976 words

C2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.

Grammar & Function Words(41)

whereupon C2+
/ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɑn/ immediately after which or as a consequence of which Meaning Off Sound Off
qua C2+
/kwɑː/ formal: in the capacity or character of; considered specifically as Meaning Off Sound Off
afront C2+
/əˈfrʌnt/ archaic or dialectal: in front or face to face Meaning Off Sound Off
anigh C2+
/əˈnai/ archaic or dialectal: near or close by Meaning Off Sound Off
anent C2+
/əˈnent/ concerning or with regard to; used chiefly in Scots and formal or archaic writing Meaning Off Sound Off
aught C2+
/ɔt/ anything at all; the slightest thing Meaning Off Sound Off
apropos C2+
/ˌæprəˈpoʊ/ relevant to the matter; with reference to Meaning Off Sound Off
mid C2+
/mɪd/ in the middle part of; central Meaning Off Sound Off
sith C2+
/sɪθ/ archaic word for since or seeing that Meaning Off Sound Off
amidst C2+
/əˈmɪdst/ in the middle of; surrounded by Meaning Off Sound Off
fromward C2+
/ˈfrʌmwɚd/ away from; directed away (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off
howso C2+
/ˈhaʊsoʊ/ in whatever way; however (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off
sithe C2+
/saɪð/ an archaic form of 'since'; also a dialectal variant of scythe Meaning Off Sound Off
afore C2+
/əˈfɔr/ before, in place or time (archaic or dialectal) Meaning Off Sound Off
barring C2+
/ˈbɑrɪŋ/ except for; apart from the possibility of Meaning Off Sound Off
betwixt C2+
/bɪˈtwɪkst/ between (archaic or literary) Meaning Off Sound Off
circa C2+
/ˈsɚkə/ approximately; used with dates to indicate an estimate Meaning Off Sound Off
ere C2+
/ɛr/ before (in time) Meaning Off Sound Off
howbeit C2+
/haʊˈbiɪt/ nevertheless; be that as it may Meaning Off Sound Off
howsoever C2+
/ˌhaʊsoʊˈɛvɚ/ in whatever way or to whatever degree Meaning Off Sound Off
outwith C2+
/ˌaʊtˈwɪθ/ outside of or beyond (chiefly Scots usage) Meaning Off Sound Off
pending C2+
/ˈpɛndɪŋ/ awaiting decision or settlement; until Meaning Off Sound Off
sithence C2+
/ˈsɪðəns/ archaic word meaning since, afterward, or because Meaning Off Sound Off
whence C2+
/wɛns/ from what place or source Meaning Off Sound Off

Numbers & Quantity(7)

bucketful C2+
/ˈbʌkɪtˌfʊl/ the amount a bucket holds; a large quantity Meaning Off Sound Off
fourscore C2+
/ˈfɔrˈskɔr/ eighty (four times twenty) Meaning Off Sound Off
fivescore C2+
/ˈfaɪvˌskɔr/ five times twenty; one hundred Meaning Off Sound Off
quantum C2+
/ˈkwɑntəm/ a discrete quantity of energy, or the smallest possible amount Meaning Off Sound Off
slew C2+
/slu/ a large number or quantity; also past tense of slay Meaning Off Sound Off
threescore C2+
/ˈθriˌskɔr/ archaic term for sixty Meaning Off Sound Off
triple C2+
/ˈtrɪpəl/ consisting of three parts or three times as great Meaning Off Sound Off

Space, Position & Direction(16)

left-handedness C2+
/ˌleftˈhæn.dɪd.nəs/ the tendency or preference to use the left hand rather than the right for skilled actions Meaning Off Sound Off
nombril C2+
/ˈnɑːmbrəl/ heraldry: the point midway between the center and the bottom of an escutcheon Meaning Off Sound Off
pi-meson C2+
/ˈpaɪ ˌmez.ɑːn/ a pion, any of three unstable spin-zero mesons with positive, negative, or zero charge, formed from combinations of up and down quarks and antiquarks Meaning Off Sound Off
clearance C2+
/ˈklɪrəns/ official permission, or the space between two objects Meaning Off Sound Off
interspace C2+
/ˈɪntərspeɪs/ a space between things; an intervening gap Meaning Off Sound Off
caesura C2+
/sɪˈʒʊrə/ a pause near the middle of a line of verse; any interruptive break Meaning Off Sound Off
obverse C2+
/ˈɑbvɝs/ the front or principal side of a coin or medal; a counterpart Meaning Off Sound Off
renunciation C2+
/rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ the formal giving up of a right or claim Meaning Off Sound Off
reversal C2+
/rɪˈvɝsəl/ a change to an opposite direction, position, or decision Meaning Off Sound Off
doorsill C2+
/ˈdɔrsɪl/ the horizontal threshold at the bottom of a doorway Meaning Off Sound Off
interstice C2+
/ɪnˈtɝstɪs/ a small intervening space or gap between things Meaning Off Sound Off
lintel C2+
/ˈlɪntl/ a horizontal beam across the top of a door or window Meaning Off Sound Off
marquess C2+
/ˈmɑrkwɪs/ a nobleman ranking below a duke and above an earl Meaning Off Sound Off
oscillation C2+
/ˌɑsɪˈleɪʃən/ a regular movement back and forth between two points or states Meaning Off Sound Off
phylum C2+
/ˈfaɪləm/ a principal taxonomic category ranking above class and below kingdom Meaning Off Sound Off
zeugitai C2+
/zuːˈɡiː.taɪ/ historical: members of the third of the four property classes in Solonian Athens, below the hippeis and above the thetes Meaning Off Sound Off

Time(14)

half-hour C2+
/ˈhæˌfaʊɝ/ The time of thirty minutes past any particular hour. Meaning Off Sound Off
longsword C2+
/ˈlɔŋsɔɹd/ Any type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era. Meaning Off Sound Off
jiff C2+
/dʒɪf/ a very short period of time; a moment Meaning Off Sound Off
nones C2+
/noʊnz/ the ninth day before the ides in the Roman calendar; a midday canonical hour Meaning Off Sound Off
hebdomad C2+
/ˈhɛbdəˌmæd/ a group of seven, especially a period of seven days; a week Meaning Off Sound Off
yesteryear C2+
/ˈjɛstɚˌjɪr/ a time in the recent past; former years Meaning Off Sound Off
decennium C2+
/dɪˈsɛniəm/ a period of ten years; a decade Meaning Off Sound Off
doomsday C2+
/ˈdumzdeɪ/ the day of the Last Judgment; a time of catastrophe Meaning Off Sound Off
eon C2+
/ˈiˌɑn/ an immeasurably long period of time; the largest division of geologic time Meaning Off Sound Off
morrow C2+
/ˈmɑroʊ/ the following day; the time after an event Meaning Off Sound Off
sec C2+
/sɛk/ a second of time (informal); of wine, dry Meaning Off Sound Off
sennight C2+
/ˈsɛnaɪt/ a period of seven nights; a week (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off
sevennight C2+
/ˈsɛvənaɪt/ a period of seven nights; a week (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off
teg C2+
/tɛɡ/ a sheep in its second year, or a young sheep before its first shearing Meaning Off Sound Off

People & Society(619)

hmm C2+
/hm̩/ a sound used to show that someone is thinking, hesitating, doubtful, or mildly interested Meaning Off Sound Off
deposition C2+
/ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ The removal of someone from office. Meaning Off Sound Off
rabble C2+
/ˈɹæbəl/ The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace. Meaning Off Sound Off
sphinx C2+
/ˈsfɪŋks/ A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal, commonly a lion. Meaning Off Sound Off
Anglo-Saxon C2+
/ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ a member of the Germanic-speaking peoples who settled in England from the fifth century and whose kingdoms preceded Norman rule Meaning Off Sound Off
go-getter C2+
/ˈɡoʊˌɡɛt.ɚ/ an energetic, enterprising, and ambitious person who acts decisively to achieve success Meaning Off Sound Off
wigwam C2+
/ˈwɪɡwɑːm/ Any more or less similar dwelling used by indigenous people in other parts of the world. Meaning Off Sound Off
populist C2+
/ˈpɑ.pjə.lɪst/ A person who advocates populism (a movement against ruling elites who are presumed not to act in the interests of the ordinary citizen). Meaning Off Sound Off
heigh C2+
/heɪ/ an exclamation used to attract attention, urge someone on, or express surprise Meaning Off Sound Off
tête-à-tête C2+
/ˌteɪt.əˈteɪt/ a private conversation or meeting between two people Meaning Off Sound Off
infrasound C2+
/ˈɪnfrəˌsaʊnd/ sound waves having a frequency below the human audible range (below about 20 Hz). Meaning Off Sound Off
chucklehead C2+
/ˈtʃʌkl̩ˌhɛd/ informal, disparaging: a stupid, foolish, or clumsy person Meaning Off Sound Off
dyspeptic C2+
/ˌdɪˈspɛptɪk/ A dyspeptic person. Meaning Off Sound Off
snitcher C2+
/ˈsnɪtʃɚ/ an informer who secretly reports another person's wrongdoing to the police or another authority Meaning Off Sound Off
telepathist C2+
/təˈlɛpəθɪst/ a person believed to receive or transmit thoughts directly without using the known senses Meaning Off Sound Off
hobbledehoy C2+
/ˈhɑː.bəl.diˌhɔɪ/ an awkward, gawky, or ill-mannered adolescent boy Meaning Off Sound Off
birdcatcher C2+
/ˈbɝdˌkætʃɚ/ a person who catches or traps wild birds Meaning Off Sound Off
demander C2+
a person or group that demands or asks for something Meaning Off Sound Off
souteneur C2+
/ˌsuː.təˈnɝː/ A man who protects, and commonly compels, a prostitute of any gender and lives off the earnings; a pimp. Originally a Parisian term, but since adopted into other languages such as English Meaning Off Sound Off
touter C2+
/ˈtaʊtɚ/ a person who solicits customers or promotes something in an insistent or obtrusive way Meaning Off Sound Off
Koryak C2+
/ˈkɔːriˌæk/ a member of an Indigenous people of the northern Kamchatka Peninsula and neighboring parts of the Russian Far East Meaning Off Sound Off
first-nighter C2+
/ˌfɝːstˈnaɪtɚ/ a person who regularly attends the opening nights of plays or other theatrical productions Meaning Off Sound Off
inventress C2+
/ɪnˈvɛntrəs/ dated: a woman who invents; a female inventor Meaning Off Sound Off
shopboy C2+
/ˈʃɑːpˌbɔɪ/ historical: a boy or young male assistant employed in a shop Meaning Off Sound Off

Family & Relationships(42)

cuckoo C2+
/ˈkuku/ Any of various birds, of the family Cuculidae within the order Cuculiformes, famous for laying its eggs in the nests of other species; but especially a common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), that has a characteristic two-note call. Meaning Off Sound Off
bee-eater C2+
/ˈbiːˌiːtɚ/ any brightly colored insect-eating bird of the family Meropidae, known for catching bees and wasps in flight Meaning Off Sound Off
motmot C2+
/ˈmɑːtˌmɑːt/ a tropical American bird of the family Momotidae, usually green or blue-green and often having two long racket-tipped central tail feathers Meaning Off Sound Off
ex C2+
/ɛks/ (informal) a former spouse or partner Meaning Off Sound Off
da C2+
/dɑ/ father (dialectal or informal) Meaning Off Sound Off
cognomen C2+
/kɑɡˈnoʊmən/ a surname, nickname, or family name, especially in ancient Rome Meaning Off Sound Off
dada C2+
/ˈdɑdɑ/ an early-20th-century anti-art movement embracing absurdity; informally, father Meaning Off Sound Off
gull C2+
/ɡʌl/ a seabird of the family Laridae; also, to deceive or cheat someone Meaning Off Sound Off
kin C2+
/kɪn/ one's family and relations collectively Meaning Off Sound Off
chive C2+
/tʃaɪv/ a slender herb of the onion family used to flavor food Meaning Off Sound Off
adder C2+
/ˈædɚ/ a small venomous snake of the viper family Meaning Off Sound Off
ancestry C2+
/ˈænsɛstri/ one's family or ethnic descent; lineage Meaning Off Sound Off
chickadee C2+
/ˈtʃɪkəˌdiː/ a small North American songbird of the tit family with a dark cap Meaning Off Sound Off
consort C2+
/ˈkɑnsɔrt/ a spouse, especially of a reigning monarch; to associate with Meaning Off Sound Off
fatherling C2+
/ˈfɑðərlɪŋ/ a little or dear father (an archaic affectionate term) Meaning Off Sound Off
helpmeet C2+
/ˈhɛlpˌmit/ a helpful companion or partner, especially a spouse Meaning Off Sound Off
kindred C2+
/ˈkɪndrəd/ one's family and relations; related or similar in nature Meaning Off Sound Off
lineage C2+
/ˈlɪniɪdʒ/ direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry Meaning Off Sound Off
maternity C2+
/məˈtɜrnɪti/ the state of being a mother; motherhood Meaning Off Sound Off
nanny C2+
/ˈnæni/ a person employed to care for a family's children; a female goat Meaning Off Sound Off
progenitor C2+
/proʊˈdʒɛnɪtɚ/ an ancestor or originator of a line or movement Meaning Off Sound Off
provider C2+
/prəˈvaɪdɚ/ one who supplies something or supports a family Meaning Off Sound Off
bandfish C2+
/ˈbændˌfɪʃ/ a small elongated red marine fish of the family Cepolidae Meaning Off Sound Off
forebear C2+
/ˈfɔrbɛr/ an ancestor Meaning Off Sound Off

Emotions & Feelings(44)

blues C2+
/bluːz/ a mood of melancholy; a melancholic African-American musical genre Meaning Off Sound Off
enchantment C2+
/ɪnˈtʃæntmənt/ a feeling of great delight; a magic spell Meaning Off Sound Off
pang C2+
/pæŋ/ a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotion Meaning Off Sound Off
aggrievance C2+
/əˈɡrivəns/ a grievance; a feeling or cause of being wronged Meaning Off Sound Off
commiseration C2+
/kəˌmɪzəˈreɪʃən/ sympathy and sorrow expressed for another's misfortune Meaning Off Sound Off
ennui C2+
/ɑnˈwi/ a feeling of listless weariness and dissatisfaction from boredom Meaning Off Sound Off
exaltation C2+
/ˌɛɡzɔlˈteɪʃən/ a feeling of great joy or elation; the act of raising in rank Meaning Off Sound Off
gloom C2+
/ɡlum/ partial darkness or a feeling of deep sadness and despondency Meaning Off Sound Off
hunch C2+
/hʌntʃ/ an intuitive feeling or guess; also, to arch the back forward Meaning Off Sound Off
repulsion C2+
/rɪˈpʌlʃən/ a feeling of intense disgust, or a force driving things apart Meaning Off Sound Off
uneasiness C2+
/ʌnˈiːzinəs/ a feeling of anxiety or discomfort Meaning Off Sound Off
antipathy C2+
/ænˈtɪpəθi/ a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion Meaning Off Sound Off
compunction C2+
/kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/ a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that deters wrongdoing Meaning Off Sound Off
fervor C2+
/ˈfɝvɚ/ intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm Meaning Off Sound Off
pique C2+
/pik/ a feeling of irritation or resentment; to stimulate interest or arouse Meaning Off Sound Off
caprice C2+
/kəˈpris/ a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior Meaning Off Sound Off
disrelish C2+
/dɪsˈrɛlɪʃ/ a feeling of distaste or dislike; to regard with distaste Meaning Off Sound Off
foreboding C2+
/fɔrˈboʊdɪŋ/ a feeling that something bad is about to happen Meaning Off Sound Off
grame C2+
/ɡreɪm/ anger, sorrow, or vexation (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off
grudge C2+
/ɡrʌdʒ/ a persistent feeling of resentment over a past wrong Meaning Off Sound Off
hopelessness C2+
/ˈhoʊpləsnəs/ the feeling or state of having no hope; despair Meaning Off Sound Off
insecurity C2+
/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrɪti/ a feeling of uncertainty or anxiety; lack of safety or stability Meaning Off Sound Off
abhorrence C2+
/əbˈhɔrəns/ a feeling of strong repugnance or disgust Meaning Off Sound Off
atmospherics C2+
/ˌætməsˈfɛrɪks/ electrical interference in radio, or the mood-setting features of a place Meaning Off Sound Off

Describing People(3)

reckless C2+
/ˈrɛkləs/ acting without thought for danger or consequences Meaning Off Sound Off
aloof C2+
/əˈluːf/ distant or reserved in manner; not friendly or forthcoming Meaning Off Sound Off
gregarious C2+
/ɡrɪˈɡɛriəs/ fond of company; sociable; living in flocks or groups Meaning Off Sound Off

Describing Qualities(3,135)

amen C2+
/(ˌ)ɑːˈmɛn/ Certainly; verily. Meaning Off Sound Off
maid C2+
/meɪd/ An adult or adolescent female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant). (In feudal times this could be anyone from a high-ranking assistant to a low-ranking cleaner.) Meaning Off Sound Off
laurel C2+
/ˈlɔɹ.əl/ An evergreen shrub of species Laurus nobilis, having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils. Meaning Off Sound Off
bein C2+
/biːn/ Wealthy; well-to-do. Meaning Off Sound Off
platinum C2+
/ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ Very expensive, or of very high quality Meaning Off Sound Off
cerebral C2+
/səˈɹi.bɹəl/ involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct Meaning Off Sound Off
unseen C2+
/ʌnˈsiːn/ Not seen or discovered; invisible. Meaning Off Sound Off
frantic C2+
/ˈfɹæn.tɪk/ Insane, mentally unstable. Meaning Off Sound Off
unprofessional C2+
/ˌənprəˈfɛʃənəl/ not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession Meaning Off Sound Off
man-made C2+
/ˈmænˌmeɪd/ not of natural origin Meaning Off Sound Off
middle-class C2+
/ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/ belonging to the socioeconomic group between the working class and the upper class Meaning Off Sound Off
malignant C2+
/məˈlɪɡnənt/ Harmful, malevolent, injurious. Meaning Off Sound Off
susceptible C2+
/səˈseptɪbl̩/ (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of Meaning Off Sound Off
unprepared C2+
/ˌənpriːˈpɛrd/ Not prepared; caught by surprise. Meaning Off Sound Off
dun C2+
/dʌn/ of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color Meaning Off Sound Off
craven C2+
/ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly. Meaning Off Sound Off
first-rate C2+
/ˌfɝːˈstreɪt/ quite well, healthy, or ready-to-go Meaning Off Sound Off
amiss C2+
/əˈmɪs/ in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner Meaning Off Sound Off
pied C2+
/paɪd/ Decorated or colored in blotches. Meaning Off Sound Off
devoid C2+
/dɪˈvɔɪd/ Completely without; having none of. Meaning Off Sound Off
one-sided C2+
/ˌwənˈsaɪdəd/ Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group. Meaning Off Sound Off
unwelcome C2+
/ənˈwɛlkəm/ not welcome Meaning Off Sound Off
idly C2+
/ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/ in an idle manner Meaning Off Sound Off
three-dimensional C2+
/ˌθriːzdɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ Lifelike. Meaning Off Sound Off

Communication(129)

rebus C2+
/ˈɹibəs/ An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle. Meaning Off Sound Off
coda C2+
/ˈkoʊ.də/ The optional final sound of a syllable or word, occurring after its nucleus and usually composed of one or more consonants. Meaning Off Sound Off
quantifier C2+
/ˈkwɑntɪˌfaɪɚ/ a word or symbol expressing quantity, such as 'all' or 'some' Meaning Off Sound Off
gist C2+
/dʒɪst/ the central or essential meaning of a speech or text Meaning Off Sound Off
locution C2+
/loʊˈkjuʃən/ a particular word, phrase, or style of expression Meaning Off Sound Off
monotone C2+
/ˈmɑnəˌtoʊn/ a single unvaried tone or pitch in speech or sound Meaning Off Sound Off
attaintment C2+
/əˈteɪntmənt/ archaic word for the act of attainting or staining with dishonour Meaning Off Sound Off
baba C2+
/ˈbɑːbɑː/ a small rum-soaked sponge cake; also a term for father or old man Meaning Off Sound Off
bugger C2+
/ˈbʌɡɚ/ British vulgar term for a person or thing; to spoil or tire out Meaning Off Sound Off
dayspring C2+
/ˈdeɪˌsprɪŋ/ literary or archaic term for dawn or daybreak Meaning Off Sound Off
expletive C2+
/ˈɛksplɪtɪv/ a profane or obscene exclamation; a meaningless filler word Meaning Off Sound Off
apothecary C2+
/əˈpɑθəkɛri/ an archaic term for a pharmacist who prepared and sold medicines Meaning Off Sound Off
arse C2+
/ɑrs/ vulgar British term for the buttocks or a foolish person Meaning Off Sound Off
baragouin C2+
/ˌbærəˈɡwɪn/ unintelligible or jargon-like speech; gibberish Meaning Off Sound Off
lexicon C2+
/ˈlɛksɪkɑn/ the vocabulary of a language, person, or field; a dictionary Meaning Off Sound Off
maxim C2+
/ˈmæksɪm/ a short pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct Meaning Off Sound Off
mime C2+
/maɪm/ acting using gesture and movement without speech; to perform thus Meaning Off Sound Off
poser C2+
/ˈpoʊzər/ a puzzling question or problem; one who poses or affects a persona Meaning Off Sound Off
rede C2+
/rid/ counsel or advice; an archaic word for guidance or a plan Meaning Off Sound Off
rep C2+
/rɛp/ an informal term for a representative, reputation, or a repetition Meaning Off Sound Off
richdom C2+
/ˈrɪtʃdəm/ an archaic word for the state of being rich; wealth or richness Meaning Off Sound Off
sawbones C2+
/ˈsɔboʊnz/ a slang term for a surgeon or doctor Meaning Off Sound Off
spook C2+
/spuk/ a ghost; also a slang term for a spy, or to frighten Meaning Off Sound Off
tummy C2+
/ˈtʌmi/ the stomach or belly, especially in informal or childish speech Meaning Off Sound Off

Language & Linguistics(8)

affix C2+
/əˈfɪks/ to attach or fasten; a prefix or suffix added to a word Meaning Off Sound Off
ellipsis C2+
/ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ the omission of words, or the mark (…) indicating such omission Meaning Off Sound Off
vernacular C2+
/vɚˈnækjələr/ the everyday language of ordinary people in a region Meaning Off Sound Off
lemma C2+
/ˈlɛmə/ a subsidiary proposition proved as a step toward a theorem; a headword Meaning Off Sound Off
argot C2+
/ˈɑrɡoʊ/ the specialized slang or jargon of a particular group Meaning Off Sound Off
transcription C2+
/trænˈskrɪpʃən/ a written or printed representation of something said or recorded Meaning Off Sound Off
conjugation C2+
/ˌkɑndʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ the set of inflected forms of a verb, or the act of forming them Meaning Off Sound Off
syllabary C2+
/ˈsɪləˌbɛri/ a set of written characters each representing a syllable Meaning Off Sound Off

Psychology & Behavior(8)

apathy C2+
/ˈæpəθi/ lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern Meaning Off Sound Off
empathy C2+
/ˈɛmpəθi/ the ability to understand and share another's feelings Meaning Off Sound Off
cognition C2+
/kɑɡˈnɪʃən/ the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding Meaning Off Sound Off
delusion C2+
/dɪˈluʒən/ a false belief held despite evidence to the contrary Meaning Off Sound Off
arousal C2+
/əˈraʊzəl/ the act of awakening or the state of being stirred to activity or excitement Meaning Off Sound Off
hallucination C2+
/həˌluːsəˈneɪʃən/ a perception of something not actually present, often from illness or drugs Meaning Off Sound Off
pessimism C2+
/ˈpɛsɪmɪzəm/ a tendency to expect the worst outcome Meaning Off Sound Off
lounge around C2+
to spend time relaxing idly in a place Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Mind & Cognition(4)

discernment C2+
/dɪˈsɚnmənt/ keen perception and good judgment Meaning Off Sound Off
keenness C2+
/ˈkinnəs/ sharpness of mind, perception, or eagerness Meaning Off Sound Off
subconsciousness C2+
/ˌsʌbˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ the part of the mind below conscious awareness Meaning Off Sound Off
glaze over C2+
to become glassy and lose an alert or focused expression, especially of eyes Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Senses & Perception(9)

ken C2+
/kɛn/ range of knowledge or sight; to know or perceive Meaning Off Sound Off
aroma C2+
/əˈroʊmə/ a distinctive, usually pleasant smell Meaning Off Sound Off
din C2+
/dɪn/ a loud, prolonged, confused noise Meaning Off Sound Off
uproar C2+
/ˈʌprɔr/ a loud and impassioned noise or public outburst of protest Meaning Off Sound Off
sentience C2+
/ˈsɛnʃəns/ the capacity to feel, perceive, or experience sensations Meaning Off Sound Off
stillness C2+
/ˈstɪlnəs/ the absence of movement or sound; calm quiet Meaning Off Sound Off
acuity C2+
/əˈkjuəti/ sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing Meaning Off Sound Off
clairvoyance C2+
/klɛrˈvɔɪəns/ the supposed power to perceive things beyond normal sensory contact Meaning Off Sound Off
haze over C2+
to cover something with a misty layer that makes it difficult to see clearly Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Education & Learning(26)

regimen C2+
/ˈrɛdʒəmən/ a prescribed course of diet, exercise, or treatment Meaning Off Sound Off
tutelage C2+
/ˈtuːtəlɪdʒ/ instruction or guardianship under a teacher or protector Meaning Off Sound Off
doctorate C2+
/ˈdɑktərət/ the highest academic degree awarded by a university Meaning Off Sound Off
preceptor C2+
/prɪˈsɛptər/ a teacher or instructor, especially a tutor or mentor Meaning Off Sound Off
prognosis C2+
/prɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ a forecast of the likely course of a disease or situation Meaning Off Sound Off
antiquary C2+
/ˈæntəˌkwɛri/ a student or collector of antiquities Meaning Off Sound Off
bursary C2+
/ˈbɝsəri/ a grant or scholarship awarded to a student; a treasury office Meaning Off Sound Off
casebook C2+
/ˈkeɪsˌbʊk/ a book recording cases for study; serving as a textbook example Meaning Off Sound Off
dean C2+
/din/ a senior official of a college, university, or cathedral Meaning Off Sound Off
erudition C2+
/ˌɛrʊˈdɪʃən/ extensive knowledge acquired through study; learning Meaning Off Sound Off
frosh C2+
/frɑʃ/ a first-year student at a college or high school; a freshman Meaning Off Sound Off
hilary C2+
/ˈhɪləri/ the spring legal and university term in parts of the British Isles Meaning Off Sound Off
perversion C2+
/pɚˈvɜrʒən/ a distortion or corruption of something from its proper course Meaning Off Sound Off
alumnus C2+
/əˈlʌmnəs/ a male former student or graduate of a school or college Meaning Off Sound Off
gam C2+
/ɡæm/ a social visit between whaling ships; a school of whales; a leg Meaning Off Sound Off
headmaster C2+
/ˈhɛdˌmæstər/ the male head teacher in charge of a school Meaning Off Sound Off
lear C2+
/lɪr/ learning or lore; (dialect) to teach or learn Meaning Off Sound Off
magister C2+
/ˈmædʒɪstɚ/ a master or teacher, especially in a medieval or academic context Meaning Off Sound Off
rationale C2+
/ˌræʃəˈnæl/ the set of reasons or logical basis underlying a course of action Meaning Off Sound Off
rhetorician C2+
/ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/ an expert in or teacher of rhetoric; a skilled or showy speaker Meaning Off Sound Off
scholarism C2+
/ˈskɑlɚˌɪzəm/ pedantic or doctrinaire scholarship; rigid academic learning Meaning Off Sound Off
stubbornness C2+
/ˈstʌbɚnnəs/ dogged refusal to change one's mind or course Meaning Off Sound Off
syllabus C2+
/ˈsɪləbəs/ an outline of the subjects and topics covered in a course of study Meaning Off Sound Off
trajectory C2+
/trəˈdʒɛktəri/ the curved path of a moving object; a course of development Meaning Off Sound Off

Work & Careers(22)

undertaking C2+
/ˌʌndɚˈteɪkɪŋ/ a task or project, especially a difficult one; a formal pledge Meaning Off Sound Off
avocation C2+
/ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/ a hobby or minor occupation pursued alongside one's main vocation Meaning Off Sound Off
journeyman C2+
/ˈdʒɜrnimən/ a trained worker qualified in a trade; a competent but unremarkable performer Meaning Off Sound Off
hobo C2+
/ˈhoʊboʊ/ a migratory worker or homeless vagrant, especially one riding trains Meaning Off Sound Off
vocation C2+
/voʊˈkeɪʃən/ a strong sense of suitability for a particular career or calling Meaning Off Sound Off
cabdriving C2+
/ˈkæbˌdraɪvɪŋ/ the occupation of driving a taxicab Meaning Off Sound Off
calling C2+
/ˈkɔlɪŋ/ a strong inner urge toward a vocation or profession Meaning Off Sound Off
chancellery C2+
/ˈtʃænsələri/ the office, staff, or residence of a chancellor Meaning Off Sound Off
peon C2+
/ˈpiɑn/ a low-ranking worker or laborer, often unskilled or menial Meaning Off Sound Off
secondment C2+
/sɪˈkɑndmənt/ the temporary transfer of an employee to another post or organization Meaning Off Sound Off
temp C2+
/tɛmp/ a temporary employee, especially in an office Meaning Off Sound Off
tenancy C2+
/ˈtɛnənsi/ the possession or occupation of land or property by rental tenure Meaning Off Sound Off
workfellow C2+
/ˈwɝk.fɛl.oʊ/ a fellow worker; a colleague Meaning Off Sound Off
coal-heaver C2+
/ˈkoʊlˌhiːvɚ/ a worker who carries or unloads coal Meaning Off Sound Off
woodsawyer C2+
/ˈwʊdˌsɔɪɚ/ a worker whose occupation is sawing wood or timber Meaning Off Sound Off
apir C2+
/əˈpɪr/ historical, Chilean mining: a worker who carried broken ore from an underground mine to the surface in a leather pack on the back Meaning Off Sound Off
ice cutter C2+
/ˈaɪsˌkʌtɚ/ historical: a worker who cuts and harvests blocks of natural ice from a frozen lake, pond, or river Meaning Off Sound Off
tirewoman C2+
/ˈtaɪɚˌwʊmən/ archaic: a lady's maid who helps her employer dress and arrange her clothes or hair Meaning Off Sound Off
coal-whipper C2+
/ˈkoʊlˌwɪpɚ/ historical: a dock worker who unloaded coal from a ship's hold using a rope-and-counterweight hoisting system Meaning Off Sound Off
manurance C2+
/məˈnʊrəns/ the cultivation, occupation, or working of land; archaic Meaning Off Sound Off
floriculturist C2+
/ˌflɔr.ɪˈkʌl.tʃɚ.ɪst/ a specialist who cultivates flowering and ornamental plants, especially as a profession Meaning Off Sound Off
gownsman C2+
/ˈɡaʊnzmən/ a member of a profession traditionally marked by a gown, especially a cleric, lawyer, or university member Meaning Off Sound Off

Economics & Markets(2)

deflation C2+
/dɪˈfleɪʃən/ a fall in the general price level; the act of letting out air Meaning Off Sound Off
liquidity C2+
/lɪˈkwɪdɪti/ the availability of cash or easily convertible assets Meaning Off Sound Off

Business & Commerce(3)

logotype C2+
/ˈlɔɡəˌtaɪp/ a distinctive symbol or design representing a company or brand Meaning Off Sound Off
racketeering C2+
/ˌrækəˈtɪrɪŋ/ the running of an illegal business or fraudulent scheme for profit Meaning Off Sound Off
stockholder C2+
/ˈstɑkˌhoʊldɚ/ an owner of shares in a company; a shareholder Meaning Off Sound Off

Personal Finance(2)

installment C2+
/ɪnˈstɔlmənt/ one of several successive payments or parts of a whole Meaning Off Sound Off
repayment C2+
/riˈpeɪmənt/ the act of paying back money owed, or an amount paid back Meaning Off Sound Off

Money & Finance(33)

ransom C2+
/ˈɹæn.səm/ Money paid for the freeing of a hostage. Meaning Off Sound Off
eightpence C2+
/ˈeɪt.pəns/ the monetary sum of eight pence, especially in historical British currency Meaning Off Sound Off
spondulicks C2+
/spɑːnˈduːlɪks/ dated slang: money or available funds Meaning Off Sound Off
lavish C2+
/ˈlævɪʃ/ luxuriously abundant, or to give in great quantity Meaning Off Sound Off
remuneration C2+
/rɪˌmjunəˈreɪʃən/ money paid for work or a service; payment Meaning Off Sound Off
ching C2+
/tʃɪŋ/ an imitation of a ringing metallic sound; slang for money Meaning Off Sound Off
chit C2+
/tʃɪt/ a short note or voucher recording a small debt or order Meaning Off Sound Off
kitty C2+
/ˈkɪti/ a pool of money contributed by a group; informally, a kitten or cat Meaning Off Sound Off
pelf C2+
/pɛlf/ money or wealth, especially when regarded as ill-gotten or contemptible Meaning Off Sound Off
outlay C2+
/ˈaʊtˌleɪ/ an amount of money spent on something Meaning Off Sound Off
billfold C2+
/ˈbɪlˌfoʊld/ a folding wallet for holding paper money Meaning Off Sound Off
disbursement C2+
/dɪsˈbɝsmənt/ the payment or distribution of money from a fund Meaning Off Sound Off
outgo C2+
/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊ/ money or resources spent; expenditure or outflow Meaning Off Sound Off
garnishment C2+
/ˈɡɑrnɪʃmənt/ a legal order to withhold money, typically from wages, to pay a debt Meaning Off Sound Off
lolly C2+
/ˈlɑli/ a piece of candy, especially on a stick; (British slang) money Meaning Off Sound Off
acquittance C2+
/əˈkwɪtəns/ a written release confirming a debt or obligation has been discharged Meaning Off Sound Off
boodle C2+
/ˈbudəl/ slang for money, especially counterfeit or bribe money; ill-gotten gains Meaning Off Sound Off
fleece C2+
/flis/ a sheep's woolly coat; also to swindle of money Meaning Off Sound Off
impecuniousness C2+
/ˌɪmpɪˈkjuniəsnəs/ the condition of being habitually short of money Meaning Off Sound Off
impost C2+
/ˈɪmpoʊst/ a tax or duty, especially one levied on imported goods Meaning Off Sound Off
lickpenny C2+
/ˈlɪkˌpɛni/ something that consumes money; a costly thing or place Meaning Off Sound Off
noncompensation C2+
/ˌnɑnˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/ failure or absence of compensation or payment Meaning Off Sound Off
parsimony C2+
/ˈpɑrsəmoʊni/ extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources Meaning Off Sound Off
profligacy C2+
/ˈprɑflɪɡəsi/ reckless extravagance or wastefulness, especially with money Meaning Off Sound Off

Shopping & Services(2)

cashier C2+
/kæˈʃɪr/ a person who handles payments; to dismiss from service in disgrace Meaning Off Sound Off
chandlery C2+
/ˈtʃændləri/ a shop or store selling supplies, especially for ships Meaning Off Sound Off

House & Home(25)

vestibule C2+
/ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/ A small entrance hall, antechamber, passage, or room between the outer door and the main hall, lobby, or interior of a building. Meaning Off Sound Off
loghouse C2+
/ˈlɔːɡˌhaʊs/ a house built from horizontally laid logs; a log cabin Meaning Off Sound Off
closet C2+
/ˈklɑzət/ a small enclosed storage room; to shut away in private Meaning Off Sound Off
bakehouse C2+
/ˈbeɪkˌhaʊs/ a building or room in which bread is baked; a bakery Meaning Off Sound Off
senate C2+
/ˈsɛnət/ a legislative or governing assembly, especially an upper house Meaning Off Sound Off
bedchamber C2+
/ˈbɛdˌtʃeɪmbɚ/ a private room used for sleeping; a bedroom Meaning Off Sound Off
bridewell C2+
/ˈbraɪdwɛl/ (archaic) a prison or house of correction Meaning Off Sound Off
gymnasium C2+
/dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/ a room or building equipped for physical exercise or sports Meaning Off Sound Off
lounge C2+
/laʊndʒ/ a room for relaxing; to recline or loll idly Meaning Off Sound Off
anteroom C2+
/ˈæntiˌrum/ a small room leading into a larger one; a waiting room Meaning Off Sound Off
ballroom C2+
/ˈbɔlˌrum/ a large room used for formal dancing Meaning Off Sound Off
barroom C2+
/ˈbɑrˌrum/ a room or establishment with a bar serving alcoholic drinks Meaning Off Sound Off
cabinetmaking C2+
/ˈkæbɪnətˌmeɪkɪŋ/ the craft of making fine wooden furniture and cabinets Meaning Off Sound Off
cabinetworker C2+
/ˈkæbɪnətˌwɜrkɚ/ a skilled craftsman who makes cabinets and fine furniture Meaning Off Sound Off
curtilage C2+
/ˈkɜrtɪlɪdʒ/ the enclosed land immediately surrounding a house Meaning Off Sound Off
homelander C2+
/ˈhoʊmˌlændər/ a native or inhabitant of one's home country Meaning Off Sound Off
hostelry C2+
/ˈhɑstəlri/ an inn or public house providing lodging and food Meaning Off Sound Off
householdry C2+
/ˈhaʊsˌhoʊldri/ household affairs or domestic management Meaning Off Sound Off
maisonette C2+
/ˌmeɪzəˈnɛt/ a small house or a two-floor apartment with its own entrance Meaning Off Sound Off
manor C2+
/ˈmænər/ a large country house with its surrounding estate and lands Meaning Off Sound Off
menage C2+
/meɪˈnɑʒ/ a household or domestic establishment and its members Meaning Off Sound Off
patio C2+
/ˈpætioʊ/ a paved outdoor area adjoining a house Meaning Off Sound Off
summertree C2+
/ˈsʌmɚtri/ a main horizontal beam supporting the joists of a floor or roof Meaning Off Sound Off
electrolier C2+
/əˌlɛk.trəˈlɪr/ historical: a decorative ceiling or wall fixture holding several electric lamps; an electric chandelier Meaning Off Sound Off

Cooking & Baking(8)

garnish C2+
/ˈɡɑrnɪʃ/ to decorate food with a small embellishment; such a decoration Meaning Off Sound Off
baking C2+
/ˈbeɪkɪŋ/ the act of cooking by dry oven heat; intensely hot Meaning Off Sound Off
baste C2+
/beɪst/ to moisten roasting meat with fat or juices; also to tack with loose stitches Meaning Off Sound Off
blanch C2+
/blæntʃ/ to turn pale, or to whiten food by briefly scalding it Meaning Off Sound Off
cuisine C2+
/kwɪˈzin/ a style or manner of cooking, especially of a region Meaning Off Sound Off
glaze C2+
/ˈɡleɪz/ to cover with a smooth shiny coating, or such a coating itself Meaning Off Sound Off
mince C2+
/mɪns/ to cut into very small pieces; or to walk with affected daintiness Meaning Off Sound Off
sear C2+
/sɪr/ to burn or scorch the surface with sudden intense heat Meaning Off Sound Off

Food & Drink(57)

mincemeat C2+
/ˈmɪnˌsmiːt/ a spiced fruit mixture used especially in mince pies Meaning Off Sound Off
vol-au-vent C2+
/ˌvɔː.loʊˈvɑ̃ː/ a light, hollow puff-pastry case filled with a savory mixture such as meat, fish, mushrooms, or vegetables in sauce Meaning Off Sound Off
chaud-froid C2+
/ˌʃoʊˈfrwɑː/ a prepared dish of meat, poultry, game, or fish cooked hot, then served cold under a decorative jellied sauce Meaning Off Sound Off
thible C2+
/ˈθaɪbəl/ Northern English and Scots: a stick used for stirring porridge or other food Meaning Off Sound Off
bait C2+
/beɪt/ food or a lure used to entice prey; to torment or provoke Meaning Off Sound Off
bhang C2+
/bæŋ/ a preparation of cannabis leaves used as a drink or smoked Meaning Off Sound Off
gridiron C2+
/ˈɡrɪdˌaɪərn/ a framework of metal bars for grilling food, or an American football field Meaning Off Sound Off
liquor C2+
/ˈlɪkər/ an alcoholic drink, especially a distilled spirit Meaning Off Sound Off
luncheon C2+
/ˈlʌntʃən/ a formal or ceremonious midday meal Meaning Off Sound Off
booze C2+
/buz/ alcoholic drink; to drink alcohol heavily Meaning Off Sound Off
dripping C2+
/ˈdrɪpɪŋ/ fat and juices exuded from roasting meat; falling in drops Meaning Off Sound Off
eggplant C2+
/ˈɛɡplænt/ a purple-skinned fruit eaten as a vegetable; the aubergine Meaning Off Sound Off
sustenance C2+
/ˈsʌstənəns/ food and drink regarded as necessary to sustain life Meaning Off Sound Off
admixture C2+
/ædˈmɪkstʃɚ/ a mixture, or an additional ingredient mixed into something Meaning Off Sound Off
aliment C2+
/ˈæləmənt/ food or nourishment; that which sustains Meaning Off Sound Off
ambrosia C2+
/æmˈbroʊʒə/ the food of the gods in mythology; anything delicious or fragrant Meaning Off Sound Off
beverage C2+
/ˈbɛvrɪdʒ/ a drink, especially one other than water Meaning Off Sound Off
brunch C2+
/brʌntʃ/ a late-morning meal combining breakfast and lunch Meaning Off Sound Off
chow C2+
/tʃaʊ/ food; a meal (informal) Meaning Off Sound Off
entree C2+
/ˈɑntreɪ/ the main course of a meal, or the right of admission Meaning Off Sound Off
fizz C2+
/fɪz/ a hissing or bubbling sound, or effervescence in a drink Meaning Off Sound Off
marmalade C2+
/ˈmɑrməˌleɪd/ a preserve made from citrus fruit, especially oranges Meaning Off Sound Off
mouthful C2+
/ˈmaʊθfʊl/ an amount of food or drink that fills the mouth; a long or hard-to-say word Meaning Off Sound Off
ort C2+
/ɔrt/ a scrap or morsel of food left after a meal (archaic, usually plural) Meaning Off Sound Off

Clothing & Appearance(19)

belles-lettres C2+
/ˌbɛlˈlɛtrə/ literature valued primarily for beauty, style, and imaginative expression rather than for practical information Meaning Off Sound Off
watchguard C2+
/ˈwɑtʃˌɡɑrd/ historical: a chain, cord, or ribbon securing a pocket watch to its wearer's clothing Meaning Off Sound Off
apparel C2+
/əˈpærəl/ clothing or attire; to clothe or adorn Meaning Off Sound Off
pendant C2+
/ˈpɛndənt/ a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck Meaning Off Sound Off
vest C2+
/vɛst/ a sleeveless garment; to confer or become entitled to a right Meaning Off Sound Off
doublet C2+
/ˈdʌblɪt/ a close-fitting jacket once worn by men, or one of a pair of like things Meaning Off Sound Off
naturism C2+
/ˈneɪtʃərɪzəm/ the practice of going without clothes; nudism Meaning Off Sound Off
underclothing C2+
/ˈʌndərˌkloʊðɪŋ/ clothing worn under outer garments; underwear Meaning Off Sound Off
garb C2+
/ɡɑrb/ clothing or distinctive dress; to clothe Meaning Off Sound Off
gi C2+
/ˈɡi/ a loose two-piece garment worn for judo, karate, or similar martial arts Meaning Off Sound Off
habiliment C2+
/həˈbɪləmənt/ clothing, especially that suited to a particular role or occasion Meaning Off Sound Off
hem C2+
/hɛm/ the bordered edge of a garment; to fold and sew such an edge Meaning Off Sound Off
jean C2+
/dʒin/ a heavy twilled cotton cloth used for work clothes Meaning Off Sound Off
underclothes C2+
/ˈʌndɚkloʊðz/ garments worn next to the skin under other clothing; underwear Meaning Off Sound Off
undergarment C2+
/ˈʌndɚˌɡɑːrmənt/ an item of clothing worn beneath outer clothes Meaning Off Sound Off
death-sark C2+
/ˈdɛθˌsɑːrk/ a shirt or garment put on a dead body for burial; a shroud Meaning Off Sound Off
chiripa C2+
/ˌtʃɪr.əˈpɑː/ a rectangular woolen garment wrapped in various ways around the hips and thighs and tucked into a belt, formerly worn by gauchos and Indigenous men in southern South America Meaning Off Sound Off
smock frock C2+
/ˈsmɑk ˌfrɑk/ historical: a long, loose outer garment worn especially by rural laborers and other workmen Meaning Off Sound Off
dustcoat C2+
/ˈdʌstˌkoʊt/ a lightweight outer coat worn to protect clothing from dust, especially while traveling or working Meaning Off Sound Off

Travel(4)

errand C2+
/ˈɛɹənd/ A journey undertaken to accomplish some task. Meaning Off Sound Off
terminus C2+
/ˈtɝmənəs/ the end point of a route, line, or journey Meaning Off Sound Off
layover C2+
/ˈleɪˌoʊvər/ a period of waiting between connecting legs of a journey Meaning Off Sound Off
posta C2+
/ˈpoʊ.stə/ historical, in Spanish America: a staging post or outpost on a travel or communication route, with a relay of horses and often a small staff or guard Meaning Off Sound Off

Maritime & Sailing(7)

mast C2+
/mæst/ The fruit of forest-trees (beech, oak, chestnut, pecan, etc.), especially if having fallen from the tree, used as fodder for pigs and other animals. Meaning Off Sound Off
compass C2+
/ˈkʌmpəs/ an instrument showing direction; range or scope; (verb) to encompass or achieve Meaning Off Sound Off
berth C2+
/bɜrθ/ a place for a ship to dock; a sleeping bunk on a ship or train Meaning Off Sound Off
heading C2+
/ˈhɛdɪŋ/ a title or caption at the top of a section of text Meaning Off Sound Off
starboard C2+
/ˈstɑrbɚd/ the right-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward Meaning Off Sound Off
brig C2+
/brɪɡ/ a two-masted square-rigged ship; a prison on a warship Meaning Off Sound Off
skipper C2+
/ˈskɪpər/ the captain of a ship or sports team Meaning Off Sound Off

Aviation & Flight(7)

throttle C2+
/ˈθrɑːtəl/ to choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power Meaning Off Sound Off
thrust C2+
/θrʌst/ to push suddenly and forcibly; a forceful shove or driving force Meaning Off Sound Off
velocity C2+
/vəˈlɑsəti/ speed in a given direction; rapidity of motion Meaning Off Sound Off
ascent C2+
/əˈsɛnt/ the act of rising or climbing upward Meaning Off Sound Off
gust C2+
/ˈɡʌst/ a sudden strong rush of wind Meaning Off Sound Off
turbine C2+
/ˈtɜːrbaɪn/ a rotary engine driven by a flow of water, steam, gas, or air Meaning Off Sound Off
visibility C2+
/ˌvɪzɪˈbɪlɪti/ the state of being able to be seen; the distance one can see Meaning Off Sound Off

Transportation(37)

hulk C2+
/hʊlk/ a large abandoned ship, wreck, or shell Meaning Off Sound Off
automobile C2+
/ˈɔtəməˌbil/ a self-propelled passenger road vehicle; a car Meaning Off Sound Off
boatload C2+
/ˈboʊtˌloʊd/ as much as a boat can carry; a large amount Meaning Off Sound Off
bogie C2+
/ˈboʊɡi/ a swiveling wheeled undercarriage on a railway vehicle Meaning Off Sound Off
boxcar C2+
/ˈbɑksˌkɑr/ an enclosed railroad freight car Meaning Off Sound Off
forestay C2+
/ˈfɔrˌsteɪ/ a rope or stay supporting a ship's foremast from the bow Meaning Off Sound Off
poop C2+
/pup/ excrement; or the raised deck at the stern of a ship Meaning Off Sound Off
taxicab C2+
/ˈtæksiˌkæb/ a car licensed to carry passengers for a fare; a taxi Meaning Off Sound Off
honker C2+
/ˈhɑŋkɚ/ something that honks, such as a goose or a car horn; informally, a large nose Meaning Off Sound Off
sleeper C2+
/ˈslipɚ/ one who sleeps, a sleeping car, or an unexpected success Meaning Off Sound Off
aerobatics C2+
/ˌɛrəˈbætɪks/ spectacular flying maneuvers performed by aircraft Meaning Off Sound Off
airship C2+
/ˈɛrˌʃɪp/ a powered lighter-than-air aircraft; a dirigible Meaning Off Sound Off
autocamp C2+
/ˈɔtoʊˌkæmp/ a roadside camp or site for motorists; to camp while traveling by car Meaning Off Sound Off
aviso C2+
/əˈvaɪzoʊ/ a dispatch boat, or an official notice or advice Meaning Off Sound Off
beakhead C2+
/ˈbikˌhɛd/ the projecting forward part of an old sailing ship's bow Meaning Off Sound Off
broadside C2+
/ˈbrɔdsaɪd/ a simultaneous firing of all guns on one side of a ship; a strong verbal attack Meaning Off Sound Off
carriageway C2+
/ˈkærɪdʒˌweɪ/ the part of a road used by vehicular traffic Meaning Off Sound Off
coachfellow C2+
/ˈkoʊtʃˌfɛloʊ/ a horse harnessed alongside another to the same coach; a yokefellow Meaning Off Sound Off
crawler C2+
/ˈkrɔlɚ/ something that crawls; a tracked vehicle or a web-indexing program Meaning Off Sound Off
crewman C2+
/ˈkrumən/ a member of the crew of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle Meaning Off Sound Off
dirigible C2+
/ˈdɪrɪdʒəbəl/ a steerable lighter-than-air aircraft; an airship Meaning Off Sound Off
flak C2+
/flæk/ anti-aircraft fire, or strong criticism Meaning Off Sound Off
hotbox C2+
/ˈhɑtˌbɑks/ an overheated axle bearing on a railway car; also an enclosed heated space Meaning Off Sound Off
motorcar C2+
/ˈmoʊtərˌkɑr/ a road vehicle powered by an engine; an automobile Meaning Off Sound Off

Verbs of Movement(3)

vomitorium C2+
/ˌvɑː.məˈtɔːr.i.əm/ architecture: a passage or entrance through or behind tiers of seats in a theater, amphitheater, or stadium, designed to let crowds enter or leave rapidly Meaning Off Sound Off
migrate C2+
/ˈmaɪɡreɪt/ to move from one region or habitat to another, often seasonally Meaning Off Sound Off
hunch over C2+
to bend forward with the back rounded and the shoulders drawn inward Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

Sports & Fitness(22)

tic-tac-toe C2+
/ˌtɪk.tækˈtoʊ/ a game in which two players alternately mark a three-by-three grid and try to complete a row of three matching symbols Meaning Off Sound Off
seven-up C2+
/ˌsɛvənˈʌp/ a traditional American card game related to all fours in which seven points constitute a game Meaning Off Sound Off
stiff-arm C2+
/ˈstɪfˌɑrm/ a push made with a fully extended arm, especially to fend off an opponent in sport Meaning Off Sound Off
sleuth C2+
/sluːθ/ a detective; to investigate or track down Meaning Off Sound Off
deuce C2+
/dus/ a playing card or die showing two; (in tennis) a tied score Meaning Off Sound Off
goalie C2+
/ˈɡoʊli/ a player who guards the goal in sports; a goalkeeper Meaning Off Sound Off
hurdle C2+
/ˈhɝdəl/ a barrier to be jumped in a race, or an obstacle to be overcome Meaning Off Sound Off
jock C2+
/ˈdʒɑk/ an enthusiastic athlete, especially a male one (informal) Meaning Off Sound Off
pageant C2+
/ˈpædʒənt/ an elaborate public spectacle, procession, or competition Meaning Off Sound Off
rugger C2+
/ˈrʌɡɚ/ an informal British term for the game of rugby Meaning Off Sound Off
solitaire C2+
/ˈsɑləˌtɛr/ a single-player card game, or a single gem set alone Meaning Off Sound Off
tryout C2+
/ˈtraɪˌaʊt/ a test of the suitability of a performer, athlete, or product Meaning Off Sound Off
bagatelle C2+
/ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ a trifle, or a short light piece of music or a tabletop ball game Meaning Off Sound Off
batsman C2+
/ˈbætsmən/ a player who bats, especially in cricket Meaning Off Sound Off
checkmate C2+
/ˈtʃɛkˌmeɪt/ a chess position in which the king is trapped and the game ends Meaning Off Sound Off
declarer C2+
/dɪˈklɛrər/ one who declares; in bridge, the player who plays the contract Meaning Off Sound Off
humankind C2+
/ˈhjumənˌkaɪnd/ human beings considered collectively; the human race Meaning Off Sound Off
racialism C2+
/ˈreɪʃəˌlɪzəm/ belief in the superiority of one race; racial prejudice Meaning Off Sound Off
sneaker C2+
/ˈsnikər/ a soft rubber-soled shoe for sport or casual wear Meaning Off Sound Off
stadion C2+
/ˈsteɪdiən/ an ancient Greek unit of length, or a classical running track Meaning Off Sound Off
umpire C2+
/ˈʌmpaɪɚ/ an official who enforces the rules and settles disputes in a game Meaning Off Sound Off
staghound C2+
/ˈstæɡˌhaʊnd/ a large, powerful hound formerly bred and used to hunt stags and other large game Meaning Off Sound Off

Health & Medicine(29)

vinchuca C2+
/vɪnˈtʃuːkə/ a blood-feeding South American triatomine bug, especially Triatoma infestans, that may transmit the parasite causing Chagas disease Meaning Off Sound Off
medic C2+
/ˈmɛdɪk/ a person trained to give medical treatment, especially in the field Meaning Off Sound Off
atonement C2+
/əˈtoʊnmənt/ reparation or amends made for a wrong or injury Meaning Off Sound Off
vector C2+
/ˈvɛktər/ a quantity with magnitude and direction; a carrier of disease Meaning Off Sound Off
ailment C2+
/ˈeɪlmənt/ a minor illness or bodily disorder Meaning Off Sound Off
convalescence C2+
/ˌkɑnvəˈlɛsəns/ the gradual recovery of health after illness Meaning Off Sound Off
grippe C2+
/ɡrɪp/ influenza; a feverish respiratory illness (dated) Meaning Off Sound Off
indisposition C2+
/ˌɪndɪspəˈzɪʃən/ a slight illness; an unwillingness or aversion Meaning Off Sound Off
physic C2+
/ˈfɪzɪk/ a medicine, especially a purgative; the art of healing (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off
remission C2+
/rɪˈmɪʃən/ a temporary lessening of disease or the cancellation of a debt Meaning Off Sound Off
restitution C2+
/ˌrɛstɪˈtuʃən/ the restoration of something lost or the compensation for injury or loss Meaning Off Sound Off
aesthetician C2+
/ˌɛsθəˈtɪʃən/ a specialist in beauty treatment, or a theorist of aesthetics Meaning Off Sound Off
amends C2+
/əˈmɛndz/ reparation or compensation made for a wrong or injury Meaning Off Sound Off
cephalalgia C2+
/ˌsɛfəˈlældʒiə/ headache, especially as a medical symptom Meaning Off Sound Off
contumely C2+
/ˈkɑntəˌmili/ insolent or contemptuous treatment; humiliating rudeness Meaning Off Sound Off
dentistry C2+
/ˈdɛntɪstri/ the branch of medicine concerned with the teeth and gums Meaning Off Sound Off
distemper C2+
/dɪsˈtɛmpər/ a contagious viral disease of animals; also a water-based paint Meaning Off Sound Off
dosage C2+
/ˈdoʊsɪdʒ/ the amount or regulated administration of a medicine Meaning Off Sound Off
fastigium C2+
/fæˈstɪdʒiəm/ the highest point or apex, especially the peak of a fever or disease Meaning Off Sound Off
finishing C2+
/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/ the final stage or surface treatment of a process Meaning Off Sound Off
immunity C2+
/ɪˈmjunəti/ protection from disease, obligation, or legal liability Meaning Off Sound Off
inpatient C2+
/ˈɪnˌpeɪʃənt/ a patient who stays in a hospital while receiving treatment Meaning Off Sound Off
murrain C2+
/ˈmɜrɪn/ an infectious disease affecting cattle or other livestock Meaning Off Sound Off
obstetrics C2+
/əbˈstɛtrɪks/ the branch of medicine concerned with childbirth and pregnancy care Meaning Off Sound Off

The Human Body(57)

scalp C2+
/skælp/ the skin that covers the top of the head Meaning Off Sound Off
risorius C2+
/ɹɪˈsɔɹ.i.əs/ A narrow band of facial muscle arising from the fascia over the masseter and inserting into the tissues at the corner of the mouth, which it draws laterally, as is used when smiling. Meaning Off Sound Off
cerement C2+
/ˈsɪr.mənt/ a shroud or waxed cloth in which a dead body is wrapped for burial, often used in the plural Meaning Off Sound Off
eclipse C2+
/ɪˈklɪps/ the obscuring of one celestial body by another; to outshine Meaning Off Sound Off
fracture C2+
/ˈfræktʃɚ/ a break or crack, especially in bone or rock Meaning Off Sound Off
mortification C2+
/ˌmɔrtəfɪˈkeɪʃən/ a feeling of deep humiliation; also the death of tissue Meaning Off Sound Off
sect C2+
/sɛkt/ a group with distinct beliefs that has separated from a larger body Meaning Off Sound Off
stricture C2+
/ˈstrɪktʃɚ/ a severe criticism, or an abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body Meaning Off Sound Off
abdomen C2+
/ˈæbdəmən/ the part of the body containing the digestive organs; the belly Meaning Off Sound Off
carcass C2+
/ˈkɑrkəs/ the dead body of an animal; a framework or ruined remains Meaning Off Sound Off
cleft C2+
/klɛft/ a split, crack, or fissure, especially in rock or skin Meaning Off Sound Off
eyeball C2+
/ˈaɪˌbɔl/ the spherical body of the eye; to look at or estimate roughly Meaning Off Sound Off
judiciary C2+
/dʒuˈdɪʃiɛri/ the branch of government, or the body of judges, that administers justice Meaning Off Sound Off
orb C2+
/ɔrb/ a spherical object or body, especially a celestial one Meaning Off Sound Off
rupture C2+
/ˈrʌptʃər/ a break, burst, or breach, as of tissue, a pipe, or relations Meaning Off Sound Off
airway C2+
/ˈɛrˌweɪ/ a passage for air, especially the breathing passages of the body Meaning Off Sound Off
appendage C2+
/əˈpɛndɪdʒ/ a part attached or subordinate to a larger body Meaning Off Sound Off
bluebottle C2+
/ˈbluˌbɑtəl/ a large buzzing fly with a metallic-blue body; (British slang) a policeman Meaning Off Sound Off
bod C2+
/bɑd/ (informal) a person; the human body Meaning Off Sound Off
calculus C2+
/ˈkælkjələs/ the mathematics of continuous change; a hard stone formed in the body Meaning Off Sound Off
effector C2+
/ɪˈfɛktər/ an organ, cell, or molecule that produces a response to a stimulus Meaning Off Sound Off
marrow C2+
/ˈmɛroʊ/ the soft tissue inside bones; the innermost or vital part Meaning Off Sound Off
outgrowth C2+
/ˈaʊtɡroʊθ/ a natural development or result; something that grows out from a main body Meaning Off Sound Off
slough C2+
/slaʊ/ a low area of wet, muddy ground Meaning Off Sound Off

Technology & Computing(5)

maze C2+
/meɪz/ a network of confusing paths; to bewilder Meaning Off Sound Off
emulator C2+
/ˈɛmjəˌleɪtər/ hardware or software that imitates another system, or one who emulates Meaning Off Sound Off
algorithm C2+
/ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/ a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or computation Meaning Off Sound Off
bot C2+
/bɑt/ a software program that runs automated tasks; also a botfly larva Meaning Off Sound Off
meshwork C2+
/ˈmɛʃˌwɝk/ a network of interlaced threads, fibers, or strands Meaning Off Sound Off

Literature & Storytelling(7)

dialogue C2+
/ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals. Meaning Off Sound Off
prologue C2+
/ˈpɹoʊlɔɡ/ an opening speech or section that introduces a play, novel, or other work Meaning Off Sound Off
fable C2+
/ˈfeɪbəl/ a short tale conveying a moral, often with animal characters Meaning Off Sound Off
narration C2+
/næˈreɪʃən/ the act or process of telling a story or describing events Meaning Off Sound Off
preface C2+
/ˈprɛfəs/ an introduction to a book; to introduce or precede with remarks Meaning Off Sound Off
satire C2+
/ˈsætaɪɚ/ the use of irony or ridicule to expose folly or vice Meaning Off Sound Off
utopia C2+
/juˈtoʊpiə/ an imagined place of ideal perfection in laws, government, and society Meaning Off Sound Off

Media & Publishing(1)

clipsheet C2+
/ˈklɪpˌʃit/ a sheet of press items or news clippings issued for reprinting Meaning Off Sound Off

Photography & Images(4)

brightness C2+
/ˈbraɪtnəs/ the quality or degree of being bright or luminous Meaning Off Sound Off
enlargement C2+
/ɛnˈlɑrdʒmənt/ the act of making larger or the state of being enlarged Meaning Off Sound Off
foreground C2+
/ˈfɔrɡraʊnd/ the part of a scene nearest the viewer; to make prominent Meaning Off Sound Off
sharpness C2+
/ˈʃɑrpnəs/ the quality of having a keen edge, point, or acuteness Meaning Off Sound Off

Music Theory(8)

prelude C2+
/ˈpɹeɪl(j)uːd/ An introductory or preliminary performance or event. Meaning Off Sound Off
accompaniment C2+
/əˈkʌmpənimənt/ something that accompanies, especially music supporting a soloist Meaning Off Sound Off
overture C2+
/ˈoʊvɚtʃɚ/ an orchestral introduction to a larger work, or an opening approach or proposal Meaning Off Sound Off
transpose C2+
/trænsˈpoʊz/ to cause two or more things to change places; to put in a different key Meaning Off Sound Off
chorus C2+
/ˈkɔrəs/ a group of singers, or a refrain repeated in a song Meaning Off Sound Off
counterpoint C2+
/ˈkaʊntɚˌpɔɪnt/ a contrasting element set against another; combined melodic lines Meaning Off Sound Off
dissonance C2+
/ˈdɪsənəns/ a harsh or inharmonious combination of sounds or ideas Meaning Off Sound Off
vibrato C2+
/vɪˈbrɑtoʊ/ a slight, rapid wavering of pitch in singing or instrumental playing Meaning Off Sound Off

Art & Music(2)

masterwork C2+
/ˈmæstərˌwɝk/ a masterpiece; the finest work an artist or craftsman produces Meaning Off Sound Off
canzonet C2+
/ˌkænzəˈnɛt/ a short, light song or a brief lyrical composition Meaning Off Sound Off

Film & Television(3)

premiere C2+
/prɪˈmɪr/ the first public performance or showing of a work Meaning Off Sound Off
teaser C2+
/ˈtizɚ/ something that arouses interest by giving a brief preview Meaning Off Sound Off
remake C2+
/riˈmeɪk/ to make again or anew; a new version of an earlier work Meaning Off Sound Off

Theater & Performance(5)

acting C2+
/ˈæktɪŋ/ the art of performing a role, or serving temporarily in a position Meaning Off Sound Off
burlesque C2+
/bɚˈlɛsk/ a comic, exaggerated parody; to mock by such caricature Meaning Off Sound Off
ensemble C2+
/ɑnˈsɑmbəl/ a group performing together, or a coordinated set of things Meaning Off Sound Off
proscenium C2+
/proʊˈsiniəm/ the part of a theatre stage in front of the curtain, or its framing arch Meaning Off Sound Off
understudy C2+
/ˈʌndɚˌstʌdi/ an actor who learns a role to substitute for the regular performer Meaning Off Sound Off

Entertainment & Leisure(2)

divertisement C2+
/dɪˈvɜrtɪsmənt/ an amusement or diversion; an entertainment (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off
festivity C2+
/fɛˈstɪvɪti/ joyful celebration; the activities of a feast or party Meaning Off Sound Off

Astronomy & Space(6)

crescent C2+
/ˈkrɛsənt/ a curved shape like the partly lit moon Meaning Off Sound Off
cosmos C2+
/ˈkɑzmoʊs/ the universe regarded as an ordered, harmonious whole Meaning Off Sound Off
nadir C2+
/ˈneɪdɚ/ the lowest or most unsuccessful point; the point opposite the zenith Meaning Off Sound Off
observatory C2+
/əbˈzɝvətɔri/ a building equipped for observing astronomical or natural phenomena Meaning Off Sound Off
constellation C2+
/ˌkɑnstəˈleɪʃən/ a recognized pattern of stars, or any grouping of related things Meaning Off Sound Off
zenith C2+
/ˈziː.nɪθ/ the highest point reached; the point in the sky directly overhead Meaning Off Sound Off

Chemistry(4)

corrosion C2+
/kəˈɹoʊʒən/ The gradual destruction or undermining of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
precipitate C2+
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ to cause to happen suddenly; hasty; a solid separated from a solution Meaning Off Sound Off
precipitation C2+
/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ rain, snow, or other water falling from the sky; hasty action Meaning Off Sound Off
alkali C2+
/ˈælkəˌlaɪ/ a soluble base that neutralizes acids, turning litmus blue Meaning Off Sound Off

Physics(11)

amplitude C2+
/ˈæmplɪtuːd/ the extent or magnitude of something; the range of a wave Meaning Off Sound Off
acceleration C2+
/ækˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/ the rate of increase of speed or, more generally, the act of speeding up Meaning Off Sound Off
dispersion C2+
/dɪˈspɜrʒən/ the act of scattering or the state of being spread over a wide area Meaning Off Sound Off
entropy C2+
/ˈɛntrəpi/ a measure of disorder or of energy unavailable for work in a system Meaning Off Sound Off
conduction C2+
/kənˈdʌkʃən/ the transmission of heat, electricity, or signals through a medium Meaning Off Sound Off
displacement C2+
/dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ the act of moving something from its place or the resulting shift Meaning Off Sound Off
fission C2+
/ˈfɪʃən/ the splitting of an atomic nucleus or a cell into parts Meaning Off Sound Off
physicist C2+
/ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ a scientist who specializes in the study of physics Meaning Off Sound Off
refraction C2+
/rɪˈfrækʃən/ the bending of light or other waves as they pass between media Meaning Off Sound Off
resonance C2+
/ˈrɛzənəns/ the quality of being deep, full, and reverberating; sympathetic vibration Meaning Off Sound Off
viscosity C2+
/vɪˈskɑsɪti/ a fluid's resistance to flow; thickness or stickiness Meaning Off Sound Off

Biology & Genetics(7)

genus C2+
/ˈdʒinəs/ a taxonomic rank grouping related species above the species level Meaning Off Sound Off
anatomy C2+
/əˈnætəmi/ the bodily structure of an organism, or its study Meaning Off Sound Off
mutation C2+
/mjuˈteɪʃən/ a change in form or structure, especially a heritable change in genetic material Meaning Off Sound Off
ovum C2+
/ˈoʊvəm/ a mature female reproductive cell; an egg cell Meaning Off Sound Off
amphibian C2+
/æmˈfɪbiən/ a cold-blooded vertebrate, like a frog, that lives both in water and on land Meaning Off Sound Off
physiology C2+
/ˌfɪziˈɑlədʒi/ the branch of biology dealing with the functions of living organisms and their parts Meaning Off Sound Off
reptile C2+
/ˈrɛptaɪl/ a cold-blooded scaly vertebrate such as a snake, lizard, or crocodile Meaning Off Sound Off

Science & Research(24)

mendelevium C2+
/ˌmɛn.dəˈli.vi.əm/ a synthetic radioactive metallic chemical element with atomic number 101 and symbol Md Meaning Off Sound Off
rutherfordium C2+
/ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ a synthetic radioactive chemical element with atomic number 104 and symbol Rf Meaning Off Sound Off
empiric C2+
/ɪmˈpɪrɪk/ one who relies on observation or experiment; an unqualified practitioner Meaning Off Sound Off
mechanics C2+
/məˈkænɪks/ the science of motion and forces; the practical workings of something Meaning Off Sound Off
photoperiod C2+
/ˌfoʊtoʊˈpɪriəd/ the duration of daily light exposure affecting an organism Meaning Off Sound Off
soma C2+
/ˈsoʊmə/ the body of an organism as distinct from its germ cells or psyche Meaning Off Sound Off
alchemy C2+
/ˈælkəmi/ the medieval forerunner of chemistry seeking to transmute metals into gold Meaning Off Sound Off
axiomatization C2+
/ˌæksiəmətəˈzeɪʃən/ the formulation of a theory as a set of axioms from which theorems derive Meaning Off Sound Off
behaviorism C2+
/bɪˈheɪvjəˌrɪzəm/ the psychological theory that behavior can be explained by conditioning Meaning Off Sound Off
cartography C2+
/kɑrˈtɑɡrəfi/ the science and art of making maps Meaning Off Sound Off
horticulture C2+
/ˈhɔrtəˌkʌltʃɚ/ the art and science of cultivating gardens, fruits, vegetables, and flowers Meaning Off Sound Off
hygienics C2+
/haɪˈdʒɛnɪks/ the science or principles of hygiene and the preservation of health Meaning Off Sound Off
mutualist C2+
/ˈmjutʃuəlɪst/ an advocate of mutualism, or an organism in a mutual relationship Meaning Off Sound Off
poetics C2+
/poʊˈɛtɪks/ the study or theory of the principles and forms of poetry and literature Meaning Off Sound Off
revisionist C2+
/rɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ one who advocates revising an accepted theory, doctrine, or history Meaning Off Sound Off
sac C2+
/sæk/ a pouch or bag-like cavity in an organism, often holding fluid Meaning Off Sound Off
toxin C2+
/ˈtɑksɪn/ a poisonous substance produced by a living organism Meaning Off Sound Off
vibratiuncle C2+
/vaɪˈbreɪʃiʌŋkəl/ a small or faint vibration, especially in obsolete nerve-theory psychology Meaning Off Sound Off
infusorium C2+
/ˌɪnfjʊˈzɔɹiəm/ a microscopic aquatic organism, especially a protozoan or unicellular alga, formerly grouped with organisms found in infusions; historical biology Meaning Off Sound Off
monadism C2+
/ˈmoʊ.nædˌɪz.əm/ the metaphysical doctrine that monads are the ultimate units of reality, especially the theory developed by Leibniz Meaning Off Sound Off
subetherics C2+
/ˌsʌb.iˈθɛr.ɪks/ in science fiction, devices or systems that communicate through a subether medium, usually faster than light Meaning Off Sound Off
nullipore C2+
/ˈnʌləˌpɔːr/ historical biology: a lime-secreting coralline alga, formerly classified among animals or treated as a distinct group of simple sea plants Meaning Off Sound Off
sporule C2+
/ˈspɔɹjuːl/ rare or historical biology: a small spore, especially one produced by a cryptogam or microorganism Meaning Off Sound Off
copestone C2+
/ˈkoʊpˌstoʊn/ the final or crowning element that completes something Meaning Off Sound Off

Mathematics & Measurement(6)

en C2+
/ɛn/ a unit of measurement in typography equal to half an em Meaning Off Sound Off
variance C2+
/ˈvɛriəns/ the fact of differing or disagreeing; a measure of spread in statistics Meaning Off Sound Off
bu C2+
/bu/ a former Japanese unit of length or coinage Meaning Off Sound Off
mil C2+
/mɪl/ a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch Meaning Off Sound Off
modulus C2+
/ˈmɑdʒələs/ a numerical measure of a physical property, or the remainder in arithmetic Meaning Off Sound Off
scalenum C2+
/skəˈliːnəm/ a scalene triangle, having three sides of unequal length Meaning Off Sound Off

Nature & Landscape(28)

meadow C2+
/ˈmɛd.oʊ̯/ A field or pasture; a piece of land either intentionally cultivated with grass or (especially) naturally covered with grass, especially one that is intended to be mown for hay or to be grazed. Meaning Off Sound Off
sandhopper C2+
/ˈsændˌhɑːpɚ/ a small beach-dwelling amphipod crustacean, especially a talitrid, that moves by hopping Meaning Off Sound Off
seabeach C2+
/ˈsiːˌbiːtʃ/ A beach lying along the sea. Meaning Off Sound Off
crest C2+
/krɛst/ the top of a hill or wave; a heraldic emblem; to reach the top Meaning Off Sound Off
vale C2+
/veɪl/ a valley, especially in literary or poetic usage Meaning Off Sound Off
brow C2+
/braʊ/ the forehead, or the edge of a hill or cliff Meaning Off Sound Off
dale C2+
/deɪl/ a broad open valley, especially in northern England Meaning Off Sound Off
lethe C2+
/ˈliθi/ forgetfulness or oblivion, after the mythical river of the dead Meaning Off Sound Off
surfboard C2+
/ˈsɜrfbɔrd/ a long narrow board used for riding ocean waves Meaning Off Sound Off
timberland C2+
/ˈtɪmbɚlænd/ land covered with forest suitable for producing timber Meaning Off Sound Off
ait C2+
/eɪt/ a small island, especially one in a river Meaning Off Sound Off
atoll C2+
/ˈæˌtɔl/ a ring-shaped coral reef or island enclosing a lagoon Meaning Off Sound Off
ben C2+
/bɛn/ a high mountain or peak, especially in Scotland Meaning Off Sound Off
billabong C2+
/ˈbɪləˌbɔŋ/ an Australian backwater or stagnant pool left by a river Meaning Off Sound Off
bushland C2+
/ˈbʊʃlænd/ uncultivated land covered with natural scrub or bush, especially in Australia Meaning Off Sound Off
canyon C2+
/ˈkænjən/ a deep gorge with steep sides, often cut by a river Meaning Off Sound Off
clearing C2+
/ˈklɪrɪŋ/ an open space in a forest; the settling of accounts between banks Meaning Off Sound Off
dell C2+
/dɛl/ a small, secluded, wooded valley Meaning Off Sound Off
holm C2+
/hoʊm/ a small island in a river or lake, or low flat ground beside a river Meaning Off Sound Off
hurst C2+
/hɜrst/ a wooded hill or a small grove of trees Meaning Off Sound Off
insularity C2+
/ˌɪnsəˈlærəti/ narrow-mindedness resulting from isolation or being like an island Meaning Off Sound Off
islet C2+
/ˈaɪlət/ a very small island Meaning Off Sound Off
mont C2+
/mɑnt/ a mountain or hill, chiefly in place names Meaning Off Sound Off
oasis C2+
/oʊˈeɪsɪs/ a fertile spot in a desert; a place of refuge or calm Meaning Off Sound Off