English Vocabulary

• A1 844 words
• A2 1567 words
• B1 2503 words
• B2 3299 words
• C1 2762 words
• C2 7306 words
• C2+ 8956 words

Grammar & Function Words (69)

whereupon C2+
/ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɑn/ immediately after which or as a consequence of which
qua C2+
/kwɑː/ formal: in the capacity or character of; considered specifically as
leastwise C2+
/ˈliːstˌwaɪz/ at least; in any case or if nothing else; informal or dialectal
nobbut C2+
/ˈnɒbət/ Northern English dialect: only; merely; nothing but
whichway C2+
/ˈwɪtʃˌweɪ/ dialectal: where or in which direction
aught C2+
/ɔt/ anything at all; the slightest thing
condemnation C2+
/ˌkɑndɛmˈneɪʃən/ the expression of strong disapproval or a formal sentence
atomy C2+
/ˈætəmi/ a tiny particle or diminutive being; an atom or mote
apropos C2+
/ˌæprəˈpoʊ/ relevant to the matter; with reference to
mid C2+
/mɪd/ in the middle part of; central
ex C2+
/ɛks/ (informal) a former spouse or partner
sith C2+
/sɪθ/ archaic word for since or seeing that
amidst C2+
/əˈmɪdst/ in the middle of; surrounded by
fromward C2+
/ˈfrʌmwɚd/ away from; directed away (archaic)
howso C2+
/ˈhaʊsoʊ/ in whatever way; however (archaic)
parole C2+
/pəˈroʊl/ early conditional release of a prisoner before a sentence ends
sithe C2+
/saɪð/ an archaic form of 'since'; also a dialectal variant of scythe
speck C2+
/spɛk/ a tiny spot or particle
afore C2+
/əˈfɔr/ before, in place or time (archaic or dialectal)
attainder C2+
/əˈteɪndɚ/ the legal forfeiture of rights and property following a sentence of death or outlawry
barring C2+
/ˈbɑrɪŋ/ except for; apart from the possibility of
betwixt C2+
/bɪˈtwɪkst/ between (archaic or literary)
circa C2+
/ˈsɚkə/ approximately; used with dates to indicate an estimate
doomsman C2+
/ˈdumzmən/ archaic term for a judge or one who pronounces sentence

Numbers & Quantity (217)

one-billionth C2+
/ˌwʌn ˈbɪl.jənθ/ one of a billion equal parts; the quantity 0.000000001 or 10 to the power of negative nine
barrowful C2+
/ˈbæroʊfʊl/ the amount that a barrow, especially a wheelbarrow, can hold
beggarly C2+
/ˈbɛɡɚli/ meanly poor or contemptibly small in amount
slender C2+
/ˈslɛndɚ/ gracefully thin; slight or scanty in amount
aggregate C2+
/ˈæɡrɪɡət/ a whole formed by combining elements; total; (verb) to gather into a mass
quantifier C2+
/ˈkwɑntɪˌfaɪɚ/ a word or symbol expressing quantity, such as 'all' or 'some'
tally C2+
/ˈtæli/ a running count or record, or to correspond
twofold C2+
/ˈtuˌfoʊld/ having two parts, or twice as great
equivocal C2+
/ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
consecutively C2+
/kənˈsɛkjətɪvli/ one after another in unbroken succession
disown C2+
/dɪsˈoʊn/ to refuse to acknowledge or claim as one's own
modicum C2+
/ˈmɑdɪkəm/ a small or moderate amount of something
titter C2+
/ˈtɪtɚ/ to give a short, half-suppressed laugh
amass C2+
/əˈmæs/ to gather or accumulate in great quantity
bucketful C2+
/ˈbʌkɪtˌfʊl/ the amount a bucket holds; a large quantity
enumerate C2+
/ɪˈnumərˌeɪt/ to name or list things one by one
fabricator C2+
/ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtər/ one who constructs or manufactures; one who invents falsehoods
haul C2+
/hɔl/ to pull or drag with effort, or a quantity acquired or transported
jot C2+
/dʒɑt/ to write briefly; also, a very small amount
nativity C2+
/nəˈtɪvəti/ the occasion or circumstances of one's birth
outlay C2+
/ˈaʊtˌleɪ/ an amount of money spent on something
outstrip C2+
/ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/ to move faster than or surpass in performance or quantity
toleration C2+
/ˌtɑləˈreɪʃən/ the allowance or acceptance of beliefs or behavior one dislikes
affecter C2+
/əˈfɛktər/ one who puts on a pretense or affects a manner

Space, Position & Direction (497)

knee-deep C2+
/ˌniːˈdiːp/ reaching as high as the knees, or submerged up to the knees
thither C2+
/ˈðɪðɚ/ to or toward that place
akimbo C2+
/əˈkɪm.boʊ/ with the hands on the hips and the elbows turned outward
spread-eagle C2+
/ˈsprɛdˌiːɡəl/ a representation of an eagle with its wings and legs extended
stock-still C2+
/ˌstɑːkˈstɪl/ completely motionless
underlie C2+
/ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ/ to lie beneath something
upperworld C2+
/ˈʌpɚˌwɝld/ the surface world, contrasted with an underground, submarine, or underworld realm
afront C2+
/əˈfrʌnt/ archaic or dialectal: in front or face to face
serry C2+
/ˈsɛri/ archaic or literary: to crowd or press people or things closely together, especially in ranks or rows
neckdeep C2+
/ˌnɛkˈdiːp/ reaching, submerged, or covered up to the neck
embay C2+
/ɛmˈbeɪ/ to enclose, shelter, or surround as if within a bay
anigh C2+
/əˈnai/ archaic or dialectal: near or close by
accord C2+
/əˈkɔɹd/ an agreement or harmony between parties; to grant or be consistent
depress C2+
/dɪˈprɛs/ to make sad and dispirited, or to press down
ignorable C2+
/ɪɡˈnɔɹəbəl/ able to be disregarded or left unnoticed
agitate C2+
/ˈædʒəˌteɪt/ to stir up or disturb; to campaign vigorously
crest C2+
/krɛst/ the top of a hill or wave; a heraldic emblem; to reach the top
infinite C2+
/ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ limitless or endless in space, extent, or magnitude
composite C2+
/kəmˈpɑzɪt/ made up of distinct parts; a thing formed from several elements
dwell C2+
/dwɛl/ to live in a place; to linger on a thought or topic
compass C2+
/ˈkʌmpəs/ an instrument showing direction; range or scope; (verb) to encompass or achieve
decompose C2+
/ˌdikəmˈpoʊz/ to decay, or to break down into component parts
fateful C2+
/ˈfeɪtfəl/ having far-reaching, often disastrous consequences
fell C2+
/fɛl/ fierce, cruel, or deadly; (also) to cut down

Time (218)

vesperal C2+
/ˈvɛspərəl/ of, occurring in, or suggestive of the evening
breakfast-time C2+
/ˈbrɛkfəstˌtaɪm/ the customary or appointed time for eating breakfast
antediluvial C2+
/ˌæntɪdɪˈluviəl/ belonging to the period before the biblical flood; extremely ancient
anachronistic C2+
/əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/ belonging to a period other than the one portrayed; out of its time
archaic C2+
/ɑrˈkeɪɪk/ belonging to an earlier period; old-fashioned or no longer in use
eld C2+
/ɛld/ old age or antiquity; former times (archaic)
henceforth C2+
/ˌhɛnsˈfɔrθ/ from this time on; from now onward
singly C2+
/ˈsɪŋɡli/ one at a time; individually or separately
tarry C2+
/ˈtæri/ to linger or delay; (separately) covered with tar
contingency C2+
/kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ a future event that is possible but not certain; a provision for such
fleeting C2+
/ˈfliːtɪŋ/ lasting only a very short time; passing swiftly
reminiscence C2+
/ˌrɛməˈnɪsəns/ a recollection of a past experience; an account of such
antecedent C2+
/ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/ a thing that comes before another; (adj) preceding in time or order
broke C2+
/broʊk/ having no money; (verb) past tense of break
henceforward C2+
/hɛnsˈfɔrwɚd/ from this time on; henceforth
henceforwards C2+
/hɛnsˈfɔrwɚdz/ from this time on; henceforth
musing C2+
/ˈmjuzɪŋ/ a period of reflective or dreamy thought
transience C2+
/ˈtrænʃəns/ the state of lasting only for a short time
duly C2+
/ˈduli/ in the proper way or at the proper time; as expected
fling C2+
/flɪŋ/ to throw forcefully; a brief period of indulgence or romance
forslow C2+
/fərˈsloʊ/ (archaic) to delay, neglect, or be slow about
illustrious C2+
/ɪˈlʌstriəs/ well known and admired for past achievements
jiff C2+
/dʒɪf/ a very short period of time; a moment
seasonable C2+
/ˈsizənəbəl/ suitable to the season, or opportune in timing

People & Society (675)

middle-class C2+
/ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/ belonging to the socioeconomic group between the working class and the upper class
mandel C2+
/ˈmændəl/ a surname or given name, especially in Germanic and Jewish usage
demander C2+
a person or group that demands or asks for something
Koryak C2+
/ˈkɔːriˌæk/ a member of an Indigenous people of the northern Kamchatka Peninsula and neighboring parts of the Russian Far East
unpeople C2+
/ʌnˈpiːpəl/ to remove the inhabitants from a place or cause it to become deserted
Kalmyk C2+
/kælˈmɪk/ a member of a traditionally Buddhist Oirat Mongol people living chiefly in Kalmykia near the northwestern Caspian Sea
ace C2+
/eɪs/ a person who excels at something, or a playing card marked with a single pip
ass C2+
/æs/ a donkey, or a foolish or stupid person
hereafter C2+
/hɪɹˈæftɚ/ from now on or after this; the life after death
bitch C2+
/bɪtʃ/ a female dog; (vulgar) a spiteful person or to complain
comfortless C2+
/ˈkʌmfɚtləs/ without comfort, consolation, or ease
sober C2+
/ˈsoʊbɚ/ not drunk; serious, solemn, or restrained
babe C2+
/beɪb/ a baby or young child; an inexperienced person; an attractive person
blitheness C2+
/ˈblaɪðnəs/ carefree cheerfulness or lighthearted indifference
flake C2+
/fleɪk/ a small thin fragment; an unreliable person; to peel off
beleaguer C2+
/bɪˈliɡɚ/ to surround with troops; to beset with difficulties or harassment
chum C2+
/tʃʌm/ a close friend; (verb) to bait water with fish remains to attract fish
desist C2+
/dɪˈsɪst/ to cease or stop doing something
bowelless C2+
/ˈbaʊəlləs/ lacking compassion or pity; without bowels of mercy (archaic)
controller C2+
/kənˈtroʊlɚ/ a person or device that directs or regulates something
crackpot C2+
/ˈkrækpɑt/ an eccentric or foolish person with strange ideas
elder C2+
/ˈɛldɚ/ older, or a senior and respected member of a group
geriatric C2+
/ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk/ relating to old people and their health care
jerk C2+
/dʒɜrk/ a sudden sharp movement, or a contemptible person

Family & Relationships (73)

da C2+
/dɑ/ father (dialectal or informal)
fertile C2+
/ˈfɜrtəl/ capable of producing abundant growth or offspring; productive
gull C2+
/ɡʌl/ a seabird of the family Laridae; also, to deceive or cheat someone
kin C2+
/kɪn/ one's family and relations collectively
sire C2+
/ˈsaɪɚ/ a male parent of an animal, or a respectful address to a king
avuncular C2+
/əˈvʌŋkjələr/ kind and genial in the manner of an uncle
chore C2+
/tʃɔr/ a routine or tedious task, especially a household one
crossbreed C2+
/ˈkrɔsˌbrid/ to breed from two different varieties; the offspring so produced
matrimony C2+
/ˈmætrɪmoʊni/ the state or ceremony of being married; marriage
adder C2+
/ˈædɚ/ a small venomous snake of the viper family
affinity C2+
/əˈfɪnəti/ a natural attraction, kinship, or close relationship
ancestry C2+
/ˈænsɛstri/ one's family or ethnic descent; lineage
annul C2+
/əˈnʌl/ to declare invalid or void, especially a law or marriage
auntie C2+
/ˈænti/ an aunt (affectionate or familiar form)
bae C2+
/beɪ/ a romantic partner or sweetheart (slang)
beget C2+
/bɪˈɡɛt/ to father offspring; to give rise to
consort C2+
/ˈkɑnsɔrt/ a spouse, especially of a reigning monarch; to associate with
dysfunction C2+
/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/ abnormal or impaired functioning of a system, organ, or relationship
empress C2+
/ˈɛmprəs/ a female sovereign ruler of an empire, or the wife of an emperor
fatherling C2+
/ˈfɑðərlɪŋ/ a little or dear father (an archaic affectionate term)
fecundity C2+
/fɪˈkʌndɪti/ the ability to produce abundant offspring or fruit; fertility
fertility C2+
/fərˈtɪlɪti/ the ability to produce offspring or abundant vegetation
granddaddy C2+
/ˈɡrænˌdædi/ a grandfather; the oldest or largest example of its kind
helpmeet C2+
/ˈhɛlpˌmit/ a helpful companion or partner, especially a spouse

Emotions & Feelings (281)

whew C2+
/hjuː/ used to express relief, exhaustion, or the release of tension
cerebral C2+
/səˈɹi.bɹəl/ involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
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).
spoony C2+
/ˈspuːni/ dated: foolishly or excessively sentimental in love
timorous C2+
/ˈtɪmɝəs/ timid by nature or revealing timidity
gladsome C2+
/ˈɡlæd.səm/ full of, expressing, or causing joy; cheerful and joyous
horror-struck C2+
/ˈhɔɹ.ɚˌstrʌk/ suddenly overwhelmed or immobilized by horror
infatuate C2+
/ɪnˈfætʃuˌeɪt/ to fill someone with an intense but unreasoning and often short-lived attraction or admiration, usually used in the passive
enamour C2+
/ɪˈnæmɚ/ to fill someone with love, admiration, or delight, now usually used in the passive as enamoured of or with
enamor C2+
/ɪˈnæmɚ/ To cause to be in love.
fantods C2+
/ˈfæntɒdz/ informal, usually in the fantods: a state of nervous agitation, uneasiness, irritability, or fidgeting
cheerless C2+
/ˈtʃɪɹləs/ gloomy and dreary, lacking joy or comfort
excite C2+
/ɪkˈsaɪt/ to arouse strong feeling or activity in someone or something
condole C2+
/kənˈdoʊl/ to express sympathy or sorrow for another's grief
dispassionate C2+
/dɪsˈpæʃənət/ not influenced by strong emotion; calm and impartial
fearful C2+
/ˈfɪɹfəl/ feeling or causing fear; dreadful
crestfallen C2+
/ˈkrɛstˌfɔlən/ sad and disappointed after a defeat or letdown
afflict C2+
/əˈflɪkt/ to cause persistent pain or suffering to someone
awaken C2+
/əˈweɪkən/ to wake from sleep or to rouse a feeling or awareness
bleak C2+
/blik/ bare, cold, and cheerless; offering little hope
dejected C2+
/dɪˈdʒɛktɪd/ sad and dispirited; low in spirits
forlornness C2+
/fɚˈlɔɹnnəs/ the state of being abandoned, lonely, and miserable
despondency C2+
/dɪˈspɑndənsi/ a state of deep dejection and loss of hope
frightful C2+
/ˈfraɪtfəl/ causing fear or horror; dreadful or extreme

Describing People (249)

deposition C2+
/ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ The removal of someone from office.
ethereal C2+
/ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/ characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
rationalize C2+
/ˈɹæʃənəlaɪz/ remove irrational quantities from
go-getter C2+
/ˈɡoʊˌɡɛt.ɚ/ an energetic, enterprising, and ambitious person who acts decisively to achieve success
solder C2+
/ˈsɑd.ɚ/ an alloy, usually of lead and tin, used when melted to join two metal surfaces
regale C2+
/ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ To please or entertain (someone), especially with stories, tales or jokes.
exploitative C2+
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/ In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something
chucklehead C2+
/ˈtʃʌkl̩ˌhɛd/ informal, disparaging: a stupid, foolish, or clumsy person
burnish C2+
/ˈbɝnɪʃ/ to polish and make shiny
dyspeptic C2+
/ˌdɪˈspɛptɪk/ A dyspeptic person.
ill-natured C2+
/ˌɪlˈneɪtʃɚd/ habitually unkind, irritable, or difficult in temperament
detraction C2+
/dɪˈtɹækʃən/ the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation, especially by slander
hobbledehoy C2+
/ˈhɑː.bəl.diˌhɔɪ/ an awkward, gawky, or ill-mannered adolescent boy
beetle-browed C2+
/ˈbiː.təl.braʊd/ having heavy, bushy, or projecting eyebrows
unhesitating C2+
/ʌnˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪŋ/ done quickly and firmly, without hesitation
missish C2+
/ˈmɪs.ɪʃ/ dated and usually disapproving: affectedly prim, prudish, or overly proper in a way stereotypically associated with a young unmarried woman
mullet-headed C2+
/ˈmʌlɪtˌhɛdɪd/ dated informal, disparaging: foolish, dull-witted, or slow to notice what is happening
callipygous C2+
/ˌkæl.ɪˈpɪ.d͡ʒəs/ rare: having shapely or attractively proportioned buttocks
ill-kempt C2+
/ˌɪlˈkɛmpt/ untidy, poorly groomed, or disheveled in appearance
womanhater C2+
/ˈwʊm.ənˌheɪ.tɚ/ a person who hates, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women; a misogynist
conformable C2+
/kənˈfɔɹməbəl/ corresponding in form or character; compliant
bland C2+
/blænd/ lacking strong flavour, interest, or distinctive character
debase C2+
/dɪˈbeɪs/ to lower in quality, value, character, or dignity
reckless C2+
/ˈrɛkləs/ acting without thought for danger or consequences

Describing Qualities (2,203)

ahem C2+
/əˈhɛm/ To cough or clear one's throat so as to draw attention.
half-hour C2+
/ˈhæˌfaʊɝ/ The time of thirty minutes past any particular hour.
pilgrimage C2+
/ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ A journey made to a sacred place, or a religious journey.
man-made C2+
/ˈmænˌmeɪd/ not of natural origin
rabble C2+
/ˈɹæbəl/ The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace.
self-defence C2+
/ˌsɛlfdɪˈfɛns/ the act of defending yourself
three-dimensional C2+
/ˌθriːzdɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ Lifelike.
self-preservation C2+
/ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm.
broken-down C2+
/ˌbroʊkənˈdaʊn/ no longer working because of mechanical failure
non-existent C2+
/ˌnɑːnəgˈzɪstənt/ Alternative spelling of nonexistent.
self-interest C2+
/ˌsɛlˈfɪntəˌrɛst/ One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.
one-legged C2+
/ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/ having only one leg or only one functioning leg
parasol C2+
/ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ To protect with, or as if with, a parasol; to shade.
afire C2+
/əˈfaɪɚ/ lighted up by or as by fire or flame
self-contained C2+
/ˈsɛlfkənˈteɪnd/ constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
contra C2+
/ˈkɑntɹə/ Contrary to something.
half-dozen C2+
/ˈhæfˌdəzən/ denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
chock-full C2+
/ˌtʃɑːkˈfʊl/ completely full or crowded, usually followed by of
banality C2+
/bəˈnælɪti/ The quality of being banal.
sectarian C2+
/sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/ belonging to or characteristic of a sect
afeard C2+
/əˈfɪə(ɹ)d/ Afraid.
gormless C2+
/ˈɡɔːmləs/ British informal: lacking intelligence, sense, or initiative
canty C2+
/ˈkænti/ lively; cheerful; merry; brisk
above-mentioned C2+
/əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ mentioned or named earlier in the same text

Communication (230)

hmm C2+
/hm̩/ a sound used to show that someone is thinking, hesitating, doubtful, or mildly interested
ta-ta C2+
/təˈtɑ/ informal: goodbye
tch C2+
/ǀ/ a representation of the dental click used to show disapproval or disgust; tut, tsk
humph C2+
/hʌmf/ a closed-mouth grunt expressing doubt, annoyance, contempt, or disapproval
rebus C2+
/ˈɹibəs/ An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.
pall C2+
/pɔl/ a heavy, fine canvas, especially one laid over a coffin or tomb
speer C2+
/spɪɹ/ in Scots and northern English, to ask, inquire, or seek information
flippant C2+
/ˈflɪpənt/ Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
heigh C2+
/heɪ/ an exclamation used to attract attention, urge someone on, or express surprise
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.
sere C2+
/sɪ(ə)ɹ/ Without moisture; dry.
tête-à-tête C2+
/ˌteɪt.əˈteɪt/ a private conversation or meeting between two people
haw-haw C2+
/ˈhɔˌhɔ/ a loud, coarse, or affected laugh
pooh-pooh C2+
/ˌpuːˈpuː/ to dismiss an idea, concern, or suggestion as foolish or unimportant, often contemptuously
glower C2+
/ˈɡloʊə(ɹ)/ An angry glare or stare.
yawp C2+
/jɔp/ to utter a loud, harsh, or coarse cry
formule C2+
/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjuːl/ formula (model)
maunder C2+
/ˈmɔndɚ/ To speak in a disorganized or desultory manner; to babble or prattle.
peroration C2+
/pɛɹəˈɹeɪʃən/ the concluding section of an oration
bullyrag C2+
/ˈbʊliˌræɡ/ to intimidate or dominate someone by bullying
superscribe C2+
/ˌsuːpɚˈskraɪb/ to write an address, title, or other words on the outside or upper part of something
threap C2+
/θriːp/ chiefly northern British or Scots: to scold, chide, argue with, or rebuke someone
blunt C2+
/blʌnt/ having a dull edge or point; direct and tactless in speech
assent C2+
/əˈsɛnt/ agreement or approval; to express agreement

Mind & Cognition (173)

dialogue C2+
/ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.
whereabouts C2+
/ˌ(h)wɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ the general location where something is
rum C2+
/ɹʌm/ A spirit distilled from various preparations of sugarcane, particularly fermented cane sugar and molasses.
shovel C2+
/ˈʃʊv.əl/ dig with or as if with a shovel
revolt C2+
/ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ make revolution
unseen C2+
/ʌnˈsiːn/ Not seen or discovered; invisible.
vista C2+
/ˈvɪstə/ the visual representation of a region
frenzy C2+
/ˈfɹɛnzi/ A state of wild activity or panic.
clockwork C2+
/ˈklɑkwɝk/ A mechanism powered by a coiled spring and regulated by some form of escapement; the power is transmitted through toothed gearwheels and used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device.
muller C2+
/ˈmʌləɹ/ A machine that mixes clay and sand under a roller for use in preparing a mould for metal casting.
wreath C2+
/ɹiθ/ Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.
pied C2+
/paɪd/ Decorated or colored in blotches.
unwelcome C2+
/ənˈwɛlkəm/ not welcome
minion C2+
/ˈmɪnjən/ A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.
tentative C2+
/ˈtɛntətɪv/ unsettled in mind or opinion
optimum C2+
/ˈɑptɪməm/ most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
short-sighted C2+
/ˌʃɔrtˈsaɪtəd/ Near-sighted; myopic; unable to focus on distant objects.
forethought C2+
/ˈfɔː(ɹ)θɔːt/ Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration.
self-knowledge C2+
/ˌsɛlfˈnɑl.ɪdʒ/ Knowledge or insight into one's own character, abilities, feelings, or motivations; self-understanding.
coiffure C2+
/kwɑˈfjʊɚ/ To style or arrange hair.
piebald C2+
/ˈpaɪ.bɔld/ Spotted or blotched, especially in black and white.
telepathist C2+
/təˈlɛpəθɪst/ a person believed to receive or transmit thoughts directly without using the known senses
indubitable C2+
/ɪnˈdubɪtəbəl/ Clearly true; providing no possibility of doubt.
preconceive C2+
/ˌpriːkənˈsiːv/ to form an idea, opinion, or expectation before having sufficient evidence or experience

Senses & Perception (164)

whinner C2+
/ˈhwɪnər/ dialectal: to whine or cry in a weak, high-pitched manner
rat-tat C2+
/ˈrætˌtæt/ a rapid series of short, sharp knocks or tapping sounds
guggle C2+
/ˈɡʌɡəl/ to make the bubbling or gurgling sound of liquid flowing through a narrow opening
dour C2+
/dʊɹ/ stern, gloomy, or forbidding in manner or appearance
forbidding C2+
/fɚˈbɪdɪŋ/ unfriendly or threatening in appearance; grim
fondle C2+
/ˈfɑndəl/ to touch or stroke gently and affectionately
ken C2+
/kɛn/ range of knowledge or sight; to know or perceive
apparition C2+
/ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/ a ghostly figure or a sudden striking appearance
conspicuous C2+
/kənˈspɪkjuəs/ clearly visible or attracting notice; striking
meek C2+
/miːk/ quiet, gentle, and submissive
aroma C2+
/əˈroʊmə/ a distinctive, usually pleasant smell
bleary C2+
/ˈblɪri/ (of eyes or vision) dim, blurred, or tired-looking
delectable C2+
/dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ delicious; highly pleasing to the taste or senses
vulgar C2+
/ˈvʌlɡɚ/ lacking refinement or good taste; coarse
ching C2+
/tʃɪŋ/ an imitation of a ringing metallic sound; slang for money
daybreak C2+
/ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/ the first appearance of light in the morning; dawn
refined C2+
/rɪˈfaɪnd/ elegant and cultured in taste or manner; freed from impurities
unrefined C2+
/ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/ not processed or purified; coarse in manner or taste
abash C2+
/əˈbæʃ/ to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
baffle C2+
/ˈbæfəl/ to confuse or perplex; a device that restrains flow or sound
behold C2+
/bɪˈhoʊld/ to see or observe, especially something remarkable
cheery C2+
/ˈtʃɪri/ bright and pleasant; cheerful
din C2+
/dɪn/ a loud, prolonged, confused noise
emit C2+
/ɪˈmɪt/ to discharge or send out, as light, sound, or gas

Education & Learning (67)

enlighten C2+
/ɪnˈlaɪtən/ to give greater knowledge or understanding to someone
ethics C2+
/ˈɛθɪks/ moral principles governing conduct, or the study thereof
familiarity C2+
/fəˌmɪliˈærɪti/ close acquaintance with or knowledge of something
imbibe C2+
/ɪmˈbaɪb/ to drink, especially alcohol; to absorb ideas or knowledge
learned C2+
/ˈlɝnɪd/ having or showing deep, extensive knowledge from study
provost C2+
/ˈproʊvoʊst/ a senior academic administrator; the head of certain colleges
don C2+
/dɑn/ to put on a garment; also a university teacher or distinguished man
pervert C2+
/pɚˈvɝt/ to distort or corrupt from the original or proper course
politic C2+
/ˈpɑləˌtɪk/ prudent and shrewd in pursuing a sensible course; expedient
regimen C2+
/ˈrɛdʒəmən/ a prescribed course of diet, exercise, or treatment
tutelage C2+
/ˈtuːtəlɪdʒ/ instruction or guardianship under a teacher or protector
deviate C2+
/ˈdiviˌeɪt/ to depart from an established course, standard, or norm
disclaim C2+
/dɪsˈkleɪm/ to renounce or deny any claim to, knowledge of, or responsibility for
doctorate C2+
/ˈdɑktərət/ the highest academic degree awarded by a university
errant C2+
/ˈɛrənt/ straying from the proper course or standards; wandering
indoctrinate C2+
/ɪnˈdɑktrɪneɪt/ to teach someone to accept a set of beliefs uncritically
instructive C2+
/ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/ useful in providing knowledge or information; enlightening
preceptor C2+
/prɪˈsɛptər/ a teacher or instructor, especially a tutor or mentor
prognosis C2+
/prɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ a forecast of the likely course of a disease or situation
sophistication C2+
/səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/ refined worldly knowledge, or complexity of design
academism C2+
/əˈkædəˌmɪzəm/ adherence to traditional academic conventions or doctrines
antiquary C2+
/ˈæntəˌkwɛri/ a student or collector of antiquities
bursary C2+
/ˈbɝsəri/ a grant or scholarship awarded to a student; a treasury office
canalize C2+
/ˈkænəˌlaɪz/ to convert into or direct through a channel; to channel into a fixed course

Work & Careers (75)

inventress C2+
/ɪnˈvɛntrəs/ dated: a woman who invents; a female inventor
shopboy C2+
/ˈʃɑːpˌbɔɪ/ historical: a boy or young male assistant employed in a shop
porkman C2+
/ˈpɔrkmən/ a person who produces and sells pork.
undertaking C2+
/ˌʌndɚˈteɪkɪŋ/ a task or project, especially a difficult one; a formal pledge
avocation C2+
/ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/ a hobby or minor occupation pursued alongside one's main vocation
accede C2+
/ækˈsid/ to agree to a request, or to assume an office
derivative C2+
/dɪˈrɪvətɪv/ imitative of others' work; a thing based on another source
firing C2+
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/ the act of discharging a weapon, dismissing staff, or baking pottery
incompatible C2+
/ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/ unable to exist or work together harmoniously
abridgment C2+
/əˈbrɪdʒmənt/ a shortened version of a written work; a condensation
accession C2+
/ækˈsɛʃən/ the attainment of a rank, office, or throne
botch C2+
/bɑtʃ/ to spoil through clumsiness; a bungled piece of work
bungle C2+
/ˈbʌŋɡəl/ to carry out clumsily or incompetently; a botched job
hustle C2+
/ˈhʌsəl/ to move or work energetically; to push or jostle
journeyman C2+
/ˈdʒɜrnimən/ a trained worker qualified in a trade; a competent but unremarkable performer
managerial C2+
/ˌmænəˈdʒɪriəl/ relating to the work or skills of a manager
absenteeism C2+
/ˌæbsənˈtiɪzəm/ the habitual practice of being absent from work or duty
bishopric C2+
/ˈbɪʃəprɪk/ the office or diocese of a bishop
depose C2+
/dɪˈpoʊz/ to remove from office or power; to testify under oath
entropy C2+
/ˈɛntrəpi/ a measure of disorder or of energy unavailable for work in a system
fag C2+
/fæɡ/ a tiring or tedious task; (British informal) a cigarette
furtherance C2+
/ˈfɜrðərəns/ the advancement or promotion of a plan or interest
hobo C2+
/ˈhoʊboʊ/ a migratory worker or homeless vagrant, especially one riding trains
insinuate C2+
/ɪnˈsɪnjuˌeɪt/ to suggest indirectly; to introduce or work in subtly

Business & Commerce (49)

payable C2+
/ˈpeɪəbl̩/ a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit
hereamong C2+
/ˌhɪrəˈmʌŋ/ among these things or persons; in this company (archaic)
recompense C2+
/ˈrɛkəmpɛns/ compensation or reward for loss, effort, or service
proprietor C2+
/prəˈpraɪətɚ/ the owner of a business or property
speciality C2+
/ˌspɛʃiˈæləti/ a pursuit, product, or skill in which one specializes
adulterator C2+
/əˈdʌltəreɪtər/ one who debases a product by adding inferior substances
gainless C2+
/ˈɡeɪnləs/ bringing no profit or advantage; unprofitable
biologic C2+
/ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪk/ relating to biology; a medical product derived from living organisms
butchery C2+
/ˈbʊtʃəri/ brutal and indiscriminate killing; the trade of a butcher
disinvest C2+
/ˌdɪsɪnˈvɛst/ to withdraw or reduce an investment in a company or sector
gainful C2+
/ˈɡeɪnfəl/ providing money or profit; remunerative
officiate C2+
/əˈfɪʃieɪt/ to perform official duties, especially at a ceremony or religious service
phantasy C2+
/ˈfæntəsi/ imagination or a product of it; fantasy (archaic spelling)
solitarily C2+
/ˈsɑləˌtɛrɪli/ in a solitary manner; alone and without company
strategical C2+
/strəˈtidʒɪkəl/ relating to strategy; strategic
strategically C2+
/strəˈtidʒɪkli/ in a way that relates to or shows strategy
subsidiary C2+
/səbˈsɪdiɛri/ a company controlled by another; of secondary importance
tryout C2+
/ˈtraɪˌaʊt/ a test of the suitability of a performer, athlete, or product
biz C2+
/bɪz/ informal term for business or a particular trade or industry
caravanserai C2+
/ˌkærəˈvænsəˌraɪ/ an inn with a central court for caravans along Eastern trade routes
commercialism C2+
/kəˈmɝʃəˌlɪzəm/ emphasis on profit or marketing, often at the expense of other values
dealing C2+
/ˈdilɪŋ/ conduct or transactions in business or relations
declarer C2+
/dɪˈklɛrər/ one who declares; in bridge, the player who plays the contract
embargo C2+
/ɪmˈbɑrɡoʊ/ an official ban on trade or commerce with a country

Money & Finance (107)

goldmine C2+
/ˈɡoʊldˌmaɪn/ a mine from which gold ore is extracted
provident C2+
/ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/ providing carefully for the future
profundity C2+
/pɹəˈfʌndɪti/ the quality of being physically deep
eightpence C2+
/ˈeɪt.pəns/ the monetary sum of eight pence, especially in historical British currency
rouleau C2+
/ruːˈloʊ/ a small roll, especially a roll of coins wrapped in paper
spondulicks C2+
/spɑːnˈduːlɪks/ dated slang: money or available funds
aggrandize C2+
/əˈɡrændaɪz/ to increase the power, wealth, or reputation of someone or something
lavish C2+
/ˈlævɪʃ/ luxuriously abundant, or to give in great quantity
canny C2+
/ˈkæni/ shrewd, careful, and quick-witted, especially in money matters
creditable C2+
/ˈkrɛdətəbəl/ deserving credit or praise; reasonably good
destitute C2+
/ˈdɛstəˌtut/ extremely poor and lacking the basic necessities of life
remuneration C2+
/rɪˌmjunəˈreɪʃən/ money paid for work or a service; payment
aby C2+
/əˈbaɪ/ to pay the penalty for; to atone for
kitty C2+
/ˈkɪti/ a pool of money contributed by a group; informally, a kitten or cat
miserly C2+
/ˈmaɪzɚli/ extremely reluctant to spend money; stingy
pelf C2+
/pɛlf/ money or wealth, especially when regarded as ill-gotten or contemptible
riches C2+
/ˈrɪtʃɪz/ abundant wealth or valuable possessions
barter C2+
/ˈbɑːrtɚ/ to exchange goods or services without using money
comptroller C2+
/kənˈtroʊlɚ/ a controller, especially one supervising financial accounts
delinquent C2+
/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ failing in duty or guilty of an offense; overdue in payment
divest C2+
/daɪˈvɛst/ to deprive or rid of something; to sell off assets or holdings
flog C2+
/flɑɡ/ to beat with a whip or stick; informally, to sell persistently
mammon C2+
/ˈmæmən/ wealth regarded as an evil influence or object of devotion
pocketbook C2+
/ˈpɑkətˌbʊk/ a wallet or purse, or one's financial resources

Shopping & Services (45)

touter C2+
/ˈtaʊtɚ/ a person who solicits customers or promotes something in an insistent or obtrusive way
bespeak C2+
/bɪˈspiːk/ to be evidence of; to order or reserve in advance
burglarize C2+
/ˈbɝɡləˌraɪz/ to break into a building unlawfully in order to steal
outright C2+
/ˈaʊtˌraɪt/ wholly and completely; without reservation
receptacle C2+
/rɪˈsɛptəkəl/ a container used to hold or store something
chasten C2+
/ˈtʃeɪsən/ to discipline or subdue in order to correct or improve
chippy C2+
/ˈtʃɪpi/ irritable and quarrelsome; or a British fish-and-chip shop
chronicle C2+
/ˈkrɑnɪkəl/ a factual written account of events in order of occurrence
commandment C2+
/kəˈmændmənt/ a divine rule or authoritative order
disordered C2+
/dɪsˈɔrdɚd/ lacking order or arrangement; in a state of confusion
alphabetic C2+
/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪk/ arranged in or relating to the order of the alphabet
alphabetize C2+
/ˈælfəbəˌtaɪz/ to arrange in alphabetical order
arsenal C2+
/ˈɑrsənəl/ a store or collection of weapons and military equipment
auxesis C2+
/ɔɡˈzisɪs/ rhetorical amplification arranging ideas in ascending order of importance; growth by cell enlargement
countermine C2+
/ˈkaʊntɚˌmaɪn/ to thwart an enemy's mine by digging a counter-tunnel; to counter a hostile scheme
disarrange C2+
/ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/ to disturb the order or arrangement of; to throw into disorder
disorganization C2+
/dɪsˌɔrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/ lack of order or systematic arrangement; confusion
disruptive C2+
/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/ causing disturbance or upheaval; radically altering an established order
exportation C2+
/ˌɛkspɔrˈteɪʃən/ the act of sending goods abroad for sale
hoard C2+
/hɔrd/ to accumulate and hide away a store of something
injunction C2+
/ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ a court order requiring or forbidding an action; an authoritative command
permutation C2+
/ˌpɜrmjəˈteɪʃən/ an arrangement of items in a particular order, or one of several variations
precedence C2+
/ˈprɛsɪdəns/ priority in importance, order, or rank
provider C2+
/prəˈvaɪdɚ/ one who supplies something or supports a family

House & Home (61)

unprofessional C2+
/ˌənprəˈfɛʃənəl/ not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession
unprepared C2+
/ˌənpriːˈpɛrd/ Not prepared; caught by surprise.
tumble-down C2+
/ˈtʌmbəlˌdaʊn/ dilapidated, ramshackle, or in such poor condition that collapse seems likely
chairback C2+
/ˈtʃɛrˌbæk/ the upright rear part of a chair that supports the sitter's back
doghole C2+
/ˈdɔɡˌhoʊl/ derogatory: a mean, cramped, or squalid dwelling or place considered fit only for dogs
girandole C2+
/ˈdʒɪrənˌdoʊl/ an ornamental branched candlestick or wall light, often mounted against a mirror
washpan C2+
/ˈwɑːʃˌpæn/ a broad, shallow pan or basin used to hold water for washing
loghouse C2+
/ˈlɔːɡˌhaʊs/ a house built from horizontally laid logs; a log cabin
closet C2+
/ˈklɑzət/ a small enclosed storage room; to shut away in private
mat C2+
/mæt/ a piece of coarse fabric for the floor; also to become tangled
bakehouse C2+
/ˈbeɪkˌhaʊs/ a building or room in which bread is baked; a bakery
perennial C2+
/pəˈrɛniəl/ lasting or recurring through many years; a plant living for years
senate C2+
/ˈsɛnət/ a legislative or governing assembly, especially an upper house
bedchamber C2+
/ˈbɛdˌtʃeɪmbɚ/ a private room used for sleeping; a bedroom
bridewell C2+
/ˈbraɪdwɛl/ (archaic) a prison or house of correction
cathedra C2+
/kəˈθidrə/ the official chair or throne of a bishop or professor
flooring C2+
/ˈflɔrɪŋ/ the material used to make the floor of a room
gutter C2+
/ˈɡʌtɚ/ a channel along a roof or roadside for carrying off rainwater
gymnasium C2+
/dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/ a room or building equipped for physical exercise or sports
lounge C2+
/laʊndʒ/ a room for relaxing; to recline or loll idly
moggy C2+
/ˈmɑɡi/ a cat, especially a non-pedigree or ordinary house cat
barroom C2+
/ˈbɑrˌrum/ a room or establishment with a bar serving alcoholic drinks
bedfast C2+
/ˈbɛdˌfæst/ confined to bed by illness; bedridden
biologically C2+
/ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkli/ in a way relating to biology or living organisms

Food & Drink (123)

mincemeat C2+
/ˈmɪnˌsmiːt/ a spiced fruit mixture used especially in mince pies
unanswerable C2+
/ˌəˈnænsɝəbəl/ impossible to answer
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
cornpone C2+
/ˈkɔrnˌpoʊn/ chiefly Southern US: a simple cornbread, traditionally made without milk or eggs and baked or fried
floury C2+
/ˈflaʊəri/ high in starch and tending to become dry, soft, and crumbly when cooked
oniony C2+
/ˈʌnjəni/ Resembling an onion or onions, especially in terms of smell.
ingurgitate C2+
/ɪnˈɡɝdʒəteɪt/ rare: to swallow food or drink greedily or in large quantities
chaud-froid C2+
/ˌʃoʊˈfrwɑː/ a prepared dish of meat, poultry, game, or fish cooked hot, then served cold under a decorative jellied sauce
luncher C2+
/ˈlʌn.tʃər/ a person who is eating or habitually eats lunch, especially at a restaurant or gathering
bait C2+
/beɪt/ food or a lure used to entice prey; to torment or provoke
cheesy C2+
/ˈtʃiːzi/ cheaply sentimental or tacky; resembling cheese
flush C2+
/flʌʃ/ to redden or rinse with water; a reddening; level and even; abundantly supplied
bhang C2+
/bæŋ/ a preparation of cannabis leaves used as a drink or smoked
coddle C2+
/ˈkɑdəl/ to treat with excessive care, or to cook gently in water
cordial C2+
/ˈkɔrdʒəl/ warm and friendly; a sweet fruit-flavored drink
foodstuff C2+
/ˈfudˌstʌf/ any substance used or suitable as food
gridiron C2+
/ˈɡrɪdˌaɪərn/ a framework of metal bars for grilling food, or an American football field
liquor C2+
/ˈlɪkər/ an alcoholic drink, especially a distilled spirit
luncheon C2+
/ˈlʌntʃən/ a formal or ceremonious midday meal
beest C2+
/bist/ the first milk of a cow after calving (colostrum); archaic 'art'
booze C2+
/buz/ alcoholic drink; to drink alcohol heavily
chive C2+
/tʃaɪv/ a slender herb of the onion family used to flavor food
devour C2+
/dɪˈvaʊɚ/ to eat hungrily or greedily; to consume completely
dine C2+
/daɪn/ to eat dinner, especially a formal or substantial meal

Clothing & Appearance (86)

cravat C2+
/kɹəˈvæt/ a broad band or scarf worn around the neck
trousering C2+
/ˈtraʊ.zɚ.ɪŋ/ cloth suitable for making trousers, especially material sold or discussed for that purpose
accoutred C2+
/əˈkuːtɚd/ Dressed; clothed.
watchguard C2+
/ˈwɑtʃˌɡɑrd/ historical: a chain, cord, or ribbon securing a pocket watch to its wearer's clothing
heavy-lidded C2+
/ˌhɛv.iˈlɪd.ɪd/ having eyelids that appear unusually heavy, partly closed, or drooping
dentelle C2+
/dɛnˈtɛl/ lace or lacework, especially as an article of dress
blackavised C2+
/ˈblækəˌvaɪzd/ archaic: dark-complexioned or swarthy in appearance
staylace C2+
/ˈsteɪˌleɪs/ a lace used to fasten a pair of stays or a corset
chaste C2+
/tʃeɪst/ abstaining from illicit sexual conduct; pure or restrained in style
apparel C2+
/əˈpærəl/ clothing or attire; to clothe or adorn
clothe C2+
/kloʊð/ to provide with or dress in garments
dandy C2+
/ˈdændi/ a man overly concerned with elegant dress; excellent
cag C2+
/kæɡ/ British informal, a lightweight waterproof jacket; a cagoule
dapper C2+
/ˈdæpɚ/ neat and trim in dress and appearance
fray C2+
/freɪ/ a noisy quarrel or fight; to wear or unravel at the edges
bedizen C2+
/bɪˈdaɪzən/ to dress or adorn gaudily and showily
despoil C2+
/dɪˈspɔɪl/ to plunder or strip of possessions, valuables, or beauty by force
exhaustedness C2+
/ɪɡˈzɔstɪdnəs/ the state of being completely worn out or drained of energy
fuzz C2+
/fʌz/ a mass of fine, fluffy fibers or hair; to make blurred
inelegant C2+
/ɪnˈɛlɪɡənt/ lacking grace, refinement, or style
nappy C2+
/ˈnæpi/ a baby's diaper; or (of hair) tightly curled and frizzy
naturalism C2+
/ˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/ a style or doctrine depicting things as they really are in nature
nonuniformity C2+
/ˌnɑnˌjunɪˈfɔrmɪti/ the state of not being uniform or consistent throughout
philosophic C2+
/ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪk/ relating to philosophy; calm and rational in the face of difficulty

Travel (12)

posthouse C2+
/ˈpoʊsthaʊs/ historical: an inn or relay station where post horses were exchanged and riders or travelers could lodge
terminus C2+
/ˈtɝmənəs/ the end point of a route, line, or journey
baggagemaster C2+
/ˈbæɡɪdʒˌmæstɚ/ a railway official in charge of passengers' luggage
dispatch C2+
/dɪsˈpætʃ/ to send off promptly to a destination or for a purpose
fifo C2+
/ˈfaɪfoʊ/ first in, first out: a method of ordering or processing items by arrival
importation C2+
/ˌɪmpɔrˈteɪʃən/ the act or process of bringing goods into a country from abroad
layover C2+
/ˈleɪˌoʊvər/ a period of waiting between connecting legs of a journey
seafaring C2+
/ˈsiˌfɛrɪŋ/ engaged in or relating to travel by sea
starship C2+
/ˈstɑrˌʃɪp/ a spacecraft designed for interstellar travel
tripper C2+
/ˈtrɪpɚ/ a person who goes on a trip or excursion, especially a tourist
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
Gladstone bag C2+
/ˈɡlæd.stən ˌbæɡ/ a stiff-sided travelling bag with a hinged frame that opens flat into two equal compartments

Transportation (68)

hulk C2+
/hʊlk/ a large abandoned ship, wreck, or shell
madrina C2+
/mɑːˈdriːnə/ in South American pack travel, a steady mare or other animal wearing a bell and leading a troop of mules
spaceworthy C2+
/ˈspeɪsˌwɝði/ fit, reliable, and safe enough to be launched into or travel through space
sleighbell C2+
/ˈsleɪbɛl/ a small hollow bell, typically containing a loose pellet, attached to a sleigh or harness so that it jingles during travel
unmaneuverable C2+
/ˌʌn.məˈnuː.vɚ.ə.bəl/ difficult or impossible to steer, turn, position, or control effectively
curb C2+
/kɜrb/ to restrain or keep in check; a raised edge along a street
aft C2+
/æft/ at, near, or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft
automobile C2+
/ˈɔtəməˌbil/ a self-propelled passenger road vehicle; a car
bogie C2+
/ˈboʊɡi/ a swiveling wheeled undercarriage on a railway vehicle
boxcar C2+
/ˈbɑksˌkɑr/ an enclosed railroad freight car
conveyance C2+
/kənˈveɪəns/ a means of transport, or the transfer of property
forestay C2+
/ˈfɔrˌsteɪ/ a rope or stay supporting a ship's foremast from the bow
poop C2+
/pup/ excrement; or the raised deck at the stern of a ship
streetcar C2+
/ˈstritˌkɑr/ a passenger vehicle running on rails along city streets; a tram
taxicab C2+
/ˈtæksiˌkæb/ a car licensed to carry passengers for a fare; a taxi
undecked C2+
/ʌnˈdɛkt/ not adorned or decorated; of a boat, having no deck
barge C2+
/bɑrdʒ/ a flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on rivers and canals
berth C2+
/bɜrθ/ a place for a ship to dock; a sleeping bunk on a ship or train
eject C2+
/ɪˈdʒɛkt/ to force out or expel suddenly; to bail out of an aircraft
overpass C2+
/ˈoʊvɚˌpæs/ a bridge carrying one road or path over another
planar C2+
/ˈpleɪnɚ/ lying in or relating to a single plane; flat
sleeper C2+
/ˈslipɚ/ one who sleeps, a sleeping car, or an unexpected success
st C2+
/sənt/ abbreviation for saint or street
accelerator C2+
/əkˈsɛləreɪtɚ/ a device or thing that increases speed, especially a car's gas pedal

Verbs of Movement (119)

scutter C2+
/ˈskʌtə(ɹ)/ A hasty run.
outfly C2+
/aʊtˈflaɪ/ to fly better, faster, or further than.
lollop C2+
/ˈlɒləp/ informal: to move with a clumsy, rolling, or bouncing motion, usually at an unhurried pace
debouch C2+
/dɪˈbuːʃ/ to emerge from a narrow or enclosed place into a wider, open area
upheave C2+
/ʌpˈhiːv/ literary or dated: to lift or force something upward powerfully, or to rise in that way
footpace C2+
/ˈfʊtˌpeɪs/ A walking pace or step.
heave C2+
/hiv/ to lift or throw with great effort; to rise and fall
daring C2+
/ˈdɛrɪŋ/ boldly adventurous; willingness to take risks
bumble C2+
/ˈbʌmbəl/ to move or act in a clumsy, blundering way
extinguish C2+
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ to put out a fire or light; to bring to an end
blunder C2+
/ˈblʌndɚ/ a careless mistake; (verb) to make such a mistake or move clumsily
coalesce C2+
/ˌkoʊəˈlɛs/ to come together to form one whole
impenetrable C2+
/ɪmˈpɛnətrəbəl/ impossible to pass through, enter, or understand
bewreck C2+
/bɪˈrɛk/ to ruin or bring to ruin
immotile C2+
/ɪˈmoʊtəl/ incapable of movement; not motile
interchange C2+
/ˈɪntɚˌtʃeɪndʒ/ a mutual exchange; a junction where roads meet and cross
ambulatory C2+
/ˈæmbjələtɔːri/ relating to or able to walk; a covered walkway
clump C2+
/klʌmp/ a compact cluster or mass; to walk with a heavy tread
disassemble C2+
/ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/ to take apart into separate pieces
forerunner C2+
/ˈfɔrˌrʌnər/ a predecessor or early sign of something to come
lug C2+
/lʌɡ/ to carry or drag with great effort; also a projecting handle
lurch C2+
/lɜrtʃ/ to make a sudden, unsteady movement
astir C2+
/əˈstɝ/ in a state of motion, excitement, or activity
audacious C2+
/ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ showing bold or daring willingness to take risks

Sports & Fitness (32)

stiff-arm C2+
/ˈstɪfˌɑrm/ a push made with a fully extended arm, especially to fend off an opponent in sport
outjump C2+
/ˌaʊtˈdʒʌmp/ to jump better than; particularly higher than, or further than.
flex C2+
/flɛks/ to bend a joint or muscle; informally, to show off
deuce C2+
/dus/ a playing card or die showing two; (in tennis) a tied score
triumphant C2+
/traɪˈʌmfənt/ having won a victory or success; exultant over it
dunk C2+
/dʌŋk/ to dip into liquid; to thrust a basketball downward through the hoop
goalie C2+
/ˈɡoʊli/ a player who guards the goal in sports; a goalkeeper
hurdle C2+
/ˈhɝdəl/ a barrier to be jumped in a race, or an obstacle to be overcome
incapable C2+
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/ lacking the ability, capacity, or fitness to do something
jock C2+
/ˈdʒɑk/ an enthusiastic athlete, especially a male one (informal)
nil C2+
/nɪl/ nothing; zero, especially as a score
olympian C2+
/oʊˈlɪmpiən/ majestic, lofty, or aloof; relating to Mount Olympus or the Olympic Games
rugger C2+
/ˈrʌɡɚ/ an informal British term for the game of rugby
solitaire C2+
/ˈsɑləˌtɛr/ a single-player card game, or a single gem set alone
sporty C2+
/ˈspɔrti/ interested in or suited to sport; stylishly athletic
bagatelle C2+
/ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ a trifle, or a short light piece of music or a tabletop ball game
batsman C2+
/ˈbætsmən/ a player who bats, especially in cricket
clubhouse C2+
/ˈklʌbˌhaʊs/ a building used by the members of a club or team
coachfellow C2+
/ˈkoʊtʃˌfɛloʊ/ a horse harnessed alongside another to the same coach; a yokefellow
cocker C2+
/ˈkɑkɚ/ to pamper or indulge; also a breed of spaniel used to flush game
competitiveness C2+
/kəmˈpɛtətɪvnəs/ the quality of being able to compete successfully or eager to win
footy C2+
/ˈfʊti/ informal term for football (soccer or Australian rules)
ingratiatory C2+
/ɪnˈɡreɪʃiəˌtɔri/ intended to win favor or approval; ingratiating
mitt C2+
/mɪt/ a padded glove, especially one used in baseball

Health & Medicine (83)

hoarse C2+
/hɔɹs/ rough and harsh in voice or sound
ashen C2+
/ˈæʃ.ən/ anemic looking from illness or emotion
incarnadine C2+
/ɪnˈkɑɹnəˌdiːn/ Of a red colour.
declivity C2+
/dɪˈklɪvɪti/ An inward curve of the exoskeleton of an insect, such as between body segments; a segment of an insect's body where the exoskeleton curves inward.
rheumy C2+
/ˈɹumi/ especially of the eyes, watery or affected by a mucous discharge
palliate C2+
/ˈpælieɪt/ To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.
opium-eater C2+
/ˈoʊpiəm ˌiːtər/ historical: a person who habitually consumes opium, especially for intoxication; an opium user or addict
qualmish C2+
/ˈkwɑːmɪʃ/ Affected with qualms; queasy, nauseous
aggrieve C2+
/əˈɡriv/ to cause distress or injury to someone, especially by unjust treatment
damnify C2+
/ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/ to cause loss or injury to, especially in legal contexts
cannabis C2+
/ˈkænəbɪs/ a plant whose dried parts are used as a drug and for fiber
diseased C2+
/dɪˈzizd/ affected by or suffering from disease; unhealthy
medic C2+
/ˈmɛdɪk/ a person trained to give medical treatment, especially in the field
therapeutic C2+
/ˌθɛrəˈpjutɪk/ relating to the healing or curing of disease; soothing
atonement C2+
/əˈtoʊnmənt/ reparation or amends made for a wrong or injury
curative C2+
/ˈkjʊrətɪv/ able to cure disease; a remedy
operable C2+
/ˈɑpərəbəl/ able to be used or operated; suitable for surgery
redress C2+
/rɪˈdrɛs/ remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance
sawbones C2+
/ˈsɔboʊnz/ a slang term for a surgeon or doctor
ailment C2+
/ˈeɪlmənt/ a minor illness or bodily disorder
algid C2+
/ˈældʒɪd/ cold or chilly, especially of the body during illness
convalescence C2+
/ˌkɑnvəˈlɛsəns/ the gradual recovery of health after illness
gaunt C2+
/ɡɔnt/ lean and haggard, especially from illness or hardship
grippe C2+
/ɡrɪp/ influenza; a feverish respiratory illness (dated)

The Human Body (111)

colonel C2+
/ˈkɝ.nl̩/ A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
chapel C2+
/ˈt͡ʃɛp.əl/ a service conducted in a place of worship that has its own altar
inwards C2+
/ˈɪnwɚdz/ toward the center or interior
convex C2+
/ˈkɑn.vɛks/ Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere.
yawl C2+
/jɔl/ A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen stepped abaft the rudder post.
left-handedness C2+
/ˌleftˈhæn.dɪd.nəs/ the tendency or preference to use the left hand rather than the right for skilled actions
teethe C2+
/tiːð/ to grow or cut teeth
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.
naris C2+
/ˈner.ɪs/ either external opening of the nose or either corresponding opening into the nasal cavity; a nostril
vasomotor C2+
/ˌveɪzoʊˈmoʊtər/ relating to the nerves and muscles that cause the blood vessels to constrict or dilate
irid C2+
/ˈaɪrɪd/ archaic: the iris, or colored ring surrounding the pupil of the eye
eclipse C2+
/ɪˈklɪps/ the obscuring of one celestial body by another; to outshine
fracture C2+
/ˈfræktʃɚ/ a break or crack, especially in bone or rock
backbone C2+
/ˈbækboʊn/ the spine; the chief support or strength of something
bodily C2+
/ˈbɑdəli/ relating to the body; as a whole physical entity
butt C2+
/bʌt/ the thicker or blunt end of something; to strike with the head
canonical C2+
/kəˈnɑnɪkəl/ conforming to an accepted rule, standard, or authoritative body of texts
chappy C2+
/ˈtʃæpi/ marked by cracks or chaps in the skin; British informal for a fellow
corporeal C2+
/kɔrˈpɔriəl/ relating to a material body; physical rather than spiritual
fillip C2+
/ˈfɪləp/ a stimulus or boost; a quick flick of a finger
kicking C2+
/ˈkɪkɪŋ/ striking with the foot; informally, lively or still active
sect C2+
/sɛkt/ a group with distinct beliefs that has separated from a larger body
stricture C2+
/ˈstrɪktʃɚ/ a severe criticism, or an abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body
abdomen C2+
/ˈæbdəmən/ the part of the body containing the digestive organs; the belly

Technology & Computing (35)

searchlight C2+
/ˈsɝːtʃˌlaɪt/ To scan or sweep across like a searchlight.
detectaphone C2+
/dɪˈtɛktəfoʊn/ a sensitive microphone able to record conversations covertly even through a wall.
cipher C2+
/ˈsaɪfər/ a secret code; a zero; a nonentity; to encode or do arithmetic
clasp C2+
/klæsp/ to grasp or hold tightly; a fastening device
contrivance C2+
/kənˈtraɪvəns/ a cleverly made device or scheme; an artificial or strained arrangement
jack C2+
/dʒæk/ a device for raising heavy objects; also, to raise or boost
maze C2+
/meɪz/ a network of confusing paths; to bewilder
blower C2+
/ˈbloʊɚ/ a device that produces a current of air; (British slang) a telephone
emulator C2+
/ˈɛmjəˌleɪtər/ hardware or software that imitates another system, or one who emulates
executable C2+
/ˈɛksɪkjutəbəl/ able to be carried out or run, especially a computer program file
lookup C2+
/ˈlʊkˌʌp/ the act of searching for information in a reference or database
algorithm C2+
/ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/ a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or computation
bot C2+
/bɑt/ a software program that runs automated tasks; also a botfly larva
coder C2+
/ˈkoʊdɚ/ a person who writes computer programs or converts data into code
codify C2+
/ˈkɑdəˌfaɪ/ to arrange laws or rules into a systematic code
committer C2+
/kəˈmɪtɚ/ one who commits something, such as code changes or an act
compiler C2+
/kəmˈpaɪlɚ/ one who compiles; a program that translates source code into machine code
decidable C2+
/dɪˈsaɪdəbəl/ able to be decided; in logic, solvable by an algorithm
digitally C2+
/ˈdɪdʒɪtəli/ by means of digital technology; or with the fingers
digitize C2+
/ˈdɪdʒɪˌtaɪz/ to convert information into digital form
fastener C2+
/ˈfæsənɚ/ a device that holds or joins things together
flasher C2+
/ˈflæʃɚ/ a device or thing that flashes, such as a blinking light
gripper C2+
/ˈɡrɪpɚ/ a device or part that grips or holds firmly
igniter C2+
/ɪɡˈnaɪtɚ/ a device that sets fire to or starts the combustion of something

Media & Publishing (25)

tentpole C2+
/ˈtɛntˌpoʊl/ a pole that supports a tent
belles-lettres C2+
/ˌbɛlˈlɛtrə/ literature valued primarily for beauty, style, and imaginative expression rather than for practical information
scoop C2+
/skup/ a utensil for lifting loose material, or an exclusive news story
tattle C2+
/ˈtætəl/ to report another's wrongdoing; to gossip idly
dob C2+
/dɑb/ chiefly British to inform on or report someone for wrongdoing
marginalia C2+
/ˌmɑrdʒɪˈneɪliə/ notes written in the margins of a book or manuscript
announcer C2+
/əˈnaʊnsɚ/ a person who introduces programs or reads news on radio or television
ascribe C2+
/əˈskraɪb/ to attribute something to a cause, source, or author
autocab C2+
/ˈɔtoʊˌkæb/ a taxicab, especially one summoned by an automated radio system
bookpress C2+
/ˈbʊkprɛs/ a press used in bookbinding, or a cupboard or case for storing books
clipsheet C2+
/ˈklɪpˌʃit/ a sheet of press items or news clippings issued for reprinting
finis C2+
/ˈfɪnɪs/ the end, especially printed at the close of a book or film
intelligencer C2+
/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənsɚ/ one who conveys news or secret information; an informer or spy (archaic)
mag C2+
/mæɡ/ (informal) a magazine; also a magneto or ammunition magazine
newspaperman C2+
/ˈnuzˌpeɪpərˌmæn/ a man who writes for or owns a newspaper; a male journalist
newspaperwoman C2+
/ˈnuzˌpeɪpərˌwʊmən/ a woman who writes for or owns a newspaper; a female journalist
periodical C2+
/ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkəl/ a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
preface C2+
/ˈprɛfəs/ an introduction to a book; to introduce or precede with remarks
pressman C2+
/ˈprɛsmən/ a person who operates a printing press, or a newspaper journalist
wireless C2+
/ˈwaɪɚ.ləs/ operating without connecting wires, or (chiefly British) a radio
sourcebook C2+
/ˈsɔrsˌbʊk/ a book that collects primary documents, readings, or reference material on a particular subject
leaderette C2+
/ˌliːdərˈɛt/ chiefly British and dated: a short newspaper editorial or a brief paragraph within an editorial
noveldom C2+
/ˈnɑvəldəm/ the realm of novels, novelists, or fictional narrative considered collectively
goosequill C2+
/ˈɡuːsˌkwɪl/ a large feather from a goose prepared for use as a writing pen

Art & Music (54)

renaissance C2+
/ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.
temperance C2+
/ˈtɛmpəɹəns/ Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
treble C2+
/ˈtɹɛbəl/ three times as great or many
unearth C2+
/ʌnˈɜː(ɹ)θ/ bring to light
pursuant C2+
/pɚˈsu.ənt/ That pursues.
saturate C2+
/ˈsatjʊɹeɪt/ To cause to become completely permeated with, or soaked (especially with a liquid).
self-styled C2+
as claimed by and for yourself often without justification
mendicant C2+
/ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/ practicing beggary
suppliant C2+
/ˈsʌpliənt/ humbly entreating
factitious C2+
/fækˈtɪʃəs/ not produced by natural forces
macerate C2+
/ˈmæs.ə.ɹeɪt/ soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result
emaciate C2+
/ɪˈmeɪ̯.ʃiˌeɪ̯t/ grow weak and thin or waste away physically
maculate C2+
/ˈmækjʊleɪt/ To spot; to stain; to blur.
first-nighter C2+
/ˌfɝːstˈnaɪtɚ/ a person who regularly attends the opening nights of plays or other theatrical productions
duet C2+
/duˈɛt/ a musical composition or performance for two performers
bop C2+
/bɑp/ to hit lightly; to dance to popular music; a style of jazz
graphical C2+
/ˈɡræfɪkəl/ relating to visual art or to vivid, detailed depiction
accompaniment C2+
/əˈkʌmpənimənt/ something that accompanies, especially music supporting a soloist
docent C2+
/ˈdoʊsənt/ a guide who leads tours and explains exhibits at a museum or gallery
suspire C2+
/səˈspaɪər/ to breathe out or sigh; to draw breath
thespian C2+
/ˈθɛspiən/ an actor or actress; relating to drama and the theatre
cakewalk C2+
/ˈkeɪkˌwɔk/ something easily accomplished; a strutting dance of African American origin
joss C2+
/ˈdʒɑs/ a Chinese idol or cult image; luck or fortune
abstractionist C2+
/æbˈstrækʃənɪst/ an artist who works in abstract forms rather than representation

Entertainment & Leisure (34)

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
phantasmagoria C2+
/ˌfæntæzməˈɡɔːɹi.ə/ a shifting sequence of strange or fantastic images
bo-peep C2+
/ˌboʊˈpiːp/ an old name for peekaboo, or an act of appearing suddenly and hiding again
seven-up C2+
/ˌsɛvənˈʌp/ a traditional American card game related to all fours in which seven points constitute a game
bash C2+
/bæʃ/ to strike violently; (noun) a heavy blow or a lively party
ridicule C2+
/ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/ mockery or derision; (verb) to make fun of contemptuously
divertisement C2+
/dɪˈvɜrtɪsmənt/ an amusement or diversion; an entertainment (archaic)
restless C2+
/ˈrɛstləs/ unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or uneasy
chiller C2+
/ˈtʃɪlɚ/ a machine for cooling, or a frightening story or film
commencement C2+
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/ a beginning, or a graduation ceremony
coronation C2+
/ˌkɔrəˈneɪʃən/ the ceremony of crowning a sovereign
defection C2+
/dɪˈfɛkʃən/ the act of abandoning a cause, party, or country
festivity C2+
/fɛˈstɪvɪti/ joyful celebration; the activities of a feast or party
merriment C2+
/ˈmɛrimənt/ gaiety and fun; lively cheerfulness
unbend C2+
/ʌnˈbɛnd/ to straighten; to relax from formality or stiffness
unwind C2+
/ʌnˈwaɪnd/ to undo something wound; to relax after tension or stress
decompress C2+
/ˌdikəmˈprɛs/ to release from pressure or compression; to relax and unwind
gleek C2+
/ɡlik/ a jest or gibe; to make a joke at someone's expense (archaic)
jest C2+
/ˈdʒɛst/ a joke or playful remark; to speak or act in fun
afoul C2+
/əˈfaʊl/ in collision or entanglement, especially with rules or another party
bicentennial C2+
/ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/ a two-hundredth anniversary or its celebration
celluloid C2+
/ˈsɛljəˌlɔɪd/ a transparent flammable plastic once used for film and photographic stock
cinematic C2+
/ˌsɪnəˈmætɪk/ relating to or having the qualities of cinema or film
feastful C2+
/ˈfistfəl/ festive; characterized by feasting and celebration

Science & Research (73)

poker C2+
/ˈpoʊkɚ/ One who pokes.
slate C2+
/slet/ designate or schedule
malignant C2+
/məˈlɪɡnənt/ Harmful, malevolent, injurious.
extort C2+
/ɪkˈstɔː(ɹ)t/ obtain by coercion or intimidation
causeway C2+
/ˈkɔːz.weɪ/ to provide with a causeway
unattainable C2+
/ˌɐnəˈtæɪnəbəl/ impossible to achieve
infrasound C2+
/ˈɪnfrəˌsaʊnd/ sound waves having a frequency below the human audible range (below about 20 Hz).
well-nigh C2+
/ˌwɛlˈnaɪ/ Almost, nearly.
fulgurite C2+
/ˈfʌlɡjəraɪt/ a glassy, often branching tube or crust formed when lightning fuses sand, soil, or rock
antihydrogen C2+
/ˌæn.tiˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən/ the antimatter counterpart of hydrogen, whose atom consists of a positron bound to an antiproton
arachnologist C2+
/əˌrækˈnɑːlədʒɪst/ a scientist who specializes in the study of spiders and other arachnids
fecundate C2+
/ˈfɛkənˌdeɪt/ formal: to make an organism, egg, or reproductive structure fertile; to fertilize or impregnate
germplasm C2+
/ˈdʒɝːmˌplæzəm/ the hereditary material of a species or breeding line, especially as transmitted through reproductive cells
mu-meson C2+
/ˈmjuː ˌmez.ɑːn/ dated, the former name for the muon, used when that particle was mistakenly classified as a meson rather than a lepton
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
interplanetarian C2+
/ˌɪntərˌplænəˈtɛriən/ relating to travel, communication, or events between planets; interplanetary
ebullient C2+
/ɪˈbʊljənt/ cheerful and full of energy; exuberant
languid C2+
/ˈlæŋɡwɪd/ displaying a pleasant lack of energy or a relaxed slowness
notional C2+
/ˈnoʊʃənəl/ existing only in theory or as a supposition; hypothetical
obligate C2+
/ˈɑbləɡeɪt/ to bind legally or morally; in biology, restricted to one mode of life
sluggish C2+
/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ slow-moving, inactive, or lacking energy
enervate C2+
/ˈɛnɚveɪt/ to weaken or drain of energy, strength, or vitality
lackadaisical C2+
/ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination
torpid C2+
/ˈtɔrpɪd/ sluggish, inactive, or mentally dull; lacking energy

Mathematics & Measurement (107)

cord C2+
/kɔɹd/ a line made of twisted fibers or threads
mattress C2+
/ˈmætɹɪs/ A form of lagging, in particular for boilers.
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.
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.
arc C2+
/ɑɹk/ to an arch or curve
platinum C2+
/ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ Very expensive, or of very high quality
frantic C2+
/ˈfɹæn.tɪk/ Insane, mentally unstable.
misconduct C2+
/mɪskənˈdʌkt/ Behavior that is considered to be unacceptable.
space-time C2+
/ˈspeɪˌstaɪm/ the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located
sphinx C2+
/ˈsfɪŋks/ A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal, commonly a lion.
self-control C2+
/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ The ability to control one's desires and impulses.
first-rate C2+
/ˌfɝːˈstreɪt/ quite well, healthy, or ready-to-go
census C2+
/ˈsɛnsəs/ to conduct a census
canton C2+
/ˈkæntən/ A division of a political unit.
one-sided C2+
/ˌwənˈsaɪdəd/ Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.
digit C2+
/ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
effeminate C2+
/ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.
lyre C2+
/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ to play the lyre
zigzag C2+
/ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path
vermilion C2+
/vɚˈmɪl.jən/ A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide, cinnabar.
womanly C2+
/ˈwʊmənli/ befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
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.
oblong C2+
/ˈɑblɔŋ/ longer in one direction than across
self-consciousness C2+
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ The awareness of the self as an entity.

Nature & Landscape (82)

marsh C2+
/mɑɹʃ/ low wet land, often with grasses or reeds
ditchwater C2+
/ˈdɪtʃˌwɔtɚ/ stagnant, usually dirty water collected in a roadside or field ditch
connatural C2+
/kəˈnætʃərəl/ innate or belonging by nature; of the same nature
vale C2+
/veɪl/ a valley, especially in literary or poetic usage
apogee C2+
/ˈæpədʒiː/ the highest point; the point farthest from Earth in an orbit
brow C2+
/braʊ/ the forehead, or the edge of a hill or cliff
dale C2+
/deɪl/ a broad open valley, especially in northern England
immanent C2+
/ˈɪmənənt/ existing or operating within; inherent and pervading the natural world
indeterminate C2+
/ˌɪndɪˈtɜrmɪnət/ not exactly known, established, or fixed in nature or extent
innately C2+
/ɪˈneɪtli/ in a way that is inborn or natural rather than learned
metamorphosis C2+
/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsɪs/ a complete change of form or nature, as a caterpillar into a butterfly
propensity C2+
/prəˈpɛnsəti/ a natural inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way
strained C2+
/streɪnd/ showing signs of tension or effort; not relaxed or natural
transmute C2+
/trænzˈmjut/ to change in form, nature, or substance into something else
axiomatical C2+
/ˌæksiəˈmætɪkəl/ self-evident; of the nature of an axiom
cataclysmal C2+
/ˌkætəˈklɪzməl/ of the nature of a cataclysm; catastrophically destructive
excavation C2+
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/ the act of digging out earth, or a site so dug
flair C2+
/flɛr/ a natural talent or stylish distinctiveness
geologic C2+
/ˌdʒiəˈlɑdʒɪk/ relating to the structure or history of the earth
holding C2+
/ˈhoʊldɪŋ/ land, property, or assets owned or controlled by someone
inclination C2+
/ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/ a natural tendency, leaning, or preference toward something
lethe C2+
/ˈliθi/ forgetfulness or oblivion, after the mythical river of the dead
mound C2+
/maʊnd/ a rounded heap or pile of earth or other material
observatory C2+
/əbˈzɝvətɔri/ a building equipped for observing astronomical or natural phenomena

Animals (127)

spit C2+
/ˈspɪt/ expel saliva, phlegm, or sputum from the mouth
pierce C2+
/pɪɹs/ make a hole into
buffalo C2+
/ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ any of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo
spear C2+
/spɪɹ/ pierce with a spear
lantern C2+
/ˈlæ̝ntɚn/ An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
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.
jackal C2+
/ˈd͡ʒækəl/ an Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog
walrus C2+
/ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ A large Arctic marine mammal related to seals and having long tusks, tough, wrinkled skin, and four flippers, Odobenus rosmarus.
dun C2+
/dʌn/ of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color
full-grown C2+
/ˈfʊlˌɡɹoʊn/ Fully developed in a broader sense; complete, at one’s height.
good-natured C2+
/ɡʊdˈneɪtʃəd/ having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
squalid C2+
/ˈskwɒlɪd/ Extremely dirty and unpleasant.
varmint C2+
/ˈvɑɹmɪnt/ a troublesome wild pest, especially around farms
man-eater C2+
/ˈmænˌiːtɚ/ an animal that has killed and eaten humans, especially a tiger, lion, crocodile, or shark
well-to-do C2+
/ˌwɛltəˈdu/ Rich, prosperous, financially stable and comfortable.
looking-glass C2+
/ˈlʊkɪŋ ˌɡlæs/ Synonym of mirror (“smooth surface that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it”).
devilfish C2+
/ˈdɛvəlˌfɪʃ/ any of several large or striking marine animals, especially an octopus or manta ray
vinchuca C2+
/vɪnˈtʃuːkə/ a blood-feeding South American triatomine bug, especially Triatoma infestans, that may transmit the parasite causing Chagas disease
toxodon C2+
/ˈtɑksəˌdɑn/ a large extinct herbivorous South American mammal of the genus Toxodon, a member of the hoofed-mammal order Notoungulata
birdcatcher C2+
/ˈbɝdˌkætʃɚ/ a person who catches or traps wild birds
dimorphodon C2+
/daɪˈmɔrfəˌdɑn/ an extinct long-tailed pterosaur of the genus Dimorphodon, known from the Early Jurassic period
babirusa C2+
/ˌbɑːbiˈruːsə/ a wild pig of the Indonesian genus Babyrousa, whose adult males have long upper canine teeth that curve upward through the snout
necrophagous C2+
/neˈkrɑːfəɡəs/ feeding on dead or decaying animal matter
ousel C2+
/ˈuːzəl/ a blackbird or related thrush, especially in older or regional usage

Plants & Agriculture (78)

amen C2+
/(ˌ)ɑːˈmɛn/ Certainly; verily.
errand C2+
/ˈɛɹənd/ A journey undertaken to accomplish some task.
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.
scalp C2+
/skælp/ the skin that covers the top of the head
inter C2+
/ɪnˈtɚ/ To bury in a grave.
akin C2+
/ʌˈkɪn/ Of persons, of the same kin; related by blood.
wigwam C2+
/ˈwɪɡwɑːm/ Any more or less similar dwelling used by indigenous people in other parts of the world.
ombu C2+
/ɑːmˈbuː/ a massive, fast-growing South American plant, Phytolacca dioica, with a broad trunk of soft water-rich tissue and a wide evergreen crown
cowpath C2+
/ˈkaʊˌpæθ/ a path made or regularly used by cows, especially between pasture and barnyard
alerce C2+
/əˈlɝːsə/ a very large, long-lived evergreen tree of southern Chile and Argentina, Fitzroya cupressoides, valued for its durable reddish wood
muckheap C2+
/ˈmʌkˌhiːp/ a pile of manure, refuse, or other decaying farmyard waste
ergotism C2+
/ˈɜrɡəˌtɪzəm/ poisoning caused by eating fungus-infected grain, causing convulsions or gangrene
beray C2+
/bɪˈreɪ/ to befoul, defile, or soil thoroughly
besmirch C2+
/bɪˈsmɝtʃ/ to soil or to damage someone's reputation or honor
enlarge C2+
/ɛnˈlɑrdʒ/ to make or grow larger; to expand
befilth C2+
/bɪˈfɪlθ/ to make filthy; to soil thoroughly
bemud C2+
/bɪˈmʌd/ to soil or bespatter with mud
bloomer C2+
/ˈblumər/ a stupid mistake; also a plant that flowers
buttercup C2+
/ˈbʌtərˌkʌp/ a yellow-flowered wild plant of the genus Ranunculus
eradicative C2+
/ɪˈrædɪkeɪtɪv/ tending or serving to eradicate or root out completely
soy C2+
/sɔɪ/ the soybean plant or products made from it
ananas C2+
/əˈnænəs/ a pineapple, or the plant bearing it
chaff C2+
/tʃæf/ the husks of grain separated from the seed; worthless matter; to tease
engraft C2+
/ɛnˈɡræft/ to insert a shoot into another plant, or to fix firmly into something

Weather & Climate (39)

rime C2+
/ɹaɪm/ a white frost of ice crystals on a cold surface
unsunned C2+
/ʌnˈsʌnd/ not exposed to or reached by sunlight
brisk C2+
/brɪsk/ quick and energetic; pleasantly cool and invigorating
dank C2+
/dæŋk/ unpleasantly damp, cold, and humid
balmy C2+
/ˈbɑmi/ pleasantly warm and mild, of weather
blizzard C2+
/ˈblɪzɚd/ a severe snowstorm with high winds and reduced visibility
clement C2+
/ˈklɛmənt/ mild and merciful; pleasant in weather
deluge C2+
/ˈdɛljudʒ/ a great flood or overwhelming flow of something
flurry C2+
/ˈflɜri/ a sudden brief burst of activity, snow, or excitement
glacial C2+
/ˈɡleɪʃəl/ relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or slow
inclement C2+
/ɪnˈklɛmənt/ unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy, of weather
chilled C2+
/tʃɪld/ made cold, especially pleasantly so
droughty C2+
/ˈdraʊti/ characterized by drought; dry and parched
frosted C2+
/ˈfrɔstɪd/ covered with frost; given a matte or icy surface
hydrometeor C2+
/ˌhaɪdroʊˈmitiɚ/ any atmospheric water in liquid or solid form, such as rain, snow, or fog
inundation C2+
/ˌɪnənˈdeɪʃən/ a flood; an overwhelming abundance of something
neve C2+
/neɪˈveɪ/ granular snow that has not yet compacted into glacial ice; an expanse of such snow
precipitation C2+
/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ rain, snow, or other water falling from the sky; hasty action
ashcake C2+
/ˈæʃˌkeɪk/ a cornmeal cake baked in hot ashes or embers
baking C2+
/ˈbeɪkɪŋ/ the act of cooking by dry oven heat; intensely hot
chilliness C2+
/ˈtʃɪlinəs/ a state of being cold, or coldness of manner
entwine C2+
/ɛnˈtwaɪn/ to twist or wind together so as to intertwine
fogbow C2+
/ˈfɑɡboʊ/ a faint whitish arc like a rainbow formed by fog droplets
fogginess C2+
/ˈfɑɡinəs/ the state of being obscured by fog or of being mentally unclear

Environment & Ecology (14)

contamination C2+
/kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən/ the act or state of making something impure or polluted
taint C2+
/teɪnt/ to contaminate or corrupt; a trace of contamination
conservationist C2+
/ˌkɑnsɚˈveɪʃənɪst/ a person who advocates protection of the environment and wildlife
ecologic C2+
/ˌikəˈlɑdʒɪk/ relating to ecology or the relationship of organisms to their environment
environmentalism C2+
/ɛnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəlɪzəm/ concern for and advocacy of the protection of the natural environment
hothouse C2+
/ˈhɑtˌhaʊs/ a heated greenhouse for growing delicate plants; a forcing environment
matrix C2+
/ˈmeɪtrɪks/ an environment in which something develops; a rectangular array of numbers
acclimatize C2+
/əˈklaɪmətaɪz/ to become accustomed to a new climate or environment
adaptedness C2+
/əˈdæptɪdnəs/ the state of being well suited to an environment or purpose
autotype C2+
/ˈɔtoʊˌtaɪp/ a photographic carbon printing process, or a facsimile so produced
charcoal C2+
/ˈtʃɑrˌkoʊl/ a black porous form of carbon made by heating wood without air
chokedamp C2+
/ˈtʃoʊkˌdæmp/ suffocating carbon-dioxide-laden air in a mine
co-adaptation C2+
/ˌkoʊˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ mutual or coordinated adaptation between species, organs, traits, or genes
nullipore C2+
/ˈnʌləˌpɔːr/ historical biology: a lime-secreting coralline alga, formerly classified among animals or treated as a distinct group of simple sea plants

Places & Geography (41)

constituent C2+
/kənˈstɪtʃuənt/ a component part of something, or a voter in a district
bucolic C2+
/bjuˈkɑlɪk/ relating to the pleasant aspects of rural or pastoral life
chapiter C2+
/ˈtʃæpɪtɚ/ the capital or uppermost part of a column or pillar
deport C2+
/dɪˈpɔrt/ to expel a foreigner from a country, typically on legal grounds
environs C2+
/ɪnˈvaɪrənz/ the surrounding area or district of a place
principality C2+
/ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ a state or territory ruled by a prince
constabulary C2+
/kənˈstæbjəˌlɛri/ the police force of a district or country
dominion C2+
/dəˈmɪnjən/ sovereignty or control; a territory under a single ruler
incursion C2+
/ɪnˈkɜrʒən/ a sudden invasion or raid into another's territory
independency C2+
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənsi/ the state of independence; a self-governing territory or church polity
metropolis C2+
/məˈtrɑpəlɪs/ a large, important city, often a regional capital
municipality C2+
/mjuˌnɪsəˈpæləti/ a town or district with its own local self-government
nationally C2+
/ˈnæʃənəli/ with respect to the whole nation; throughout a country
riding C2+
/ˈraɪdɪŋ/ an administrative or electoral district, especially in Canada
unannexed C2+
/ˌʌnəˈnɛkst/ not annexed or joined; not incorporated into a larger territory
annexation C2+
/ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/ the act of incorporating territory into an existing state
arcadia C2+
/ɑrˈkeɪdiə/ an idealized region of rural peace and simple, pastoral contentment
areal C2+
/ˈɛriəl/ of or relating to an area or surface region
babylon C2+
/ˈbæbəlɑn/ an ancient Mesopotamian city, often used for a place of luxury or corruption
calaboose C2+
/ˈkæləˌbus/ a local jail or lockup
collaborationism C2+
/kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ cooperation with an enemy occupying one's country
continental C2+
/ˌkɑntəˈnɛntəl/ relating to a continent, especially mainland Europe
councilman C2+
/ˈkaʊnsəlmən/ a male member of a town or city council
councilwoman C2+
/ˈkaʊnsəlˌwʊmən/ a female member of a town or city council

Law & Government (278)

labyrinth C2+
/ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.
litigation C2+
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ The conduct of a lawsuit.
prelude C2+
/ˈpɹeɪl(j)uːd/ An introductory or preliminary performance or event.
verboten C2+
/ˌfəɹˈboʊt(ə)n/ excluded from use or mention
urbane C2+
/ɜɹˈbeɪn/ Of a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave.
self-government C2+
/ˈsɛlfˈgʌvɝnmənt/ The governance of a region by its own populace; autonomy.
fungible C2+
/ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/ Any fungible item.
comity C2+
/ˈkɒmɪti/ Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony.
defalcate C2+
/ˈdɛfəɫkeɪt/ appropriate property entrusted to one's care fraudulently to one's own use
prepense C2+
/pɹɪˈpɛns/ planned or considered beforehand; premeditated, chiefly in the legal phrase malice prepense
perquisition C2+
/ˌpɝkwəˈzɪʃən/ A thorough inquiry or search.
authorization C2+
/ˌɔθɚrɪˈzeɪʃən/ official permission or sanction to do something
authoritarian C2+
/əˌθɔrɪˈtɛriən/ favouring strict obedience to authority over personal freedom
dormant C2+
/ˈdɔrmənt/ temporarily inactive or in a state of suspended development
abeyant C2+
/əˈbeɪənt/ temporarily suspended or in a state of latency
contentedness C2+
/kənˈtɛntɪdnəs/ the state of being satisfied and at ease
crestfallenness C2+
/ˈkrɛstˌfɔlənnəs/ the state of being dejected or dispirited
delightedness C2+
/dɪˈlaɪtɪdnəs/ the state of being greatly pleased or joyful
vexation C2+
/vɛkˈseɪʃən/ the state of being annoyed or frustrated; a cause of such
abasement C2+
/əˈbeɪsmənt/ the act of humbling or degrading; a state of humiliation
aloneness C2+
/əˈloʊnnəs/ the state of being alone; solitude
commotion C2+
/kəˈmoʊʃən/ a state of confused and noisy disturbance
licit C2+
/ˈlɪsɪt/ permitted by law; lawful
observance C2+
/əbˈzɜrvəns/ the keeping of a law, custom, or ritual

Politics & International Affairs (25)

serenity C2+
/səˈɹɛnɪti/ The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
preamble C2+
/ˈpriˌæmb(ə)l/ To speak or write a preamble; to provide a preliminary statement or set of remarks.
restive C2+
/ˈɹɛstɪv/ impatient especially under restriction or delay
sagacious C2+
/səˈɡeɪʃəs/ skillful in statecraft or management
juvenescence C2+
the state of being a youth
crusade C2+
/kruˈseɪd/ a vigorous campaign for a cause or against an evil
politico C2+
/pəˈlɪtɪˌkoʊ/ a politician or person engaged in party politics (often disparaging)
adulter C2+
/əˈdʌltɚ/ to corrupt or debase by adding a foreign substance; to adulterate
democratical C2+
/ˌdɛməˈkrætɪkəl/ of or relating to democracy; democratic
envoy C2+
/ˈɛnvɔɪ/ a messenger or diplomatic representative
identic C2+
/aɪˈdɛntɪk/ identical, especially of diplomatic notes worded the same by several powers
nationalism C2+
/ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ devotion to one's nation, often with the belief in its superiority or independence
signatory C2+
/ˈsɪɡnəˌtɔri/ a party who has signed an agreement or treaty
antinational C2+
/ˌæntiˈnæʃənəl/ opposed to the nation or its interests; unpatriotic
colonialism C2+
/kəˈloʊniəˌlɪzəm/ the policy of one nation controlling and exploiting another territory
democratist C2+
/dɪˈmɑkrətɪst/ an advocate or supporter of democracy
ethicopolitical C2+
/ˌɛθɪkoʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl/ relating to both ethics and politics together
expansionism C2+
/ɪkˈspænʃəˌnɪzəm/ a policy of extending a nation's territory or economic influence
fanaticism C2+
/fəˈnætɪˌsɪzəm/ excessive, uncritical zeal, especially in religion or politics
ideologic C2+
/ˌaɪdiəˈlɑdʒɪk/ of or relating to ideology or a system of ideas
jacobinic C2+
/ˌdʒækəˈbɪnɪk/ of or characteristic of radical revolutionary politics
ministerial C2+
/ˌmɪnəˈstɪriəl/ relating to a government minister or to the clergy
multipartisan C2+
/ˌmʌltiˈpɑrtəzən/ involving or supported by several political parties
pourparler C2+
/ˌpʊr.pɑːrˈleɪ/ an informal or preliminary discussion held before formal negotiations

Crime & Justice (38)

safecracking C2+
/ˈseɪfˌkræk.ɪŋ/ the practice of defeating a safe's or vault's security mechanisms in order to open it, especially illegally
snitcher C2+
/ˈsnɪtʃɚ/ an informer who secretly reports another person's wrongdoing to the police or another authority
purloiner C2+
/pərˈlɔɪnər/ a person who steals or takes something dishonestly
sham C2+
/ʃæm/ a fraud or pretence; fake; to feign
delinquency C2+
/dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ minor crime or a failure to meet an obligation
justiciary C2+
/dʒʌˈstɪʃiˌɛri/ an officer who administers justice, or relating to the administration of justice
nocent C2+
/ˈnoʊsənt/ harmful or injurious; guilty
punition C2+
/pjuˈnɪʃən/ the act of punishing; punishment
castigation C2+
/ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/ severe criticism or punishment
unjust C2+
/ʌnˈdʒʌst/ not fair or in accordance with justice
chastisement C2+
/ˈtʃæstəzmənt/ severe punishment or rebuke
childlike C2+
/ˈtʃaɪldˌlaɪk/ having the innocent or trusting qualities of a child
committal C2+
/kəˈmɪtəl/ the act of consigning, as to prison, custody, or the grave
dovelike C2+
/ˈdʌvlaɪk/ resembling a dove; gentle, innocent, or peaceable
lenient C2+
/ˈliniənt/ merciful or tolerant, especially in punishment
abscond C2+
/əbˈskɑnd/ to depart secretly and hurriedly, especially to avoid arrest or with stolen funds
admissible C2+
/ædˈmɪsəbəl/ acceptable or allowable, especially as evidence in court
bastille C2+
/bæˈstil/ a fortress or prison
criminate C2+
/ˈkrɪməˌneɪt/ to accuse of or charge with a crime; to incriminate
crimination C2+
/ˌkrɪməˈneɪʃən/ the act of accusing someone of a crime; an accusation
damnation C2+
/dæmˈneɪʃən/ condemnation to eternal punishment in hell
exploratory C2+
/ɪkˈsplɔrətɔri/ relating to or carried out for the purpose of investigation
fraudful C2+
/ˈfrɔdfəl/ full of fraud; deceitful or treacherous
fraudulent C2+
/ˈfrɔdʒələnt/ obtained, done, or characterized by deception or fraud

War & Conflict (67)

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.)
cannon C2+
/ˈkæn.ən/ a large heavy gun for firing metal balls or shells
ransom C2+
/ˈɹæn.səm/ Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.
gin C2+
/d͡ʒɪn/ trap with a snare
dungeon C2+
/ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/ An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.
staircase C2+
/ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ a way of access, upward and downward, consisting of a set of steps
bein C2+
/biːn/ Wealthy; well-to-do.
self-respect C2+
/ˌsɛlfrɪˈspɛkt/ The knowledge of one's own worth.
hammock C2+
/ˈhæmək/ A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet (1.8 meters) wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.
craven C2+
/ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.
amiss C2+
/əˈmɪs/ in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner
idly C2+
/ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/ in an idle manner
influx C2+
/ˈɪnˌflʌks/ A flow inward or into something; a coming in.
cower C2+
/ˈkaʊɚ/ To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.
north-east C2+
/ˌnɔrˈθiːst/ to, toward, or in the northeast
calico C2+
/ˈkæ.lɪ.koʊ/ having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
pare C2+
/pɛɹ/ to decrease gradually or bit by bit
aide-de-camp C2+
/ˌeɪd.dəˈkæmp/ a military officer serving as a confidential assistant to a senior officer or head of state
pince-nez C2+
/pænsˈneɪ/ Templeless eyeglasses that clip to the bridge of the nose.
sighter C2+
/ˈsaɪ.tɚ/ a preliminary or practice shot used to test aim, range, or conditions
jezail C2+
/dʒəˈzeɪl/ a long-barreled Afghan matchlock or flintlock musket, often fired from a forked rest
savage C2+
/ˈsævɪdʒ/ fierce, violent, or uncontrolled; (verb) to attack ferociously
peaceable C2+
/ˈpisəbəl/ inclined to avoid conflict; peaceful in disposition
enlist C2+
/ɪnˈlɪst/ to enroll in the armed forces, or to secure someone's help

Religion & Belief (98)

Jove C2+
/dʒoʊv/ Jupiter, the chief god in Roman mythology, especially in literary references
nosferatu C2+
/ˌnɑːsfəˈrɑːtuː/ a vampire, especially one represented as an undead and malignant creature
grimly C2+
/ˈɡɹɪmli/ in a grim implacable manner
paean C2+
/ˈpi.ən/ To sing a paean; to praise.
philander C2+
/fɪˈlændəɹ/ To woo women; to play the male flirt.
predestinate C2+
/pɹɪˈdɛstənət/ determined or arranged beforehand, especially by fate or divine will
pew-opener C2+
/ˈpjuːˌoʊpənɚ/ historically, a church attendant who opened enclosed or reserved pews and showed worshippers to their seats
lotus-eater C2+
/ˈloʊtəsˌiːtɚ/ in Greek mythology, one of a people whose lotus fruit made visitors forget their homes and lose the desire to leave
pre-Adamite C2+
/ˌpriːˈæd.ə.maɪt/ a hypothetical person or member of a race believed to have existed before the biblical Adam
cerement C2+
/ˈsɪr.mənt/ a shroud or waxed cloth in which a dead body is wrapped for burial, often used in the plural
lych-gate C2+
/ˈlɪtʃˌɡeɪt/ a roofed gateway to a churchyard where a coffin traditionally rested before a funeral service
celestial C2+
/səˈlɛstʃəl/ relating to the sky or heavens, or to heaven in a divine sense
hallow C2+
/ˈhæloʊ/ to make holy or to honor as sacred
consecrate C2+
/ˈkɑnsəˌkreɪt/ to make or declare sacred; to dedicate solemnly
abjure C2+
/æbˈdʒʊr/ to solemnly renounce or reject a belief or claim
hallowed C2+
/ˈhæloʊd/ regarded as holy or greatly revered
ineffable C2+
/ɪnˈɛfəbəl/ too great or sacred to be expressed in words
earthly C2+
/ˈɜrθli/ relating to the material world rather than the spiritual; worldly
eremite C2+
/ˈɛrəˌmaɪt/ a religious recluse; a hermit (literary)
espouse C2+
/ɪˈspaʊz/ to adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life
fallacious C2+
/fəˈleɪʃəs/ based on a mistaken belief or unsound reasoning
godlike C2+
/ˈɡɑdˌlaɪk/ resembling or having the qualities of a god; divine or supremely excellent
irreligious C2+
/ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/ indifferent or hostile to religion
perfidy C2+
/ˈpɝfədi/ deceitfulness; treachery or breach of faith

Culture & History (32)

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
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
nombril C2+
/ˈnɑːmbrəl/ heraldry: the point midway between the center and the bottom of an escutcheon
lapidation C2+
/ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ the act of pelting with stones
acculturation C2+
/əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/ adoption of the cultural traits of another group
patronage C2+
/ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/ support or custom given by a patron, or the power to grant appointments
pogrom C2+
/ˈpoʊɡrəm/ an organized massacre, especially of an ethnic group
babylonian C2+
/ˌbæbəˈloʊniən/ of ancient Babylon or its people, language, or culture
classicism C2+
/ˈklæsəˌsɪzəm/ adherence to the principles of ancient Greek and Roman art and culture
conventionalism C2+
/kənˈvɛnʃənəˌlɪzəm/ adherence to convention or established custom
decadence C2+
/ˈdɛkədəns/ moral or cultural decline marked by self-indulgence
donjon C2+
/ˈdɑndʒən/ the great central tower or keep of a medieval castle
ethnical C2+
/ˈɛθnɪkəl/ of or relating to ethnic groups or races; ethnic
habitually C2+
/həˈbɪtʃuəli/ as a regular practice or custom
hellenic C2+
/hɛˈlɛnɪk/ relating to ancient or modern Greece, its people, or culture
imperially C2+
/ɪmˈpɪriəli/ in a manner befitting an emperor or empire; majestically
nontraditional C2+
/ˌnɑntrəˈdɪʃənəl/ not following tradition or convention
tithing C2+
/ˈtaɪðɪŋ/ the practice of paying a tithe; a historical group of ten households
traditionalism C2+
/trəˈdɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/ adherence to tradition, especially in opposition to change
unconventionally C2+
/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/ in a way that departs from accepted custom or practice
through-stone C2+
/ˈθruːˌstoʊn/ a flat horizontal tombstone or grave slab, especially in Scottish and northern English usage
death-sark C2+
/ˈdɛθˌsɑːrk/ a shirt or garment put on a dead body for burial; a shroud
syssitia C2+
/sɪˈsɪt.i.ə/ historical communal meals or dining groups for male citizens and youths in ancient Greece, especially in Sparta and Crete
logographer C2+
/loʊˈɡɑɡrəfɚ/ an early ancient Greek prose writer who recorded genealogies, legends, local histories, or accounts of peoples and places

Materials & Substances (87)

flannel C2+
/ˈflænəl/ A soft cloth material originally woven from wool, today often combined with cotton or synthetic fibers.
mendelevium C2+
/ˌmɛn.dəˈli.vi.əm/ a synthetic radioactive metallic chemical element with atomic number 101 and symbol Md
lambswool C2+
/ˈlæmz.wʊl/ soft wool or woolen fabric from the first shearing of young sheep
lawny C2+
/ˈlɔni/ made of or resembling lawn, a fine, lightweight linen or cotton fabric
linsey-woolsey C2+
/ˌlɪnziˈwʊlzi/ a coarse, sturdy fabric woven with a linen or cotton warp and a woolen weft
cherty C2+
/ˈtʃɝːti/ containing, resembling, or composed largely of chert, a hard fine-grained siliceous rock
rutherfordium C2+
/ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ a synthetic radioactive chemical element with atomic number 104 and symbol Rf
spilth C2+
/spɪlθ/ Spillage; spilled material
orrisroot C2+
/ˈɔɹ.ɪsˌɹuːt/ the dried, fragrant rhizome of certain irises, especially Iris pallida and Iris germanica
repellent C2+
/rɪˈpɛlənt/ causing disgust or aversion; a substance that drives something away
alloy C2+
/ˈælɔɪ/ a metal made by combining two or more elements
condense C2+
/kənˈdɛns/ to make denser or more concise; to change from gas to liquid
inhalation C2+
/ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/ the act of breathing air or another substance into the lungs
wring C2+
/rɪŋ/ to squeeze and twist something to force out liquid
precipitate C2+
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ to cause to happen suddenly; hasty; a solid separated from a solution
boracic C2+
/bəˈræsɪk/ of or containing boric acid; British rhyming slang for penniless
dematerialization C2+
/diˌmətɪriəˌləˈzeɪʃən/ the process of losing or seeming to lose material form or substance
immaterial C2+
/ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/ unimportant or irrelevant; also, having no physical substance
runny C2+
/ˈrʌni/ more liquid than is usual or expected; tending to flow
textile C2+
/ˈtɛkstaɪl/ a type of cloth or woven fabric
adhesive C2+
/ədˈhiːsɪv/ a substance used to stick objects together; sticky
admix C2+
/ədˈmɪks/ to mingle or blend one substance with another
beefy C2+
/ˈbifi/ muscular, brawny, or substantially solid
dilute C2+
/daɪˈlut/ to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another substance

Tools, Machines & Construction (43)

rivet C2+
/ˈɹɪvət/ a metal pin fastened by hammering one end flat
rat-trap C2+
/ˈrætˌtræp/ a trap designed to catch or kill rats, typically by snapping shut
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
turnscrew C2+
/ˈtɝnˌskru/ a screwdriver or similar device for turning screws; now chiefly dated
uncock C2+
/ʌnˈkɑk/ to lower or release the cock or hammer of a firearm from the firing position
dancette C2+
/dænˈsɛt/ architecture: a molding or group of moldings arranged in a zigzag or chevron pattern
jerry-builder C2+
/ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌbɪldɚ/ a builder who puts up cheap, poorly made buildings, often quickly and for speculative profit
unroof C2+
/ʌnˈruːf/ to remove or tear the roof from a building or other covered structure
thible C2+
/ˈθaɪbəl/ Northern English and Scots: a stick used for stirring porridge or other food
sawblade C2+
/ˈsɔːˌbleɪd/ the toothed cutting blade of a hand saw or powered sawing machine
bolthead C2+
/ˈboʊltˌhɛd/ the enlarged head of a bolt, shaped to be turned or to hold the bolt in place
chopper C2+
/ˈtʃɑpɚ/ a helicopter, or a tool for chopping
reconstruct C2+
/ˌrikənˈstrʌkt/ to build again or to piece together how something happened
crystalline C2+
/ˈkrɪstəlɪn/ having the structure or clarity of crystal; transparent
sturdy C2+
/ˈstɝdi/ strongly and solidly built; robust
barrack C2+
/ˈbærək/ a building housing soldiers; also to jeer or to shout support
intricate C2+
/ˈɪntrɪkət/ very complicated or detailed in structure or arrangement
schematic C2+
/skɪˈmætɪk/ represented in a simplified diagram showing structure or workings
shack C2+
/ʃæk/ a roughly built hut or cabin
inbuilt C2+
/ˈɪnˌbɪlt/ existing as an integral, built-in part of something
rig C2+
/rɪɡ/ to manipulate dishonestly, or to assemble equipment and apparatus
underframework C2+
/ˈʌndərˌfreɪmwɜrk/ an underlying supporting framework or structure
violoncello C2+
/ˌviːələnˈtʃɛloʊ/ the full formal name for the cello, a bowed string instrument
archway C2+
/ˈɑrtʃˌweɪ/ a curved structure forming a passage or entrance beneath an arch

Energy & Industry (22)

scarce C2+
/skɛrs/ insufficient in supply; rarely found
throttle C2+
/ˈθrɑːtəl/ to choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power
electrify C2+
/ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪ/ to charge with electricity; to thrill or excite intensely
potence C2+
/ˈpoʊtəns/ power, potency, or strength
complemental C2+
/ˌkɑmpləˈmɛntəl/ serving to complete or supply what is lacking; complementary
dictatorial C2+
/ˌdɪktəˈtɔriəl/ having unlimited power; domineering and overbearing in manner
disenable C2+
/ˌdɪsɪˈneɪbəl/ to deprive of power or ability; to disable
energize C2+
/ˈɛnɚdʒaɪz/ to give vitality and enthusiasm to; to supply with energy
potentate C2+
/ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/ a ruler with great power; a monarch or sovereign
autocratic C2+
/ˌɔtəˈkrætɪk/ ruling with absolute power; domineering
glut C2+
/ɡlʌt/ an excessive supply; to supply or fill to excess
clout C2+
/klaʊt/ influence or power; informally, a heavy blow
communism C2+
/ˈkɑmjəˌnɪzəm/ a system advocating communal ownership of the means of production
conduction C2+
/kənˈdʌkʃən/ the transmission of heat, electricity, or signals through a medium
economizer C2+
/ɪˈkɑnəˌmaɪzɚ/ a device that saves energy or fuel, especially in a boiler
fetish C2+
/ˈfɛtɪʃ/ an object of irrational devotion, or an item believed to hold magic power
juju C2+
/ˈdʒudʒu/ a charm or fetish believed to hold magical power
merciful C2+
/ˈmɝsɪfəl/ showing compassion or forgiveness toward those in one's power
supercharge C2+
/ˈsupɚtʃɑrdʒ/ to increase the power or energy of something dramatically
throne C2+
/θroʊn/ the ceremonial seat of a monarch; royal power itself
volition C2+
/voʊˈlɪʃən/ the faculty or power of using one's will; a deliberate choice
wellspring C2+
/ˈwɛl.sprɪŋ/ a source of continual supply, especially of something abstract

Safety & Risk (41)

cave-in C2+
/ˈkeɪvˌɪn/ the sudden collapse of earth, rock, a roof, or another enclosing structure
watchout C2+
/ˈwɑtʃˌaʊt/ the act or state of keeping watch for danger, trouble, or something expected
peril C2+
/ˈpɛrəl/ serious and immediate danger; to imperil
deleterious C2+
/ˌdɛləˈtɪriəs/ causing harm or damage, especially gradually
innocuous C2+
/ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ not harmful or offensive; harmless
injurious C2+
/ɪnˈdʒʊriəs/ causing or likely to cause harm or damage
mishap C2+
/ˈmɪsˌhæp/ an unlucky accident, usually minor
admonition C2+
/ˌædməˈnɪʃən/ a gentle but earnest warning or rebuke
nocuous C2+
/ˈnɑkjuəs/ harmful, noxious, or poisonous
overreach C2+
/ˌoʊvərˈritʃ/ to extend or exert oneself beyond a safe or proper limit
perilous C2+
/ˈpɛrələs/ full of danger or risk
admonishment C2+
/ædˈmɑnɪʃmənt/ a gentle or earnest reproof or warning
beshield C2+
/bɪˈʃild/ to shield, protect, or cover as with a shield
dangersome C2+
/ˈdeɪndʒɚsəm/ fraught with danger; perilous
disastrously C2+
/dɪˈzæstrəsli/ in a way that causes great damage, ruin, or failure
imprudent C2+
/ɪmˈprudənt/ lacking caution or foresight; unwise
jeopardy C2+
/ˈdʒɛpərdi/ danger of loss, harm, or failure; legal risk of conviction
mischance C2+
/mɪsˈtʃæns/ bad luck or an unfortunate accident
noxious C2+
/ˈnɑkʃəs/ harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
poisonously C2+
/ˈpɔɪzənəsli/ in a venomous or toxically harmful manner
polluted C2+
/pəˈlutɪd/ contaminated with harmful or unclean substances
undamaging C2+
/ʌnˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/ not causing damage or harm
wreak C2+
/riːk/ to cause or inflict (harm, damage, or vengeance)
admonitory C2+
/ədˈmɑnɪˌtɔri/ giving or conveying a warning or gentle reproof

Social Issues & Human Rights (18)

self-immolation C2+
/ˌsɛlf ˌɪməˈleɪʃən/ The act of setting oneself on fire, especially as a form of protest.
tort C2+
/tɔrt/ a wrongful act causing harm for which civil liability may arise
humanitarianism C2+
/hjuˌmænɪˈtɛriəˌnɪzəm/ the practice or doctrine of promoting human welfare and reducing suffering
penury C2+
/ˈpɛnjəri/ extreme poverty or destitution
remonstration C2+
/ˌrɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ a forceful protest or objection
acquiesce C2+
/ˌækwiˈɛs/ to accept or comply reluctantly without protest
acquiescence C2+
/ˌækwiˈɛsəns/ reluctant acceptance or passive agreement without protest
activism C2+
/ˈæktɪvɪzəm/ the practice of vigorous campaigning to bring about social or political change
apartheid C2+
/əˈpɑrtaɪt/ a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination
inequation C2+
/ˌɪnɪˈkweɪʒən/ a mathematical statement that two quantities are not equal; an inequality
necessitous C2+
/nəˈsɛsətəs/ lacking the means of subsistence; needy or poverty-stricken
nonforfeiture C2+
/ˌnɑnˈfɔrfətʃər/ the retention of value or rights that would otherwise be forfeited
permissive C2+
/pərˈmɪsɪv/ allowing freedom of behavior; lenient or tolerant
remonstratingly C2+
/rɪˈmɑnstreɪtɪŋli/ in a manner expressing protest or earnest objection
trammel C2+
/ˈtræməl/ a restraint or hindrance; to restrict or impede freedom
unequality C2+
/ˌʌnɪˈkwɑləti/ lack of equality; disparity
woke C2+
/woʊk/ alert to social injustice and discrimination, or the past tense of wake
unemancipable C2+
/ˌʌnɪˈmænsəpəbəl/ incapable of being emancipated, freed, or released from control

Ethics & Social Judgment (105)

feasible C2+
/ˈfi.zə.bəl/ Able to be done in practice.
remiss C2+
/ɹəˈmɪs/ At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
principled C2+
/ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality
leastways C2+
/ˈliːstˌweɪz/ at least
novitiate C2+
/nəˈvɪʃi.ət/ The period during which a novice of a religious order undergoes training.
ill-intentioned C2+
/ˌɪl ɪnˈtɛnʃənd/ having harmful, dishonest, or malevolent intentions
esteemable C2+
/ɪˈstiːməbəl/ worthy of esteem, respect, or admiration
machinate C2+
/ˈmækɪneɪt/ arrange by systematic planning and united effort
discountenance C2+
/dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/ formal or dated: to disapprove of something and discourage, withhold support from, or refuse to tolerate it
censure C2+
/ˈsɛnʃɚ/ to express formal or severe disapproval of someone or something
esteem C2+
/ɪˈstim/ respect and admiration felt for a person or thing
abase C2+
/əˈbeɪs/ to lower in rank, dignity, or esteem; to humble
belaud C2+
/bɪˈlɔd/ to praise extravagantly or excessively
bepraise C2+
/bɪˈpreɪz/ to praise greatly or lavishly (archaic)
demean C2+
/dɪˈmin/ to lower in dignity or status; to debase
disrespect C2+
/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt/ lack of respect or courtesy; to treat with rudeness
extol C2+
/ɪkˈstoʊl/ to praise enthusiastically and highly
absolve C2+
/əbˈzɑlv/ to free someone from blame, guilt, or obligation
estimable C2+
/ˈɛstɪməbəl/ worthy of great respect or esteem
propriety C2+
/prəˈpraɪɪti/ conformity to accepted standards of behaviour or morals
blameworthy C2+
/ˈbleɪmˌwɝði/ deserving of blame or censure
equitable C2+
/ˈɛkwɪtəbəl/ fair and impartial; just in dealing with all parties
commendable C2+
/kəˈmɛndəbəl/ deserving praise or approval
confound C2+
/kənˈfaʊnd/ to confuse or to prove wrong

Cause, Change & Process (211)

offset C2+
/ˈɔf.sɛt/ produce by offset printing
causal C2+
/ˈkɔ.zəl/ Of, relating to, or being a cause of something; causing.
polarize C2+
/ˈpoʊ.lə.ɹaɪz/ To cause to have a polarization.
draggle C2+
/ˈdræɡəl/ to make or become wet, dirty, or bedraggled by trailing through mud or water
counteractant C2+
/ˌkaʊntɚˈæktənt/ a thing that counteracts, offsets, or reduces the effect of something else
pullulate C2+
/ˈpʊl.jəˌleɪt/ formal: to multiply, breed, or increase rapidly and abundantly
ruinate C2+
/ˈɹuːɪneɪt/ To reduce to ruins; to destroy.
uglify C2+
/ˈʌɡ.lɪ.faɪ/ to make a person, place, or thing ugly or less attractive
attemper C2+
/əˈtɛmpər/ archaic: to moderate, soften, or adjust something by blending it with another quality
dissimilate C2+
/dɪˈsɪmɪleɪt/ rare: to make two or more things unlike, or to become less similar
aggravate C2+
/ˈæɡrəˌveɪt/ to make a problem worse, or to annoy someone
darken C2+
/ˈdɑɹkən/ to make or become dark or gloomy
resistant C2+
/rɪˈzɪstənt/ able to withstand or opposing the effect of something
annihilate C2+
/əˈnaɪəˌleɪt/ to destroy completely or reduce to nothing
decrement C2+
/ˈdɛkrəmənt/ a reduction or decrease in amount; to reduce by steps
ameliorate C2+
/əˈmiljəˌreɪt/ to make better or more tolerable; to improve
efficacious C2+
/ˌɛfɪˈkeɪʃəs/ effective in producing a desired result
augment C2+
/ɔɡˈmɛnt/ to make greater by adding to; to increase
changeable C2+
/ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/ liable to change; able to be altered or varied
consequential C2+
/ˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ following as a result or important in effect
entail C2+
/ɪnˈteɪl/ to involve something as a necessary consequence
futile C2+
/ˈfjutəl/ incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
potency C2+
/ˈpoʊtənsi/ the power or strength of something to produce an effect
alteration C2+
/ˌɔltəˈreɪʃən/ a change or modification to something

Abstract Ideas (196)

metaphysics C2+
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ the branch of philosophy studying being and reality
pre-Socratic C2+
/ˌpɹiːsəˈkɹætɪk/ relating to Greek philosophy before Socrates or independent of his influence
matter-of-factness C2+
/ˌmæt.ɚ.əvˈfækt.nəs/ The state or quality of being matter-of-fact
otiose C2+
/ˈoʊʃiˌoʊs/ serving no practical purpose; futile or idle
earmark C2+
/ˈɪrmɑrk/ to set aside funds or resources for a particular purpose
intentional C2+
/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ done on purpose; deliberate
nonsensical C2+
/nɑnˈsɛnsɪkəl/ having no meaning or making no sense
potentiality C2+
/pəˌtɛnʃiˈæləti/ latent capacity for development or achievement
abnormality C2+
/ˌæbnɔrˈmæləti/ an abnormal feature, characteristic, or occurrence
entirety C2+
/ɪnˈtaɪərti/ the whole of something; completeness
manifestation C2+
/ˌmænəfɛˈsteɪʃən/ an event or sign that shows something clearly
ornamentation C2+
/ˌɔrnəmɛnˈteɪʃən/ decorative details added to something for adornment
postulate C2+
/ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/ to assume the existence of something as a basis for reasoning
booty C2+
/ˈbuti/ valuable goods seized as plunder; loot
butty C2+
/ˈbʌti/ a sandwich (British, dialectal)
conformance C2+
/kənˈfɔrməns/ compliance with rules, standards, or specifications
forsooth C2+
/fɔrˈsuθ/ indeed; in truth (archaic, now often used ironically)
rendition C2+
/rɛnˈdɪʃən/ a performance or interpretation of something, or a translation
abnegation C2+
/ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/ the renunciation or denial of something, especially self-interest
afterlife C2+
/ˈæftɚlaɪf/ existence believed to follow death
devastation C2+
/ˌdɛvəˈsteɪʃən/ severe and widespread destruction or ruin
intimacy C2+
/ˈɪntəməsi/ close familiarity or personal closeness
mannerism C2+
/ˈmænərɪzəm/ a habitual and distinctive gesture or way of speaking
peculiarity C2+
/pɪˌkjuliˈærəti/ an odd or distinctive trait or characteristic

Actions & Processes (602)

get-out C2+
/ˈɡɛtˌaʊt/ US informal, in like all get-out: to an extreme degree or with great speed or force
unloosen C2+
/ˌʌnˈluː.sən/ to loosen or unfasten something that is tied, fixed, or held tightly
unstop C2+
/ʌnˈstɑp/ to clear a blockage from an opening, pipe, or passage
unsling C2+
/ʌnˈslɪŋ/ to remove something from a slung or hanging position
chouse C2+
/t͡ʃaʊ̯s/ To cheat, to trick.
undig C2+
/ʌnˈdɪɡ/ To undo the process of digging; to fill up (a hole or grave) or bury again (something unearthed).
besprinkle C2+
/bɪˈsprɪŋkəl/ literary: to scatter drops, grains, or small particles over something; to sprinkle all over
unwrinkle C2+
/ʌnˈrɪŋkəl/ To remove wrinkles from.
crimple C2+
/ˈkrɪmpəl/ literary or archaic: to wrinkle, crinkle, curl, or crumple; to become wrinkled or curled
begird C2+
/bɪˈɡɝd/ To bind with a band or girdle; to gird.
transportal C2+
/tɹænˈspɔɹtəl/ the act or process of carrying something from one place to another; transport or conveyance; now rare
chivy C2+
/ˈtʃɪv.i/ to chase, harry, or drive someone or something about persistently
unstring C2+
/ʌnˈstrɪŋ/ to remove the string or strings from a bow, musical instrument, or similar object
snoozle C2+
/ˈsnuːzəl/ regional: to nuzzle or push affectionately with the nose
desolate C2+
/ˈdɛsələt/ deserted, bleak, and devoid of comfort or inhabitants
chuck C2+
/tʃʌk/ to throw something carelessly, or to pat affectionately under the chin
compact C2+
/kəmˈpækt/ closely and neatly packed together; an agreement or covenant
abet C2+
/əˈbɛt/ to encourage or assist someone in a wrongdoing
abide C2+
/əˈbaɪd/ to tolerate or endure; to remain or dwell
allowable C2+
/əˈlaʊəbəl/ permissible within set rules or limits
dere C2+
/dɪɹ/ to harm or injure (archaic/dialectal); also dialectal for dear
affront C2+
/əˈfrʌnt/ an open insult or deliberate act of disrespect
apprise C2+
/əˈpraɪz/ to inform or notify someone of something
bewray C2+
/bɪˈreɪ/ to reveal or betray, especially unintentionally (archaic)

Word Formation & Derivatives (11)

moon-face C2+
/ˈmuːnˌfeɪs/ a conspicuously round, full face resembling the disk of the moon
carrion C2+
/ˈkæriən/ the decaying flesh of dead animals
changeling C2+
/ˈtʃeɪndʒlɪŋ/ a child secretly substituted for another in folklore, esp. by fairies
dayspring C2+
/ˈdeɪˌsprɪŋ/ literary or archaic term for dawn or daybreak
shortcoming C2+
/ˈʃɔrtˌkʌmɪŋ/ a fault or failure to meet a standard; a defect
anglewing C2+
/ˈæŋɡəlˌwɪŋ/ a butterfly with jagged, angular wing margins, of the genus Polygonia
casing C2+
/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/ a protective outer cover or shell enclosing something
gadling C2+
/ˈɡædlɪŋ/ a vagabond or idle wanderer; a spike on a gauntlet
keeping C2+
/ˈkipɪŋ/ care, custody, or harmony with something
showing C2+
/ˈʃoʊɪŋ/ a display, exhibition, or performance of something
woolgathering C2+
/ˈwʊlˌɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/ absent-minded daydreaming or aimless musing

Register & Style (145)

susceptible C2+
/səˈseptɪbl̩/ (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
devoid C2+
/dɪˈvɔɪd/ Completely without; having none of.
crikey C2+
/ˈkɹaɪ.ki/ informal, chiefly British and Australian: used to express surprise, amazement, alarm, or emphasis
begone C2+
/biːˈɡɒn/ archaic or literary: a forceful command to go away
parody C2+
/ˈpæɹədi/ To make a parody of something.
prologue C2+
/ˈpɹoʊlɔɡ/ One who delivers a prologue.
assertive C2+
/əˈsɝtɪv/ aggressively self-assured
dissolution C2+
/ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/ Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments.
prithee C2+
/ˈprɪði/ archaic: please; used to introduce or strengthen a request or question
cripes C2+
/kɹaɪps/ a mild, old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, alarm, annoyance, or disbelief
forage C2+
/ˈfoɹɪd͡ʒ/ wander and feed
oho C2+
/oʊˈhoʊ/ an exclamation expressing surprise, discovery, or triumphant realization
petulant C2+
/ˈpɛt͡ʃʊlənt/ Childishly irritable.
corrosion C2+
/kəˈɹoʊʒən/ The gradual destruction or undermining of something.
egad C2+
/iˈɡæd/ archaic: a mild exclamation expressing surprise, emphasis, outrage, or contempt
mannered C2+
/ˈmænɝd/ having unnatural mannerisms
palatial C2+
/pəˈleɪʃəl/ suitable for or like a palace
avast C2+
/əˈvæst/ a nautical command to stop, cease, or hold fast
goo-goo C2+
/ˈɡuːˌɡuː/ informal: lovingly sentimental or amorous, especially in the phrase goo-goo eyes
storied C2+
/ˈstɔːɹid/ having an illustrious past
unimpeachable C2+
/ˌənɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl/ beyond doubt or reproach
irreverent C2+
/ˌɪˈrɛvɝənt/ showing lack of due respect or veneration
hotly C2+
/ˈhɑːtli/ In a heated manner; intensely or vehemently.
proclivity C2+
/pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ a natural inclination