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Spellato the Spelling Bee dictionary is back again in a bigger & better avatar. Here you can find all the words used in the previous seasons, i.e. Spelling Bee season 1 & 2. The words are arranged in few categories like School Activation, Division, and TV round where all the words used previously is given. Word watch consist of suggestion words for the upcoming season.

Index:
Word Watch 03 to 27 Division Round ... 28 to 53 TV Round ... 54 to 71 School Activation .. 72 to 110

Word Watch
Word Meaning Phonetics Parts of Speech

A
Aboriginal Accentuate Adhesion Adjournment Aegean Affable Alliteration Annotation Annulled Antidote Antiquity Antler Apparel Applause Appliqu inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists; indigenous. make more noticeable or prominent the action or process of adhering. the act of breaking off (a meeting) with the intention of resuming it later. relating to the region comprising the Aegean Sea and its coasts and islands. good-natured and sociable. the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. a note by way of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram. declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result). a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison. the distant past, especially the classical and other civilizations civilisation before the Middle Ages. a branched horn on the head of an adult deer. formal clothing. approval expressed by clapping. ornamental needlework in which pieces of fabric are sewn or stuck to a larger piece. a branch of the Semitic family of languages, used as a lingua franca in the Near East from the 6th century BC and still spoken in some communities. relating to or living in trees. the notes of a chord played in rapid succession, either ascending or descending. a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand. occupation of a position of dominant power or influence. a thick black sticky substance used especially for making the surface of roads. a person who murders somebody important or famous, for money or for political reasons.

brdnl ksentuet dhin dnmnt idin fbl ltren ntet nl ntidt ntkwt ntl prl plz plike

adjective Verb noun noun adjective adjective noun noun verb noun noun noun noun noun noun

Aramaic Arboreal Arpeggio Artisan Ascendency Asphalt Assassin

rmek brl pedi tzn snd()nsi sflt ssn

noun adj noun noun noun noun noun 3

Astute Auburn

Austerity

very clever and quick at seeing what to do in a particular situation, especially how to get an advantage. reddish-brown in colour. a situation when people do not have much money to spend because there are bad economic conditions.

stjut bn sterti

Adjective adjective

noun

B
Baguette Bale Ballista Balmy Baloney Bamboozle Bannister Baritone Barracuda a long, narrow French loaf. a large amount of a light material pressed tightly together and tied up. a catapult used in ancient warfare for hurling large boulders. warm and pleasant. a large smoked sausage made chiefly of bacon, veal and pork. cheat or mystify. the uprights and handrail at the side of a staircase. an adult male singing voice between tenor and bass. a large predatory tropical marine fish with a slender body and large jaws and teeth. a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation. a person who plays a double bass or a bass guitar. a long ,flat wooden or metal strip for strengthening, stiffening or securing something. a steel blade attached at the muzzle end of a shoulder arm (as a rifle) and used in hand-to-hand combat. a large drinking cup that has a wide mouth and is sometimes supported on a standard. demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

bt bel blst bmi bln bmbuzl banst brtn brkjud

noun noun noun adjective noun verb noun noun noun

Barrage Bassist Batten

br besst btn bent bik belks / belkz

noun noun noun

Bayonet Beaker Bellicose

noun noun

adjective

Bellows Bellwether Bemoan Beret Bespoke Bevy

(also a pair of bellows) a device with an air bag that emits a stream of air when squeezed together with blz two handles, used for blowing air into a fire. blw something that leads or indicates a trend. to complain or say that you are not happy about something. a round flattish cap of felt or cloth. (of goods, especially clothing) made to order. a large group of people or things of the same kind.

noun noun verb noun adjective noun

bmn bre bspk bevi

Bigotry Bilge Bleat Bleating Blessed Blight Blizzard Bloated Blooper Blunder Boisterous Boondoggle Borough Bouffant Boulder Bovine Boycott Breadth Brine Bristle Brocade Brooch

intolerance towards those who hold different opinions from oneself. the area on the outer surface of a ships hull where the bottom curves to meet the vertical sides. to make the sound that sheep and goats make. (of a sheep, goat, or calf) making a characteristic weak, wavering cry. (in religious language) lucky. to spoil or damage something, especially by causing a lot of problems. a snowstorm with very strong winds. full of liquid or gas and therefore bigger than normal, in a way that is unpleasant. an embarrassing mistake that you make in public. a stupid or careless mistake. noisy, energetic, and cheerful. an unnecessary, wasteful, or fraudulent project. a town or district which is an administrative unit, in particular. (of a persons hair) styled so as to stand out from the head in a rounded shape. a large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion. (of a person or their manner) sluggish or stupid. to refuse to buy, use or take part in something as a way of protesting. the distance or measurement from one side to the other; how broad or wide something is. water strongly impregnated with salt. a short, stiff hair on an animals skin or a mans face. a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, typically with gold or silver thread.

bgtri bld blit / blit blit blesd blat blzd bltd blup(r) blnd(r) bstrs -strs bundg()l br buf bld bvan bkt bred bran brsl brked

noun noun verb verb adjective verb noun adjective noun noun adjective noun noun adjective noun adjective verb noun noun noun noun noun

an ornament fastened to clothing with a hinged pin brt and catch. an injury appearing as an area of discoloured skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels. a male deer, hare or rabbit . a musical instrument like a small trumpet, used in the army for giving signals shaped like a bulb; round and fat in an ugly way.

Bruised Buck Bugle Bulbous

bruzd bk bjul blbs

adjective noun noun adjective

Bulldozer Burglar Burrow Buttress

a heavy, driver-operated machine for clearing and grading land, usually having continuous treads and a broad hydraulic blade in front. a person who enters a building illegally in order to steal. to make a hole or a tunnel in the ground by digging. a structure, usually brick or stone, built against a wall for support or reinforcement.

bldz bl(r) br btrs

noun noun verb noun

C
Cadaverous Cadence Cafeteria Calibration Calico Calypso Camelot Cameo Canine Cannelloni Canthus Canvassing Capillary Capricious Capsicum Caress Carmine Carrel Cascade Cashiering suggestive of death; corpselike. the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

kdvrs kedns

adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective noun noun verb noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun 6

a restaurant in which the customers are served at a kftr counter and carry their meals on trays to tables. klbren the action or process of calibrating something. a type of heavy cotton cloth that is usually plain klk white. a Caribbean song about a subject of current interest; this type of music. (in Arthurian legend) the place where King Arthur held his court. a small part in a film/movie or play for a famous actor. relating to or resembling a dog or dogs. large tubes of pasta that are served filled with meat or cheese. the outer or inner corner of the eye, where the upper and lower lids meet. making a thorough examination or conducting a detailed discussion. any of the smallest tubes in the body that carry blood. showing sudden changes in attitude or behaviour. the fruit of a tropical American plant, of which sweet peppers and chilli peppers are varieties. a gentle touch or gesture of fondness, tenderness, or love. a strong to vivid red. a small cubicle with a desk for the use of a reader in a library.

klps kamlt km kenan knln kns knvss kplri kprs kpskm krs kman krl

a waterfall or a series of small waterfalls over steep ksked rocks. a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a bank, shop/store, hotel, etc.

k(r)

Casket Catamaran Caterpillar

a small decorated box for holding jewellery or other valuable things, especially in the past. a fast sailing boat with two hulls. a small creature like a worm with legs, that develops into a butterfly or moth. the process of releasing strong feelings, for example through plays or other artistic activities, as a way of providing relief from anger, suffering, etc. the main church of a district, under the care of a bishop (a priest of high rank). capable of burning, corroding, dissolving, or eating away by chemical action. to give somebody control of something or give them power, a right, etc, especially unwillingly a thin transparent plastic material made in sheets, used in the past for cinema film. bringing or coming to an end; a ceasing. the office or department of a chancellor. a dealer in supplies and equipment for ships and boats. a female singer of popular songs. a black substance made by burning wood slowly in an oven with little air. cold cooked meats. an ancient horse-drawn two-wheeled vehicle used in war, races, and processions. a structure through which smoke or steam is carried up away from a fire, etc. and through the roof of a building. a style in art reflecting Chinese influence through use of elaborate decoration and intricate patterns. a member of an American Indian people originally inhabiting the region around the Columbia River in Oregon. polite and kind behaviour that shows a sense of honour, especially by men towards women. to laugh quietly. a sloping channel or slide for conveying things to a lower level. (of a route) longer than the most direct way. cautious or prudent. find a way around (an obstacle). a container in which water is stored in a building, especially one in the roof or connected to a toilet.

kskt ktmrn ktpl(r)

noun noun noun

Catharsis Cathedral Caustic Cede Celluloid Cessation Chancery Chandler Chanteuse Charcoal Charcuterie Chariot

kss kidrl kstk sid sljld ssen tnsr tndl t z tkl kutri trt tmni inwzri

noun noun adjective verb noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun

Chimney Chinoiserie

noun noun

Chinook Chivalry Chuckle Chute Circuitous Circumspect Circumvent Cistern

tnuk vlri tkl ut skjuts skmspkt skmvnt sstn

noun noun verb noun adjective adjective verb noun 7

Citadel Clandestine Claustrophobic

a fortress, typically one on high ground above a city. kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit. someon someone who has an extreme or irrational fear of confined places. decorative work in which enamel, glass, or gemstones are separated by strips of flattened wire placed edgeways on a metal backing. a covering of silk threads that some insects make to protect themselves before they become adults. a group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities. a substance such as salt, mustard, or pickle that is used to add flavour to food. living, occurring, or originating at the same time. the feeling that somebody/something is without value and deserves no respect at all. the outer edges of something; the outline of its shape or form. goods that are illegally taken into or out of a country. causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement. injure (a part of the body) without breaking the skin, forming a bruise. a confusing and difficult problem or question. an extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of a central city. the quality of being useful, easy or suitable for somebody. the action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another. intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contractions. an unskilled native labourer in India, China, and some other Asian countries. a kind of soft leather made originally from goatskin and now from horse hide. an aromatic Mediterranean plant of the parsley family, the leaves and seeds of which are used as culinary herbs. relating to the body rather than the spirit. a member of a people of Ukraine and southern Russia, noted for their horsemanship and military

stdl / stdel klndstn klstrfbk kls-

noun adjective adjective

Cloisonn Cocoon Commune Condiment Contemporary Contempt Contour Contraband Controversial Contuse Conundrum

klwzne kkun kmjun kndmnt kntemprri kntempt knt(r) kntrbnd kntrvl kntjuz knndrm knben knvinins knvens knvlnz kul kdvn

noun noun noun noun adjective noun noun noun adjective verb noun

Conurbation Convenience Conveyance Convulsions Coolie Cordovan

noun noun noun noun noun noun

Coriander Corporeal Cossack

krnd kprl ksk

noun adjective noun 8

skill. Courteous Couturier Crayon Crease polite, especially in a way that shows respect. a person who designs, makes and sells expensive, fashionable clothes, especially for women a pencil or stick of coloured chalk or wax, used for drawing. an untidy line that is made in cloth or paper when it is pressed or crushed. a qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a persons background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something. having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. a system of religious belief; a faith. music a gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music. a person that somebody spends a lot of time with. a male singer who sings slow romantic songs. a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures. a small room or a small space. knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food. a person or thing that is the centre of attention or admiration.

ktis kutjrie kren kris

adj noun adjective noun

Credential Credulous Creed Crescendo Crony Crooner

krdenl krdjls krid krnd krni krun(r)

verb adjective noun noun noun noun

Crucible Cubbyhole Cutlery Cynosure

krusbl kbihl ktlr snzj(r) / sanzj(r)

noun noun noun noun

D
Damnum Dauber Decoct Dcolletage Decoy Defame Deification Deliberation Delphi a loss. an unskilled painter. extract the essence from (something) by heating or boiling it. a low neckline on a womans dress or top. a bird or mammal, or an imitation of one, used by hunters to attract other birds or mammals. to harm somebody by saying or writing bad or false things about them. the condition of being treated like a god. the process of carefully considering or discussing something. deliberately hidden or difficult to understand

damnm db dkkt deklt dik dfem difke()n dlbren delfk

noun noun verb noun noun verb noun noun noun

Demagogue Demarche Demeaning Demolition Demurral

a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument. a political step or initiative. putting somebody in a position that does not give them the respect that they should have. to pull or knock down a building. the action of raising objections or showing reluctance. an objection granting the factual basis of an opponents point but dismissing it as irrelevant or invalid. a disease caused by a virus carried by mosquitoes, that is found in tropical areas and causes fever and severe pain in the joints. reduce the level of skill required to carry out (a job). tending to cause harm. extremely bad or annoying. decorated with glass cut to resemble diamonds. exhibiting or characterised by dichotomy. a type of heavy oil used as a fuel instead of petrol/gas. old and in very bad condition. very small. a loud, unpleasant noise that lasts for a long time. a serious infectious disease of the throat that causes difficulty in breathing. a full, wide skirt with a tight waistband. a difference between two or more things that should be the same. a place where spirits are manufactured. quiet and easy to control. a state of stagnation or depression. scribble absent-mindedly. a thick, malleable mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking into bread or pastry. that makes you feel sad; dull and not interesting. a coarse woven fabric used to make floor coverings. that can be made into a thin wire. sounding sweet and pleasant a sturdy, often blue denim fabric. a dark, often underground chamber or cell used to confine prisoners.

dm demar dmin dml dmr()l dmr

noun noun adjective verb noun

Demurrer

noun

Dengue Deskilling Detrimental Diabolical Diamant Dichotomous Diesel Dilapidated Diminutive Din Diphtheria Dirndl Discrepancy Distillery Docility Doldrums Doodle Dough Dreary Drugget Ductile Dulcet Dungaree Dungeon

dei diskl detrmentl dablkl damnt dktms dizl dlpdetd dmnjtv dn dfri dndl dskrepnsi dstlr dslti dldrmz dudl d drri drt dktal dlst dri dndn

noun verb adjective adjective adjective adjective noun adjective adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun noun verb noun adjective noun adjective adjective noun noun 10

Duress Dyke

threats or force that are used to make somebody do something. a channel that carries water away from the land.

djures dak

noun noun

E
Echelon Effeminate Elixir a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society. looking, behaving or sounding like a woman or a girl. a magical or medicinal potion. a person who is sent to deliver an official message, especially from one country to another, or to perform a special task. match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. the breakdown of large fat globules into smaller, uniformly distributed particles. fill (someone) with great delight; charm. a flag flown by a ship, branch of the armed forces, etc, to indicate nationality, allegiance, etc. the organs inside the body of a person or an animal, especially their intestines. (in a restaurant or at a formal meal) the main dish of the meal or a dish served before the main course. a piece of ornamental material on the shoulder of a garment, especially a military uniform. a point in time beginning a new or distinctive period. (of a person) being the person after whom a literary work, film, etc, is named. of or relating to horses and riding. either of the two occasions, six months apart, when day and night are of equal length. having or showing great knowledge that is gained from academic study. separated and living apart from one's spouse. the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. a person who tries to persuade people to become Christians, especially by travelling around. a female sheep. to make something worse, especially a disease or problem.

eln femnt lks

noun adjective noun

Emissary Emulate Emulsification Enchant Ensign Entrails

emsri emjulet mlsfke()n ntnt ensan entrelz ntre plt -lt ipk pnms kwstrn ikwnks / kwnks erudat strendd junezi vndlst ju zsbet

noun verb noun verb noun noun

Entre Epaulette Epoch Eponymous Equestrian Equinox Erudite Estranged

noun noun noun adjective adjective noun adjective adjective

Euthanasia Evangelist Ewe Exacerbate

noun noun noun verb 11

Excrescence Exigency Exiguous

an ugly lump that has grown on a part of an animal's body or on a plant. an urgent need or demand that you must deal with. very small in size or amount; hardly enough.

kskresns eksdnsi / zdnsi ezjus

noun noun adjective

Exile Exquisite Exuberance

the state of being sent to live in another country that is not your own, especially for political reasons eksal / ezal or as a punishment. possessing qualities of unusual delicacy and fine craftsmanship. full of energy, excitement and happiness.

noun adjective adjective

kskwzt; kskwzt zjubrnt

F
Falconry the art or sport of breeding falcons and training them to hunt other birds or animals. a form of vocal production used by male singers to extend their range upwards beyond its natural compass by limiting the vibration of the vocal cords. a feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work or exercise. lively, resilient, and self-reliant. a way of referring to a man or boy. the act of committing a serious crime such as murder or rape; a crime of this type. living wild, especially after escaping from life as a pet or on a farm. intensely passionate; ardent. any instrument of the viol or violin family, especially the violin. restless or uneasy. a person bound to act for another's benefit, as a trustee in relation to his beneficiary. ornamental work of fine (typically gold or silver) wire formed into delicate tracery. a female horse or pony under the age of four. a long deep crack in something, especially in rock or in the earth.

flknr fkn-

noun

Falsetto Fatigue Feisty Fellow Felony Feral Fervent Fiddle Fidgety Fiduciary Filigree Filly Fissure

flst fti fast fel felni ferl fvnt fdl fdti fdur flri fl f(r)

noun noun adjective noun noun adjective adjective noun adjective noun noun noun noun

Fjord Flabby Flamboyant Flannel

(especially on the coast of Norway) a long narrow inlet of the sea between high steep cliffs formed by fjd glacial action. flb lacking firmness; loose or yielding. flmbnt elaborate or extravagant; florid; showy. a kind of soft woven woollen or cotton fabric that is slightly milled and raised.

noun adjective adjective noun 12

flnl

Flatulence Fleece Follicle

suffering from or caused by an excessive amount of gas in the alimentary canal, producing uncomfortable distension. the woolly covering of a sheep or goat. any small sac or cavity in the body having an excretory, secretory, or protective function. the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock and preserved in petrified form. delightful; joyous. a noisy quarrel; brawl. a ship or aircraft designed for transporting cargo. a member of any of certain religious orders of men, especially the four mendicant orders (Augustinians, Carmelites and Franciscans). not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly. of a dull brownish-yellow colour; tawny. an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to generate steam, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc. the main body of an aircraft, excluding the wings, tailplane, and fin. very particular about detail. smelling of damp or mould; musty. lack of effectiveness or success.

fltjlnt flis flkl

adjective noun noun

Fossil Frabjous Fracas Freighter

fsl frabds frk fret

noun adjective noun noun

Friar Frivolous Fulvous

fra frvls flvs fl-

noun adjective adjective

Furnace Fuselage Fussy Fusty Futility

fns fjuzl fs fst fjutlt

noun noun adjective adjective noun

G
Galley any of various kinds of ship propelled by oars or sails used in ancient or medieval times as a warship l or as a trade. (of a horse or other quadruped) to run fast with a two-beat stride in which all four legs are off the ground at once. braces for a persons trousers. a bridgelike bridge-like framework used to support a travelling crane, signals over a railway track, etc. decorate or embellish (something, especially food). a cowboy of the South American pampas, usually one of mixed Spanish and Indian descent. a medieval armoured leather glove. noun

Gallop Galluses Gantry Garnish Gaucho Gauntlet

lp galsz ntr n at ntlt

verb noun noun verb noun noun

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Gazelle Geezer Gelding Genteel Gingivitis Glissando Gluttony

any small graceful usually fawn-coloured antelope of the generaGazella and Procapra. a small, slender antelope that typically has curved horns and a fawn-coloured coat with white underparts, found in open country in Africa and Asia. a man. a castrated male horse. affectedly proper or refined; excessively polite. inflammation of the gums. a rapidly executed series of notes on the harp or piano, each note of which is discretely audible. the act or practice of eating to excess. writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place. personal greatness, especially when based on dignity, character, or accomplishments. an eyelet placed in a hole to protect or insulate a rope or cable passed through it or to reinforce the hole. (informal) fashionable and exciting. a heavy ribbed silk or rayon fabric or tape for trimming clothes, etc. a persistent feeling of resentment, especially one due to some cause, such as an insult or injury. an inset piece of material used especially to strengthen or enlarge a garment.

zl iz ld dntil dndvats lsnd ltn rfiti rnd rmt ruv rren rd st

noun noun noun adjective noun noun noun

Graffiti Grandeur

noun noun

Grommet Groovy Grosgrain Grudge Gusset

noun adjective noun noun noun

H
Harbinger Hawaiian a person or thing that announces or indicates the approach of something; forerunner. of or relating to Hawaii, its people, or their language. discs or tubes with a hole in the center, usually of turquoise, coral, shell, etc. strung together to form a flexible strand. a robbery. the system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised, described, and regulated. any kind of property capable of being inherited. a member of an ancient people who established an empire in Asia Minor and Syria. stockings, socks, and knitted underclothing collectively. an owner or manager of one or more hotels.

hbnd hwan

noun adjective

Heishi Heist

hsh hast hrldr hrdtmnt htat hzr htlje

noun noun

Heraldry Hereditament Hittites Hosiery Hotelier

noun noun noun noun noun 14

Hottentot Hymn

used to refer to Khoikhoi peoples. a Christian song of praise sung to God or a saint.

htntt hm

noun noun

I
Immutable Impediment Incendiary Incense Indoctrinated Inflammation Inhalation Intaglio unchanging through time; unalterable; ageless: immutable laws. a hindrance or obstruction. of or relating to the illegal burning of property, goods, etc. any of various aromatic substances burnt for their fragrant odour, especially in religious ceremonies. taught (a person or group of people) systematically to accept doctrines, especially uncritically. the reaction of living tissue to injury or infection, characterised by heat, redness, swelling, and pain. the action of inhaling or breathing in. a design incised or engraved into a material.

mjutbl mpdmnt nsndr nsns ndktrnet nflmen nhlen ntl

adjective noun adjective noun adjective noun noun noun

Invertebrate Invincible

any animal lacking a backbone, including all species nvtbrt not classified as vertebrates. nvnsbl too powerful to be defeated or overcome.

noun adjective

J
Jacuzzi Jennet Jingoism Jocularity Jurisprudence a system of underwater jets that keep the water in a bath or pool constantly agitated. a small Spanish riding horse. the belligerent spirit or foreign policy of jingoes; chauvinism. playfulness or humor. the science or philosophy of law.

dkuz dnt dzm dkjlarti drsprudns

noun noun noun noun noun

K
Kafkaesque Kerfuffle Khmer written in a style reminiscent of the Czech novelist Kafka. commotion; disorder; agitation. a native or inhabitant of Cambodia. a large oven for burning, drying, or processing something, such as porcelain or bricks. Kiln a knee-length pleated skirt-like garment, especially one in tartan, as worn by men in Highland dress.

kafksk kffl km; km

adjective noun noun

kln klt

noun

Kilt

noun 15

L
Lasso Limousine Lithe Littoral Liturgical Loafer Loathsome Lollipop Lozenges Lumberjack a long rope or thong with a running noose at one end, used (especially in America) for roping horses, cattle, etc. a large expensive comfortable car. flexible or supple. of or relating to the shore of a sea, lake, or ocean. of or relating to public worship. a person who avoids work; idler. causing loathing; abhorrent. a boiled sweet or toffee stuck on a small wooden stick. medicated tablets held in the mouth until it has dissolved. a person whose work involves felling trees, transporting the timber, etc. a colourless fluid containing white blood cells, which bathes the tissues and drains through the lymphatic system into the bloodstream. the words of a popular song.

lsu / ls lmzin; lmzin la ltrl ltdkl lf lsm llpp lznd lmbdk

noun noun adjective adjective adjective noun adjective noun noun noun

Lymph Lyrics

lmf lrks

noun noun

M
Macram Malignancy Malignity a type of ornamental work made by knotting and weaving coarse thread into a pattern. the state or quality of being malignant. the condition or quality of being malign, malevolent, or deadly. a musical instrument resembling a lute, having paired metal strings plucked with a plectrum. It has a characteristic tremolo when sustaining long notes. a preserve made by boiling the pulp and rind of citrus fruits, especially oranges, with sugar. left ashore and abandoned, especially on an island. a large tent used for entertainment, exhibition, etc. inlaid work made from small pieces of coloured wood or other materials, used for the decoration of furniture. a nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke. any mammal of the order Marsupialia. the principal bullfighter who is appointed to kill the bull.

mkrm mlnns mlnt

noun noun noun

Mandolin Marmalade Marooned Marquee

mndln mmled mrund mki mktr mkws msupil mtd

noun noun adjective noun

Marquetry Marquis Marsupial Matador

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Mawkishness

falsely sentimental, especially in a weak or maudlin way. an idea or element of social behaviour passed on through generations in a culture, especially by imitation. something that reminds one of past events; souvenir. memorable events or things. a Caribbean style of dance music, typically in duple and triple time. a utensil for chopping herbs, vegetables, etc., with a semi-circular blade and a handle at each end. a kind of ornamental glass in which a number of glass rods of different sizes and colours are fused together and cut into sections which form various patterns. women's hats. a glove having one section for the thumb and a single section for the other fingers. a pair of shoes of soft leather, especially deerskin, worn by North American Indians. thick, dark brown juice obtained from raw sugar during the refining process. the technique of producing a picture, film, etc. by piecing together separate sections. a system of education for young children that seeks to develop natural interests and activities rather than use formal teaching methods. having or expressing a strong interest in sad or unpleasant things, especially disease or death. denoting or using biting sarcasm or invective. a small slice or mouthful of food. a black tasselled academic cap with a flat square top covered with cloth. (in Greek and Roman mythology) each of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences. a soldier armed with a musket. a small breed of horse, often wild or half wild, found in the southwestern US. resulting from or showing the effect of a change in the chromosomes or genes of a cell.

mkns

noun

Meme Memento Memorabilia Merengue Mezzaluna

mim mmnt mmrbl mrge mtslun

noun noun noun noun noun

Millefiori Millinery Mitten Moccasins

milfri mlnri mtn mksns mlsz mnt

noun noun noun noun

Molasses Montage

noun noun

Montessori Morbidity Mordacious Morsel Mortarboard

mntsri mbdt mdes msl mtbd

noun noun adjective noun noun

Muse Musketeer

mjuz mskt mst mjutnt

noun noun

Mustang Mutant

noun adjective

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N
Ne Nihilistic Nonchalant Noodle Nostril Numismatic indicating the maiden name of a married woman. a complete denial of all established authority and institutions. casually unconcerned or indifferent; uninvolved. a very thin, long strip of pasta or a similar flour paste. either of the two external openings of the nose. the study or collection of coins, medals, etc. a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations. a state of violent emotion, especially when associated with a desire for something one cannot have.

ne nalzm nnlnt nudl nstrl njumzmtks nmf nmflps

adjective noun adjective noun noun noun

Nymph

noun

Nympholepsy

noun

O
Obese Ocher Odyssey Oncologist Opinionated Ordonnance Ornithologist excessively fat or overweight. a moderate yellow-orange to orange colour. a long journey full of experiences the branch of medicine concerned with the study, classification, and treatment of tumours. having very strong opinions that you are not willing to change. the systematic or orderly arrangement of parts, especially in art and architecture. the study of birds, including their physiology, classification, ecology, and behaviour. used to describe a political system in which a government tries to have complete control over people's behaviour and thoughts.

bis k ds kld pnjnetd dnns nld

adjective noun noun noun adjective noun noun

Orwellian

wln

adjective

P
Paladin Palaver Pallbearer Paraffin Parapet a knightly champion. tedious or time-consuming business, especially when of a formal nature. a person who carries or escorts the coffin at a funeral. colourless, flammable, oily liquid used as fuel, especially kerosene. low wall or railing along the edge of a balcony, roof, etc.

pldn plv plbr prfn prpt / prpet

noun noun noun noun noun

18

Parchment

a stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, usually a sheep or goat, and used as a durable writing surface in ancient and medieval times. a geometric pattern of inlaid pieces of wood, often of different kinds, especially as used to cover a floor or to ornament furniture. to defend yourself against somebody who is attacking you by pushing their arm, weapon, etc. to one side. no longer fashionable ; out-of-date. decorative trimming such as tassels, braid, and fringing, used on furniture and clothing (e.g. military uniforms). of, relating to, or belonging to the Passeriformes, an order of birds characterised by the perching habit. a musical play based on a rustic story, popular during the 16th century. able to cause or produce disease. a poor player at chess. having a protruding belly or abdomen. a long, thin slice of fish or meat, rolled and stuffed with a filling. peasants as a class. the principles, practice, or profession of teaching. a base that supports a column, statue, etc, as used in classical architecture. the line of descent of a pure-bred animal. a strong inclination or liking. puzzled. a benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of ones job or position. any epidemic outbreak of a deadly and highly infectious disease, such as the plague. a thing that exists only in your imagination. not easily excited. outbuilding containing nesting boxes in which pigeons could roust.

ptmnt

noun

Parquetry

pktr pr pse pasm()ntri psran -rin pstrl pdnk pts pnt ppjt pezntri peddi pdstl pdri p pplkst pkwzt pstlns fntm flmtk pinje

noun

Parrying Pass

verb adjective

Passementerie

noun

Passerine Pastorale Pathogenic Patzer Paunchy Paupiette Peasantry Pedagogy Pedestal Pedigree Penchant Perplexed Perquisite Pestilence Phantom Phlegmatic Pigeonnier Piqu Pisciculture

adjective noun adjective noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective noun noun noun adjective noun noun noun

a feeling of resentment or irritation, as from having pik one's pride wounded. the rearing and breeding of fish under controlled conditions. the nut of an anacardiaceous tree, having an edible green kernel. the edible pale green seed of an Asian tree.

psklt

Pistachio

pst

noun 19

Placebo

a substance containing no medication and prescribed or given to reinforce a patient's expectation to get well. a flattened circular organ in the uterus of pregnant eutherian mammals, nourishing and maintaining the fetus through the umbilical cord. the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution. a womans small handbag shaped like an envelope. of or involving dispute or controversy. a small lump that grows inside the body, especially in the nose, that is caused by disease but is usually harmless. exaggeratedly or ostentatiously dignified or selfimportant. embodying several uses or qualities. to assume to be true or existent; take for granted. a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth. a treeless grassy plain of the central US and Canada. (in politics) a response formulated in anticipation of a criticism; a pre-emptive rebuttal. adapted for grasping, especially by wrapping around a support. privately owned and controlled. to discontinue the meetings of (a legislative body) without dissolving it. the principal character in a play, story, etc. the act of singing psalms or hymns. of, or relating to or affecting the lungs. consisting of, covered with, or crumbling to dust or fine particles. (especially of cats) to making a low vibrant sound, usually considered as expressing pleasure, etc. the art or craft of making fireworks.

plsib

noun

Placenta

plsnt

noun

Plebiscite Pochette Polemic

plbsat -st pt plmk

noun noun adjective

Polyp Pompous Portmanteau Postulate

plp pmps ptmnt pstjlet

noun adjective noun verb

Poultice Prairie Prebuttal Prehensile Proprietary Prorogued Protagonist Psalmody Pulmonary Pulverulent Purring Pyrotechnic

plts prr pribt()l prhnsal prpratr -tr prr prtnst smd slplmnri plvrlnt pr partknks

noun noun noun adjective adjective verb noun noun adjective adjective verb noun

Q
Quadrivium Quaff Quay the higher division of the seven liberal arts, consisting of arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music. to drink heartily or in one draught. a wharf, typically one built parallel to the

kwdrvm kwf / kwf ki

noun verb noun 20

shoreline. Quiche Quirky an open savoury tart with a rich custard filling to which bacon, onion, cheese, etc, are added. having or characterized characterised by peculiar or unexpected traits or aspects.

ki kwki

noun adjective

R
Rallentando Ramification Rancorous Rapier Rapprochement Rapturous Rebuttal Refurbish Regnal Reincarnation Relinquish Reminiscence Renegade Repousse Rhapsody Ribbon Rickety a gradual decrease in speed. the act or process of ramifying or branching out. malicious resentfulness or hostility; spite. a long narrow two-edged sword with a guarded hilt, used as a thrusting weapon. a resumption of friendly relations, especially between two countries. experiencing or manifesting ecstatic joy or delight. an instance of refuting or disproving, especially by offering a contrary contention or argument. to make neat, clean, or complete, as by renovating, re-equipping, or restoring. of a sovereign, reign, or kingdom. the belief that on the death of the body the soul transmigrates to or is born again in another body. to give up (a task, struggle, etc); abandon. the act of recalling or narrating past experiences. a person who deserts and betrays an organisation, country, or set of principles. raised in relief, as a design on a thin piece of metal hammered through from the underside. a composition free in structure and highly emotional in character. a narrow strip of fine material, especially silk, used for trimming, tying, etc. (of a structure, piece of furniture, etc) likely to collapse or break; shaky. any of the relatively small placental mammals having constantly growing incisor teeth specialised for gnawing. an exhibition or contest in which cowboys show their skill at riding broncos, roping calves, wrestling steers, etc. a mischievous but likeable person. a decoration or pattern resembling a rose. a song in which a line or phrase is repeated as a refrain.

rlntnd rmfken rk rep raprm rptrs rbtl rifb rnl rinknen rlkw rmnsns rned rpuse rpsd rbn rkt

noun noun noun noun noun adjective noun verb adjective noun verb noun noun adjective noun noun adjective

Rodent

rdnt

noun

Rodeo Rogue Rosette Roundelay

rd r rzt randle

noun noun noun noun 21

Rumen

the first compartment of the stomach of ruminants, behind the reticulum, in which food is partly digested before being regurgitated as cud.

rumn

noun

S
Saboteur Sabreur Samovar a person who commits sabotage. a cavalryman or fencer using a sabre. a highly decorated tea urn used in Russia. a soldier responsible for tasks such as building and repairing roads and bridges, laying and clearing mines, etc. a brown seaweed with berry-like air bladders, typically forming large floating masses. an item of food in the form of a cylindrical length of minced meat encased in a skin, typically sold raw to be grilled or fried before eating. fried quickly in a little hot fat. open grasslands, usually with scattered bushes or trees, characteristic of much of tropical Africa. a man of great learning; sage. a brisk lively movement, developed from the minuet, with a contrastive middle section (a trio). an oriental sword with a curved blade broadening towards the point. the art of decorating or carving shells, ivory, etc, done by sailors as a leisure activity. a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C, characterised by anaemia, spongy gums, bleeding beneath the skin, and (in infants) malformation of bones and teeth. a tool used for cutting crops such as grass or corn. the slow escape of a liquid or gas through porous material or small holes. the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different. an unmarried Spanish or Spanish-speaking woman. a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch. to remove or separate. a small piece of shiny often coloured metal foil or plastic, usually round, used to decorate garments, etc. of, relating to, or resembling a serpent. having a notched or sawlike saw like edge.

sbt sabr smv(r)

noun noun noun

Sapper Sargasso

sp ss

noun noun

Sausage Sauted Savannah Savante Scherzo Scimitar Scrimshaw

ssd sted svn svnt skts smt skrm

noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun

Scurvy Scythe Seepage Semblance Seorita Sentinel Sequester

skv sa sipd smblns snjrit sentnl skwst sikwn spntan sretd

noun noun noun noun noun noun verb

Sequins Serpentine Serrated

noun adjective adjective 22

Sesquicentennial Shearer Shipwright

of or relating to a period of 150 years. a skilled worker who shears the wool of sheep or other animals. an artisan skilled in one or more of the tasks required to build vessels. a figure of speech that expresses the resemblance of one thing to another of a different category, usually introduced by as or like. inflammation of the membrane lining a sinus, especially a nasal sinus. any of the irregular terminal blood vessels that replace capillaries in certain organs, such as the liver, heart, spleen, and pancreas. a prime cut of beef from the loin, especially the upper part. a long pin for holding meat in position while being cooked, etc. any of various small boats propelled by oars, sail, or motor. to eat or drink (something) noisily. a suspension of solid particles in a liquid, as in a mixture of cement, clay, coal dust, manure, meat, etc with water. burning slowly without flame, usually emitting smoke. a wide range of something; a variety. (especially as a direction) dying away. burning slowly without flame, usually emitting smoke. comfort in misery, disappointment, etc. a felt or straw hat with a wide brim, as worn by men in Mexico. having refined or cultured tastes and habits. cereal which is native to warm regions of the Old World and is a major source of grain and stockfeed. the killing of ones sister. a social club or society for university women. a light brown to brownish-orange colour. a narrow, flat ornamental braid used to trim garments. any glittering or shiny spot or object. a utensil with a broad flat, often flexible blade, used for lifting, spreading, or stirring foods, etc.

sskwsntnl r prat

adjective noun noun

Simile Sinusitis

sml sansats

noun noun

Sinusoid Sirloin Skewers Skiff Slurp

sansd sln skj:z skf slp

noun noun noun noun verb

Slurry Smoldering Smorgasbord Smorzando Smouldering Solace Sombrero Sophisticated

slr smldr smsbd smtsand smldr sls smbrr sfstketd sgm srrsd srrt srl suta spl sptjl

noun adjective noun adjective adjective noun noun adjective

Sorghum Sororicide Sororities Sorrel Soutache Spangled Spatula

noun noun noun noun noun noun noun

23

Spontaneous Sprout Spurious Stallion

occurring, produced, or performed through natural processes without external influence. (of a plant, seed, etc) to produce not genuine or real.

spntens sprat spjrs

adjective verb adjective noun

an uncastrated male horse, especially one used for stljn breeding. to speak or say (something) in a hesitant way, especially as a result of a speech disorder or through fear, stress, etc. a fixed number of verse lines arranged in a definite metrical pattern, forming a unit of a poem. to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel, rudder, etc. the huge grasslands of Eurasia, chiefly in Ukraine and Russia. dialogue in which two characters speak alternate lines of verse, used as a stylistic device in ancient Greek drama. a narrow channel of the sea linking two larger areas of sea. constriction (of a hollow organ, vessel, etc) so as to stop the natural flow of air, blood, etc, through it. an arrangement or pattern of striae. a pointed instrument for engraving, drawing, or writing. esulting resulting from processes of which the individual is not aware. a writ issued by a court of justice requiring a person to appear before the court at a specified time. a stratagem employed to conceal something, evade an argument, etc. a leather finished with a fine velvet-like nap, usually on the flesh side of the skin or hide, produced by abrasive action. capacity to endure pain, injury, etc. ice cream topped with a sweet sauce, nuts, whipped cream, etc. displaying arrogant pride, scorn, or indifference. to take the place of, often by trickery or force. bending easily without damage. having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre. the position, power, or dignity of a feudal overlord. a swaying movement; lurch.

Stammer Stanza Steer Steppes

stm stnz st stps

verb noun verb noun

Stichomythia Strait Strangulation Striation Stylus Subliminal

stk()m stret strjulen straen stals sblmnl spin sbtfjud

noun noun noun noun noun adjective

Subpoena Subterfuge

noun noun

Suede Sufferance Sundae Supercilious Supplant Supple Surreal Suzerainty Swag

swed sfrns snde / sndi supsls splnt spl srl suzrnt sw

noun noun noun adjective verb adjective adjective noun noun 24

Swivel Syncopate

to turn or swing on or as if on a pivot. to modify or treat (a beat, rhythm, note, etc) by syncopation.

swvl skpet

verb verb

T
Tallow Tapestry a fatty substance used for making soap, candles, food, etc. a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs used as a wall hanging or soft furnishing. a tuft of loose threads secured by a knot or ornamental knob, used to decorate soft furnishings, clothes, etc.

tl tpstr tsl

noun noun

Tassel Tessellation Therapeutic Touch Tracasserie Traumatic Treatise Trough Trumpeter

noun noun adjective interjection noun adjective noun noun noun

the process or art of constructing, paving or tsle()n inlaying with a mosaic of small tiles. of or relating to the treatment of disease; curative. rpjutk an acknowledgment that a scoring hit has been made in a fencing competition. a fuss; a petty quarrel. deeply disturbing or distressing. a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject. a narrow depression either in the land surface, ocean bed, or between two successive waves. a person who plays the trumpet, especially one whose duty it is to play fanfares, signals, etc. a person, especially a professional entertainer, who performs somersaults and other acrobatic feats. a mechanical gate or barrier with metal arms that are turned to admit one person at a time, usually in one direction only. a semi-precious stone, typically opaque and of a greenish-blue or sky-blue colour. the usual US and Canadian name for dinner jacket.

tue trkas()ri trmtk tritz trf trmpt tmbl

Tumbler

noun

Turnstile Turquoise Tuxedo

tnstal tkwz tksid

noun noun noun

U
Unabridged Unbridled Upholstery (of a text) not cut or shortened; complete. with all restraints removed. the padding, covering, etc, of a piece of furniture.

nbrdd nbradld phlstr

adjective adjective noun

V
Vaccine Vacuum an antigenic substance used to provide immunity against one or several diseases. a space entirely devoid of matter.

vksin vkjm

noun noun 25

Vallecula Vanguard Vanquished

any of various natural depressions or crevices, such as certain fissures of the brain. the leading division or units of a military force. defeated or overcome in a battle, contest, etc. resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood, metal, or other materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry. the flesh of the calf used as food. marked by intensity of feeling or conviction; emphatic. a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material. (especially of a person) worthy of reverence on account of great age, religious associations, character, position, etc. the flesh of a deer, used as food. using or containing an excess of words, so as to be pedantic or boring; prolix. progression or enlightenment, especially as regards apartheid. very fine strands of pasta, used in soups. a bright red to reddish-orange colour. the commonly spoken language or dialect of a particular people or place. a small decorative bottle or box with a perforated top, used for holding smelling salts, etc. a person who has a masterly or dazzling skill or technique in any field of activity. (of a substance, especially a strong acid) highly corrosive.

vlkjl vnd vkwd

noun noun verb

Varnish Veal Vehement Veneer

vn vil vimnt vn

noun noun adjective noun

Venerable Venison Verbose Verligtheid Vermicelli Vermillion Vernacular Vinaigrette Virtuoso Vitriolic

venrbl vensn / venzn vbs flxtet vmteli vmljn vnkjl vnert vtus vtrlk

adjective noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective

W
Watershed Weaned the dividing line between two adjacent river systems, such as a ridge. caused (a child or young mammal) to replace mother's milk by other nourishment. a powerful circular current or vortex of water, usually produced by conflicting tidal currents or by eddying at the foot of a waterfall. conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being.

wtd wind

noun verb

Whirlpool Wholesome

wlpul hlsm

noun adjective

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X
Xylophone a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars of graduated length. It is played with hard-headed hammers.

zalfn

noun

Y
Yarmulke a skullcap worn by orthodox male Jews at all times, and by others during prayer. the young of any of various animals, including the antelope and buffalo, between one and two years of age.

jmlk

noun

Yearling

jl

noun

Z
Zealot a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals. a large cylindrical rigid airship built from 1900 to carry passengers, and used in World War I for bombing and reconnaissance. full of energy; lively. a small variety of vegetable marrow, cooked and eaten as a vegetable. a position in which one player can move only with loss or severe disadvantage. a single cell that develops into a person or animal, formed by the joining together of a male and a female gamete.

zlt

noun

Zeppelin Zippy Zucchini Zugzwang

zpln zp zukini tsuktsva

noun adjective noun noun

Zygote

zat

noun

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Division Round
Parts of Speech

Word

Meaning

Phonetics

A
Aardwolf Abalone Abdicate Abdomen Abscissa a black-striped African mammal of the hyena family, feeding mainly on termites. a shellfish that can be eaten and whose shell contains mother-of-pearl. to give up the position of being king or queen. the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach, bowels, etc. the coordinate that gives the distance along the horizontal axis. to go down a steep cliff or rock while attached to a rope, pushing against the slope or rock with your feet. the practice of regularly staying away from work or school without good reason. an extra piece of equipment that is useful but not essential or that can be added to something else as a decoration. something that happens unexpectedly and is not planned in advance. to praise or welcome somebody/something publicly. something granted as a special honour or in recognition of merit. to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit. a person who helps another to commit a crime or to do something wrong. a formal agreement between two organisations, countries, etc. to learn to live successfully in a different culture. the state of being exact or correct. a thing that somebody has done successfully, especiallyecially using their own effort and skill. the act of getting something, especiallyecially knowledge, a skill, etc. treatment by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body. a feeling of respeciallyect and liking for somebody/something. the study or practice of travel through the air. dwlf ablni abdket abdmn bss noun noun verb noun noun

Abseil Absenteeism

bsel bsntizm

verb noun

Accessories Accident Acclaim Accolade Accommodate Accomplice Accord Acculturate Accuracy Achievement Acquisition Acupressure Admiration Aeronautical

ksesri ksdnt klem kled / kled kmdet kmpls kd kltret kjrsi tivmnt kwzn kjupre(r) dmren erntkl

noun noun verb noun verb noun noun verb noun noun noun noun noun adjective 28

Affidavit Aggregate Ailment

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. a total number or amount made up of smaller amounts that are collected together. a minor illness. a passage between rows of seats in a church, theatre, train, etc, or between rows of shelves in a supermarket. to put two or more things together so that they form one. inept or unskilful. having more than one meaning; open to different interpretations. to make something better. an official statement that allows people who have been put in prison for crimes against the state to go free. belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past. having both male and female characteristics. a short, interesting or amusing story about a real person or event. a small plant with white, red, blue or purple flowers that are shaped like cups and have dark centres. lack of appetite for food in particular. extremely old-fashioned. a small opening in something. to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem. a regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure. to make somebody calmer or less angry by giving them what they want. to belong or refer to somebody/something. show approval by clapping. a person learning a trade from a skilled employer. natural ability or skill at doing something. a type of design where lines wind around each other. secret and mysterious and therefore difficult to understand. the study of cultures of the past, and of periods of history by examining the remains of buildings and objects found in the ground. weapons, especiallyecially large guns, bombs, tanks, etc. a fault in the shape of a person's eye that prevents them from seeing clearly.

afdevt rt elmnt

noun noun noun

Aisle Amalgamate Amateurish Ambiguous Ameliorate

l mlmet mtr / mtr mbjus miliret

noun verb adjective adjective verb

Amnesty Ancient Androgynous Anecdote Anemone Anorexia Antediluvian Aperture Apologise Apology Appease Appertain Applaud Apprentice Aptitude Arabesque Arcane

mnsti ennt ndrdns nkdt nemni nreksi ntidluvin pt(r) pldaz pldi piz pten pld prents pttjud rbesk ken

noun adjective adjective noun noun noun adjective noun verb noun verb verb verb noun noun noun adjective

Archaeology Armament Astigmatism

kildi mmnt stmtzm

noun noun noun 29

Asylum Augmentation Auspicious Autocracy Autodidact

shelter or protection from danger. to increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something. Conducive to success; favorable. a system of government of a country in which one person has complete power.

salm menten sps tkrsi

noun noun adjective noun noun

a person who has taught himself or herself something rather than having lessons. tddakt

B
Backbone Baize Ballet Bandit Bankruptcy Benign Beriberi Besiege Bourgeoisie Boysenberry the most important part of a system, an organisation, etc. that gives it support and strength. a type of thick cloth made of wool that is usually green, used especiallyecially for covering card tables. a style of dancing that tells a dramatic story with music but no talking or singing. a violent robber or outlaw belonging to a gang. declared in law that one is unable to pay debts. kind and gentle. a disease caused by a vitamin B1 deficiency. surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force it to surrender. the middle class in the society. a large red edible blackberry-like fruit. an object which floats on the sea or a river to mark the places where it is dangerous and where it is safe for boats to go. floating, able to float or able to keep things floating. an administrative office for transacting government affairs. to polish metal until it is smooth and shiny. bkbn bez ble bandt bkrptsi bnan beriberi bsid bwzi bznbri noun noun noun noun adjective adjective noun verb noun noun

Buoy Buoyant Bureau Burnish

b bnt bjr bn

noun adjective noun verb

C
Camaraderie Candid Cannibal Cannoneer a feeling of friendship and trust among people who work or spend a lot of time together. truthful and straightforward; frank. a person who eats human flesh. an artilleryman who positioned and fired a cannon. relating to the region consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (including the West Indies), and the surrounding coasts. a thin tube containing ink which you put inside a pen. constant and unending. a pot or other object made of clay that has been made permanently hard by heat. kmrdri kndd knbl kann noun adjective noun noun

Caribbean Cartridge Ceaseless Ceramic

karbin / krbn ktrd sisls srmk

noun noun adjective noun 30

Chassis Chastise Chenille Cheroot

the base frame of a motor vehicle, carriage, or other wheeled conveyance. punish, especiallyecially by beating. a tufty velvety cord or yarn, used for trimming furniture and made into carpets or clothing. a cigar with both ends open. an anthropoid ape with large ears, mainly black colouration, and lighter skin on the face, native to west and central Africa. a compound which is present in most body tissues and is important in metabolism. A musical composition (or part of one) consisting of or resembling a harmonised version of a simple, stately hymn tune. a plant of the daisy family with brightly coloured ornamental flowers. shaped like a circle. a musical instrument shaped like a pipe and has a reed and a mouthpieceat mouthpiece at the top to blow into. to arrange something in groups according to features that they have in common. a heavy knife with a broad blade, used for cutting large pieces of meat. a dramatic ending to an episode of a serial, leaving an audience in suspense. the most exciting or important event or point in time. act or process of coming together so as to form one body. a temporary alliance, especiallyecially of political parties forming a government. a person who repairs shoes. a large brown insect with wings, that lives in houses, especiallyecially where there is dirt. the art of making a picture by sticking pieces of coloured paper, cloth, or photographs onto a surface. something pledged as security for repayment of a loan. a person with whom one works in a profession or business. a word or phrase that is used in conversation but not in formal speech or writing. an officer of high rank in the army, the marines, or the US air force. extremely large.

si tstaz nil rut

noun verb noun noun

Chimpanzee Cholesterol

tmpanzi klstrl

noun noun

Chorale Chrysanthemum Circular

krl krsanmm skjl(r)

noun noun adjective

Clarinet Classify Cleaver Cliffhanger Climax Coalescence Coalition Cobbler Cockroach Collage Collateral Colleague Colloquialism Colonel Colossal

klrnet klsfa kliv(r) klfha klamks kls kl()n kbl(r) kkrt kl klat()r()l klig klkwlz()m kn()l klsl

noun verb noun noun noun verb noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective

31

Column Commando Commence

a tall, solid, vertical post, usually round and made of stone, which supports or decorates a building or stands alone as a monument. a soldier or a group of soldiers who are trained to make quick attacks in enemy areas. to begin something. a group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group and typically consisting of members of that group. shared by, or for the use of, a number of people, especiallyecially people who live together. a building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments. a formal statement admitting to a crime. a general agreement. a group of stars forming a recognized recognised pattern and typically named after a mythological or other figure. the design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements. a deep open crack in a glacier or ice field. a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided. a style or method of cooking, especiallyecially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment. of or for cooking. a sash worn around the waist, especiallyecially as part of a man's formal evening suit.

klm kmnd kmens

noun noun verb

Committee Communal Condominium Confession Consensus

kmti kmjunl kndmnm knf()n knsnss

noun adjective noun noun noun

Constellation Couture Crevasse Criterion

knstle()n kutj krvas krtrn

noun noun noun noun

Cuisine Culinary Cummerbund

kwzin kln()ri kmbnd

noun adjective noun

D
Dachshund Debauch Debris Decalcomania Deciduousness Decree Deity Deliberate Delineate Denouement Dependable a dog of a very short-legged, long-bodied breed. destroy or debase the moral purity of. scattered rubbish or remains. the process of transferring designs from prepared paper on to glass, porcelain, etc. the state of shedding all leaves annually by some trees. an official order that has the force of law. a god or goddess (in a polytheistic religion). done consciously and intentionally. describe or portray (something) precisely. the end of a play, book, etc, in which everything is explained or settled; the end result of a situation. that can be relied on to do what you want or need. dakshnd, -s()nd dbt dbri, debri dkalk()men dsdjsns dkri deti / diti dlb()rt dlnet denum dpendbl noun verb noun noun adjective noun noun adjective verb noun adjective 32

Deplorable Deploy Deregulate Derogatory Descendant Deterrent Diabetes

very bad and unacceptable, often in a way that shocks people. to use something effectively. remove regulations or restrictions from. showing a critical or disrespeciallyectful attitude. a person, animal, etc. that is descended from a particular ancestor. a thing that deters or is intended to deter someone from doing something. a disorder of the metabolism causing excessive thirst and the production of large amounts of urine. a straight line passing from side to side through the centre of a body or figure, especiallyecially a circle or sphere. so light and fine that you can almost see through it. division into two parts, kinds, etc.; subdivision into halves or pairs. spread over a wide area. relating to the process of digesting food. a person who has an important official position. a situation which makes problems, often one in which you have to make a very difficult choice between things of equal importance. careful and persistent work or effort. showing care and effort in your work or duties. a situation where people have different opinions about something and often argue. alter in appearance or nature so as to conceal the identity of. to make somebody lose hope or confidence ; depression. to cut up a dead person, animal or plant in order to study it. a person who strongly disagrees with and criticises their government, especiallyecially in a country where this kind of action is dangerous. very worried and upset. a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, a political party, etc. to make somebody/something completely wet. an infection of the bowels that causes severe diarrhea with loss of blood. persistent mild depression.

dplrbl dpl dirgjlet drgt()ri dsnd()nt dtr()nt dbitiz

adjective verb verb adjective noun noun noun

Diameter Diaphanous Dichotomy Diffuse Digestive Dignitary

damt daf()ns dktmi, ddfjus dadestv/ ddestv dntri

noun adjective noun adjective adjective noun

Dilemma Diligence Diligent Disagreement Disguised Dishearten Dissect

dlem / dalem dld()ns dldnt dsrimnt dsgzd dsht()n dsekt / dasekt

noun noun adjective noun verb verb verb

Dissident Distraught Doctrine Drenched Dysentery Dysthymia

dsdnt dstrt dktrn drn(t)d ds()nt()ri dsm

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D
Ecclesiastical Eclectic Effulgence Egregious Elegant Elevator Eloquent Emaciated Embroidery Emphasis Enchilada Enfranchise Enthusiasm Entrepreneur Enunciate Epidemic Equipoise Erosion relating to the Christian Church or its clergy. klizastk()l adjective adjective noun adjective adjective noun adjective adjective noun noun noun verb noun noun verb noun noun noun deriving ideas or style from a broad and diverse range of sources. klktk shining brightly. extremly extremely bad. attractive and showing a good sense of style. a machine that carries people or goods up and down to different levels in a building or a mine. able to express a feeling. thin and weak, usually because of illness or lack of food. patterns that are sewn onto cloth using threads of various colours. importance, prominance prominence or value given to something. a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled with meat and covered with a spicy sauce. give the right to vote to. intense enjoyment, interest, or approval. a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit. say or pronounce words clearly. a widespeciallyread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. Balance of forces or interests. the process or result of eroding or being eroded. a skin disease caused by a streptococcus and characterised characterised by large raised red patches on the face and legs. a shield that has a coat of arms on it. evaluating other cultures according to preconceptions originating in one's own culture. the act or an example of substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term for one considered harsh, blunt, or offensive. disappearing quickly from sight or memory. connected with gradual development and change. make (a hole or channel) by digging. a short extract from a film, broadcast, text, or piece of music. extremely bad or unpleasant. fld()ns ridis elnt elvet(r) elkwnt meietd / mesietd mbrdri emfss entld nfran(t)z, nnjuzizm ntrprn nnset pdmk kwpz r()n

Erysipelas Escutcheon Ethnocentric

rspls skt()n, n()sntrk

noun noun adjective

Euphemism Evanescent Evolutionary Excavate Excerpt Execrable

jufmzm ivnesnt ivlunri / evlunri kskvet kspt kskrb()l

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F
Faade Faille Faucet Felicitous Fiasco Fioritura Flaccid Flounder Forfeit Fragrance Freight Furlough the principal front of a building, facing on to a street or open space. a soft, light woven fabric with a ribbed texture. a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe. well chosen or suited to the circumstance. a ludicrous or humiliating failure. extra decorative notes added to a melody by an opera singer. soft and limp. have trouble doing or understanding something. lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing. a pleasant, sweet smell. transport of goods in bulk, especially by truck, train, or ship. leave of absence, especially from military duty. fsd fel fst flsts fask firtr flsd fland fft fregr()ns fret fl noun noun noun adjective noun noun adjective verb verb noun noun noun

G
Gallimaufry Gazette Gegenschein Gestapo Geyser Gigantism Glimpse Gnosis Goatee Gooey Grandiloquence Grandiose Grotto Guayule Guilloche a confused jumble or medley of things. a journal or newspaper, especially the official one of an organisation or institution. a patch of very faint nebulous light sometimes seen in the night sky opposite the position of the sun. the German secret police under Nazi rule. a hot spring in which water intermittenly boils. unusual or abnormal largeness. a momentary or partial view. knowledge of spiritual matters. a small pointed beard like that of a goat. soft and sticky. pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner. impressive or magnificent, especially pretentiously so. a small picturesque cave, especially an artificial one in a park or garden. a silver-leaved Mexican shrub which yields large amounts of latex. architectural ornamentation resembling braided or interlaced ribbons. galmfri gzt gegnn gstp geyse dgantz()m glm(p)s nss gti gui grandlkwns grands grt gwuli gl, -l noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective adjective adjective noun noun noun

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H
Haecceity Haiku Hallmark Hallucinogen Hegemony Heirloom Heresy the property of being a unique and individual thing. a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five. a feature or quality that is typical of somebody/something. a psychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or altered sensory experiences. leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others. a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations. belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine. a North American plant with dark green, round or heart-shaped leaves and slender stems of tiny flowers. a ranking system ordered according to status or authority. hksiti, hikhku hlmk hlusnd()n hdmni lum hrsi noun noun noun noun noun noun noun

Heuchera Hierarchy

hkr hrki

noun noun

Hieroglyphics Histrionic Hoarding Hoarseness Hodgepodge

a picture or symbol of an object, representing a word, syllable or sound, especially as used in ancient Egyptian and other writing systems. hrglfks overly theatrical or melodramatic. hstrnk a large board in a public place, used to display advertisements. (of a voice) rough and harsh. a confused mixture. a system of treating diseases or conditions using very small amounts of the substance that causes the disease or condition. concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare. a bulbous plant of the lily family with a spike of bellshaped fragrant flowers. a person who doesn't act the way they say others should. extremely funny. hd hsns hdpd

noun adjective noun adjective noun

Homeopathy Humanitarian Hyacinth Hypocrite Hysterical

hmpi hjmantrn hsn hpkrt hstrk()l

noun adjective noun noun adjective

I
Imbibe Immediate Immigrate Impecunious absorb (ideas or knowledge). occurring or done at once. to come and live permanently in a country after leaving your own country. having little or no money. mbb midit mret mpkjuns verb adjective verb adjective 36

Implication Implicit Impromptu Impulse Impunity Inane Inept Incapacitate Incentive Incessant Inchoate Incident Incorrigible Indecipherable Indigenous Indignant Indubitable Ineligible Infant Inferior Inferno Innuendo Insouciant Insurrectionary Intercalate Interpret

the implicit conclusion that can be drawn from something. implied though not directly expressed. a short piece of instrumental music, especiallyecially a solo, reminiscent of an improvisation. a sudden strong and unreflective urge to act. exemption from punishment or freedom from the harmful consequences of an action. lacking sense or meaning; silly. acting or done with no skill. prevent from functioning in a normal way. a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something. (especiallyecially of something unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption. not yet completed or fully developed. an event or occurrence; an instance of something happening. not able to be corrected or reformed. not able to be read or understood. originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. feeling or showing annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. something that cannot be doubted. not having the necessary qualifications to have or to do something ; disqualified. a very young child or baby. lower in rank, status, or quality. a large fire that is dangerously out of control. an allusive or oblique remark, typically a suggestive or disparaging one. free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant. a violent uprising against authority. insert (an intercalary period) in a calendar. explain the meaning of (words, actions, etc). a period when normal government is suspended, especiallyecially between successive reigns or regimes. stop the continuous progress of. an intervening time or space. overwhelm with things to be dealt with. that can not cannot be broken or violated. relating to or denoting equal intervals of time.

mplken mplst mprm(p)tju mpls mpjunti nen nkpastet nsentv nss()nt nket nsdnt nkrdb()l ndsf()rb()l nddns ndgnnt ndjubtb()l nldb()l nept nfnt nfri(r) nfn njnd nsusnt / nsus nsrk()n()ri ntklet, ntklet ntprt

noun adjective noun noun noun adjective verb noun adjective adjective noun adjective adjective adjective adjective adjective adjective adjective noun adjective noun noun adjective noun verb verb

Interregnum Interrupt Interval Inundate Irrefrangible Isochronous

ntrgnm ntrpt ntvl nndet rfran(d)b()l skrns

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Isohel Itinerant Itinerary

a line on a map connecting points having the same duration of sunshine. travelling from place to place. a planned route or journey.

s()hl tn()r()nt tn()(r)ri

noun adjective noun

J
Jacinth Jambalaya Janitor Javelin Jehovah Jettison Jostle Judoka Juggernaut Juvenescent a reddish-orange gem variety of zircon. a dish of Creole origin. a caretaker. a long, light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon. the name of God that is used in the Old Testament of the Bible. throw or drop from an aircraft or ship. push or bump against roughly. a person who practises or is an expert in judo. a large heavy vehicle, especially an articulated truck. being youthful; young. dasn, dedambl dant dav()ln dhv dts()n ds()l dudk dgnt duvns()nt noun noun noun noun noun verb verb noun noun adjective

K
Kalanchoe a tropical succulent plant with clusters of tubular flowers, grown as an indoor or greenhouse plant. a toy consisting of a tube containing mirrors and pieces of coloured glass or paper, whose reflections produce changing patterns when the tube is rotated. a Japanese aircraft loaded with explosives and making a deliberate suicidal crash on an enemy target. an Indian dish consisting chiefly of rice, lentils, onions, and eggs. punish (someone) by dragging them through the water from one side of a boat to the other, under the keel. the central or most important part of something. a small falcon that hunts by hovering with rapidly beating wings. a spicy sauce made chiefly from tomatoes and vinegar, used as a relish. a monetary unit of Mauritania, equal to one fifth of an ouguiya. a fancy but insubstantial cooked dish. a heavy stone used by small craft as an anchor. a recurrent urge to steal, typically without regard for need a soldier's or hiker's bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back. kalnki noun

Kaleidoscope

kldskp

noun

Kamikaze Kedgeree

kamkzi kdri

noun noun

Keelhaul Kernel Kestrel Ketchup Khoum Kickshaw Killick Kleptomania Knapsack

kilhl knl kstr()l ketp kum kk klk klpt()men napsak

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Knuckle

Kwashiorkor

a part of a finger at a joint where the bone is near the surface. nk()l a form of malnutrition caused by protein deficiency in the diet, typically affecting young children in the tropics. kwk

noun

noun

L
Laager Laburnum Lacuna an encampment formed by a circle of wagons. a small hardwood tree with hanging clusters of yellow flowers followed by pods of poisonous seeds. a blank space or missing partion portion. an aquatic mollusc which has a compressed body enclosed within two hinged shells, such as an oyster, mussel, or scallop. a member of a class of mercenary soldiers in the German and other continental armies in the 16th and 17th centuries. relating to the engraving, cutting, or polishing of stones and gems. a bright blue metamorphic rock consisting largely of lazurite, used for decoration and in jewelry. generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others. a place where you can wash and dry your clothes in machines that you operate by putting in coins. a person given an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement. skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks. the legislative body of a state. of or resembling a lion or lions. a small, mischievous sprite. a sea monster, identified in different passages with the whale and the crocodile, and with the devil. the practice of compiling dictionaries. ironical understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary. separate (a substance) into soluble and insoluble constituents by the percolation of liquid. a loosely compacted yellowish-grey deposit of windblown sediment. talkative. a pair of glasses or opera glasses held by a long handle at one side. a small medicinal tablet, originally diamond-shaped, for dissolving in the mouth. lg lbnm lkjun noun noun noun

Lamellibranch

lmlbrak

noun

Landsknecht Lapidary Lapislazuli Largesse Launderette Laureate Legerdemain Legislature Leonine Leprechaun Leviathan Lexicography Litotes Lixiviate Loess Loquacious Lorgnette Lozenge

lan(t)sknkt lapd()ri laps lazjl l(d)s lndrt / lndrt lrt lddmen ldslt linan lprkn lv()n lkskgrfi lttiz lksvet ls, ls lkwes lnjt lzn(d)

noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective noun noun noun noun verb noun adjective noun noun

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M
Macabre Mackerel disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death. a predatory marine fish, important as a food fish. the whole of a complex structure, especiallyecially the world or the universe, contrasted with a small or representative part of it. a distinguished conductor or performer of classical music. a periodical publication containing articles and illustrations. a set of rooms for living in, typically on two storeys of a larger building and having a separate entrance. the parliament of various North African and Middle Eastern countries, especiallyecially Iran. bad faith. the misuse of similar sounding words, especiallyecially with humourous humorous results. intending or intended to do harm. a large extinct elephant of the Pleistocene epoch, typically hairy and with long curved tusks. a public declaration of policy and aims. dummy for display of clothes in shop windows. gentleness of manner. undernourishment causing a child's weight to be significantly low for their age. a long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards. (of leaves or fronds) withering but remaining attached to the stem. a puppet worked by strings. is a perennial herb commonly found in the Mediterranean. a false show or pretence. an indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of people. a large extinct elephant-like mammal, having teeth of a relatively primitive form and number. self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental. a building, especially. a large and stately one, housing a tomb or tombs. the act or the process of finding the size, quantity or degree of something. of or characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea, the countries bordering it, or their inhabitants. mkbr() mak()r()l adjective noun

Macrocosm Maestro Magazine Maisonette Majlis Malafides Malapropism Malicious Mammoth Manifesto Mannequin Mansuetude Marasmus Marathon Marcescent Marionette Marjoram Masquerade Massacre Mastodon Maudlin Mausoleum Measurement Mediterranean

makr()kz()m mstr magzin meznt madls, madls mal fidez malprpz()m mls mam mnfest mankn manswtjud mrazms mar()n mss()nt marnt md()rm mskred, masmask mastdn mdln mslm, -zmemnt mdtrenn

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Meerschaum

a soft white mineral, often used to make smoking pipes.

mm, -m mglk mlmeniak mlnkl mel mle mmrandm memraz mens mefstfilin msn()ri mitrt mdldi mtkjls mznin, mtsmin mnt mn mnskjul mz()nrp, msmstvs mzrbl

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relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made Megalithic of or containing large stones. Megalomaniac a person who has an obsessive desire for power. Melancholia severe depression. Melange a varied mixture. Melee a confused crowd or scuffle. Memorandum a written message in business or diplomacy. Memorise learnt by heart. Menacing a threat or danger. Mephistophelian very evil. Mercenary Meteorite Methodology Meticulous Mezzanine Mien Miniature Minnow Minuscule Misanthrope Mischievous Miserable primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics. a piece of rock or metal that has fallen to the earth as a meteor. a system of methods used in a particular field. very careful and precise. the lowest balcony of a theatre or the front rows of the balcony. a person's appearance or manner that shows how they are feeling. of a much smaller size than normal. a small or unimportant person or organisation. extremely small; tiny. a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. causing or disposed to mischief. wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable. a plant with small shiny white berries that grows on other trees and is often used as a decoration at Christmas. a pattern of letters or ideas, which aids the memory. (of a sound, activity, or process) not interesting because of lack of change or variety. convey (a property) to a creditor as security on a loan. the act of refusing to obey the orders of somebody in authority, especiallyecially by soldiers or sailors. to speak or say something in a quiet voice that is difficult to hear, especiallyecially because you are annoyed about something.

Mistletoe Mnemonic Monotonous Mortgage Mutiny

plant nmnk mntns mgd mjutni

with noun adjective verb noun

Mutter

mt(r)

verb

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N
Naiad Narcissism Narrate Nascent Nefarious Neighbour an aquatic plant with narrow leaves and minute flowers. excessive self-love; vanity. to tell a story. just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential. wicked or criminal. a person living next door to or very near to another. the use of economic, political, cultural, or other pressures to control or influence other countries, especiallyecially former dependencies. a newly coined word or expression. relating to a nerve or the nervous system. not supporting either side in a conflict or dispute; impartial. eat often in small amounts. the largest country in Central America. the time in the evening when it becomes dark. a frightening or unpleasant dream. the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless. the selecting of names for things in a particular field. a person who is between 90 and 99 years old. having no meaning; making no sense. a sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. a new or unfamiliar thing or experience. a person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job or situation. a person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance. a thing of no importance or worth. the study or collection of coins, banknotes, and medals. extreme or irrational fear of the night or of darkness. nad nssz()m, nssnret nas()nt, nenfrs neb(r) noun noun verb adjective adjective noun

Neocolonialism Neologism Neural Neutral Nibble Nicaragua Nightfall Nightmare Nihilism Nomenclature Nonagenarian Nonsensical Nostalgia Novelty Novice Nuisance Nullity Numismatics Nyctophobia

niklnlz()m nldz()m njrl njutrl nbl nkragj natfl natme(r) n(h)lz()m nmnklet nndnrn, nnsnsk()l nstald nvlti nvs njusns nlti njumzmatks nkt()fb

noun noun adjective adjective verb noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun noun

O
Oath Obfuscate Objurgate a formal promise to do something or a formal statement that something is true. to make something less clear and more difficult to understand, usually deliberately. rebuke severely; scold. bfsket bdget noun verb noun 42

Obligation Obloquy Obscurantism Obstreperous Occurrence Odoriferous

the condition of being morally or legally bound to do something. strong public condemnation. the practice of deliberately preventing the facts or full of details of something from becoming known. noisy and difficult to control. the fact or frequency of something occurring. having an odor. language used in official documents that is thought by many people to be too complicated and difficult to understand. exaggeratedly and distastefully complimentary. an official appointed to investigate individuals'complaints individuals' complaints against a company or organisation, especially a public authority. the centre or hub of something. the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named. a short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and having spoken dialogue. hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something. a group of instrumentalists, especiallyecially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections. mounted guns; artillery. move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm. bizarre or unfamiliar. an amount of money spent. something that streams out rapidly. shockingly bad or excessive. shine more brightly than. a sustained show of appreciation, especiallyecially applause, from an audience. done or shown openly. the act, state, or right of possessing something.

blge()n blkwi bskjrantz()m bstrp()rs krns drf()rs

noun noun noun adjective noun adjective

Officialese Oleaginous

fliz ladns

noun adjective

Ombudsman Omphalos Onomatopoeia Operetta Optimism

mbdzmn mfls n()matpi prt ptmz()m

noun noun noun noun noun

Orchestra Ordnance Oscillation Outlandish Outlay Outpouring Outrageous Outshine Ovation Overt Ownership

kstr dnns slen atlnd atle atpr atreds atan ven vt np

noun noun noun adjective noun noun adjective verb noun adjective noun

P
Pachyderm Paediatrics Palfrey a very large mammal with thick skin, especially. an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus. the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children. a type of horse highly valued as a riding horse in the Middle Ages. pakdm pidatrks plfri, palnoun noun noun 43

Palimpsest Palindrome Palliasse Palpebral Pamphlet Panache

an ancient document from which some or all of the original text has been removed and replaced by a new text. a word or sequence that reads the same backwards as forwards. a straw mattress. relating to, or located on or near the eyelids. a small booklet or leaflet containing information or arguments about a single subject. a tuft of feathers, especially as a headdress or on a helmet. a situation in which there is a lot of noise, activity and confusion, especially because people are feeling angry or frightened. a typical example, pattern, or model of something. a small parrot with predominantly green plumage and a long tail. a large number of objects or personal possessions, especiallyecially the equipment that you need for a particular activity. extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources. an official right to be the only person to make, use or sell a product or an invention; a document that proves this. a person who goes from place to place selling small goods. something that you particularly dislike. expressing contempt or disapproval. complete and utter ruin. a journey, especiallyecially a long slow one. lasting for a long time; enduring or continually recurring. the action, process, or condition of perfecting or being perfect. intense and impassioned. carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action). cause to continue indefinitely. an edible fruit resembling a large tomato, with very sweet flesh. relevant or applicable to a particular matter. a substance for destroying insects or other pests of plants or animals. make (someone) so frightened that they are unable to move.

palm(p)sst palndrm palas palpbr()l pamflt pna

noun noun noun adjective noun noun

Pandemonium Paradigm Parakeet

pandmnm pardm parkit

noun noun noun

Paraphernalia Parsimony

parfnel psmni

noun noun

Patent Peddler Peeve Pejorative Perdition Peregrination Perennial Perfection Perfervid Perpetrate Perpetuate Persimmon Pertinent Pesticide Petrify

pat()nt, pet()nt pdl piv pdrtv pdn prgrnen prnl pfekn pfvd pptret pptet, -tjpsmn ptnnt pstsd petrfa

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Philately Philosophy Photogenic Photosynthesis

the collection and study of postage stamps. the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life. (of a person) looking attractive in photographs. the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. denoting an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero. a high pointed piece of rock. a fast turn or spin that a person, especiallyecially a ballet dancer, makes on one foot. a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty. a person who brings a case against another in a court of law. a lung infection in which the air sacs fill with pus. a strong thin plastic material, used especially for making bags or for wrapping things in. a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is turned back off the forehead in a roll. a soft unbleached type of Chinese fabric, originally made from threads of raw silk and now also other fibres such as cotton. a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout. a large, thin, flat case for carrying drawings, maps, etc. the way in which a person holds their body. a mixture of dried petals and spices placed in a bowl to perfume a room. a person actively engaged in an art, discipline, or profession, especiallyecially medicine. high and very steep or approximately vertical cliff.

flat()li flsfi ftdenk ft()snss

noun noun adjective noun

Picaresque Pinnacle Pirouette Pitfall Plaintiff Pneumonia Polythene Pompadour

pkrsk pnk()l prt ptfl plentf njumn plin pmpd, -d

adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun noun

Pongee Porpoise Portfolio Posture Potpourri Practitioner Precipice Precocious Predominance Preponderate Preposterous Pretty Preview Priceless Privy Procrastinate

pndi, pnpps, pps ptfl pst(r) ppri, ptpri prakt()n prsps

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having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than usual. prks having or exerting the greatest control or power. prdmnns be greater in influence, number, or importance. prpndret utterly ridiculous or absurd. attractive without being very beautiful. a viewing or display of something before it is acquired or becomes generally available. so precious that its value cannot be determined. sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private). delay or postpone action. prpst()rs prti privju prasls prvi pr()krastnet

Progress Prominent Pronounce Prospect Prototype Provident Proximity Psalm Psittacine Psychedelic

forward or onward movement towards a destination. important or famous. make the sound of (a word or part of a word). the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring. a first or preliminary form from which other forms are developed or copied. careful in planning for the future, especially by saving money. the state of being near to somebody/something in distance or time; nearness. a sacred song or hymn. relating to or denoting birds of the parrot family. having intense, vivid colours or a swirling abstract pattern. the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of mental illness, emotional disturbance, and abnormal behaviour. a member of a group of Native American people who live in the US states of Arizona and New Mexico. having a strong desire to argue or fight with other people. the action of punishing or the state of being punished. remove contaminants from; make pure. to claim to be something or to have done something, when this may not be true.

prres prmnnt prnans prspekt prttap prvdnt prksmti sm stkn, -sn skdlk, -dilk

noun adjective verb noun noun adjective noun noun adjective adjective

Psychiatry Pueblo Pugnacious Punishment Purifier Purport

sktri pwbl pgnes pnm()nt pjrfa(r) ppt

noun noun adjective noun noun verb

Q
Quadragenarian Qualmish Quantify Quartette Querulous Queue Quintessential a person who is 40, but doesn't make a big deal out of it. a feeling of doubt or unease, especiallyecially about one's conduct. express or measure the quantity of. a group of four people playing music or singing together. complaining in a petulant or whining manner. a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed. representing the most perfect or typical example. kwdrdnrn kwm kwntfa kwtt kwrls, kwrjls kju kwntsn()l noun noun verb noun adjective noun adjective

R
Racketeer Radical a person engaging in fraudulent business dealings. relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something. rakt rdkl noun adjective 46

Radiosonde Rapporteur Rapscallion Raptor Ravenous Realm Realpolitik Reassess Rebarbative Recalcitrant Recant Recherch

an instrument carried by balloon or other means into the atmosphere and transmitting measurements by radio. a person appointed by an organisation to report on its proceedings. a mischievous person. a bird of prey. extremely hungry. a kingdom. politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations. assess again, especiallyecially differently. unattractive and objectionable. unwilling to obey rules or follow instructions; difficult to control. renounce a former opinion or belief, especiallyecially one considered heretical. unusual and not easy to understand, chosen in order to impress people. to find an acceptable way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that seem to be opposed to each other. to repair a machine so that it is in good condition and works well. that is to be feared; formidable. a surface that reflects light. the action or process of reforming. to create or prepare something again. pleasantly new or different. to make food, etc. cold in order to keep it fresh or preserve it. a sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races. a large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders. relating to or characteristic of a region. a large deer with long antlers ( horns shaped like branches), that lives in cold northern regions restore (someone) to health or normal life by training. rule as monarch. a deer with large branching antlers, native to the northern tundra and subarctic and domesticated in parts of Eurasia. to give new energy or strength to something/somebody. considered in relation or in proportion to something

redsnd rapt rapskaln rapt rav()ns rlm relpltik rises rbbtv rkalstr()nt rkant re

noun noun noun noun adjective noun noun verb adjective adjective verb adjective

Reconcile Recondition Redoubtable Reflector Reformation Reformulate Refreshing Refrigerate Regatta Region Regional Regret Rehabilitate Reign

reknsal rikndn rdatb()l rflekt(r) refmen rifmjulet rfre rfrdret gat ridn ridnl rret rihbltet ren

verb verb noun noun noun verb adjective verb adjective noun adjective verb adjective verb

Reindeer Reinvigorate Relative

rend rinvgret reltv

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else. Reliable Renaissance Reoffend Repercussions Repertoire Replenish Reprimand Repulsive Rescind Restaurant Resuscitate Reticent Rhododendron Ricochet that can be trusted to do something well; that you can rely on. the revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th16th centuries. commit a further offence. an indirect result of an event or action. the body of pieces known or regularly performed by a performer or company. restore to a former level or condition. a formal expression of disapproval. arousing intense distaste or disgust. revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement). a place where you can buy and eat a meal. revive from unconsciousness. not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. a shrub or small tree of the heather family. rebound off a surface. a condition in which certain facial blood vessels enlarge, giving the cheeks and nose a flushed appearance. a round building or room, especially one with a dome. a flat piece hinged vertically near the stern of a boat for steering. the action or fact of ruining or the state of being ruined. make or move with a continuous deep, resonant sound. think deeply about something. a currently circulating story or report of unverified or doubtful truth. give a ruffled or dishevelled appearance to. make or move with a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves. rlabl rnes()ns, -s rifend ripk()n rptw pln rprmnd rplsv rsnd restrnt rsstet rts()nt rddndr()n rke, -t adjective noun verb noun noun verb noun adjective verb noun verb adjective noun verb

Rosacea Rotunda Rudder Ruination Rumble Ruminate Rumoured Rumple Rustle

rze r()tnd rd runen rmbl rumnet rum(r) rmpl rsl

noun noun noun noun verb verb noun verb verb

S
Sabbatical Saddle Saintly Salvation Samaritan a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher for study or travel (traditionally one year for every seven years worked). a seat with a raised ridge at the front and back, fastened on the back of a horse for riding. very holy or virtuous. the state of being saved from the power of evil. a charitable or helpful person. sbatk()l sdl sentli slven smart()n noun noun adjective noun noun 48

Sanctimonious Sanguinary Sanitation Sanity Sapphire Satyr Scandinavian Scenario Schedule Schism Schizophrenia Scientific Scintillating Scold Scripture Scrounge Scrupulous Scurrilous Seasoning Secrecy Secretariat Sedentary Seismicity Semblable Senile Sergeant Sheath Shrapnel Siren Skerry

making a show of being morally superior. involving or causing much bloodshed. the equipment and systems that keep places clean, especiallyecially by removing human waste. the state of having a normal healthy mind. a transparent precious stone, typically blue, which is a form of corundum. a mythological character, half human and half goat or horse. relating to Scandinavia, its people, or their languages. a written outline of a film, novel, or play giving details of the plot and individual scenes. a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times. a division between strongly opposed parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief. a severe mental disorder. relating to or based on science. sparkling or shining brightly. angrily remonstrate with or rebuke. the sacred writings of Christianity contained in the Bible. seek to obtain (something) at the expense of others or by stealth. diligent, thorough, and attentive to details. making false claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation. salt, herbs, or spices added to food to enhance the flavour. not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others. a governmental administrative office or department. tending to spend much time seated. the frequency of earthquakes in a given area. a counterpart or equal. having the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especiallyecially a loss of mental faculties. a member of one of the middle ranks in the army and the air force, below an officer. a cover for the blade of a knife or sword. small metal fragments thrown out by the explosion of a shell, bomb,etc. a device that makes a loud prolonged signal or warning sound. a reef or rocky island.

sa(k)tmns sangwn()ri snten snti saf sat skandnevn snr djul sz()m / skz()m skts()frin santfk sntlet skld skrpt skran(d) skrupjls skrls sizn sikrsi skrtrt sd()nt()ri szmsti smblb()l sinl sd()nt i rapn()l sr()n skri

adjective adjective noun noun noun noun adjective noun noun noun noun adjective adjective verb noun verb adjective adjective noun noun noun adjective noun noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun 49

Skirmish Smudge Solemn Soliloquy

Somersault Soprano Souvenir Spaghetti Sphinx Spinach Splurge

an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especiallyecially between small or outlying parts of armies. make or become blurred or smeared. formal and dignified. an act of speaking ones thoughts aloud when by oneself. an acrobatic movement in which a person turns head over heels in the air or on the ground and finishes on their feet. the highest singing voice of a woman or a young boy. a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event. pasta made in solid strings, between macaroni and vermicelli in thickness. a figure of a creature having the head of a man or animal and the body of a lion. a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are cooked or eaten in salads. spend heavily; a sudden burst of extravagance. a mound or tapering column rising from the floor of a cave, formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water. reminiscent of a statue in size, posture, or stillness. a written law passed by a legislative body. cautious and surreptitious action or movement. rather fat or heavily built. a long, thin mark of a different substance or colour from its surroundings. relating to or forming part of a structure. determined not to change one's attitude or position. prevent or hinder the progress of. too willing to obey other people. an outlying district of a city, especiallyecially a residential one. briefly and clearly expressed. tender, juicy, and tasty. the right to vote in political elections. providing encouragement or emotional help. highest in authority or rank. done secretly or quickly, in the hope that other people will not notice. close observation, especiallyecially of a suspected spy or criminal. abruptly diverge or cause to diverge from a straight course.

skm smd slm sllkwi

noun verb adjective noun

smslt, -slt sprn suvn spgti sfks spnd spld

noun noun noun noun noun noun verb

Stalagmite Statuesque Statute Stealth Stout Streak Structural Stubborn Stymie Subservient Suburb Succinct Succulent Suffrage Supportive Supreme Surreptitious Surveillance Swerve

stalgmt statjsk, -tsttut stel stat strik strktrl stbn stmi sbsvnt sbb sks(k)t skjl()nt sfrd sptv suprim srpts svel()ns, -vens swv

noun adjective noun noun adjective noun adjective adjective verb adjective noun adjective adjective noun adjective adjective adjective noun verb 50

Sycophant Syllogism

a person who praises important or powerful people too much and in a way that is not sincere, especiallyecially in order to get something from them. deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises. the building where a Jewish assembly or congregation meets for religious worship and instruction. a tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream.

skfant sldz()m

noun noun

Synagogue Syringe

sngg srn(d),s-

noun noun

T
Tableau Talisman Tantrum Temerity Tenacious Thinner Thrombosis Timorous Tinnitus Toboggan a group of models or motionless figures representing a scene. an object thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck. an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child. excessive confidence or boldness. not readily relinquishing something; keeping a firm hold. a substance that is added to paint, varnish, etc. to make it less thick. the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel. lacking in courage or confidence; nervous. a sensation of noise can only be heard by the one affected. a light, narrow vehicle, typically on runners, used for sliding downhill over snow or ice. a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud. crossing or extending across a continent or continents. allowing light, but not detailed images, to pass through; semitransparent. multiplied or occurring three times. defeat heavily in a contest. a violent tropical storm with very strong winds. tabl talzmn tntrm tmrti tnes n(r) rmbss tm()rs tnts tbg()n noun noun noun noun adjective noun noun adjective noun noun

Tornado Transcontinental Translucent Treble Trounce Typhoon

tned tranzkntnnt()l translus()nt, trnstrb()l trans tfun

noun adjective adjective adjective verb noun

U
Ululate Unscrupulous howl or wail, typically to express grief. without moral scruples. juljlet, lnskrupjls verb adjective 51

V
Vacant Vague Valiant Validly empty; not being used. of uncertain or indefinite character or meaning. showing courage or determination. actually supporting the intended point or claim. the crime of destroying or damaging something, especiallyecially public property, deliberately and for no good reason. an early form of bicycle propelled by working pedals on cranks fitted to the front axle. a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family. punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. in exactly the same words as were used originally. excessively lengthy or technical speech or writing. genuine; actual (used to qualify a metaphor). a small hard lump like a wart on the bottom of the foot, which can be easily spread from person to person. able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. an entrance hall. a small part of something that still exists after the rest of it has stopped existing. a peson person specialised in animal health issues. make annoyed or worried. event that occurs by chance. a member of a self-appointed group of people who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority. a small ornamental design in a book or carving, typically based on foliage. spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of. extreme bitterness or malice. blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language. wanting or devouring great quantities of food. veknt ve vlint vld adjective adjective adjective adjective

Vandalism Velocipede

vand()lz()m vlspid

noun noun

Vendetta Vengeance Verbatim Verbiage Veritable

vndt vn(d)()ns vbetm vbd vertbl

noun noun adverb & adjective noun adjective

Verruca Versatile Vestibule Vestige Veterinarian Vexation Vicissitude

vruk vstal vstbjul vstd vt()rnrn vkse()n vsstjud, v-

noun adjective noun noun noun adjective noun

Vigilante Vignette Vitiate Vitriol Vituperate Voracious

vdlanti vinjt, vvet vtrl vtjupret, vvres

noun noun verb noun verb adjective

W
Wail Waiver a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger. an act or instance of waiving a right or claim. wel wev(r) noun noun 52

Wantonness Whimper Whimsical Winding Winkle Witticism Wreak Wrench Wrestling Writ

deliberate and unprovoked. make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent. acting or behaving in a capricious manner. a twisting movement or course. a small herbivorous shore-dwelling mollusc with a spiral shell. funny message. cause (a large amount of damage or harm). a sudden violent twist or pull. take part in a fight that involves close grappling with one's opponent, either as sport or in earnest. formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial juridistiction body.

wntnns wmp wmzk()l wnd wkl wtsz()m rik rn(t) rsl rt

adjective verb adjective noun noun noun verb noun noun noun

X
Xenophobe Yolk Youthful a person who fears or hates foreigners. the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, which is rich in protein and fat and nourishes the developing embryo. young or seeming young. znfb noun jk jufl noun adjective

Z
Zabaglione Zeal Zoology Zoroastrianism an Italian sweet made of whipped and heated egg yolks, sugar,etc,served hot or cold. great energy or enthusiasm for a cause or objective. the scientific study of the behaviour, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals. a monotheistic pre-Islamic religion of ancient Persia founded by Zoroaster in the 6th century BC. zabaljni zil zldi zrastrnz()m noun noun noun noun

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TV Round
Word Meaning Phonetics Parts of Speech

A
Aardvark Aberrant Abeyance Absinth Abstemious Abstruse Abysmal Acquaintance Adnauseam Adolescence Adventitious Aegis Affenpinscher Aficionado Afrikaans Allegiance Amateur Ambidextrous Amputee Anachronism Anachronistic Anomalous Apartheid Apiece Apophthegm a nocturnal burrowing African mammal. abnormal; departing from an accepted standard. a state of temporary disuse or suspension. the shrub wormwood. not allowing yourself to have much food or alcohol, or to do things that are enjoyable. difficult to understand. extremely bad; appalling. Very deep. one's slight knowledge of or friendship with someone. to a disgusting extent. the period in human development that occurs between the beginning of puberty and adulthood. happening or carried on according to chance rather than design or inherent nature. the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organisation. a breed of dog with wiry hair. a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity or subject. a language of Southern Africa derived from Dutch, an official language of South Africa. loyalty, as of a subject to his sovereign or of a citizen to his country. a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for enjoyment, not as a job. able to use the left hand or the right hand equally well. a person who has had a limb cut off. an act of attributing a custom, event, or object to a time period to which it does not belong. a person or practise that is out of its proper or chronological order. deviating from what is standard or expected, abnormal. a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race. to, for, or by each one. a short, pithy saying. dvk br()nt bens absn bstims bstrus bzm()l kwent()ns ad nzam, -sam adls()ns adv()nts ids afnpn fsjnd, -fjafrkns lid()ns amt, -tj, amt ambdkstrs ampjti nakrnz()m nakrnz()m nm()ls pthet, ptd pis apm noun adjective noun noun adjective adjective adjective noun adjective noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun adjective adjective noun noun adjective adjective noun adverb noun 54

Appellate

Appoggiatura Apprehension Asbestos Asthma Auscultation Austere Autobahn Autochthon Auxiliary Avizandum Ayahuasca Azerbaijan

concerned with or dealing with applications for decisions to be reversed. music a grace note which delays the next note of the melody, taking half or more of its written time value. anxious or fearful anticipation. a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics. a respeciallyiratory condition causing difficulty in breathing. the action of listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope. severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance. a German, Austrian, or Swiss expressway. an indigenous inhabitant of a place. providing supplementary or additional help and support. a judge's or court's private consideration of a case before giving judgment. a tropical vine native to the Amazon region, noted for its hallucinogenic properties. a country in southwestern Asia. an angle related to a distance around the earth's horizon, used to find out the position of a star, planet, etc.

plt

adjective

pdtjr aprhn()n azbsts, as-, -ts asm sk()lte()n st, t()bn, atoban tk()n, -n gzlri, gavzandm wask azbdn

noun noun noun noun noun adjective noun noun adjective noun noun noun

Azimuth

azm

noun

B
Baccalaureate Baedeker a university bachelor's degree. a guidebook to countries or a country named after the German publisher Karl Baedeker. relating to a style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries that followed Mannerism. a typically bar-shaped clip or ornament for the hair. a marshy outlet of a lake or river. a pale sandy yellowish-brown. experiencing a lot of difficulties, opposition, or criticism. a temporary camp without tents or cover. staying in a temporary camp without tents or cover. very strange or unusual. behaviour or language that insults or shows a lack of respect for God or religion. baklrt bedk, bdk noun noun

Baroque Barrette Bayou Beige Beleaguered Bivouac Bivouacking Bizarre Blasphemy

brk, -rk bart bu be, bed bli(r)d bvk bvk bz blsfmi

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Bleak Bodach Borborygmus Boutonniere Brasserie Buffet Burlesque

an area of land lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements. an old man or peasant. a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines. a flower worn by man in his lapel. a type of restaurant, often one in a French style that is not very expensive. a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves. a comically exaggerated imitation, especiallyecially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody.

blik bdx bbrgms butnj brsri bfe b(r)lesk

adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun

C
Cachet Cacoethes Cacophonous Caesura Camomile Canaille Canoe Cantaloupe Cappuccino Carafe Carousel Cashmere Catafalque Catarrh Catastrophe Cemetery Cercopithecine Chamberlain Chamois the state of being respeciallyected or admired; prestige. an irresistible urge to do something inadvisable. having an unpleasant sound. a pause near the middle of a line. an aromatic perennial herb. the masses; mob; rabble. a narrow, keelless boat with pointed ends, propelled by a paddle or paddles. a small, round melon of a variety with orange flesh and ribbed skin. a type of coffee made with hot frothy milk and sometimes with chocolate powder on the top. an open-topped glass flask typically used for serving water a merry-go-round at a fair. fine soft wool obtained from the Kashmir goat. a decorated platform on which the dead body of a famous person is placed before a funeral. excessive discharge or buildup of mucus in the nose or throat. an event causing great damage or suffering. a burial ground; a graveyard. an Old World monkey of a group that includes the macaques, mangabeys, baboons, and guenons. a chief officer in the household of a king or nobleman. soft pliable leather made from the skin of sheep, goats, or deer. ke kakiiz kkf()ns szjr kmmal kni, kanaj knu kntlup kptin krf karsl, -zl kam, kam katfalk kt ktastrfi smtri sk()psin tembln amw noun noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun

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Chandelier Charabanc Chauffeur Chiaroscuro Chicanery Chiselling Choir Chrysoprase Chutzpah Chypre

a decorative hanging light with branches for several light bulbs or candles. andl an early type of bus, used in the past especiallyecially for pleasure trips. a person employed to drive a private or rented automobile. the way light and shade are shown; the contrast between light and shade. the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose. cut or shape with a chisel. an organised group of singers, typically one that takes part in church service. golden-green precious stone. extreme self-confidence or audacity. a heady perfume made from sandalwood. poisoning by neurotoxins as a result of eating the flesh of a tropical marine fish that carries a toxic dinoflagellate. a roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place. a chronic liver disease. high windows above eye level especially in a church. the customers of a shop or place of entertainment. enamelware in which coloured areas are separated by thin metal strips. an aquatic invertebrate animal of the phylum Cnidaria, which comprises the coelenterates. a small, triangular bone at the base of the spinal column, formed of fused vestigial vertebrae. the act of compelling by force of authority. a type of light perfume. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others. a caretaker of an apartment complex or a small hotel, typically one living on the premises. a channel for conveying water or other fluid. an idea or feeling that a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning. wishing to do what is right, especially. to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly. a continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other. arba f, f krskr kenri tz()l kw krs()prez xtsp, hipr()

noun noun noun noun noun verb noun noun noun noun

Ciguatera Circuit Cirrhosis Clerestory Clientele Cloisonne Cnidarian Coccyx Coercion Cologne Complaisance Concierge Conduit Connotation Conscientious Continuum

sgwtr skt srss klstri klintl klwzne,-zne ndrn kksks k()n kln kmplez()ns kns kndjt, kndt knte()n knns kntnjm

noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective noun

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Convalesce Corduroy Cormorant Countenance Creosote Cretaceous Crevice Crochet Croquet Cuirass Culottes

recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness or operation. a thick cotton fabric with velvety ribs. a large voracious diving bird with a long neck. a person's face or facial expression. a dark brown oil distilled from coal tar and used as a wood preservative. the last period of the Mesozoic era, between the Jurassic and Tertiary periods. a narrow opening or fissure, especially. in a rock or wall. a handicraft in which yarn is looped into a patterned fabric with a hooked needle. a game played on grass in which players use wooden hammers. a piece of armor consisting of breastplate and backplate fastened together. women's knee-length trousers, cut with very full legs to resemble a skirt. denoting to the wedge-shaped characters used in the ancient writing systems of Mesopotamia, Persia, and Ugarit. a bad-tempered person, often an old one. a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons. an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest. the alphabet used by many slavic languages. a native or national of the former country of Czechoslovakia.

knvls kdr,-djkm()r()nt kant()nns,-tnkrist krtes krvs kre,-i krke,-ki kwras kjult(s)

verb noun noun noun noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun

Cuneiform Curmudgeon

kjunfm,kjunefm kmd()n

adjective noun

Cynic Cynicism Cyrillic Czechoslovakian

snk snsz()m srlk tk()slvakn

noun noun noun adjective

C
Dandelion Dasyure Debut Delectable Delicate Demurrage Denigrate Denunciatory a widely distributed plant of the daisy family. any of several more or less arboreal marsupials somewhat resembling martens. a person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role. (of food or drink) delicious. easily damaged or broken. the detention of a ship by the freighter beyond the time allowed for loading, unloading, or sailing. to belittle or attack someone's reputation. comminatory; containing warning of punishment. dandln dasj debju,-bu dlktb()l delkt dmrd dngret dnnst()ri, -nnt()ri noun noun noun adjective adjective noun noun adjective

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Depot Derailleur Destitute Desultory Diocese Diphthong Disavow Disciple Discombobulate Discrete Djibouti Dolichocephalic Dovecote

a place for the storage of large quantities of equipment, food, or some other commodity. a bicycle mechanism that moves the chain out and up, allowing it to shift to different cogs. without money, food and the other things necessary for life lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. a district under the pastoral care of a Christian bishop. sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable. deny any respeciallyonsibility or support for. a personal follower of Jesus during his life, especially. one of the twelve Apostles. disconcert or confuse. independent of other things of the same type. a country on the northeastern coast of Africa. having a relatively long skull. a shelter with nest holes for domesticated pigeons.

dp drel(j) desttjut ds()lt()ri,-zdss df,dpdsva dsp()l dskmbbjlet dskrit dbuti dlk()sfalk, -kfalkdvkt

noun noun adjective adjective noun noun verb noun adjective adjective noun adjective noun

E
Ebullient Ecchymosis Ecclesiastic Echidna Echolalia Efficacy Elicit Encomium Enervate Ennui Ensemble Ephemeral Equinoctial cheerful and full of energy. a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath. a priest or clergyman. a spiny insectivorous egg-laying mammal with a long snout and claws. meaningless repetition of another person's spoken words as a symptom of psychiatric disorder. the ability to produce a desired or intended result. to get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty. a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly. cause (someone) to feel drained of energy. listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. a group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together. lasting for a very short time. happening at or near the time of an equinox. intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialised knowledge or interest. the customary code of polite behaviour in a bljnt,-blkmss klizastk kdn klel fksi lst nkmm nvet nwi nsmb()l fm()r()l,-fimikwnk()l,kwadjective noun noun noun noun noun verb noun verb noun noun adjective adjective

Esoteric Etiquette

strk,istkt, tkt

adjective noun 59

society. Exhilarate Exsanguination Eyrie make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated. the action of draining a person, animal, or organ of blood. the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle). gzlret,gksagwne()n, kri,ri,ri verb noun noun

F
Facetious Facilitate Fallacy Fanfaronade Farraginous Fauteuil Feign Feoffment Fiacre Finesse Flibbertigibbet Fluorescent Foliage Formidable Fouett treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor humour; flippant. to make an action or a process possible or easier. a mistaken belief, especially. one based on unsound argument. arrogant or boastful talk. random, miscellaneous, indiscriminate. a wooden seat in the form of an armchair with open sides and upholstered arms. pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury). a grant of lands as a fee. a small four-wheeled carriage for public hire. great skill in dealing with people or situations, especiallyecially in a delicate way. a frivolous, flighty, or excessively talkative person. very bright, having fluorescence. the leaves of a tree or plant; leaves and branches together. inspiring fear or respeciallyect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. a quick whipping movement of the raised leg in ballet usually accompanying a pirouette. fsis fsltet falsi fanfarned,-nd frdns fti fen fifm()nt,fffkr,-k fns flbtdbt flrs()nt,flfld fmdb()l,fmdfwte adjective verb noun noun adjective noun verb noun noun noun noun adjective noun adjective noun

G
Gaelic Galleon Garrulity Gastrocnemius Gauche Gaunt a language spoken in western Scotland. a large sailing ship in use from the 15th - 18th centuries. the quality of being wordy and talkative. the chief muscle of the calf of the leg, which flexes the knee and foot. lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward. (of a person) Lean and haggard, especially. because of suffering, hunger, or age. gelk,galk galn garulti gastr()knims g gnt noun noun adjective noun adjective adjective 60

Genuflect Gerrymandering Gesundheit Gherkin Ghetto Gingham Ginglymus Ginseng Girth

to move your body into a lower position by bending one or both knees, as a sign of respeciallyect during worship in a church. manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favor one party or class. a German expression sed said to wish good health to a person who has just sneezed. a small variety of cucumber, or a young green cucumber used for pickling. a part of a city, especiallyecially a slum area, occupied by a minority group. lightweight plain-woven cotton cloth, typically checked in white and a color. a joint (as between the humerus and ulna) allowing motion in one plane only. a plant tuber credited with various tonic and medicinal properties. the measurement around a person's waist. the enforcement of standardization standardisation and the elimination of all opposition within the institutions of a state. a musical instrument. a metamorphic rock with a banded or foliated structure. a method of painting using opaque pigments ground in water and thickened with a gluelike glue like substance. a connoisseur of good food. a real or imagined cause for complaint. of or relating to a governor. a machine, for cutting people's heads off. an undersea mountain with a flat top. physical exercises designed to develop strength and coordination.

dnjflkt drmndr gzndht gkn gt gm gglms dns g

verb verb interjection noun noun noun noun noun noun

Gleichschaltung Glockenspiel Gneiss

glxalt glk()nspil,-pi ns

noun noun noun

Gouache Gourmet Grievance Gubernatorial Guillotine Guyot Gymnastic

gu,gw gme,ggriv()ns g(j)ubntrl gltin,gltin gi dmnastk

noun noun noun adjective noun noun adjective

H
Habitue Hackneyed Haeremai Hakenkreuz Handkerchief a frequent or habitual visitor to a place. (of a phrase or idea) Lacking significance through having been overused over used. used as a Maori greeting. a swastika, especiallyecially as a Nazi symbol. a small piece of material or paper that you use for blowing your nose, etc. (h)btje haknd hr m hk()nkrts haktf noun adjective interjection noun noun

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Harlequin

a mute character in traditional pantomime, typically masked and dressed in a diamondpatterned costume. (in ancient Rome) A religious official who interpreted omens by inspecting the entrails of sacrificial animals. the sucking organ or proboscis of an insect or crustacean. a purple-flowered Eurasian heath that grows abundantly on moorland and heathland. a young female cow that has not borne a calf (of a person or wrongful act, especially. a crime) Utterly odious or wicked. muscular and strong. a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process. the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature. a person who held that God the Father and God the Son are of the same substance. a heavy gun that fires shells high into the air for a short distance. a stirring, emotional feeling. a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue. the phenomenon in which the value of a physical property lags behind changes in the effect causing it.

hlkwn

noun

Haruspex Haustellum Heather Heifer Heinous Herculean Hiatus Homogeneity Homoousian Howitzer Hwyl Hyoid

hrspks hstlm h hf hens,hins hkjlin,hkjuln hets hm()dneti hmusn, hmhats hul hd

noun noun noun noun adjective adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun

Hysteresis

hstriss

noun

I
Iconoclastic Icosahedron one who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions. a solid figure with twenty plane faces, especially. equilateral triangular ones. a person's particular way of behaving, thinking, etc, especiallyecially when it is unusual; an unusual feature. worshiping idols based on illusion; not real. without mistakes or faults. the trait of being imperious and overbearing. acting or done quickly and without thinking carefully about the results. the force or energy or momentum with which a body moves. knklastk kshidrn,-hdnoun noun

Idiosyncrasy Idolatrous Illusory Impeccable Imperiousness Impetuosity Impetus

d()skrsi adltrs l(j)us()ri mpkb()l mprsns mptjsti mpts

noun adjective adjective adjective noun noun noun

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Impugn Indefeasible Ingenue Ingurgitation Inselberg Intussusceptions Inveigh Inveigle Irascible Isagogics Ischium Isocheim Isthmus

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive. that cannot be annulled or made void. an actress who specializes in playing the role of an artless innocent young girl. to swallow greedily or in excessive amounts; gulp. an isolated hill or mountain rising abruptly from a plain. the growth of a cell wall by the deposition of cellulose. speak or write about something with great hostility. persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery. becoming angry very easily. introductory studies, especially especially. in the history of the Bible. the lowest of the three major bones that constitute each half of the pelvis. a line on a map connecting points having the same average temperature in winter. a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.

mpjun ndfizb()l n(j)u ngdte()n ns()lbg,-zntssp()n nve nvig()l, nveg()l rasb()l sgdks skm s()km sms, stms, sms

verb adjective noun verb noun noun verb verb adjective noun noun noun noun

J
Jackanapes Jussive a person who is rude in an annoying way. expressing a command; imperious. dakneps noun

K
Kakidrosis Kibbutz a secretion of sweat of a disagreeable odor. a communal settlement in Israel, typically a farm. a form of diatomaceous earth used in various manufacturing and laboratory processes, chiefly as a filter, filler, or insulator. a traditional African village of huts, typically enclosed by a fence. a German war game like chess in which symbols representing military formations are moved about on maps. a nose that has a hump. a country in central Asia. Also called Kyrgyz Republic. kakdross kbts noun noun

Kieselguhr Kraal

kiz()lg krl

noun noun

Kriegspiel Kyphorrhinos Kyrgyzstan

krigspil kf()rns kgstn, kg-, -stan

noun noun noun

L
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Labyrinthine Lachrymose Lassitude Laurel Legionnaire Leishmaniasis Leitmotif Lemur Lenient Liechtensteiner Ludicrous Lugubrious Luminous

a complicated series of paths, which it is difficult to find your way through. sad or likely to cry often and easily. a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy. any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves. a member of any legion. a tropical and subtropical disease caused by leishmania and transmitted by the bite of sandflies. a recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition. an arboreal primate with a pointed snout and typically a long tail, found only in Madagascar. (of punishment or a person in authority) Permissive, merciful, or tolerant. of or relating to Liechtenstein or its inhabitants. very foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. looking or sounding sad and dismal. bright or shining, especially. in the dark.

labrnn lakrms,-z lastjud lr()l lidn limnss ltmtif lim linnt lktnstnr, ltntanr ludkrs,ljulgubrs lumns

adjective adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective noun adjective adjective adjective

M
Maastricht Mademoiselle Maieutic Malevolence Malfeasance Mallet Mandate Maquillage Marabou Martinet Massachusetts Mawkish a city in the Netherlands on the Meuse River near the Belgian and German borders. a title or form of address used of or to an unmarried French-speaking woman. relating to or resembling the Socratic method of eliciting new ideas from another. having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious. misconduct or wrongdoing, especiallyecially by a public official. a hammer with a large wooden head, used especially. for hitting a chisel. an official order or commission to do something. makeup; cosmetics. a large African stork with a massive bill and large neck pouch. a strict disciplinarian, especially. in the armed forces. a state in the northeastern US, one of the six New England states. sentimental in a feeble or sickly way. mstrxt mad()mwzl mejutk mlv()l()ns malfiz()ns malt mandet makj marbu mtnt mastusts mk noun noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective

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Mayonnaise Medulla Mellifluous

a thick, creamy dressing consisting of egg yolks beaten with oil and vinegar and seasoned. the soft internal tissue or pith of a plant. sweet or musical; pleasant to hear. a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable . having a proud and unbroken spirit. a parchment inscribed with religious texts and attached in a case to the doorpost of a Jewish house. a person's social environment. an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions. a collection or group of elements of different kinds. a venomous American pit viper. a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip.

menez mdl mlfls

noun noun adjective

Metaphor Mettlesome

mtf,-f mtls()m

noun adjective

Mezuzah Milieu Mirage Miscellaneous Moccasin Monument Moustache

mzuz milj,mlj mr,mr mslens mksn mnjm()nt mst

noun noun noun adjective noun noun noun

N
Nasturtium Naugahyde Nausea Neanderthal Neurofibromatosis Niece Nudiustertian a South American trailing plant with round leaves and bright orange, yellow, or red flowers. an artificial material designed to resemble leather, made from fabric coated with rubber or vinyl resin. a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit. a type of early human being that existed very long ago in Europe. a disease in which neurofibromas neurofibroma form throughout the body. a daughter of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law. of the day before yesterday. nst()m nghd ns,-znandtl noun noun noun noun

njr()fbrmtss noun nis nudistrn noun adjective

O
Obliterate destroy utterly; wipe out. any of a class or order Oligochaeta Oligochaete of hermaphroditic terrestrial or aquatic annelids (as an earthworm) that lack a specialised head. harsh criticism or censure. an arrangement of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra or band. characterised by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress. in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety. bltret verb Oligochaete Opprobrium Orchestration Ostentatious Overwrought lgkit prbrm kstre()n stntes vrt noun noun noun adjective adjective 65

P
Paean Panacea Panegyric Parliament Parquet Passepartout Patisserie Peccadillo Pecksniffian a song of praise or triumph. a remedy for all ills or difficulties. a speech or text in praise of someone or something. the highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons. flooring composed of wooden blocks. a border, such as a mat, that is used to frame or mount a picture. a shop where French pastries and cakes are sold. a small, relatively unimportant offense or sin. affecting benevolence or high moral principles. a body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity. a flag denoting a sports championship or other achievement. a sporting event in which people compete in five different sports. last but one in a series of things; second last. a musician who plays percussion instruments. not open to appeal or challenge; final. (of a material or membrane) Allowing liquids or gases to pass through it. any of the different ways in which a set of things can be ordered. placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy. having the quality or tendency to pervade or permeate. expecting the worst possible outcome. the part of the alimentary canal immediately behind the mouth in invertebrates. a member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th Century b.c. B.C. a member of an ancient people inhabiting the eastern Mediterranean. a card game for two or more players using a 48card deck. a contagious bacterial disease characterised by fever and delirium, typically with the formation of buboes. pin pansi pandrk plm()nt pki,pke pasptu,psptis()ri,-tspkdl pksnfn noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective

Pendulum Pennant Pentathlon Penultimate Percussionist Peremptory Permeable Permutation Persnickety Pervasive Pessimistic Pharynx Philistine Phoenician Pinochle

pndjlm pnnt pntaln,-ln pnltmt pk()nst prm(p)t()ri, prmpmb()l pmjte()n psnkti pvesv psmstk farks flstn fn()n,-nipink()l

noun noun noun adjective noun adjective adjective noun adjective adjective noun noun noun noun noun

Plague

pleg

noun

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Plait Plaque Plebeian Plebiscite Plethora Plinth Polka Poncho

a single length of hair or other flexible material made up of three or more interlaced strands; a braid. a sticky deposit on teeth in which bacteria proliferate. (in ancient Rome) A commoner. the direct vote of all the members of an electorate. a large or excessive amount of something. a base supporting a statue or vase. a lively dance of Bohemian origin in duple time. a blanketlike blanket like cloak having a hole in the center for the head.

plat plak, plk plbin plbst,-st pl()r pln plk,plk pn(t) pstjms

noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun adjective

occurring or appearing after the death of the Posthumous originator. a member of a religious order founded at Prmontr in Northern France in 1120 by St Premonstratensian Norbert . Presumptuous Pristine Proclivity Prodigality Profligacy Proliferate Prominence Prophesy Propinquity Proselytize Proselytise Prosopopoeia Ptarmigan Puerile Pungency failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate. in its original condition; unspoiled. a tendency to choose or do something regularly. the trait of spending extravagantly. recklessly wasteful; wildly extravagant. increase rapidly in numbers; multiply. the state of being important or famous. say that a specified thing will happen in the future. the state of being close to someone or something; proximity. convert to another faith or religion. a figure of speech in which an abstract thing is personified. any of various grouses (genus Lagopus) of northern regions with completely feathered feet. childishly silly and immature. penetrating, biting, or caustic.

primnstrtnsn przm(p)ts prstin, -stn prklvti prdglti prflgsi prlfret prmnns prfs prpkwti prsltz prsppi tmg()n pjrl pndsi

noun adjective adjective noun noun adjective verb noun verb noun verb noun noun adjective adjective

Q
Quagmire Quiescent Quotient a soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot. quiet; not active a result obtained by dividing one quantity by another. kwagm,kwgkwiesnt kw()nt noun adjective noun

R
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Raconteur Ranunculaceous Rapparee

a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way. relating to or denoting plants of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). a freebooting soldier of 17th-century Ireland. a religion that regards the late Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia as the messiah and Africa as the Promised Land. a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required. to happen again. a refrigerated truck, railroad car, or ship. a style of high beat music originating from Jamaica. a meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people. a Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead. an official order laying claim to the use of property or materials. criticise in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. any of several pathological conditions of the muscles, tendons, joints, bones, or nerves. in a rhythmic manner.

raknt rnkjles rapri rastfrnz()m, frnrspi rikrudes rif rge rndvu,-devu rkwm,-m rkwz()n rvl rumtz()m rmk()li

noun adjective noun

Rastafarianism Recipe Recrudesce Reefer Reggae Rendezvous Requiem Requisition Revile Rheumatism Rhythmically

noun noun verb noun noun noun noun noun verb noun adverb

S
Sabotage Sagacious Saracen Sarrusophone Satiate Sauerkraut Saviour Schadenfreude Schistosomiasis Schmuck Schooner Schorl Schottische deliberately destroy or obstruct, especiallyecially for political or military advantage. having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd. an Arab or Muslim, especiallyecially at the time of the Crusades. a member of a family of wind instruments similar to saxophones but with a double reed. satisfied to the full; satiated. a German dish of chopped pickled cabbage. a person who rescues somebody/something from a dangerous or difficult situation. a feeling of pleasure at the bad things that happen to other people. an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma. a foolish or contemptible person. yacht; clipper. a black iron-rich variety of tourmaline. a slow polka dance. sabt sges sars()n srsfn seet sakrat sevj(r) d()nfrd st()smss mk skun l ti,t verb adjective noun noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun noun noun noun 68

Segue Sequestrate Seychelles Sieve

an uninterrupted transition from one piece of music or film scene to another. to take control of somebody's property or assets until a debt has been paid. a country in the Indian Ocean. a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids. the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in restricted light against a brighter background. a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind. a length of yarn, loosely coiled and knotted. small fragment. eager or anxious to do something. pretentious or juvenile. possessing supreme or ultimate power bad-tempered; spiteful. a style of dramatic vocalisation between singing and speaking. a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land. a person employed, or a contractor engaged, at a dock to load and unload cargo from ships. a thin, high tapering heel on a woman's shoe. a dish in which the central ingredient, typically strips of beef, is cooked in a sauce containing sour cream gloomy and dark; infernal; hellish. lower in rank or position. relief; assistance in time of difficulty. of a plant- having a woody base that does not die down each year. an excessive amount of something. a thought or idea based on scanty evidence. a language widely used in East Africa.

sgwe sikwstret,sikwsselz, -l sv

noun verb noun noun

Silhouette Similes Skein Smithereens Solicitous Sophomoric Sovereign Splenetic Sprechgesang Squatter Stevedore Stiletto

slt smli sken smrinz slsts sfmrk svrn splntk prxgza skwt stivd stlt

noun noun noun noun adjective adjective adjective adjective noun noun noun noun

Stroganoff Stygian Subordinate Succour Suffrutescent Surfeit Surmise Swahili

strgnf stdn sbdnt sk sfrtsnt sft smz swhili, sw-

noun adjective adjective verb adjective noun noun noun

T
Tachyphylaxis Tacit Taciturn Tangential an acute (sudden) decrease in the respeciallyonse to a drug after its administration. understood or implied without being stated. reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. diverging from a previous course or line; erratic. takflakss tast tastn tandn()l noun adjective adjective adjective

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Tarpaulin Temerarious Tenuous Terpsichore Terracotta Teutonic Throttle Tortuous Trapezoid Treacherous Triptych Triskaidekaphobia Triumphant Troubadour Turpitude Tympanum Typhlosole Tyrannicide

heavy-duty waterproof cloth, originally of tarred canvas. reckless; rash. very slender or fine; insubstantial. the Muse of lyric poetry and dance. reddish-brown clay that has been baked but not glazed, used for making pots, etc. of or relating to the Germanic languages or their speakers. to attack or kill somebody by squeezing their throat. full of twists and turns. a quadrilateral with only one pair of parallel sides. guilty of or involving betrayal or deception. a set of three associated artistic, literary, or musical works intended to be appreciated together. an abnormal fear of the number 13. having won a battle or contest; victorious. a French medieval lyric poet composing and singing in Provenal in the 11th to 13th centuries. depravity; wickedness. a membranous resonator in a sound-producing organ. a typhlosole is an internal fold of the intestine or intestine inner wall. the killing of a tyrant.

tpln tmrrs tnjs tpskri trkt tjutnk rt()l tts,-js trapzd,trpizd trt()rs trptk trskdkfb trmf()nt trubd tptjud tmpnm tflsol transd,t-

noun adjective adjective noun noun adjective verb adjective noun adjective noun noun adjective noun noun noun noun noun

U
Usherette a woman who shows people to their seats in a theater. rt noun

V
Valetudinarian Vaudeville Vendeuse Verisimilitude Vicar Visceral Vitiligo Vituperative a person who is unduly anxious about their health. a theatrical entertainmen.t entertainment. french term for a woman who sells women's clothing. the appearance of being true or real. a representative or deputy of a bishop. coming from strong emotions and not from logic or reason. a condition in which the pigment is lost from areas of the skin, causing whitish patches. bitter and abusive. valtjudnrn vdvl,vdvdz vrsmltjud vk vs()r()l vtlg vtjup()rtv,vnoun noun noun noun noun adjective noun adjective 70

W
Wallaroo Wildebeest a large Australian kangaroo (genus Macropus). large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail. wlru wldbist,vnoun noun

X
Xhosa a member of a South African people traditionally living in the province of Eastern Cape. ks / ks noun

Y
Yacht Yiddish a medium-sized sailboat equipped for cruising or racing. a language used by Jews in central and eastern Europe before the Holocaust. jt jd noun noun

Z
Zaibatsu Zeitgeist a large Japanese business conglomerate. the spirit of the time; the taste and outlook characteristic of a period or generation. a member of a French infantry unit, originally formed of Algerians and characterized characterised by oriental uniform. a situation in which the obligation to make a move is a serious disadvantage. zbatsu ztgst noun noun

Zouave Zugzwang

zuv,zwv zgzwa,zug-

noun noun

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School Round
Word Meaning Phonetics Parts of Speech

A
Abaft Abase in or behind the stern (back end) of a ship. to act in a way that shows that you accept somebody's power over you. make or become less strong. a slaughterhouse. the building or buildings occupied by a community of monks or nuns. take (someone) away illegally by force or deception. regard with disgust and hatred. to dislike somebody/something so much that you hate having to be with or deal with them. (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree. the removal of snow and ice from a glacier or iceberg by melting or evaporation. burning fiercely. renounce or reject (something desired or valuable). the act of not allowing yourself to have something that you want; the act of rejecting something. the place where someone lives. inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists. scrape or wear away by friction or erosion. in or to another country. bft bes adverb verb

Abate Abattoir Abbey

bet Abtw abi

verb noun noun

Abduct Abhor Abide

bdkt bh bad

verb verb verb

Abject

abdkt

adjective

Ablation

ble()n

noun

Ablaze Abnegate Abnegation

blez abnget abnge()n

adjective verb noun

Abode Aboriginal

bd abrdn()l

noun adjective

Abrade Abroad

bred brd

verb adverb

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Abrupt Abscond

sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way. leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest. not present. total and complete. leave abruptly. restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something. the practice of not allowing yourself something, especially food, moral, religious or health reasons. completely ridiculous; not logical and sensible. a large quantity that is more than enough. a very deep wide space or hole that seems to have no bottom. a tree with yellow or white flowers. a school or college for special training. a plant which grows in warm regions, and which has shiny leaves with sharp points. to agree to a request, proposal, etc. to praise or welcome somebody/something publicly. become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions; adjust. to travel or go somewhere with somebody. a musical instrument that you hold in both hands to produce sounds. to go up to somebody and speak to them, especially in a way that is rude or threatening. to dress somebody in a particular type of clothing or give them a particular type of equipment, especially a noticeable or impressive type. (of a benefit or sum of money) be received by

brpt bsknd

adjective verb

Absent Absolute absquatulate Abstain Abstinence

bsnt bslut bskwtjlet bsten abstnns

adjective adjective verb verb noun

Absurd Abundance Abyss

bsd bndns bs

adjective noun noun

Acacia Academy Acanthus

ke kdmi kans

noun noun noun

Accede Acclaim Acclimatise

ksid klem klmtz

verb Verb Verb

Accompany Accordion

kmpni kdn

Verb Noun

Accost

kst

Verb

Accoutre

kut(r)

Verb

Accrue

kru

Verb

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someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.

Accurate Accuse Acetate

correct and true in every detail. charge (someone) with an offence or crime. a chemical made from acetic acid, used in making plastics, etc. a clear liquid with a strong smell used for cleaning things, making paint thinner and producing various chemicals. free from colour. to make somebody/yourself familiar with or aware of something. accept something reluctantly but without protest. an official decision in court that a person is not guilty of a crime. unpleasantly bitter or pungent. angry bitter feelings or words. an abbreviation composed by first letters that itself forms a word. abnormal fear or dread of being at a great height. the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim. always busy doing things, especially physical activities. to make a machine or device start to work. the ability to think, see or hear clearly. very serious or severe. to change something in order to make it suitable for a new use or situation. a section of extra information that is added to something, especially to a book.

akjrt kjuz astet

Adjective Verb Noun

Acetone

astn

Noun

Achromatic Acquaint

akr()matk kwent

Adjective Verb

Acquiesce Acquittal

akws kwt()l

Verb Noun

Acrid Acrimony Acronym

akrd akrmni akrnm

adjective noun Noun

Acrophobia Action

akrfb ak()n

Noun Noun

Active Actuate Acuity Acute Adapt

aktv aktet kjuti kjut dapt

adjective verb noun Adjective Adjective

Addendum

dndm

noun

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Addle

to make somebody unable to think clearly; to confuse somebody. to provide evidence, reasons, facts, etc. in order to explain something or to show that something is true. good at doing something that is quite difficult. to stick firmly to something. arranged or happening when necessary and not planned in advance. without ever coming to an end; again and again. in the meantime. to stop a meeting or an official process, especially a trial, for a period of time. make a formal judgement on a disputed matter. to ask or to order somebody to do something. an army officer who does office work and helps other officers. to manage and organise the affairs of a company, an organisation, a country, etc. the most senior commander of a fleet or navy. the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place or institution. love and respect (someone) deeply. to make something/somebody look more attractive by decorating it. to make food or drink less pure by adding another substance to it. to give a general idea or description of something without details. according to the estimated value of the goods being taxed.

ad()l

Verb

Adduce

djus

Verb

Adept Adhere Adhoc

dpt /adpt dh ad hk

adjective verb Adjective

Adinfinitum Adinterim Adjourn

ad nfntm ad ntrm dn

adverb adverb Verb

Adjudicate Adjure Adjutant

dudket d,d adt()nt

verb verb noun

Administer

dmnst

verb

Admiral Admittance

adm()r()l dmt()ns

noun Noun

Adore Adorn

d dn

verb Verb

Adulterate

dltret

Verb

Adumbrate

admbret

Verb

Advalorem

ad vlrm

Adjective

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Advent

the coming of an important event, person, invention, etc. an advertisement. the most sacred or reserved part of any place of worsh ip. with the protection or support of a particular organisation or person. the scientific study of the causes of disease. compare efferent bringing or directing inwards to a pa rt or an organ of the body, especially towards the brain or spin al cord. to pledge by promise of marriage. closely related or connected. a divine creative impulse or inspiration. to affect somebody/something in an unpleasant or harmful way. the state of having a great deal of money, wealth. frighten (someone). a remark or an action that insults or offends somebody/something. a list of items to be discussed at a meeting. an increase in the power or importance of a person or country. filled with horror and surprise when you see or hear something. excited and very interested to find out something. connected with farming and the use of land for farming. accordance or similarity in opinion or feeling.

adv()nt

noun

Advert Adytum

advt adtm

Noun Noun

Aegis

ids

noun

Aetiology Afferent

itldi af()r()nt

noun Adjective

Affiance Affined Afflatus Afflict

fns fnd flets flkt

Verb adjective noun verb

Affluence Affright Affront

aflns frt frnt

noun verb noun

Agenda Aggrandisement

dnd grandz

noun noun

Aghast

gst

Adjective

Agog Agrarian

gg grrn

Adjective Adjective

Agreement

grim()nt

Noun

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Agriculture Agronomy

the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products. the science of soil management and the production of field crops. great willingness or enthusiasm. a very large white bird with long wings that lives in the Pacific and Southern Oceans. a person or an animal that is born with no colour ( pigment ) in the hair or skin, which are white, or in the eyes, which are pink. a form of chemistry studied in the Middle Ages which involved trying to discover how to change ordinary metals into gold. a neurologic disorder marked by loss of the ability to u nderstand written or printed language, usually resulting from a br ain lesion ora congenital defect. the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together, as in sing a song of sixpence. a person to whom something is allotted, especially land or shares. the amount of something that is permitted. to mention something in an indirect way. the quality of being attractive and exciting. a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war. audibly; not silently or in a whisper. according to the correct order of the letters of the alphabet. a noisy argument or disagreement.

agrklt

Noun

grnmi

Noun

Alacrity Albatross

lakrti albtrs

Noun Noun

Albino

albin

Noun

Alchemy

alkmi

Noun

Alexia

lks

noun

Alliteration

ltre()n

Noun

Allottee

lti

Noun

Allowance Allude Allure Ally

lans l(j)ud lj la

Noun Verb Noun Noun

Aloud Alphabetical

lad alfbtk()l

Adverb Adjective

Altercation

ltke()n

Noun

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Altruistic

the fact of caring about the needs and happiness of other people more than your own. an assistant, especially one who writes or types for somebody. a minor change or addition designed to improve a text. enough or more than enough. to make somebody laugh or smile. lack of grammatical sequence or coherence, especially in a sentence. detailed examination of the elements or structure of something. a person who conducts analysis. a person who believes that laws and governments are not necessary. a person in your family who lived a long time ago. a heavy metal object that is attached to a rope or chain and dropped over the side of a ship or boat to keep it in one place. severe pain, mental suffering or unhappiness. pass criticism or censure on. a strong feeling of opposition, anger or hatred. to heat metal or glass and allow it to cool slowly, in order to make it stronger or softer. to tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc. to make somebody slightly angry. happening or done once every year.

altrstk

Adjective

Amanuensis

manjnss

Noun

Amendment

mnoun(d)m()nt

Noun

Ample Amuse Anacoluthic

amp()l mjuz anklun

Adjective Verb noun

Analysis

nalss

Noun

Analyst Anarchist

an()lst ankst

Noun noun

Ancestor Anchor

nsest(r) k(r)

noun noun

Anguish Animadvert Animosity Anneal

agw anmdvt anmsti nil

Noun Verb Noun verb

Announce

nans

Verb

Annoy Annual

n anjl

Verb Adjective

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Annuity

a fixed amount of money paid to somebody each year, usually for the rest of their life.

njuti

Noun

Annular Anodyne

ring-shaped. unlikely to cause disagreement or offend anyone; not expressing strong opinions. a thing, situation, etc. that is different from what is normal or expected. either of a pair of long, thin sensory appendages on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods. a cavity in a body organ, especially a bone. feeling worried or nervous. loss of voice, especially due to an organic or functional disturbance of the vocal organs. a condition in which somebody stops breathing temporarily while they are sleeping. a type of needlework in which small pieces of cloth are sewn or stuck in a pattern onto a larger piece. approval or agreement. fairly accurate but not totally precise. suitable or appropriate in the circumstances. wingless, as some insects. a method of producing a picture using acid on a metal plate; a picture produced using this method. a structure for carrying water, usually one built like a bridge across a valley or low ground. an extreme fear of spiders. a large group of armed ships sailing together. having little or no rain.

anjl andn

Adjective Adjective

Anomaly

nm()li

Noun

Antenna

antn

Noun

Antrum Anxious Aphonia

antrm a(k)s efn

Noun Adjective Noun

Apnoea

apni

noun

Applique

plike

Noun

Approbation Approximate Apt Apterous Aquatint

aprbe()n prksmt pt apt()rs akwtnt

Noun Adjective Adjective Adjective Noun

Aqueduct

akwdkt

Noun

Arachnophobia Armada Armageddon

raknfb md mgd()n

Noun Noun Adjective

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Aroma Arrange Arsenic Artificial

a pleasant, noticeable smell. to plan or organise something in advance. the chemical element of atomic number 33. made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally. connected with art or artists. a soft, brown, lumpy gum resin having a bitter, acrid taste and an obnoxious odor. to state clearly and firmly that something is true. to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/something. an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose. an account of a persons life written by that person. (of a deposit or formation) formed in its present position. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. the system of weights based on the pound.

rm rend s()nk tf()l

Noun Verb Noun Adjective

Artistic Asafoetida

tstk asfitd

Adjective Noun

Assert Assess

st ses

Verb Verb

Association

sse()n

Noun

Autobiography Autochthonous

tbgrfi tkns

Noun Adjective

Avalanche

avln

noun

Avoirdupois

avwdjpw

Noun

B
Bacteria Bagatelle the simplest and smallest forms of life. a game played on a board with small balls that you try to hit into holes. luggage. an official who keeps order in court, takes people to their seats, watches prisoners, etc. to put your body or something else into a position where it is steady and does not fall. nonsense. baktri bagtl Noun Noun

Baggage Bailiff

bagd belf

Noun Noun

Balance

bal()ns

Verb

Balderdash

bldda

Noun

80

Bannock

a round, flat loaf, typically unleavened, associated with Scotland and northern England. a formal meal for a large number of people, usually for a special occasion. a lawyer who has the right to argue cases in the higher courts of law. to exchange goods, property, services, etc. for other goods, etc. without using money. a type of bridge with a section which can be raised and lowered using counterweights. the lowest part of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported. in the most important ways, without considering things that are less important. punishment or torture in which the soles of the feet ar e beaten with a stick. a group of people or a system that protects a way of life or a belief when it seems that it may disappear. a coin of low value. to shout loudly, especially in an unpleasant or angry way. to smear all over. a name for the devil. put in a very difficult situation. unfriendly and aggressive. to shout in a loud deep voice, especially because you are angry. a small house or structure, sometimes with one side open, designed to give a beautiful view. an advantage that something gives you; a helpful and useful effect that something has.

bank

Noun

Banquet

bakwt

Noun

Barrister

barst

Noun

Barter

bt

Verb

Bascule

baskjul

Noun

Base

bes

Noun

Basically

besk()li

Adverb

Bastinado

bastned

Noun

Bastion

bastn

Noun

Bawbee Bawl

bbi bl

Noun Verb

Bedaubed Beelzebub Beleaguer Belligerent Bellow

bdb blzbb blig bld()r()nt bel

verb Noun Verb Adjective Verb

Belvedere

blvd

Noun

Benefit

bnft

Noun

81

Berate

to criticise or speak angrily to somebody because you do not approve of something they have done. be deprived of a close relation or friend through their death. very angry, often in a violent or uncontrolled way. to be a sign of something. the act of risking money, etc. on the unknown result of an event. on the other side; further on. happening once every two years. responsibility for doing something badly or wrongly; saying that somebody is responsible for something. not able to see. a sudden attack. an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory. to mix (clay or the like) with water, so as to form a liqu id suspension. to get on a ship, train, plane, bus, etc. words which sound important but have little meaning, used to impress people. genuine, real or legal; not false to make something increase, or become better or more successful. a tropical climbing plant with red, purple, white or pink flowers. a wide city street, often with trees on either side. to remove the parts of a book, play, etc. that you think are likely to shock or offend people. a person who brags, quarrels.

bret

Verb

Bereave

briv

Verb

Berserk Betoken Betting

bzk btk()n bt

Adjective Verb Noun

Beyond Biennial Blame

bjnd bnl blem

Adverb Adjective Noun

Blind Blitz Blitzkrieg

blnd blts bltskrig

Adjective Noun Noun

Blunge

bln(d)

Verb

Board Bombast

bd bmbast

Verb Noun

Bonafide Boost

bn fdi bust

adjective Verb

Bougainvillea

bug()nvl

Noun

Boulevard Bowdlerise

bulvd badlrz

Noun Verb

Braggart

bragt, -t

Noun

82

Braille

a system of printing for blind people in which the letters of the alphabet and the numbers are printed as raised dots that can be read by touching them. a commission promoting a military officer to a higher r ank without increase of pay and with limited exercise of th ehigher rank, often granted as an honor immediately before retirement. a structure that is built over a road, railway/railroad, river, etc. so that people or vehicles can cross from one side to the other. full of light; shining strongly. enormous; very large. a type of carriage used in the past, which had a closed roof and four wheels and was pulled by one horse. to look at a lot of things in a shop/store rather than looking for one particular thing. to clean, polish, or make smooth with a brush. using very few words and sounding rude. a ball of air or gas in a liquid, or a ball of air inside a solid substance such as glass. a recklessly adventurous and unscrupulous person. a thing that people are afraid of. gold or silver in large amounts or in the form of bars. a person or thing that protects or defends something. a person whose job is to manage the financial affairs of a school or college.

brel

Noun

Brevet

brvt

Noun

Bridge

brd

Noun

Bright Brobdingnagian Brougham

brt brbdnagn bru()m

Adjective Adjective Noun

Browse

braz

Verb

Brush Brusque Bubble

br brsk, brusk bb()l

Verb Adjective Noun

Buccaneer Bugaboo Bullion Bulwark Bursar

bkn bgbu blj()n blwk bs

Noun Noun Noun noun Noun

C
Cabriolet an automobile resembling a coupe but with a folding top. kabr()le Noun

83

Cacao

a tropical tree with seeds that are used to make chocolate and cocoa. an official register showing details of ownership, boun daries, andvalue of real property in a district, made for taxation purposes. a single-masted sailing vessel used on the eastern Mediterranean Sea, having a sprit mainsail, a square topsail, and two or more other sails. a tropical tree that produces a large round fruit with very hard skin. a type of soft French cheese with a strong flavour. a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim. a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job. bad-tempered and always complaining. the ability or qualities necessary to do something. the number of things or people that a container or space can hold. to sell possessions in order to change them into money. a large painful swelling under the skin. a knitted jacket. the period of time that you spend in your life working or doing a particular thing. a person who studies and resolves moral problems of judgment or conduct arising in specific situations. a sudden disaster or a violent event that causes change, for example a flood or a war. to put people or things into groups according to what type they are. a group of people or things with particular features in

kke

Noun

Cadastral

kdastr()l

Adjective

Caique

kik

Noun

Calabash

kalba

Noun

Camembert Campaign

kammb kampen

Noun Noun

Candidate

kanddet

Noun

Cantankerous Capability Capacity

kantak()rs kepblti kpsti

Adjective Noun Noun

Capitalise

kapt()lz

Verb

Carbuncle Cardigan Career

kbk()l kdn kr(r)

Noun Noun Noun

Casuist

kazjst

Noun

Cataclysm

katklz()m

noun

Categorise

ktraz

verb

Category

katg()ri

Noun

84

common. Caterwaul to make the loud unpleasant noise that is typical of a cat. to fill the holes or cracks in something, especially a ship, with a substance that keeps out water. to burn a wound, using a chemical or heat, in order to stop the loss of blood or to prevent infection. a type of red pepper used in cooking to give a hot flavour to food. a special event that people organise in order to celebrate something. a unit for measuring length. a period of 100 years. a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions. an official document that may be used to prove that the facts it states are true. a round headdress of stuffed cloth with wide cloth stre amers that fall from the crown or are draped around it, worn in the15th century. all the qualities and features that make a person. a typical feature or quality that something/somebody has. a situation in which people pretend that something is true when it clearly is not. a castle or large country house in France. happy, and showing it by the way that you behave. a printed form that you can write on and sign as a way of paying for something instead of using money. used to describe a style of decoration that contains too many details and lacks taste. katwl Noun

Caulk

kk

Verb

Cauterise

ktrz

Verb

Cayenne

ken

Noun

Celebration

slbre()n

Noun

Centimetre Century Ceremony

sentmit(r) sntri srmni

noun Noun Noun

Certificate

stfkt

Noun

Chaperon

aprn

Noun

Character Characteristic

karkt karktrstk

Noun Noun

Charade

rd

Noun

Chateau Cheerful Cheque

at tfl tk

Noun Adjective noun

Chichi

ii

Adjective

85

Chocolate

a hard brown sweet food made from cocoa beans, used in cooking to add flavour to cakes, etc. or eaten as a sweet/candy. to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available. the form of an insect, especially a butterfly or moth, while it is changing into an adult inside a hard case, also called a chrysalis. a person who conducts sightseers; guide. when a liquid, gas, or air circulates or is circulated, it moves continuously around a place or system. a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country. a statement that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not agree with or believe it. a short fight between two groups of people. an extreme fear of being in a small confined place; the unpleasant feeling that a person gets in a situation which restricts them. an early type of musical instrument, like a piano with a very soft tone. to take away somebody's guilty feelings or sin. a person whose job is to keep the records or accounts in an office, shop/store etcan office clerk. to go up something towards the top. to force somebody to do something by using threats. to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart. a conversation. a person or thing that is extremely important or large in size,an extremely large statue.

tk()lt

Noun

Choose

tuz

Verb

Chrysalis

krs()ls

Noun

Cicerone Circinate

ttrni ssnt

Noun Verb

Citizen

stz()n

Noun

Claim

klem

Noun

Clash Claustrophobia

kl klstrfb

Noun Noun

Clavichord

klavkd

Noun

Cleanse Clerk

klenz klk

Verb Noun

Climb Coerce Collapse

klm ks klps

Verb Verb Verb

Colloquy Colossus

klkwi klss

noun Noun

86

Comfortable Commiserate

making you feel physically relaxed. to show somebody sympathy when they are upset or disappointed about something. an officer of high rank in the navy. to exchange information, news, ideas. the process of comparing two or more people or things. music with tenderness. link (things) together in a chain or series. to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else. the process of forming an idea or a plan. to form an idea of something in your mind. giving only the information that is necessary and important, using few words. an expert on matters involving the judgement of beauty, quality or skill in art, food or music. a result of something that has happened. opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values. always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards. the system of laws and basic principles that a state, a country or an organisation is governed by. one of the large land masses of the earth such as Europe, Asia or Africa. an unfortunate event or embarrassing disagreement with another person. a sum of money that is given to a person or an organisation in order to help pay for something.

kmf()tb()l kmzret

Adjective Verb

Commodore Communicate Comparison

kmd kmjunket kmprsn

Noun Verb noun

Conamore Concatenate Concentrate

kn amre knkatnet kns()ntret

Adverb Verb Verb

Conception Conceptualise Concise

knsp()n knsptjlz knsas

Noun Verb Adjective

Connoisseur

kns

Noun

Consequence Conservative

knskw()ns knsvtv

Noun Adjective

Consistent

knsst()nt

Adjective

Constitution

knsttju()n

Noun

Continent

kntnnt

Noun

Contretemps

kntrt

Noun

Contribution

kntrbju()n

noun

87

Conventional

tending to follow what is done or considered acceptable by society in general. a narrow bed on a train, that folds down from the wall. to force out air suddenly and noisily through your throat, for example when you have a cold. a small bed for a baby which can be pushed gently from side to side. to say that you disapprove of somebody/something; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something. the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities. a very rich man. an intestinal condition caused by infection with cryptosporidium, causing diarrhoea and vomiting.

knvn()n()l

Adjective

Couchette

kut

Noun

Cough

kf

Verb

Cradle

kredl

Noun

Criticise

krtsz

Verb

Criticism

krtsz()m

Noun

Croesus Cryptosporidiosi s

kriss krpt()sprdss

Noun Noun

D
Dabble Daft Daguerreotype to move your hands, feet, etc. around in water. silly, often in a way that is amusing. a photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapour. a title given to a woman as a special honour because of the work she has done. bad or annoying. the state of being in hell; the act of sending somebody to hell. a device for reducing vibration or oscillation. to play with a baby or young child by moving them up and down on your knee. dab()l dft dgrtp Verb Adjective Noun

Dame

dem

Noun

Damnable Damnation

damnb()l damne()n

Adjective Noun

Damper Dandle

damp dand()l

Noun Verb

88

Dandruff

very small pieces of dead skin, seen as a white dust in a person's hair. a man who cares a lot about his clothes and appearance. to hang or swing freely. small with a neat appearance and nice clothes. grey or white with darker round marks. to make somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something. to take a long time to do something or go somewhere. the time of day when light first appears. in a confused state. (of a bright light) blind temporarily. a complete failure to reach agreement or settle an argument. a lack of something; the fact of there not being enough of something. never dying or forgotten. like a dead person. a building, vehicle, etc. that is dangerous and could cause somebody's death. an event or a situation that is a complete failure and causes embarrassment. to officially prevent somebody from doing something, joining something, etc. an official document that is given by a company, showing it has borrowed money from a person and stating the interest payments that it will make to them. to make somebody's body or mind weaker.

dandrf

noun

Dandy

dandi

Noun

Dangle Dapper Dapple Daunt

dag()l dap dap()l dnt

Verb Adjective Verb Verb

Dawdle Dawn Daze Dazzle Deadlock

dd()l dn dez daz()l ddlk

Verb Verb Noun Verb Noun

Dearth

Noun

Deathless Deathly Deathtrap

dls dli dtrap

Adjective Adjective Adjective

Debacle

debk()l

Noun

Debar

db

Verb

Debenture

dbnt

Noun

Debilitate

dbltet

Verb

89

Decadence

behaviour, attitudes, etc. which show a fall in standards, especially moral ones, and an interest in pleasure and enjoyment rather than more serious things. to cut off somebody's head. a line of poetry with ten syllables. honest, polite behaviour that follows accepted moral standards and shows respect for others. of a good enough standard or quality. a unit for measuring how loud a sound is. a continuous decrease in the number, value, quality, etc. of something.

dkd()ns

noun

Decapitate Decasyllable Decency

dkaptet dkslb()l dis()nsi

Verb Noun Noun

Decent Decibel Decline

dis()nt dsbl dklan

Adjective Noun Noun

Defeasance

a condition on the performance of which a deed or oth dfiz()ns erinstrument is defeated or rendered void. able to be supported by reasons or arguments that show that it is right or should be allowed. not having enough of something, especially something that is essential. to burst open, as capsules of plants; gape. a shop/store or part of one that sells cooked meats and cheeses, and special or unusual foods that come from other countries. very pleased. a being that is responsible for creating the world. to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence. containing a lot of people, things, plants, etc, with little space between them. making you feel very sad and without enthusiasm. a person who is or seems to be interested in a subject, but whose understanding of it is not very deep. dfnsb()l

Noun

Defensible

Adjective

Deficient

df()nt

Adjective

Dehisce Delicatessen

dhs dlkts()n

Verb Noun

Delighted Demiurge Demonstrate Dense

dlatd dimd, dmdemnstret dens

Adjective Noun Verb adjective

Depressing Dilettante

dpres dltante, -ti

Adjective Verb

90

E
Earl a British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess. near the beginning of a period of time, an event etc. a person who earns money for a job that they do. very serious and sincere. made of baked clay. connected with life on earth and not with any spiritual life. a sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface. the state of feeling relaxed or comfortable without worries, problems or pain. a wooden frame to hold a picture while it is being painted. the part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building. the movement of the tide out to sea. repetition of a sound by the reflection of sound wave. social distinction or conspicuous success. an occasion when the earth passes between the moon and the sun so that you cannot see all or part of the moon for a time. providing good service or value in relation to the amount of time or money spent. the study of how a society organizes its money, trade and industry. to use less money, time, etc, than you normally use. the outer layer of the jelly-like substance inside cells. a medical condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed with blisters which cause itching l Noun Early Earner Earnest Earthen Earthly li n nst ()n li Adjective noun Adjective Adjective Adjective

Earthquake Ease

kwek iz

Noun Noun

Easel

iz()l

Noun

Eaves

ivz

Noun

Ebb Echo Eclat Eclipse

b ek ekl klps

Noun noun Noun Noun

Economical

iknmkl

adjective

Economics

iknmks, k-

Noun

Economise Ectoplasm Eczema

knmz kt()plaz()m kzm

Verb Noun Noun

91

and bleeding. Edelweiss a mountain plant which has woolly white bracts around its small flowers and downy grey-green leaves. the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area. fit to be eaten. the improvement of somebody's mind or character. a large impressive building. the form in which a book is published. to draw out. a snake-like fish with a slender elongated body and poorly developed fins, proverbial for its slipperiness. strange and frightening. to destroy the surface of something. a model of a person that makes them look ugly. liquid waste, especially chemicals produced by factories, or sewage. something, especially a liquid, that flows out of somebody/something. showing much or too much emotion. based on, or holding, the belief that everyone is equal and should have the same rights and opportunities. thinking only about yourself and not about what other people need or want. a radioactive chemical element produced artificially from plutonium and other elements. carefully prepared and organised. to remove or get rid of something/somebody. to make something clearer by explaining it more fully. difficult to find, define, or achieve. ed()lvs Noun

Edge Edible Edification Edifice Edition Educe Eel

ed db()l dfke()n dfs dn djus il

Noun Adjective noun Noun Noun Verb Noun

Eerie Efface Effigy Effluent

ri fes fdi flnt

Adjective Verb Noun Noun

Effusion

fju()n

Noun

Effusive Egalitarian

fjusv galtrn

Adjective Adjective

Egocentric

g()sntrk

Adjective

Einsteinium

nstnm

Noun

Elaborate Eliminate Elucidation Elusive

lab()rt lmnet l(j)usde()n ilusv

Adjective Verb Noun Adjective

92

emblm Emblem a design or picture that represents a country or an organisation. to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc, especially when it is done with enthusiasm. a condition that affects the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. one sitting for examinations. mbres

Noun

Embrace

Verb

Emphysema

mfsim

Noun

Examinee

zmni

Noun

F
Fabricate Fabulous Facility to invent false information in order to trick people. extremely good. buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose. opposition, disagreement, etc. that exists between small groups of people within an organisation or political party. all the teachers in a faculty of a college or university. of or using a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 32 and boils at 212. not loyal; that you cannot rely on or trust. not genuine; appearing to be something it is not. a bird of prey with long pointed wings. not used for growing crops, especially so that the quality of the land will improve. to change a written record or information so that it is no longer true. the state of not being true or genuine. well known to you. a lack of food during a long period of time in a region. fabrket fabjls fslti verb Adjective Noun

Faction

fak()n

Noun

Faculty Fahrenheit

fak()lti far()nht, f-

Noun Noun

Faithless Fake Falcon Fallow

fels fek flk()n fal

Adjective Noun Noun Adjective

Falsify

flsf, fls-

Verb

Falsity Familiar Famine

flsti, flsti fmli(r) famn

Noun adjective Noun

93

Fanatic

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something. extreme beliefs or behaviour, especially in connection with religion or politics. based on imagination and not facts or reason. a confused mixture of different things. causing or ending in death . impossible to measure the depth of; bottomless. an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation. able to produce a lot of children, crops, etc. a long narrow inlet of the sea between high steep cliffs formed by glacial action. reproducing by fission. surprise greatly. a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire. to become red, especially because you are embarrassed, angry etc. the quality of being patient and sympathetic towards other people, especially when they have done something wrong. happening by chance, especially a lucky chance that brings a good result. formal permission given by a government to somebody who wants to operate a public service as a business. intended to cheat somebody, usually in order to make money illegally. involving a lot of energy and activity in a way that is not organised.

fnatk

Noun

Fanaticism

fnatsz()m

Noun

Fanciful Farrago Fatal Fathomless Faux pas

fansfl, -f()l frg fetl fa()mls f p, fo pa

Adjective Noun adjective Adjective Noun

Fecund Fiord

fk()nd, fikfjd, fird

Adjective noun

Fissiparous Flabbergasted Flame

fsp()rs flabgst flem

Adjective Adjective noun

Flush

fl

Verb

Forbearance

fbr()ns

Noun

Fortuitous

ftjuts

Adjective

Franchise

fran(t)z

Noun

Fraudulent

frdjl()nt

Adjective

Frenetic

frntk

Adjective

94

Frenzied

involving a lot of activity and strong emotions in a way that is often violent or frightening and not under control. a picture that is painted on a wall while the plaster is still wet. playing in a lively happy way. using only as much money or food as is necessary. to make somebody feel annoyed or impatient because they cannot do or achieve what they want. to criticise somebody/something angrily. behaving in a way that shows that you want to keep something secret and do not want to be noticed. a rapid series of shots fired from one or more guns; a rapid series of objects that are thrown.

frnzid

Adjective

Fresco

frsk

Noun

Frolicsome Frugality Frustrate

frlks()m frugalti frstret, frs-

Adjective Adjective Verb

Fulminate Furtive

flmnet, flftv

Verb Adjective

Fusillade

fjuzled, -ld

noun

G
Gabardine a smooth, durable twill-woven worsted or cotton cloth. a person who annoys or criticises other people in order to make them do something. a small tool or device that does something useful. a chemical element. a mistake that a person makes in public or in a social situation, especially something embarrassing. a person who is in charge of a group of people. in a bright and attractive way. to disagree with or deny something. a cloth or leather covering for the leg between the knee and the ankle. any of the large systems of stars, etc. in outer space. gabdin, gabdin Noun Gadfly gadfl Noun

Gadget Gadolinium Gaffe

gadt gadlnm gaf

Noun Noun Noun

Gaffer Gaily Gainsay Gaiter

gaf geli gense get

Noun Adverb Verb Noun

Galaxy

galksi

Noun

95

Gallant Gallic

brave, especially in a very difficult situation. connected with or considered typical of France or its people. a French word or phrase that is used in another language. a unit for measuring liquid. a piece of land next to or around your house where you can grow flowers, fruit, vegetables. to stare at somebody/something with your mouth open because you are shocked or surprised. clothes, especially unusual clothes or those worn by a particular type of person. extremely large. a group of soldiers living in a town or fort to defend it; the buildings these soldiers live in. to kill somebody by putting a piece of wire, etc. around their neck and pulling it tight. an open courtyard enclosed by acloister a cloister. catch ones breath with an open mouth as in exhaustion or astonishment. to look steadily at somebody/something for a long time. (of a seed or spore) begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy. a state, society, or group governed by old people; government by old people. to change the size and borders of an area for voting in order to give an unfair advantage to one party in an election. to move your hands and arms about in order to attract attention or make somebody understand what you are saying.

gal()nt galk

Adjective Adjective

Gallicism

galsz()m

Noun

Gallon Gambol

galn gamb()l

Noun Noun

Gape

gep

Verb

Garb

gb

Noun

Gargantuan Garrison

ggantjn gars()n

Adjective Noun

Garrotte

grt

verb

Garth Gasp

g sp

Noun Verb

Gaze

gez

Noun

Germinate

dmnet

Verb

Gerontocracy

drntkrsi

Noun

Gerrymander

drmand

Verb

Gesticulation

dstkjle()n

Verb

96

Ghastly

very frightening and unpleasant, because it involves pain, death, etc. words that have no meaning or are impossible to understand. very easily seen. using words that are clever, but are not sincere, and do not show much thought ; smooth. a faint unsteady light. sticky. a person who eats too much. the very fine thread made by spiders. kind in a generous way (to someone less important). using long or complicated words in order to impress people. given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary. extremely unpleasant and frightening and usually connected with death and violence. very small pieces of stone or sand. strange in a way that is unpleasant or offensive. very unpleasant and filling you with horror, usually because it is connected with death or injury. behaving in a very honest way; not knowing how to trick people. affecting or relating to the sense of taste. apparatus used to maintain balance, ascertain direction, etc.

gs(t)li

Adjective

Gibberish

db()r

Noun

Glaring Glib

ler lb

Adjective Adjective

Glimmer Glutinous Glutton Gossamer Gracious Grandiloquent

glm glutns glt()n gsm gres grandlkwnt

Noun Adjective Noun Noun Adjective Adjective

Gratuitous

grtjuts

Adjective

Grisly

rzli

adjective

Grit Grotesque Gruesome

rt gr()tsk grus()m

Noun Adjective Adjective

Guileless

glls

Adjective

Gustatory Gyroscope

gstt()ri drskp

Adjective Noun

H
Haberdasher a dealer in dressmaking and sewing goods. habda Noun 97

Habit

a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing. to cause habituation, physiologically or psychologicall y. a large estate or plantation with a dwelling house. a long, narrow feather on the neck or saddle of a domestic cock or other bird. a sea fish like a cod but smaller, with white flesh that is used for food. production of blood. a radioactive chemical element. looking very tired because of illness, worry or lack of sleep. dispute or bargain persistently, especially over a price. denoting or relating to meat prepared as prescribed by Muslim law. tranquil; happy. a large marine flatfish, used as food. unpleasant-smelling breath. the evening of October 31; the eve of All Saints' Day. a rope or strap placed around the head of an animal and used to lead or tether it. courage, daring, or audacity. friendly, peaceful and without any disagreement. a situation in which people disagree, argue or annoy you. connected with heaven. throw with great force. a great cyclonic storm.

habt

Noun

Habituate

hbtet, -tj-

Verb

Hacienda Hackle

hasnd, ajenda hak()l

Noun Noun

Haddock

hadk

Noun

Haematogenesis Hafnium Haggard

himtdnss hafnm hagd

Noun Noun Adjective

Haggle Halal

hag()l hll

Verb Adjective

Halcyon Halibut Halitosis Halloween Halter

halsn, -()n halbt haltss halin hlt

Adjective Noun Noun noun Noun

Hardihood Harmonious Hassle

hdhd hmns hsl

Noun Adjective Noun

Heavenly Hurl Hurricane

hv()nli hl hrk()n, -ken

Adjective Verb Noun

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I
Iambus a unit of sound in poetry consisting of one weak or short syllable followed by one strong or long syllable. a pointed piece of ice that is formed when water freezes as it falls down from something such as a roof. to consider or represent somebody/something as being perfect or better than they really are. the belief that a perfect life, situation. similar in every detail. to recognise somebody/something and be able to say who or what they are. a set of drawings of different features, using descriptions given by people, that can be put together to form the face of a person. a sign or a symbol for something. very stupid behaviour; the state of being very stupid. the way that a particular person uses language. a happy and peaceful place, event or experience, especially one connected with the countryside. difficult or impossible to read. not allowed by the law. not knowing how to read or write. a person who has a very low level of intelligence. not important in a particular situation. too large, great etc. to be measured. that cannot be felt physically. that cannot be entered, passed through or seen through. not wise or sensible. ambs Noun Icicle sk()l Noun

Idealise

dlz, -di-

Verb

Idealism Identical Identify

dlz()m, -didntk()l dntf

Noun Adjective Verb

Identikit

dntkt

Noun

Ideogram Idiocy Idiolect Idyll

d()gram, ddsi dlkt dl

noun noun noun noun

Illegible Illicit Illiterate Imbecile Immaterial Immeasurable Impalpable Impenetrable

ldb()l lst lt()rt mbsil mtrl m()rb()l mpalpb()l mpntrb()l

adjective adjective adjective noun adjective adjective adjective adjective

Imprudent

mprud()nt

adjective 99

Inalienable Inform

that cannot be taken away from you. to tell somebody about something, especially in an official way. a small hotel, usually in the country. to put something into something else or between two things. to give somebody the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do something well. a short period of time between the parts of a play, film/movie, etc.

nelnb()l nfm

adjective verb

Inn Insert

n nst

noun verb

Inspire

nspa(r)

verb

Intermission

ntmn

noun

J
Jackboot a tall boot that reaches up to the knee, worn by soldiers, especially in the past. a large knife with a folding blade. a supporter of King James II of England, Scotland and Ireland, or his son or grandson, after he was removed from power in 1688. very full or crowded. a large party or celebration of scouts. too simple,not interesting. to risk harming or destroying something/somebody. a very long sad complaint or list of complaints. a member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious group. a moment. to manipulate or alter, especially in order to get somet hing done illegally or unethically. feelings of being anxious and nervous, especially before an important event or before having to do something difficult. dakbut noun Jackknife Jacobite daknf dakbt noun noun

Jam packed Jamboree Jejune Jeopardise Jeremiad Jesuit

dampakd dambri ddun dpdz drmad dz(j)t

adjective noun adjective verb noun noun

Jiffy Jiggered

dfi d

noun verb

Jitters

dts

noun

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Jocund Joggle

cheerful. to move or to make somebody/something move quickly up and down or from one side to another. a narcissus with small fragrant yellow flowers and cylindrical leaves. very happy; causing people to be happy. a special anniversary of an event, especially one that took place 25 or 50 years ago; the celebrations connected with it. the system by which courts, trials, etc. are organized organised in a country. to put people or things together, especially in order to show a contrast or a new relationship between them.

dk()nd, dkdg()l

adjective verb

Jonquil

dkwl

noun

Joyous Jubilee

ds dubli

adjective noun

Judicature

dudkt, ddk-

noun

Juxtapose

dkstpz

verb

K
Kaffeeklatsch a social gathering, especially one at which coffee is served. a type of rifle or sub-machine gun made in Russia. division of a cell nucleus during mitosis. a member of a group of indigenous peoples of South Africa and Namibia, including the Nama. kafeklat noun Kalashnikov Karyokinesis Khoikhoi klankf, -lkarkniss, -kkk noun noun noun

L
Lammergeier a large Old World vulture of mountainous country, with a wingspan of 3 m (10 ft) and dark beard-like feathers, noted for its habit of dropping bones from a height to break them. lamg noun

M
Margin the empty space at the side of a written or printed page. a yellow or orange garden flower . mdn noun Marigold mrild noun 101

Marina

a specially designed harbour for small boats and yachts. of or concerned with sea . a unit for measuring length. a senior member of the government who is in charge of a government department or a branch of one. the smaller part of a group. each of the 60 parts of an hour, that are equal to 60 seconds. a lucky thing that happens that you did not expect or think was possible. feel or show deep sorrow or regret for. a person who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a job.

mrin

noun

Marine Millimetre Minister

mrin mlimit(r) mnst(r)

adjective noun noun

Minority Minute

manrti mnt

noun noun

Miracle

mrkl

noun

Mourn Musician

mn mjuzn

verb noun

N
Nabataean a member of an ancient Arabian people having a kingdom with its capital at Petra (now in Jordan). a member of an American Indian people originally of Rhode Island. a sweet liquid that is produced by flowers and collected by bees for making honey. not necessary because it could have been avoided ; unnecessary. Fail to care for or to do . nabtin noun Narragansett narganst noun

Nectar

nekt(r)

noun

Needless

nidls

adjective

Neglect

nlekt

verb

Ngultrum

the basic monetary unit of Bhutan.

()gltrm

noun

O
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Obedient Offspring Ordeal Ornate

doing what you are told to do. a child of a particular person or couple. a difficult or unpleasant experience. covered with a lot of decoration, especially when this involves very small or complicated designs. the study of the diseases of the ear, nose and throat. a set of clothes that you wear together, especially for a particular occasion or purpose.

bidint fspr dil net

adjective noun noun adjective

Otolaryngology Outfit

tlrldi atft

noun noun

P
Pardon used to ask somebody to repeat something because you did not hear it or did not understand it. to make the air in a place smell pleasant, toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor ; scent. to die, especiallyecially in a sudden violent way. a written document signed by a large number of people that asks somebody in a position of authority to do or change something. showing no pity; cruel. a large amount. a person whose job is to fit and repair things such as water pipes, toilets, etc. a small shrub with large showy scarlet bracts surrounding the small yellow flowers. a liquid that is put on the hair to make it look shiny and smell nice. to think about something carefully for a period of time. all the ordinary people of a particular country or area. all the people who live in a particular area, city or country. pdn exclamation Perfume pfjum noun

Perish Petition

per ptn

verb noun

Pitiless Plenty Plumber

ptils plenti plm(r)

adjective pronoun noun

Poinsettia

pnst

noun

Pomade

pmd / pmed

noun

Ponder

pnd(r)

verb

Populace Population

ppjls ppjulen

noun noun

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Populous Portray Possess Possible Poverty Praise

where a large number of people live. to show somebody/something in a picture. to have or own something. that can be done or achieved. the state of being poor. words that show approval of or admiration for somebody/something. a trick that is played on somebody as a joke. a shellfish with ten legs and a long tail, that can be eaten. to lead or be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, etc. belonging to or for the use of a particular person or group. way of doing something, especiallyecially the usual or correct way. a formal suggestion or plan. to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use. the act of supplying somebody with something that they need or want. writing or written under a false name. a fossil warm-blooded flying reptile of the late Jurassic period, with a long slender head and neck and a very short tail. the number of times the blood beats in a minute. showing a lack of courage or determination.

ppjls ptre pzes psbl pvti prez

adjective verb verb adjective noun noun

Prank Prawn

prk prn

noun noun

Preside Private

przad pravt

verb adjective

Procedure

prsid(r)

noun

Proposal Provide

prpzl prvad

noun verb

Provision

prvn

noun

Pseudonymous Pterodactyl

sjudnms trdaktl

adjective noun

Pulse Pusillanimous

pls pjuslanms

noun adjective

Q
Quarrel an angry argument or disagreement between people, often about a personal matter. kwrl noun

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Quest

a long search for something, especiallyecially for some quality such as happiness. preliminary surveying or research. to fill something, especiallyecially a plane, with fuel in order to continue a journey. an act of saying or showing that you will not do, give or accept something. to prove that something is wrong. paying no attention, even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties. to start burning again. to express great happiness about something. helping you to rest and become less anxious. to send somebody away from a court to wait for their trial which will take place at a later date. a way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation. to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past. to help somebody remember something, especiallyecially something important that they must do. a sum of money that is sent to somebody in order to pay for something. the act of taking somebody/something away from a particular place. to restore something that is broken, damaged or torn to good condition. to feel and show that you are sorry for something bad or wrong that you have done. any animal that has cold blood and skin covered in scales, and that lays eggs.

kwest

noun

Reconnaissance Refuel

rkns()ns rifjul

noun verb

Refusal

rfjuzl

noun

Refute Regardless

rfjut rdls

verb adverb

Reignite Rejoice Relaxing Remand

rinat rds rlks rmnd

verb verb adjective verb

Remedy

remdi

noun

Remember

rmemb(r)

verb

Remind

rmand

verb

Remittance

rmtns

noun

Removal

rmuvl

noun

Repair

rpe(r)

verb

Repent

rpent

verb

Reptile

reptal

noun

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Reward

a thing that you are given because you have done something good, worked hard, etc. a person who behaves badly, but in a harmless way. typical of the country or of country people.

rwd

noun

Rogue Rustic

r rstk

noun adjective

S
Sacrilegious violation or misuse of something regarded as sacred or as having great value. expedition; trip. prominent; main. pale; sickly. permit; approve. optimistic; hopeful. a young tree . a way of using words that are the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to somebody or to make fun of them. school bag. the condition of being full ofgratified of gratified. the skin that covers the part of the head where the hair grows. scarce; limited. shortage; insuffiency insufficiency. crimson; red. a minute particle; spark. disdain; ridicule skinny; skeletal. shriek; scream. sakrlds noun Safari Salient Sallow Sanction Sanguine Sapling Sarcasm sfri selnt sal sa(k)()n sagwn spl skzm noun adjective adjective noun adjective noun noun

Satchel Satiety Scalp

sat()l stti sklp

noun noun noun

Scant Scarcity Scarlet Scintilla Scorn Scrawny Screech

skant sksti sklt sntl skn skrni skrit

adjective noun noun noun noun adjective verb

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Scrimmage Script

tussle; conflict. a written text of a play, film/movie, broadcast, talk, etc. not connected with spiritual or religious matters. the act of giving somebody drugs in order to make them calm or to make them sleep. the solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid. a person who claims that they can see what is going to happen in the future. a part of something that is separate from the other parts or can be considered separately. tomb; grave. characterised by long words; long-winded.

skrmd skrpt

noun noun

Secular Sedation

sekjl(r) sden

adjective noun

Sediment Seer

sedmnt s(r)

noun noun

Segment

semnt

noun

Sepulcher Sesquipedalian

sp()lk sskwpdeln

noun adjective

Shackle Sheer

chain up. used to emphasise the size, degree or amount of something. the fact of having a place to live or stay, considered as a basic human need. shine; sparkle. shake; tremble. wearing shoes of the type mentioned. to smile in a silly and annoying way. a long narrow cut or opening in something. loneliness; isolation. a slow relaxed walk. a streamlined warship designed to operate completely submerged in the sea for long periods. achieving your aims or what was intended.

ak()l

noun adjective

Shelter

elt(r)

noun

Shimmer Shiver Shod Simper Slit Solitude Stroll Submarine

m v d smp(r) slt sltjud strl sbmrin

verb verb adjective verb noun noun verb noun

Successful

sksesfl

adjective

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Supper

the last meal of the day, either a main meal, usually smaller and less formal than dinner, or a snackeaten snack eaten before you go to bed. prevail; conquer. whispering, murmuring, or rustling. a large bird that is usually white and has a long thin neck. a knitted piece of clothing made of wool or cotton for the upper part of the body, with long sleeves. harmonise; co-ordinate.

sp(r)

noun

Surmount Susurrus Swan

smant s(j)usrs swn

verb noun noun

Sweater

swet(r)

noun

Synchronise

skrnz

verb

T
Taffeta a crisp, smooth plain woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibres. a musical instrument in the percussion family consisting of a frame, often of wood or plastic, with pairs of small wires. equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as. a small object that is decorative rather than strictly functional; a trinket. a noisy, violent, quarrelsome woman. prevent from succeeding in or accomplishing something. tickle. nail of each toe. making you feel very sad, usually because somebody has died or suffered a lot. machinery for physical exercise. eager or quick to argue or fight. taft noun Tambourine tambrin noun

Tantamount Tchotchke

tantmant ttk

adjective noun

Termagant Thwart

tmg()nt wt

noun verb

Titillate Toenail Tragic

ttlet tnel trdk

verb noun adjective

Trapeze Truculent

trpiz trkjl()nt

verb adjective

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Truncate Tutelage

shorten by cutting off the top or the end. protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship. a dangerous fever.

trket, trtjutld

verb noun

Typhus

tfs

noun

U
Ubiquitous Uncouth Uniform Uxorious present everywhere. uncivilised; awkward. not varying; the same in all parts and at all times. excessively fond of wife. jubkwts nku junfm ksrs adjective adjective adjective adjective

V
Valid Vanish that is legally or officially acceptable. to disappear suddenly and/or in a way that you cannot explain. plants in general, especiallyecially the plants that are found in a particular area or environment. the speed of something in a particular direction. to allow fresh air to enter and move around a room, building. a soup made with potatoes, leeks, and cream and typically served chilled. vld vn adjective verb

Vegetation

vedten

noun

Velocity Ventilation

vlsti ventlen

noun noun

Vichyssoise

viiswz

noun

W
Warrior (especiallyecially in the past) a person who fights in a battle or war. to cry, usually because you are sad. wri(r) noun Weep wip verb

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Xmas used as a short form of Christmas, usually in writing. krsms / eksms noun

Y
Yawn to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply through it, usually because you are tired or bored. fairly young. jn verb Youngish j adjective

Z
Zephyr Zoom a light wind. to move or go somewhere very fast. zf zum noun verb

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