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No. Word Pronunciation POS LOO Definition Sentence

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a calculating instrument for performing arithmetical
processes by sliding counters by hand on rods or in The grocer used an abacus instead of a modern cash
1 abacus /'abə̇kәs/ n Gk > L grooves. register.
a gastropod mollusk that clings to rocks tenaciously At the beach, Marta made a necklace from the shell of
2 abalone /,abә'lōnē/ n Sp with a broad muscular foot. an abalone.
/,ābē(,)sē'da(a)rēәs/ a poem in which the lines or stanzas begin with the
3 abecedarius ab ce de arius n L letters of the alphabet in regular order. Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a famous abecedarius.
Gk + Gk Randy explained to the group that rock formations are
4 abiogenic /,ā,bīō'jenik/ adj + Gk not produced by the action of living organisms. completely abiogenic.
the washing of one’s body or part of it as a religious A common example of ablution in Judaism is washing
5 ablution /ә'blüshәn/ n L rite. the hands before a meal that includes bread.
/,abnē'gāshәn/ ab ne Monasticism involves the disciplining, limitation, or
6 abnegation gation n L renunciation or denial. abnegation of the material aspects of human life.
[Note: Could be confused with aborigen.] one of the
native people especially as contrasted with an Cathy Freeman, an Australian aborigine, carried the
7 aborigine /,abә'rijә(,)nē/ n L invading or colonizing people. flame into the Olympic stadium.
Salamanders develop into an abranchiate form as they
8 abranchiate /ā'braŋkēə̇t/ adj Gk lacking gills. mature.
in a manner that produces the effect of a sudden George’s mom stopped abruptly at the door of his
9 abruptly /ә'brәp(t)lē/ adv L ending. room when she saw his pet python on the floor.
the horizontal coordinate of a point in a plane
Cartesian coordinate system obtained by measuring Bill was asked to mark the point on the graph at which
10 abscissa /ab'sisә/ n L parallel to the x-axis. the abscissa is 4 and the ordinate is 7.
[has obsolete variant with similar pronunciation: Mr. Thompson’s abstruse calculations covered the
11 abstruse /әbz'trüs/ adj L obstruse] difficult to comprehend or understand. blackboard.
Wilbur made sure his restaurant was accessible to
12 accessible /ik'sesәbәl/ adj L capable of being reached or easily approached. those in wheelchairs.
The accommodating chef prepared the dish exactly as
13 accommodating /ә'kämә,dād.iŋ/ adj L + Ecf disposed to be helpful or obliging. the diner asked.
one that participates with another in a crime either The juvenile was convicted as an accomplice in the
14 accomplice /ә'kämplə̇s/ n L > F > E as principal or accessory. robbery.
lying-in; especially : parturition : a state attending Many insurance companies require that hospitals limit
15 accouchement /,a,küsh'mäⁿ/ n F and consequent to childbirth. the period of accouchement to 24 hours.
one skilled in the practice of classifying, recording,

and summarizing business and financial transactions Every April Rhonda vows to hire an accountant to
16 accountant /ә'kaůntᵊnt/ n F and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results. figure her next year’s taxes.
a colorless gaseous hydrocarbon that is explosive
L + Gk + when compressed but safe if diluted with nitrogen The welder ran out of acetylene while cutting through
17 acetylene /ә'sed.ᵊlə̇n/ n Gk or acetone. the ship’s hull.
The claim that the achondrite originated from the
a stony meteorite devoid of the granular structures moon was based on compositional matches of lunar
18 achondrite /ā'kän,drīt/ n Gk known as chondrules. rocks obtained by the Apollo missions.
L + Gk > a condition of decreased alkalinity of the blood and James was rushed to the emergency room, where he
19 acidosis /,asә'dōsə̇s/ n L tissues. learned that he was suffering from acidosis.
the highest point or stage (as of growth or Many of her fans think Barbra Streisand is at the acme
20 acme /'akmē/ n Gk development). of the music profession.
Until recently, Scott acquiesced in most situations
21 acquiesced /,akwē'est/ v L>F accepted or complied tacitly or passively. involving conflict.
The principal stated that the students’ main goal
22 acquisition /,akwә'zishәn/ n L the act or action of obtaining. should be the acquisition of knowledge.
[Note: The definition provided is not the one most
commonly associated with this word.] release or Mr. Churchill was deeply involved in the game and was
23 acquittal /ә'kwid.ᵊl/ n L + L > F discharge from debt or other liability. too much indebted to it for his acquittal.
a chronic disease of adult life that is characterized
by a gradual and permanent enlargement of the flat
bones (as the lower jaw) and of the hands and feet, The circus giant was obviously afflicted with
24 acromegaly /,akrō'megәlē/ n Gk + Gk abdominal organs, nose, lips, and tongue. acromegaly.
a composition usually in verse in which one or more
sets of letters when taken in order form a word, a
connected group of words, or the regular sequence Mrs. Taylor was not at all pleased with the acrostic her
25 acrostic /ә'krŏstik/ n Gk of the letters of the alphabet. students made using her name.
Steve found one of his parakeet’s acuminate tail
26 acuminate /ә'kyümәnə̇t/ adj L tapering to a slender point : pointed. feathers on the floor.
(L + L > commonly associated with this word.] a series of
OProv) sustained and perfectly controlled dance The wicked fairy performed a perfect adagio just
27 adagio /ә'dä(,)jō/ n > It movements displaying balance and grace. before Sleeping Beauty appeared.
Judge Harcourt refused to grant the defendant’s
the act of putting off further proceedings either request for an adjournment and ordered the trial to
28 adjournment /ә'jәrnmәnt/ n L > F > E indefinitely or until a later stated time. continue.
Petty Officer Pritchard saluted the admiral and
29 admiral /'adm(ә)rәl/ n Ar > L a naval officer of high rank. continued to her post.
Nearly all the eighth-grade girls think that Leonardo is
30 Adonis /ә'dänə̇s/ n Gk name an exceptionally handsome young man. an Adonis.
When her child was threatened, Claire felt adrenergic
31 adrenergic /,adrә'nәrjik/ adj L + Gk activated by adrenaline. strength surge through her body.
the horizontal movement of a mass of air which
causes changes in temperature or in other physical The advection of warm, moist air over a cold surface
32 advection /ad'vekshәn/ n L properties of air. often causes fog.
Cynthia’s adversaries in the tennis tournament were
33 adversaries /'advә(r),serēz/ n pl L > F > E ones that contend with, oppose, or resist. not easily defeated.
Volcanic eruptions propel hydrogen sulfide into the
a suspension of ultramicroscopic solid or liquid stratosphere, where it reacts with oxygen to form an
34 aerosol /'a(ә)rә,sŏl/ n Gk + L particles in air or gas. aerosol that can persist for more than a year.
Most art students are familiar with Michelangelo’s
a divine imparting of knowledge or power : painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel depicting
35 afflatus /ә'flād.әs/ n L inspiration. the afflatus from God to Adam.
commonly associated with this word. Also, word
could be confused with effluent.] a stream or river
flowing into a larger river or into a lake : a tributary The affluent responsible for the lake’s pollution is the
36 affluent /'a,flüәnt/ n L stream. creek that runs beside the packing plant.
Mrs. Case moved with great agility for such an old
37 agility /ә'jilәd.ē/ n L quickness and dexterity of movement. woman.
a combination of the producing operations of a
farm, the manufacture and distribution of farm
equipment and supplies, and the processing, Agribusiness in Great Britain was profoundly affected
38 agribusiness /'agrə̇ ,biznə̇s/ n L+E storage, and distribution of farm commodities. by the foot-and-mouth epidemic of 2001.
Amboine a tree of a small genus of East Indian and Chinese The ailanthus is fast growing and its shallow, wide-
39 ailanthus /ā'lan(t)thәs/ n se trees with greenish flowers. spreading root system effectively anchors the soil.
a movable portion of an airplane wing or a movable
airfoil external to the wing for imparting a rolling An aileron is usually situated at the trailing edge of an
40 aileron /'ālә,rän/ n L>F motion and thus providing lateral control. airplane's wing near the wing tip.
41 aitch /'āch/ n L? > F the letter h. It is surprising in how many words the aitch is silent.
a device for measuring the reflection of light (as by David used an albedometer to measure the reflection
42 albedometer /,albә'dämәd.ә(r)/ n L + Gk snow). of light by the clouds.
Gk > Ar an apparatus usually made of glass or metal The sorcerer used an alembic in concocting the
43 alembic /ә'lembik/ n >L>F formerly much used in distillation. invisibility potion.
Everyone looks forward to the alfresco party that the
44 alfresco /al'fre(,)skō/ adj It open-air. Smiths hold every Derby Day.
[Note: Could be confused with elementary.] of,
concerned with, or relating to nourishment or to the
45 alimentary /,alә'mentәrē/ adj L function of nutrition. Pasta is sometimes called an “alimentary paste.”
a story in which people, things, and happenings
46 allegory /'alə̇,gōrē/ n Gk have a hidden or symbolic meaning. Gail disliked the moralistic tone of the allegory.
The old parchment mentioned treasure so allusively
that it was not clear whether it was referring to
47 allusively /ә'lüsivlē/ adv L +Ecf implicitly, indirectly. something of actual monetary value.
a powerful permanent-magnet alloy containing iron,
L+G> nickel, aluminum, and one or more of the elements Mr. Arkin’s factory makes industrial magnets from
48 alnico /'alnə̇,kō/ n Sw + G cobalt, copper, and titanium. alnico.
A cold northerly wind over the altiplano heralded the
49 altiplano /,altə̇'plä(,)nō/ n L > Sp a high plateau or plain : tableland. arrival of winter.
Justin wanted to buy a green sofa, but his wife
preferred to decorate the living room in amaranth and
50 amaranth /'amә,ran(t)th/ n Gk a dark reddish purple. beige.
The featured dessert at Le Chateau Rouge was
51 ambrette /'am,bret/ n F a French dessert pear having a musky odor. poached ambrette with whipped cream.
a dessert of a fruit or of mixed fruits topped with
52 ambrosia /am'brōzh(ē)ә/ n Gk > F shredded coconut. Cyrus’s favorite dessert is his grandmother’s ambrosia.
any of a class of basic compounds derived from
ammonia by replacement of hydrogen by one or
more univalent hydrocarbon radicals or other Aniline, the simplest aromatic amine, is a toxic
53 amine /ә'mēn/ n ISV nonacidic organic radicals. compound used in dyes.
friendship and goodwill, especially as characterized The natural amity between Avital and her sister has
by mutual acceptance and tolerance of potentially helped them maintain strong ties through many family
54 amity /'amәd.ē/ n L antagonistic standpoints or aims. disagreements.
Nahuatl any of a number of plants utilized as a source of The discovery of an amole created much excitement
55 amole /ә'mōlē/ n > Sp soap. among the castaways.
[has homonym: amphibion] an animal or plant
accustomed or adapted to life both on land and in
56 amphibian /am'fibēәn/ n Gk the water. The frog is perhaps the best-known amphibian.
a Greek unit of capacity equal to 10.3 gallons or 39 The group ordered 1 amphora of punch for the
57 amphora /'amfәrә/ n Gk > L liters. Antiquity Party.
a penicillin that is effective against gram-negative
and gram-positive bacteria and is used to treat
various infections of the urinary, respiratory, and Pneumonia has been successfully treated with
58 ampicillin /,ampә'silə̇n/ n ISV intestinal tracts. ampicillin.
an inscribed charm believed to protect or aid the The archaeologist discovered an amulet in the tomb of
59 amulet /'amyәlə̇t/ n L wearer. an ancient Egyptian ruler.
relating to, characterized by, or promoting The weightlifter was disqualified after it was
60 anabolic /,anә'bälik/ adj Gk + Gk constructive metabolism. discovered he had used anabolic steroids.
Singhale a large arboreal snake of the boa family of tropical The anaconda has been known to forage in trees for
61 anaconda /,anә'kändә/ n se South America. birds.
a graduated scale shaped like a figure 8 and showing
the Sun’s declination for each day of the year
usually constituting part of a sundial and often Katrina consulted the sundial’s analemma to calculate
62 analemma /,anә'lemә/ n Gk shown on globes. the correct time.
Gk > F + a plant that has seeds or spores adapted to
63 anemochore /ә'nemә,kō(ә)r/ n Gk distribution by wind. The dandelion is a familiar anemochore.
Heb a plant or flower of a widely distributed genus of
/ә'nemәnē/ name > plants with showy flowers that lack petals but have
64 anemone e nem en e n Gk showy sepals. Xantha picked an anemone from the flower bed.
The movie received so many animadversions in
preliminary reviews that the producer decided to
65 animadversions /,anә,mad'vәrzhәnz/ n pl L censorious remarks or observations. revamp it.
Vera enjoyed raking leaves on the warm autumn day,
a source of vexation or irritation : bothersome but the loud music from the neighbor’s yard was an
66 annoyance /ә'nŏiәn(t)s/ n F>E disturbance. annoyance.
the angular distance of a planet from its perihelion The anomaly in a planet’s orbit is caused by the
67 anomaly /ә'nämәlē/ n Gk > L as seen from the Sun. gravitational influence of other planets.
a substantive word, phrase, or clause referred to by In the sentence “I saw John and spoke to him,” John is
68 antecedent /,antә'sēdᵊnt/ n L a pronoun, typically by a following pronoun. the antecedent of him.
any of various ruminant mammals of Africa and
southwest Asia that differ from the true oxen
Gk > L > especially in lighter racier build and horns directed The bounding antelope managed to outdistance the
69 antelope /'antᵊl,ōp/ n F>E upward and backward. pursuing lion.
consisting of, suited for, or acting as a remedy able Vomiting is often the body’s antidotal response to the
70 antidotal /,antə̇'dōd.ᵊl/ adj Gk to counteract the effects of poison. ingestion of spoiled food.
[has near homonym: aphagia] the loss or
impairment of the power to use words as symbols As a speech therapist, Tonya takes a particular interest
71 aphasia /ә'fāzh(ē)ә/ n Gk of ideas that results from a brain lesion. in patients struggling with aphasia.
Gk > L > a terse and often ingenious formulation of a truth or Clark lives his life by the aphorism “Clothes make the
72 aphorism /'afә,rizәm/ n F sentiment usually in a single sentence. man.”
[has near homonym: aviculture] beekeeping, Even though apiculture has been practiced for many
73 apiculture /'āpә,kәlchә(r)/ n L especially when pursued on a large scale. centuries, bees have not been domesticated or tamed.
After Tony’s car accident, X rays showed that the
a part of a bone (as a vertebra) that projects apophysis of one of his vertebrae was out of
74 apophysis /ә'päfәsə̇s/ n Gk + Gk outward. alignment.
a sudden loss of consciousness followed by paralysis
caused by hemorrhage within the brain—called also When Ray regained consciousness, his doctor told him
75 apoplexy /'apә,pleksē/ n Gk “stroke.” he was recovering from severe apoplexy.
a passage in speech or writing incorporating or The Bible verse “Then the steward said within himself,
76 aporia /ә'pōrēә/ n Gk presenting a difficulty or doubt. ‘What shall I do?’” is an aporia.
The Roman emperor known as “Julian the Apostate”
one who has renounced or forsaken his religious tried to reverse the tide of Christianity in the Roman
77 apostate /ә'pä,stāt/ n Gk > L faith or given up his moral allegiance. empire.
any compound instrument or appliance designed for
a specific mechanical or chemical action or The trainer went into much detail about which
78 apparatus /,apә'rad.әs/ n L operation. apparatus is better for a cardiovascular workout.
The pediatrician said that Bobby could return to school
79 apyretic /,ā,pī'red.ik/ adj Gk without fever. as soon as he was apyretic.
Marlene dutifully checked the aquosity of the soil
80 aquosity /ә'kwäsәd.ē/ n L the quality or state of being moist. every day with the test strips the nursery gave her.
a posture (as in ballet dancing) in ballet in which the
body is bent forward from the hip on one leg with
Ar > It > one arm extended forward and the other arm and The painting depicts a ballerina in a flawless
81 arabesque /,arә'besk/ n F leg backward in a line parallel to the floor. arabesque.
a secret or mysterious knowledge or information Ralph developed a secret handshake as an arcanum
82 arcanum /är'kānәm/ n L known only to the initiate. for his club.
83 archipelago /,ärkә'pelә,gō/ n Gk > It a group or cluster of islands. The country of Indonesia is an enormous archipelago.
Waterfalls arcing outward into white plumes plummet
84 arcing /'ärkiŋ/ v L following or describing a curving course. down and flow into Cayuga Lake.
Alan was not prepared for the arduous demands of his
85 arduous /'ärjәwәs/ adj L hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult. construction job.
inhabiting or burrowing in sand : growing in sand Numerous arenicolous organisms can be found at the
86 arenicolous /,arә'nikәlәs/ adj L+L soil. beach.
Gk an adventurer or traveler engaged in a particular
name + quest; specifically : one of those who went to
87 argonaut /'ärgә,nŏt/ n Gk California in 1849 in search of gold. Another name for an argonaut is “forty-niner.”
Patrick Henry’s famous impassioned speech focused
an act or process of contending or disagreeing in on how ten years of argument with England had been
88 argument /'ärgyәmәnt/ n L words : disputation. in vain.
a metalloid element that is used in small amounts in
alloys and in the form of its compounds chiefly as
Gk > poisons (as insecticides), in pharmaceutical Ingestion of arsenic was listed as the official cause of
89 arsenic /'ärs(ᵊ)nik/ n L&F > E preparations, and in glass. Tim’s mysterious death.
The May Day parade in Red Square was widely known
90 artillery /är'til(ә)rē/ n F>E the missiles discharged by the weapons of war. for its display of artillery.
Questions about Tom’s handling of the club’s petty
91 aspersion /ә'spәrzhәn/ n L a calumnious or defamatory expression or reflection. cash cast an aspersion on his honesty.
a statute or ordinance regulating weights and
measures or the weight, measure, proportions of Predna’s silver jewelry was produced in strict
92 assize /ә'sīz/ n L > F > E ingredients, or price of articles sold in the market. accordance with the local assize.
a defect of an optical system (as of the eye) that
prevents light from focusing accurately and results
93 astigmatism /ә'stigmә,tizәm/ n Gk + Ecf in a blurred image. Amy’s new eyeglasses correct her astigmatism.
Tom’s audacious disregard for physical limitations will
94 audacious /ŏ'dāshәs/ adj L recklesslessly venturesome : presumptuously bold. catch up with him sooner or later.
[has homonym and near homonym: auger and The club members’ enthusiasm and dedication augur
95 augur /'ŏgә(r)/ v L agar] give indirect evidence of : portend. success for the club’s projects.
[has homonym: oracle] a chamber of the heart that
receives blood from the veins and forces it into the
96 auricle /'ŏrə̇kәl/ n L ventricle or ventricles. The heart of a fish has one auricle and one ventricle.
97 aurify /'ŏrә,fī/ v L turn into gold. Alchemists of long ago tried to aurify stone.
the act of listening to sounds arising within organs Warming her stethoscope with her hands before
(as the lungs or heart) as an aid to diagnosis and performing auscultation has become second nature to
98 auscultation /,ŏskәl'tāshәn/ n L treatment. Dr. Harris.
a political system that concentrates power in the
hands of a leader or a small autocratic elite not Sergei said that despite all its democratic rhetoric, the
99 authoritarianism /ŏ,thärә'terēә,nizәm/ n L + Ecff constitutionally responsible to the people. system was authoritarianism, pure and simple.
Mrs. Griffin received an autogenous transplant in

which some of her own bone marrow was extracted,
100 autogenous /ŏ'täjәnәs/ adj Gk of origin within or from oneself. cleansed of leukemia cells, and then reinjected.
a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other
101 avalanche /'avә,lanch/ n F material in swift motion down a mountainside. The tiny Swiss village was destroyed by an avalanche.
[has homonyms: axil, axle] a jump from the outer
forward edge of one skate with 1½ turns taken in Melanie performed a flawless triple axel in practice
the air and a return to the outer backward edge of but fell on the landing during the tryouts for the ice
102 axel /'aksәl/ n name the other skate. show.
[has homonyms: axil, axle ] a spindle that enables a Mike called a tow truck after the rear axle on his car
103 axle /'aksәl/ n E wheel or pair of wheels to revolve. was damaged in a collision.
a religious leader among Shiite Muslims—used as a When Ayatollah Khomeini gained political control of
title of respect especially for one who is not an Iran in 1979, he re-created it as a religious Islamic
104 ayatollah /,īә'tōlә/ n Ar > Per imam. republic.
B
Kendra will use a powerful disinfectant to kill any
105 bacillus /bә'silәs/ n L a disease-producing bacterium. bacillus that might be lurking on the counter top.
a position away from that which holds the center of Darby’s parents stayed in the background during her
106 background /'bak,graůnd/ n E+E attention. party.
a science that deals with the study of bacteria and
with their relations to medicine, industry, and Mrs. Murry has doctorial degrees in both biology and
107 bacteriology /(,)bak,tirē'älәjē/ n Gk agriculture. bacteriology.
a game played with a cue and usually nine balls on
an oblong table having cups or both cups and arches Aaron is an excellent snooker player but is unfamiliar
108 bagatelle /,bagә'tel/ n L > It > F at one end. with the rules of bagatelle.
[Note: Could be confused with peignoir.] a theater Seats in the baignoire afforded an unobscured view of
109 baignoire /bān'wär/ n L>F box having low partitions that is in the lowest tier. the stage.
a plain-stitch knitted often tubular usually cotton
Ir geog fabric used especially for underwear, hosiery, or Moira’s imported Irish sweater was made of
110 balbriggan /bal'brigәn/ n name sweaters. balbriggan.
Gk > L > [has near homonym: balladic] relating to or The Russian ice dancers performed a balletic program
111 balletic /ba'led.ik/ adj It > F resembling ballet. to win the Olympic gold medal.
a toy with an automatically winding cord by which it Jeffrey brought a bandalore to school for show-and-
112 bandalore /'bandә,lō(ә)r/ n unk is brought back to the hand when thrown. tell.
The baronial fireplace had enough room to hold six-
113 baronial /bә'rōnēәl/ adj F>E splendid, stately, spacious, ample. foot logs.
a massive concentrated and usually continuous In Puritan New England, those who broke the law
114 barrage /bә'räzh/ n F discharge or shower (as of missiles or blows). were sometimes put to death by a barrage of stones.
a Spanish-speaking neighborhood or quarter in a
city or town in the United States especially in the The politician continually reminded the public of his
115 barrio /'bärē,ō/ n Ar > Sp Southwest. roots in the barrio.
a small structure overhanging or projecting from a The guard posted at the bartizan was the first to spot
116 bartizan /'bärd.әzәn/ n E building for lookout or defense. the approaching army.
an apparatus or structure in which one end is
counterbalanced by the other on the principle of the The castle architect proposed building a bascule over
117 bascule /'ba,skyül/ n F seesaw or by weights (as in a bascule bridge). the moat.
Gk > L > a legendary reptile that has a fatal breath and Jessie debated whether to incorporate a basilisk or a
118 basilisk /'basә,lisk/ n E glance. poisonous snake into her fable.
[has homonym: based] sew by hand or machine
Gmc > F with long loose stitches in order to hold in place Lorna’s sister showed her how to baste the hem of the
119 baste /'bāst/ v >E during fittings or for final stitching. dress before she tried it on.
Gmc > Matthew paused at the castle bastion to look out over
120 bastion /'baschәn/ n Prov > F a projecting part of a fortification. the countryside.
Gk > ISV Proper use of the bathymeter was crucial as Captain
121 bathymeter /bә'thimәd.ә(r)/ n + Gk > F a device for the sounding of depths. Byron navigated through the shallows in the fog.
The commander advanced the battalion confidently
a considerable body of troops organized to act when he saw the pitifully few defenders remaining at
122 battalion /bә'talyәn/ n L > It > F together : army. the castle walls.
of, relating to, or influenced by a school of design in The area’s newest ski lodge is a mixture of Bauhaus
123 Bauhaus /'baů,haůs/ adj G Weimar in 1919. and Danish modern.
124 bawcock /'bŏ,käk/ n F>E a fine fellow. “How art thou today, good bawcock?” inquired Theo.
Choctaw
>
Louisian a creek, secondary watercourse, or minor river that Dale’s grandfather lives near a bayou in southern
125 bayou /'bī,(y)ü/ n aF is tributary to another river or other body of water. Alabama.
Old a deep openmouthed thin vessel that often has a
Saxon > projecting lip for pouring and is used especially by As Frank reached for the pipette, he knocked an acid-
126 beaker /'bēkә(r)/ n ON > E chemists and pharmacists. filled beaker off the lab bench.
unk > a composition used by artisans to fill and conceal Bart asked the conservator to replace all the old
127 beaumontage /bō'mäntij/ n French holes or cracks in wood or metal. beaumontage in the statuette.
The department store always chose a Santa Claus with
128 benignant /bə̇'nignәnt/ adj L kindly, mild, gentle. a benignant countenance.
a soft flat visorless cap of woolen material originally
129 beret /bә'rā/ n Prov > F worn by Basque peasants. The painter’s beret was a bit tattered and moth-eaten.
a deep and often broad crevasse or series of such
crevasses frequently occurring near the head of a The rescuers descended into the bergschrund to reach
130 bergschrund /'berk,shrůnt/ n G mountain glacier. the injured mountain climber.
Sinhales a disease caused by a lack of or inability to The symptoms of beriberi usually respond well to
131 beriberi /,berē'berē/ n e assimilate vitamin B-1. dietary improvements.
Indic >
Gk > L > The jeweler decided to cut the unusual crystal into a
132 berylloid /'berә,lŏid/ n F + Ecf a form consisting of a double 12-sided pyramid. berylloid to heighten its allure to potential buyers.
characterized by a condition of blind doting
133 besotted /bə̇'sätə̇d/ adj E affection. The Air Force pilot was besotted with the movie star.
The shelter overlooking the waterfall has become a
bethel for Sunday morning hikers who want to
134 bethel /'bethәl/ n Heb a place of worship, as a chapel for nonconformists. contemplate the grandeur of nature.
Gk > L > a small household ornament or decorative object : Mrs. Carnes gave her toddler a bibelot to play with
135 bibelot /'bēbә,lō/ n F trinket. while the women discussed plans for the rally.
Lcf + L + Bargersville will celebrate the bicentennial of its
136 bicentennial /,bīsen'tenēәl/ n L>E a 200th anniversary or its celebration. founding next year.
served with an official order directing that a
member of a military force be provided with board During the Civil War it was not uncommon for
137 billeted /'bilə̇d.ə̇d/ v L > F > E and lodging (as in a private home). homeowners to be billeted.
In 1951 the city of Paris celebrated the bimillenary of
138 bimillenary /bī'milә,nerē/ n L a 2000th anniversary or its celebration. its founding.
a small spiny cactus of Mexico and the southwestern
United States that is sometimes cut into slices and Elena often rewarded her children’s good behavior
139 bisagre /bə̇'sa(,)grē/ n MexSp candied. with slices of bisagre.
After the play, Grandmother took us to a French
Gmc > a light meat (as veal or breast of chicken) in a white restaurant, where we sampled a blanquette of veal
140 blanquette /bläⁿket/ n Prov > F sauce. from the buffet.
During the Middle Ages many books were condemned
141 blasphemous /'blasfәmәs/ adj Gk > L speaking or writing irreverence toward God. as blasphemous and burned.
Matt’s announcement consisted of 10 percent
142 blather /'blathә(r)/ n ON voluble, foolish, or nonsensical talk. information and 90 percent blather.
a blustering, talkative, and often incompetent With Jay’s luck, the biggest blatherskite in the theater
143 blatherskite /'blathә(r),skīt/ n ON + ON person. will sit directly behind him.
144 blizzard /'blizә(r)d/ n unk a severe and prolonged snowstorm. Last winter many cattle perished in a blizzard.
a short stick used as a weapon usually having one The shop teacher confiscated the crude bludgeon
145 bludgeon /'blәjәn/ n unk thick, heavy, or loaded end. Harlan had fashioned from a baseball bat.
a large olive to brown red-flushed rockfish of the
AmSp&It Pacific coast from British Columbia to southern The bocaccio feeds on a variety of fishes, crabs, and
146 bocaccio /bō'kä,chō/ n >E California. squids.
a Spanish dance to music in three-quarter time and

characterized by sharp turns and revolutions of the Miguel and Ana danced the bolero as the rest of the
147 bolero /bә'la(a)(,)rō/ n Sp body and stamping of the feet in syncopated rhythm. partygoers watched and clapped.
The Bolshevik kept repeating, “This could never
148 Bolshevik /'bōlshə̇,vik/ n Russ a member of the Russian Communist Party. happen in a communist country.”
betterment of housing conditions and farming The Peace Corps engages in bonification in almost
149 bonification /,bänәfə̇'kāshәn/ n L practices in a particular area. every underdeveloped country in the world.
[has near homonym: banzai] a potted plant (as a Joanie spent the afternoon instructing a class on
150 bonsai /'bōn,sī/ n Jpn tree) dwarfed by special methods of culture. pruning a bonsai.
A botanist identified the mysterious plant growing
151 botanist /'bät(ᵊ)nə̇st/ n Gk + Ecf a professional student of plants. behind Alysia’s garage.
The groom wore a sprig of orange blossom as a
152 boutonniere /,bütᵊn'i(ә)r/ n F a flower or bouquet worn in a buttonhole. boutonniere.
progress by swinging from one hold to another by The children enjoyed watching the chimpanzees
153 brachiate /'brakē,āt/ v Gk > L the arms. playfully brachiate from tree to tree.
a slow quiet upward or downward movement of The outskirts of Naples have been afflicted by
154 bradyseism /'brādē,sīzәm/ n Gk Earth’s crust. bradyseism since a 1980 earthquake.
155 brannigan /'branə̇gәn/ n name? a difference of opinion : controversy, squabble. A rousing brannigan erupted at the dinner table.
156 bravura /brә'v(y)ůrә/ n It a show of daring or brilliancy. The crowd cheered the aerialist for his bravura.
a fancy roll of very light yeast dough rich with eggs
157 brioche /brē'ōsh/ n Gmc > F and butter. Amy wanted just a brioche and juice for breakfast.
[has homonym: brooch] open up (a subject) for No one dares broach the subject of politics in front of
158 broach /'brōch/ v F>E discussion or debate. Monique.
a human disease characterized by extreme
E name exhaustion and generalized aches and pains and An outbreak of brucellosis forced the sausage factory
159 brucellosis /,brüsә'lōsə̇s/ n + Lcf acquired through infected animal products. to shut down.
Skt Buddhism has spread from its original home in Asia to
160 Buddhism /'bů,dizәm/ n name a religion of eastern and central Asia. all corners of the globe.
repeated alteration of the aerodynamic forces Chuck Yeager’s plane was subject to severe buffeting
161 buffeting /'bәfə̇d.iŋ/ n F acting on any part of an airplane in flight. as it approached the sound barrier.
a person professionally engaged in entertaining Along the midway a buffoon entertained the children
162 buffoon /,bә'fün/ n L > It > F others by tricks, gestures, or comic pantomime. with a laughable pantomime.
Wendy’s dream vacation includes renting a bungalow
163 bungalow /'bәŋgә,lō/ n Hindi a lightly built single-story house or cottage. on a South Pacific island.
In the wind-tunnel tests, Hans could see the air burble
164 burble /'bәrbәl/ v imit E become turbulent. off the left wing.
Every burgher showed up for Springfield’s fireworks
165 burgher /'bәrgәr/ n G&D a resident of a town : townsman. display.
a savory highly seasoned stew or thick soup
containing several kinds of meat and vegetables
originally served at political rallies, barbecues, Everyone looks forward to eating burgoo at Drew’s
166 burgoo /(,)bәr'gü/ n unk picnics, and community occasions. Derby Day party.
The director chose Harry for the part of the

167 burly /'bәrlē/ adj E [has homonym: burley] strongly built : stout, sturdy. construction worker because of his burly appearance.
[Note: Could be confused with purser.] an
administrative officer (as of a monastery or college) The bill for the new gym floor was submitted to the
168 bursar /'bәrsәr/ n L in charge of funds : treasurer. school’s bursar.
a military full-dress hat made of fur with a bag
usually of cloth of the color of the facings of the The drum major strutted proudly in his white uniform
169 busby /'bәzbē/ n E name? regiment hanging from the top on the right. and black busby.
[has homonym: beaut] an isolated hill or small A butte erodes mostly from its sides because its
mountain with steep or precipitous sides that uppermost layers consist of hard rock and resist
170 butte /'byüt/ n F usually has a smaller summit area than does a mesa. weathering.
of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the
poet Byron or his writings, usually involving hatred His attitude and his smile were Byronic, at once world-
171 Byronic /bī'ränik/ adj E name of mankind or distrust of human nature. weary and contemptuous.
C
a tentlike often portable shelter with a projecting
canopy over an open side facing a beach or Sam and Doug will move the cabana closer to the
172 cabana /kә'ban(y)ә/ n L > Sp swimming pool. swimming pool.
[Note: Could be confused with capriole.] a ballet
leap in which one leg is extended in mid-air and the The dancers dressed as wood sprites performed a
173 cabriole /'kabrē,ōl/ n F other struck against it. cabriole in every measure of the music.
[has homonym: cash] place or store in safety or Jim asked Zelda to cache his valuables while he was on
174 cache /'kash/ v L>F concealment. sabbatical in Japan.
The shoe clerk recommended a size 3 cack for
175 cack /'kak/ n unk a baby’s heelless shoe with a soft leather sole. Amanda’s three-month old boy.
a dead human or animal body usually intended for
cutting so as to expose the several parts and their
176 cadaver /kә'davә(r)/ n L locations and connections. Duncan dissected a cadaver in anatomy class.
a conventionalized representation of a staff with
two snakes curled around it and with two wings at In Greek mythology the caduceus was the staff of
177 caduceus /kә'd(y)üs(h)ēәs/ n Gk > L the top. Hermes, the messenger of the gods.
a two-wheeled vehicle for artillery ammunition A caisson is sometimes used to carry the coffin in a
178 caisson /'kā,sän/ n L>F attachable to a horse-drawn limber for marching. military funeral.
After much cajolery, the kitten finally came down from
179 cajolery /kә'jōl(ә)rē/ n F use of delusive enticements. the tree.
Ar? > A calabash with a hole cut in it makes a dandy
180 calabash /'kalә,bash/ n Sp&F the common bottle gourd. birdhouse.
L>E + Mr. Jensen permitted each student to use a calculator
181 calculator /'kalkyә,lād.ә(r)/ n Ecf a device used for computing amounts. during the exam.
In the Mayan writing system, the characters were
rounded like pebbles and so were described as being
182 calculiform /'kalkyәlә,fŏrm/ adj L > ISV shaped like a pebble. calculiform.
a musical instrument consisting of a series of crude
steam or air whistles used on riverboats and in Passengers gathered on the upper deck of the
183 calliope /kә'līә(,)pē/ n Gk > L circuses and carnivals. Mississippi Queen to listen to the calliope.
a highly ornamented ceremonial pipe of the North
American Indians that was smoked at sacrifices and
other magical or religious rites and on state After the three chiefs reached agreement, they passed
184 calumet /'kalyә,met/ n L>F occasions. a feathered calumet.
a false charge or misrepresentation intended to According to Neal, the recent article about him was
185 calumny /'kal(y)әmnē/ n L harm one’s reputation : slander. pure calumny.
a balladlike improvisation in African rhythm usually
satirizing current events first composed and sung in
186 calypso /kә'lip(,)sō/ n Gk name competition in the British West Indies. Harry Belafonte gained fame as a singer of calypso.
the outer set of floral leaves making up the external Once the flower’s petals fell, the green calyx seemed
187 calyx /'kāliks/ n Gk part of the flower. much more attractive.
Asian
geog the language of the Cambodians, which is of Mon- Sunita surprised her boss when she volunteered to
188 Cambodian /kam'bōdēәn/ n name Khmer origin. learn Cambodian for his research.
a small theatrical or film role usually performed by a The producer was grateful that the star accepted a
189 cameo /'kamē,ō/ n L > F > It well-known actor and often limited to a single scene. cameo in his new film.
The hotel provides a camionette to shuttle guests to
190 camionette /,kamyә'net/ n F a small truck or bus. and from the airport.
a disguise, behavior, or expedient adopted or Behind Jerry’s camouflage of ignorance resides a
191 camouflage /'kamә,fläzh/ n It > F designed to deceive or hide. wealth of knowledge.
[has near homonym: chamfer] a tough gumlike
Malay > substance obtained especially from the wood and
Ar > L > bark of the camphor tree and used chiefly as a Whenever Johnny has a cold, his mother spreads on
192 camphor /'kam(p)fә(r)/ n AF > E stimulant in medicine. his chest an aromatic ointment containing camphor.
a false or unfounded report or story; especially : a The report of the famous singer’s death turned out to
193 canard /kә'närd/ n F fabricated report (as by a newspaper). be a canard.
a usually ornate and often heavy and large standard In December Stella put red and green candles in her
194 candelabra /,kandә'läbrә/ n L supporting a candlestick or lamp. candelabra on the mantle.
a large candlestick or a lamp usually ornamented Germaine admired the ornate silver candelabrum in
195 candelabrum /,kandә'läbrәm/ n L and having several arms or branches. the center of the table.
The wire glowed candent like the filament of a light
196 candent /'kandәnt/ adj L white or glowing usually from great heat. bulb.
[has near homonym: canter] unreserved, honest, or Russell’s candor in dealing with difficult issues won
197 candor /'kandә(r)/ n L sincere expression. over the voters.
The cantabank strolling through the streets of the
Gmc > L amusement park was not an employee, though he
198 cantabank /'kantә,baŋk/ n > It a singer from benches or platforms : a ballad singer. gave that impression to his onlookers.
AF? > E? marked by ill humor, irritability, and determination The cantankerous old man yelled at Grady as he
199 cantankerous /kan'ta(i)ŋk(ә)rәs/ adj + Ecf to disagree. attempted to retrieve the football.
[has homonym: cantor] move at or as if at a three-
E geog beat gait resembling but smoother and slower than Cindy let the horse canter for a while but soon spurred
200 canter /'kantә(r)/ v name the gallop. it on to a gallop.
[has near homonym: candle] the upwardly Only the cantle prevented the rider from falling out of
201 cantle /'kantᵊl/ n F>E projecting rear part of a saddle. the saddle when the warhorse reared.
commonly associated with this word. In addition,
word has homonym: capitol.] highly meritorious : On his dad’s birthday, Philip served a capital feast,
202 capital /'kapәd.ᵊl/ adj L most enjoyable. with every dish cleverly wrapped up in ribbons.
[Note: Could be confused with cavalletti.] small
203 cappelletti /,kapә'led.ē/ n pl L > It cases of dough usually filled with meat or cheese. Bo and Annette dined on cappelletti in marinara sauce.
L? > Sp a half turn either to the right or the left executed by The front rank of galloping cavalrymen fired their
204 caracole /'karә,kōl/ n >F a mounted horse. pistols and then peeled off in a caracole to regroup.
L > Pg > a firm chewy candy often containing fruits and nuts Ida’s mother warned her not to eat a caramel before
205 caramel /'karәmәl/ n Sp > F and typically cut into small blocks. she went to the orthodontist.
a substance or agent producing or inciting
206 carcinogen /kär'sinәjәn/ n Gk cancerous growth. Asbestos has been proven to be a powerful carcinogen.
Arawak
> Sp + of, relating to, or characteristic of the eastern and Whenever Ellie thinks about Caribbean music, she
207 Caribbean /kә'ribēәn/ adj Ecf southern West Indies. hears in her head the brilliant sound of steel drums.
a set of fixed bells pitched in a chromatic series of at
least two octaves and sounded by hammers
208 carillon /'karә,län/ n L>F controlled by a keyboard. Latasha will play the carillon at Andy’s wedding.
The combination of saliva with food is the first step in
209 cariogenic /,ka(a)rēō'jenik/ adj L > Gk conducive to the development of tooth decay. digestion; unfortunately, it is also very cariogenic.
After the fire, the caritative impulses of utter strangers
210 caritative /'karә,tād.iv/ adj L charitable in nature or tendency. restored Josh’s faith in humanity.
(L + Ar) a vivid red pigment used as a biological stain and as Yolanda’s father snidely remarked that her lipstick
211 carmine /'kär,mīn/ n >L>F a coloring in foods, drugs, and cosmetics. contained a little too much carmine.
great destruction of life (as in battle) : great
212 carnage /'kärnij/ n L>F bloodshed. Appeals to stop the carnage of war fell on deaf ears.
[has homonym: casque] any barrel-shaped vessel The salesman boasted that the Scotch had been aged
213 cask /'kask/ n Sp made of staves, headings, and hoops. in an old sherry cask for many years.
The knight in a cataphract was mounted on a charger
214 cataphract /'kad.ә,frakt/ n Gk a suit of armor for the whole body. and equipped with a lance.
move with a suddenness or force as if propelled by a The general’s wartime success was enough to catapult
215 catapult /'kad.ә,pәlt/ v Gk > L device that hurls heavy stones. him into political power.
Gk > L > a clouding of the lens of the eye obstructing the Grandpa’s cataract necessitated surgical replacement
216 cataract /'kad.ә,rakt/ n E passage of light. of the lens in his eye.
Algonqui a conference of party or organization leaders to The caucus stayed in session until 3 a.m. finalizing its
217 caucus /'kŏkәs/ n an decide on policies, plans, appointees, or candidates. slate of nominees.
[has near homonym: coddle] constituting, As a tadpole’s legs grow, its caudal appendage
218 caudal /'kŏdᵊl/ adj L belonging to, or relating to a tail. gradually disappears.
The king headed up the cavalcade proceeding toward
219 cavalcade /'kavәl,kād/ n L > It > F a procession of riders or carriages. the Duke of Parma.
[Note: Could be confused with cappelletti.] a series
of timber jumps that are adjustable in height for Black Beauty easily jumped over the cavalletti as Justin
220 cavalletti /,kavә'led.ē/ n L > It schooling horses. watched with pride.
a mark placed under a letter to indicate a sound Martha did not earn a perfect score on her French
different from that which the unmodified character paper because she forgot the cedilla in the word
221 cedilla /sə̇'dilә/ n L > Sp bears in certain situations. garçon.
There was a terrible crash from inside the wagon that
[has homonym: sealing] the overhead inside lining sounded as if a whole set of dishes had been dropped
222 ceiling /'sēliŋ/ n E of a room. from the ceiling onto a hard stone floor.
The awesome display of celestial light was later
223 celestial /sə̇'les(h)chәl/ adj L of or relating to the sky. identified as a meteor shower.
(L + Gk) a transparent sheet or tube of regenerated cellulose

224 cellophane /'selә,fān/ n >F used chiefly for packaging food and merchandise. Nina refused to buy tomatoes packaged in cellophane.
a tomb or a monument erected in honor of a person A magnificent cenotaph was erected outside the city
225 cenotaph /'senә,taf/ n Gk whose body is elsewhere. of Troy.
any of a class of marine mollusks including the
squids, cuttlefishes, and octopuses all having around
the front of the head a group of elongated muscular
arms usually furnished with prehensile suckers or
226 cephalopod /'sefәlә,päd/ n Gk hooks. The squid is a ten-armed cephalopod.
Gk Dobie is the best Cerberean creature one could hope

227 Cerberean /sә(r)'birēәn/ adj name > L of, relating to, or like a watchdog. to have.
[has homonym: serial] a prepared foodstuff of grain
(as oatmeal or cornflakes) used especially as a David was eating his cereal when the school bus drove
228 cereal /'sirēәl/ n L breakfast food. by his house.
a temporary or final ceasing or discontinuance (as of The peal of the bell marked the cessation of the
229 cessation /se'sāshәn/ n L > F > E action). emergency preparedness drill.
an underground catch basin that is used where A contractor determined the best location for the
230 cesspool /'ses,pül/ n L > F > E there is no sewer. farmhouse’s cesspool.
Many renowned scientists in the field of cetology
[has near homonym: sitology] a branch of zoology assembled in Japan to discuss the recent beaching
231 cetology /sē'tälәjē/ n L + Gk dealing with the whales. incidents.
a pulmonary disease occurring among stonecutters Chalicosis afflicted an alarming number of workers at
232 chalicosis /,kalә'kōsə̇s/ n Gk > L that is caused by inhalation of stone dust. the monument plant.
[has homonym: champaign] a pale orange yellow to Of the colors of limousines available for hire, Ted and
233 champagne /sham'pān/ n L>F light grayish yellowish brown. Kara preferred champagne.
Professor Burns has all the requirements to be the
234 chancellor /'chan(t)s(ә)lә(r)/ n L > F > E a university officer of high rank. next chancellor of Highland College.
a lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling and Dad finally got around to installing a dimmer switch
235 chandelier /,shandә'li(ә)r/ n L>F having two or more lights. for our chandelier.
236 changa /'chaŋgә/ n Sp a large brown mole cricket. The changa is a destructive pest to crops.
being in a state of or marked by utter confusion
completely wanting in order, sequence, The course in time management did not help Brenda
237 chaotic /kā'äd.ik/ adj Gk organization, or predictable operation. alter her chaotic lifestyle.
Gk > L > a name especially for a fictional character that In his novel Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Truman Capote gave
238 charactonym /'karə̇ktә,nim/ n F>E suggests a distinctive trait of the character. his protagonist the charactonym “Holly Golightly.”
L>F
tradema Elsie commented that the chartreuse vehicle looked
239 chartreuse /shär'trüz/ n rk a variable color averaging a brilliant yellow green. like a huge dollop of wasabi.
a deep opening : a narrow, deep steep-walled Earthquake tremors opened a great chasm in the
240 chasm /'kazәm/ n Gk > L valley, gorge or canyon. valley.
The server commented that both the prime rib and the
241 chateaubriand /,sha,tōbrē'äⁿ/ n F name a thick tenderloin steak. chateaubriand were excellent menu choices.
[has homonyms: shofar, shophar] one that is
employed to operate a motor vehicle for the Henry hired a chauffeur to pick up his grandmother at
242 chauffeur /'shōfә(r)/ n F transportation of persons. the airport.
243 chiclero /chi'kler(,)ō/ n Sp a gatherer of latex from the sapodilla tree. Toby interviewed a chiclero for the journal.
a sheer plain-weave very lightweight clothing fabric The singer sauntered into the spotlight in a dress of
244 chiffon /shi'fän/ n F usually given a dull soft finish. white chiffon.
[Note: Could be confused with chimeric and
chimeral.] unreal and existing only as the product of Many video games pit the player against chimerical
245 chimerical /kī'merə̇ kәl/ adj Gk + Ecff wild unrestrained imagination. monsters.
a skin discoloration marked by yellowish brown
pigmented patches or spots—called also “liver Because conforming is important to small children,
246 chloasma /klō'azmә/ n Gk spots.” they have trouble ignoring things like chloasma.
a common nonmetallic element that is used chiefly
Gk > L + as a powerful bleaching, oxidizing, and disinfecting Samantha refused to swim on Thursday because
247 chlorine /'klōr,ēn/ n Ecf agent. someone put too much chlorine in the pool.
a young woman who sings or dances in the chorus
248 chorine /'kŏr,ēn/ n Gk of a theatrical production. Lisa has the part of a chorine in the musical Funny Girl.
a blue-white metallic element found naturally only
Gk > F > in combination and used especially in alloys and in The car’s bumpers were plated with chromium to
249 chromium /'krōmēәm/ n L electroplating. make them shiny.
of or relating to minute hairlike processes found on Careful inspection revealed the microbe’s movement
250 ciliary /'silē,erē/ adj L + Ecf many cells. was ciliary, not flagellary, in nature.
Darina won the award for outstanding

251 cinematographer /,sinәmә'tägrәfә(r)/ n Gk a motion-picture camera operator. cinematographer at last year’s Montreal Film Festival.
? > Gk > a culinary spice prepared from the bark of certain
252 cinnamon /'sinәmәn/ n L > F > E tropical trees. Akbar likes cinnamon in his hot chocolate.
a dish of fish and shellfish cooked in tomato sauce After an afternoon at the beach, Beverly stopped at a
253 cioppino /chә'pē,nō/ n It and usually seasoned with wine, spices, and herbs. local restaurant for cioppino and coffee.
[has homonym and near homonym: sorosis and
254 cirrhosis /sə̇'rōsə̇s/ n Gk + Lcf xerosis] a chronic progressive disease of the liver. The damage caused by cirrhosis is irreversible.
Greg said that cis isomers and trans isomers were
[has homonym and near homonym: sis and cyst] molecules made of the same combination of atoms,
having or characterized by certain atoms or groups but in different configurations and often with very
255 cis /'sis/ adj L on the same side of the molecule. different properties.
The citadel had three separate walls around it so that
a fortress that commands a city both for control and defenders could retreat again and again to a position
256 citadel /'sid.әdᵊl/ n L > It > F defense; broadly : a strong fortress. of safety.
a bone in man situated just above the first rib on
either side of the neck and having the form of a Garth wore shoulder pads to football practice to
257 clavicle /'klavə̇kәl/ n L narrow elongated S. protect his clavicle.
a plant of a genus of opposite-leaved slightly woody The clematis is cultivated in North America for its
258 clematis /'klemәd.ə̇s/ n Gk vines or erect herbs having elongate plumose styles. attractive flowers.
commonly associated with this word.] tendency to Emma supposed she must say more before she would
259 clemency /'klemәnsē/ n L be mild and compassionate. be entitled to Mr. Knightley’s clemency.
260 clientele /,klīәn'tel/ n L>F a body of patrons or customers. Bill hopes to enlarge the clientele of the shoe store.
[has homonym: clues] a narrow gorge cutting Although Brian studied the trail map carefully, he
261 cluse /'klüz/ n L>F transversely through an otherwise continuous ridge. found no mention of the cluse that barred his way.
a growing together or union in one body, form, or Rain is the result of the coalescence of water droplets
262 coalescence /,kōә'lesᵊn(t)s/ n L group. within a cloud.
Cobalt is essential as a trace element in animal and
263 cobalt /'kō,bŏlt/ n L>G a hard magnetic silver-white metallic element. plant nutrition.
a red dyestuff consisting of the dried bodies of the Before the introduction of synthetic dyes, cochineal
264 cochineal /'kächә,nēl/ n Sp > F cochineal insect. was commonly used in textile production.
a crystalline alkaloid usually made from morphine
265 codeine /'kō(,)dēn/ n Gk + F but feebler in action. The patient was given codeine to kill the pain.
a legal instrument made subsequently to a will and Robert had his lawyer draw up a codicil to clarify a few
266 codicil /'kädәsə̇l/ n L>F modifying it in some respects. ambiguities in his will.
a device consisting of a flat mirror that is turned
L > ISV + slowly by a motor to reflect the Sun continuously Professor Merkle plans to use a coelostat to
267 coelostat /'sēlә,stat/ n GK > ISV into a fixed telescope. photograph the movements of planetary bodies.
the concurrence of events or circumstances
appropriate to one another or having significance in
relation to one another but between which there is By coincidence, Mary’s wedding date is the same day
268 coincidence /kō'in(t)sə̇dәn(t)s/ n L no apparent causal connection. her cousin plans to get married.
a scarf worn on a lady’s headdress or as a token of
269 cointise /kwan'tēz/ n F>E favor on a knight’s helmet. Sir Agravaine proudly displayed the bright red cointise.
[has near homonym: collaborateur] one that works Sir William Gilbert was Arthur Sullivan’s collaborator
270 collaborator /kә'labә,rād.ә(r)/ n L jointly with others. for many operettas.
[has homonym: collard] wearing, having, or
depicted with a band, strip, or chain worn or placed Several collared men stood holding farm implements
271 collared /'kälәrd/ adj L around the neck. in the old daguerreotype.
[has near homonym: colory] a coal mine and the The colliery around which the village was built closed
272 colliery /'kälyәrē/ n E buildings connected with it. when its reserves of coal were exhausted.
secret agreement : secret cooperation for a For acting in collusion with an enemy agent, the
273 collusion /kә'lüzhәn/ n L fraudulent or deceitful purpose. nuclear scientist was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
G name a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and certain The taxi driver sprayed expensive cologne in his cab
274 cologne /kә'lōn/ n >F aromatic oils. every evening.
Soldiers patrolled the streets enforcing the curfew in
275 comandancia /,kämәn'danch(ē)ә/ n Sp a province or district under military control. the comandancia.
[Note: Could be confused with comedian.] an
actress who plays in dramas of light and amusing Lucille Ball was America’s favorite comedienne during
276 comedienne /kә,mēdē'en/ n Gk > F character and typically with a happy ending. the 1950s.
Every year on December seventh, ceremonies are held
call to remembrance as by speech, writing, or to commemorate those who died during the attack on
277 commemorate /kә'memә,rāt/ v L ceremony. Pearl Harbor.
Jim received several scholarships as a result of his
278 commendable /kә'mendәbәl/ adj L worthy of praise. commendable academic performance.
[Note: Could be confused with combination.] an
instance or the action of announcing, warning of, or The president ended his speech with a severe
279 commination /,kämә'nāshәn/ n L threatening punishment or vengeance. commination against the rebels.
[has homonym: compliment] a finishing or The earrings made the perfect complement to Anjali’s
280 complement /'kämplәmәnt/ n L consummating part, integral, or component. ensemble.
The professor told the class to write a program that
281 concatenate /kän'kad.ә,nāt/ v L link together : unite in a series or chain. would concatenate two or more files.
Alec tried to conceive a solution to his problem but
282 conceive /kәn'sēv/ v L > F > E form in the mind. couldn’t think of anything.
[has homonym: conk] any of various large spiral- Herbert recoiled when he saw conch on the menu of
283 conch /'käŋk, känch, kŏŋk / n Gk > L shelled marine gastropod mollusks. the Caribbean restaurant.
a compact between a national government and a Bonaparte and Pope Pius VII signed a concordat that
religious group establishing terms of agreement the state of France should protect and acknowledge
284 concordat /kәn'kŏr,dat/ n L>F concerning matters of mutual interest. the Roman Catholic Church.
[has near homonym: contemn] pronounce as ill- Often custom justifies an action that years later it will
285 condemn /kәn'dem/ v L advised, reprehensible, wrong, or evil. condemn.
L > F > E stooped or bent to action or speech less formal or The rajah condescended to seat himself on a rug
286 condescended /,kändə̇'sendə̇d/ v + Ecf dignified than is customary in one’s social rank. under the tree.
an act or instance of assuming an air of superiority With dry condescension Mr. Blain describes the
287 condescension /,kändə̇'senchәn/ n L (as to one inferior or less fortunate). natives as “primitive” and “uncivilized.”
a natural or artificial channel through which water Grandfather showed Logan the conduit that irrigated
288 conduit /'kän(,)düə̇t/ n F>E or other fluid passes or is conveyed. his large garden.
tiny colored paper disks or paper streamers so made Ticker tape and confetti swirled like snow over the
289 confetti /kәn'fed.ē/ n pl L > It as to scatter readily when thrown. crowded street.
African a Cuban dance of African origin involving three steps
geog followed by a kick and performed by a group in
290 conga /'käŋgә/ n name single file. When he was a child, Jimmy loved to dance the conga.
a mixture gathered from various sources : a Father called his specialty “Irish stew,” but it was really
291 conglomerate /kәn'gläm(ә)rə̇t/ n L composite mass. more like a conglomerate of indeterminate substances.
an assembly of persons : gathering; especially : an
assembly of persons met for the worship of God and The pastor asked the congregation to support the
292 congregation /,käŋgrə̇ 'gāshәn/ n L > F > E for religious instruction. upcoming blood drive.
things implied or suggested by a word or sometimes Calling Carl’s behavior juvenile had negative
293 connotations /,känә'tāshәnz/ n pl L by a thing : implications. connotations for him.
a body of policemen (as of a particular town, The local constabulary was out in force at the
294 constabulary /kәnz'tabyә,lerē/ n L district, country). Halloween celebration.
a body of citizens or voters that is entitled to elect a The representative asked his constituency for opinions
295 constituency /kәnz'tichәwәnsē/ n L>F representative to a legislature or other public body. on the issue.
In the warmth of true contrition she would call upon
Miss Bates the very next morning, and it should be the
consciousness of guilt or sin giving rise to humility beginning, on her side, of a regular, equal, kindly
296 contrition /kәn'trishәn/ n L and sorrow. relationship.
The contusion on Wayne’s shoulder began to fade
297 contusion /kәn't(y)üzhәn/ n L a bruise caused by external violence. nine days after his accident.
a change in one’s religious orientation marked also The conversion of St. Paul on the road to Damascus
298 conversion /kәn'vәrzhәn/ n L by a concomitant change in belief. was a favorite topic of Renaissance painters.
[Note: Could be confused with conquian.] a game of
rummy played by two or more with two packs of After losing ten games of cooncan in a row, Troy threw
299 cooncan /'kün,kan/ n Sp&E cards including two jokers. up his hands in despair and quit.
a small boat made by covering a wicker frame with Ted rowed an old coracle to the small island in the
300 coracle /'kŏrәkәl/ n W hide or leather. lake.
an Old World herb whose ripened dried fruit is used
for flavoring especially of pickles, curries,
301 coriander /,kōrē'andә(r)/ n L confectioneries, and liquor. Jane almost always uses coriander to season her stew.
a curved goat’s horn from the mouth of which fruit Robert placed various kinds of rolls in the basket
and ears of corn overflow, emblematic of shaped like a cornucopia and set it in the center of the
302 cornucopia /,kŏ(r)n(y)ә'kōpēә/ n L abundance—called also “horn of plenty.” table.
capable of being worn away or converted into an Lemon juice should not be stored in a corrodible
303 corrodible /kә'rōdәbәl/ adj L + Ecf easily disintegrated substance. container.
a part of the science of astronomy that deals with Contrary to his expectations, Lionel’s study of
304 cosmogenesis /,käzmō'jenәsə̇s/ n Gk the origin and development of the universe. cosmogenesis made him more religious.
Mr. Knightley shared unpleasant truths with Emma

305 counsel /'kaůn(t)sәl/ n L > F > E [has homonym: council] advice, direction. and proved himself her friend by very faithful counsel.
Aretha received a silk and linen counterpane as a
306 counterpane /'kaůntә(r),pān/ n L > F > E bedspread. wedding present.
Celt? > L At the monastery Sheila was greeted by a man
307 cowl /'kaůl/ n >E a hood especially of a monk. wearing the long brown robe and cowl of a friar.
a small wolf native to the western part of North
Nahuatl America and well established northward in Alaska The lone male coyote kept to the edges of the pack for
308 coyote /kī'ōd.(,)ē/ n > Sp and eastward at least as far as New York state. many days before being accepted into the group.
a sideboard, buffet, or bookcase without legs whose
309 credenza /krə̇'denzә/ n L > It base rests flat on the floor. Robin’s CDs are on the second shelf of the credenza.
a confession of faith said or sung in Christian
310 credo /'krē(,)dō/ n L liturgies. Bach’s B Minor Mass contains a famous credo.
belief or readiness of belief especially on slight or Marco’s personality was a strange mixture of
311 credulity /crə̇'d(y)ülәd.ē/ n L uncertain evidence. shrewdness and credulity.
a narrow opening of some depth caused especially The hiker’s compass fell into a crevice in the rock and
312 crevice /'krevə̇ s/ n L > F > E by a split. will probably never be seen again.
Claire’s crocodilian grief over the death of her
313 crocodilian /,kräkә'dilēәn/ adj Gk > L false, insincere. brother’s pet snake did not fool anyone.
a crisp shell (as of toasted or fried bread) in which to Louise didn’t know whether or not she was supposed
314 croustade /krü'städ/ n Prov > F serve food. to eat the croustade in which her salad was served.
Each person in our club was given a cryptonym known
315 cryptonym /'kriptә,nim/ n Gk a secret name. only to the other members.
a buried sheet of ice under the tundra of North The geologist measured the thickness of the
316 crystosphene /'kristә,sfēn/ n Gk America formed by the freezing of spring water. crystosphene.
a young person; especially : an awkward or ill- Mr. Downes called every student that passed through
317 cub /'kәb/ n unk mannered boy. his classroom a “young cub.”
Mexican Determined to win the state ballroom dance title, Joan

318 cucaracha /,kükә'rächә/ n song a Mexican ballroom and nightclub dance. and Marlon practiced their cucaracha for weeks.
When Lane wasn’t looking, Stephanie popped a
319 cuchifrito /,küchi'frēd.ō/ n Sp a deep-fried cube of pork. cuchifrito into the dog’s mouth.
[has homonym: kuku] a familiar European bird that
is noted for its characteristic two-syllabled whistle
E and for its habit of laying its eggs in the nests of The cuckoo in the aviary sounded just like
320 cuckoo /'kü(,)kü/ n imitative other birds for them to hatch. Grandmother’s clock.
(Note: Dictionary designates as attributive.) a many-
seeded fleshy fruit plant with a hard rind (such as The cucurbit is probably put to a wider variety of uses
321 cucurbit /kyü'kәrbə̇t/ n L > F > E squashes, pumpkins, and certain gourds). than is any other fruit family.
a short heavy stick used as an instrument for
322 cudgel /'kәjәl/ n E punishment or a weapon. A nightstick is one kind of cudgel.
The town’s inhabitants were advised to stay indoors
323 culicide /'kyülә,sīd/ n L a substance that destroys mosquitoes. for two hours after the culicide was sprayed.
A swarm of cumbrous gnats followed the hikers all day
324 cumbrous /'kәmbrәs/ adj E giving trouble : vexatious. long.
As Stephanie drove down Interstate 80, she could see

325 cumulonimbus /,kyümyә,lō'nimbәs/ n L thundercloud. a dark cumulonimbus approaching from the west.
The cuneiform Code of Hammurabi is the most
written in characters composed of strokes having complete record of ancient Babylonian law in
326 cuneiform /kyü'nēə̇,fŏrm/ adj L+L the form of a wedge or arrowhead. existence.
a crusty, ill-tempered, or difficult and often elderly Fiona’s dad called her grandfather a “cantankerous old
327 curmudgeon /(,)kәr'mәjәn/ n unk person. curmudgeon.”
a bluish or purplish discoloration (as of skin) due to Cyanosis may result from pneumonia, asphyxiation,
328 cyanosis /,sīә'nōsə̇s/ n Gk deficient oxygenation of the blood. heart failure, or heart anomalies.
of, relating to, or belonging to a regularly recurring Mr. Ramirez explained the cyclical phases of the Moon
329 cyclical /'sīklə̇kәl/ adj Gk succession of events or phenomena. to the science class today.
one of a race of giants in Greek mythology with a Kirk found a mask that would help make him a perfect
330 Cyclops /'sī,kläps/ n Gk single eye in the middle of the forehead. Cyclops at the masquerade party.
While discussing the skeletal system, Mr. Gray called
Gk > L + the students’ attention to a small cymbiform bone in
331 cymbiform /'simbə̇,fŏrm/ adj Lcf boat-shaped. the wrist.
[Note: Could be confused with form of
sinophil/sinophile.] a dog fancier : one that is Although Leon considered himself a cynophilist, he did
332 cynophilist /sə̇'näfәlə̇st/ n Gk favorably disposed toward dogs. not trust the pit bull terrier.
The student union, with its billiard tables, bowling
alley, and snack bar, is a cynosure for freshmen during
333 cynosure /'sīnә,shů(ә)r/ n Gk a center of attraction or interest. orientation week.
D
a small dog of a breed of German origin having long

drooping ears, commonly a short sleek coat, and the
334 dachshund /'däks,hůnt/ n G+G legs short in comparison with the body length. Chloe has a brown dachshund named “Oscar.”
Sw a plant of a genus of tuberous-rooted herbs having The brightly colored flowers of the dahlia can be six
335 dahlia /'dalyә/ n name > L rayed flower heads. inches in diameter.
Sally’s friends held a dansant in her honor before her
336 dansant /däⁿsäⁿ/ n L? > F an informal or small dance. departure for China.
The director chose a tall, graceful danseur for the part
337 danseur /däⁿ'sәr/ n L? > F a male ballet dancer. of Siegfried in Swan Lake.
L? > F > The bewigged actors in the commedia dell’arte began
338 danza /'dän(t)sә/ n Sp a formal, stately dance. a slow danza on the stage.
The river’s debouchment had to be dredged because
339 debouchment /də̇'büshmәnt/ n F a mouth or outlet especially of a river. the sediment was a hazard to navigation.
The motivational speaker Bruce Jenner is famous for
having won a gold medal in the 1976 Olympic Games
340 decathlon /də̇'kath,län/ n Gk a ten-event athletic contest. decathlon.
a dead person; especially : a person who has The relatives of the decedent gathered for the reading
341 decedent /də̇'sēdᵊnt/ n L recently died. of the will.
Ecf + Gk The gardener was advised to dechlorinate the tap
342 dechlorinate /dē'klōrә,nāt/ v > ISV remove chlorine from. water before using it to water certain plants.
L+ a unit for measuring the relative loudness of sounds
Scottish- equal approximately to the smallest degree of
America difference of loudness ordinarily detectable by the Differences of one decibel can be important to a
343 decibel /'desә,bel/ n n name human ear. recording engineer.
falling off or shed at the end of the growing period,
at certain seasons, or at certain stages of
344 decedent /də̇'sijәwәs/ adj L development. Deciduous trees drop their leaves each fall.
The terrorist promised to decimate the group of

345 decimate /'desә,māt/ v L select by lot and kill every tenth person of. hostages every half hour until his demands were met.
346 decistere /'desə̇,sti(ә)r/ n F a metric unit of capacity equal to 1/10 cubic meter. Caleb bought a decistere of lime for his front lawn.
Minna’s declamatory sermon alienated many of her
347 declamatory /də̇'klamә,tōrē/ adj L marked by rhetorical effect or display : stilted. listeners.
a liquid preparation made of a medicinal plant In ancient times, a decoction of medicinal herbs was
348 decoction /də̇'käkshәn/ n L boiled in water. often the only treatment available for internal injuries.
Sharp front teeth allow squirrels to decorticate hickory
349 decorticate /dē'kŏ(r)d.ә,kāt/ v L remove the bark, husk, or other outer covering from. nuts.
The game warden explained that a deer herd suffers
the act or process of gradually becoming less : no decrement if the legal hunting take is not permitted
350 decrement /'dekrәmәnt/ n L decrease. to exceed 20 percent of the total herd.
Far from falling into decrepitude, the town was on a
351 decrepitude /də̇'krepә,t(y)üd/ n L>F a state of decay, ruin, or dilapidation. spree of building construction.
No one would ever have dreamed that the company’s
352 decuple /'dek(y)әpәl/ v L > F > E make or become ten times as much or as many. worth would decuple in two years.
JoAnne selected Black Forest cake from the delectable
353 delectable /də̇'lektәbәl/ adj L deliciously flavored. dessert offerings.
a store where ready-to-eat food products (as Marta stopped at the delicatessen to buy some cold
354 delicatessen /,delə̇kә'tesᵊn/ n F>G cooked meats and prepared salads) are sold. cuts for our lunch.
The children were caught in a deluge as they waited
355 deluge /'del(,)yüj/ n L > F > E a drenching rain : downpour. for the school bus.
a mythological divine or semidivine being (as the
offspring of a deity and a mortal) thought to possess The hero Gilgamesh was a demigod in ancient
356 demigod /'demē,gäd/ n L+E less power than a god. Babylonian mythology.
L>F>E
+ Per > Nathan sipped nervously at a demitasse while he
357 demitasse /'demē,tas/ n Ar > F a small cup of coffee usually taken black. waited for his attorney.
something (as an institution, idea, or individual)
conceived as an autonomous creative force or It is surprising how many people tend to regard a
358 demiurge /'demē,әrj/ n Gk > L decisive power. computer as a demiurge.
Cara could not imagine what her life would be like if it
were governed not by a democracy but instead by the
359 democracy /də̇'mäkrәsē/ n Gk > L a government by the people : rule of the majority. whims of a few people.
[has homonym: dinghy] an acute infectious disease
characterized by sudden onset, headache, racking
African? joint pain, and a rash and caused by a virus The African village was quarantined after an outbreak
360 dengue /'deŋ(,)gē/ n > Sp transmitted by mosquitoes. of dengue.
361 denizen /'denәzәn/ n L > F > E a dweller in a certain place or region. Melvin asked a local denizen for directions.
religious groups or communities of believers called Children of other denominations were excused from
362 denominations /də̇,nämә'nāshәnz/ n pl L by the same name. attending mass at the Roman Catholic school.
John decided to use a dentifrice containing baking
363 dentifrice /'dentәfrə̇s/ n L a powder, paste, or liquid used in cleaning the teeth. soda.
Following the earthquake, depredatory gangs looted
364 depredatory /'deprәdә,tōrē/ adj L tending to lay waste or prey upon : plundering. many stores.
[has homonym: derailer] a mechanism for shifting

gears on a bicycle that operates by moving the chain Laurent’s derailleur jammed a few minutes into the
365 derailleur /də̇'rālә(r)/ n F from one set of exposed gears to another. race, and he was forced to the side of the road.
a thing voluntarily abandoned by its owner with the
intention of not retaking it and rightly claimed by
the first person who takes possession of it; Tom sank his yacht when his rescuers arrived lest it
366 derelict /'derә,likt/ n L specifically : a boat abandoned on the high seas. become a derelict.
[has near homonym: desecrate] dry up or cause to The hot sunshine and the dry wind combined to
367 desiccate /'desə̇,kāt/ v L dry up : deprive or exhaust of moisture. desiccate Martha’s tomato plants.
Louis pretended to be a desperado holding up a
368 desperado /,despә'rä(,)dō/ n L > Sp a bandit of the western frontier. stagecoach.
a large powerful horse used as a war-horse by a The knight rapidly saddled his destrier and galloped off
369 destrier /'destrēәr/ n L > F > E medieval knight. to battle the invaders.
[has near homonyms: do’s, dues] a tie in tennis in
points toward a game or in games requiring scoring The first point won in tennis after deuce is called
of two consecutive points by one side to win the “advantage in” if won by the server, “advantage out” if
370 deuce /'d(y)üs/ n L>F game or set. won by the receiver.
The movie’s hero was thwarted by the villainous
371 deuteragonist /,d(y)üd.ә'ragәnə̇st/ n Gk + Gk a person who serves as a foil to another. deuteragonist.
a legal second marriage after the termination of a After Gordon’s wife passed away, he expressed his
372 deuterogamy /,d(y)üd.ә'rägәmē/ n Gk first marriage. opinion that a deuterogamy was out of the question.
The squirrels are devouring the seeds meant for the
373 devouring /dә'vaů(ә)riŋ/ v L > F > E eating up with greediness : consuming ravenously. birds.
being or relating to the side of a heraldic shield at The coat of arms had, among other things, a dexter
374 dexter /'dekstә(r)/ adj L the right of the person wearing it. motto.
Little Lucas kept trying to use dextral scissors with his
375 dextral /'dekstrәl/ adj L right-handed. left hand but was always frustrated.
identify a condition by evaluating its signs and Dr. Morris was reluctant to diagnose Tina’s condition
376 diagnose /'dīə̇g,nōs/ v Gk > L symptoms. until he had the test results.
The guest lecturer at the Modern Language
a dispersion (as of people of a common national Association meeting jokingly referred to the diaspora
377 diaspora /dī'asp(ә)rә/ n Gk origin or of common beliefs). of Esperanto speakers.
lacking confidence in oneself : distrustful of one’s Emma was always quick and assured; her sister was
378 diffident /'difәdәnt/ adj L own powers. slow and diffident.
The bird flapped its dingy wings and flew off in a
379 dingy /'dinjē/ adj unk dirty, soiled, discolored. cascade of dust and dirt and fuzz.
Gk + Gk Angela was astounded by the dinosauric size of the
380 dinosauric /,dīnә'sŏ(ә)rik/ adj + Ecf huge. statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial.
a gliding monosyllabic sound that starts at or near
the articulatory position for one vowel and moves to Many people do not pronounce the diphthong in the
381 diphthong /'dif,thŏŋ/ n Gk or toward the position for another. word realtor correctly.
the laying aside or depriving of weapons; especially :

the reduction of a military establishment to some The disarmament of the defeated aggressor nation
382 disarmament /dis'ärmәmәnt/ n L>F minimum set by some specified authority. must be complete.
deprived of courage and hope : discouraged, After a long drought the disheartened farmer
383 disheartened /dis'härtᵊnd/ v L+E dejected. reluctantly decided to sell his land.
Disingenuousness and double dealing seemed to meet
384 disingenuousness /,disə̇n'jenyәwәsnə̇s/ n L state of being unworthily or meanly artful. Mr. Churchill at every turn.
Mr. Knightley walked in soon after tea and dissipated
385 dissipated /'disә,pād.ə̇d/ v L dispelled, dissolved. every melancholy fancy.
The professor asked the students to identify the distal
386 distal /'distᵊl/ adj L located away from the center of the body. and proximal ends of several bones.
a double reading or twofold interpretation (as of a Millicent’s first lecture of the semester was a dittology
387 dittology /di'tälәjē/ n Gk biblical text). of the story of Genesis entitled “Serpent or Savior?”
a person who guides groups through a museum or
art gallery and discusses and comments on the Judd’s interest in ancient history was sparked by a
388 docent /'dōsᵊnt/ n L exhibits. knowledgeable docent during a field trip to a museum.
a drama for television, motion pictures, or theater
dealing freely with historical events and especially The docudrama deals with the trial of a scientist
389 docudrama /'däkyů,drämә/ n L + Gk those of a recent and controversial nature. accused of espionage.
a flat rectangular block of bone, ivory, wood, or
plastic the face of which is divided into two equal
parts called “ends” which are blank or bear from
one to six dots, used in a set of 28 to play a game in As a joke, Grandpa hid a domino before asking Billy if
390 domino /'dämә,nō/ n L>F which the ends are matched. he’d like to play.
Biblical
name + a church auxiliary organized to plan and execute The dorcastry served free Thanksgiving dinners for the
391 dorcastry /'dŏrkәs,trē/ n Ecf benevolent work. homeless.
old gold coins of Spain and Spanish America worth “Hang it, Pew, we’ve got the doubloons!” grumbled
392 doubloons /,dә'blünz/ n pl L > Sp 16 pieces of eight. one pirate to the other.
the lining of a book cover; especially : an The doublure is an important clue in identifying
393 doublure /,dә'blů(ә)r/ n L>F ornamental lining. pirated editions of early novels.
in a manner marked by fearless resolution and by The district attorney doughtily persevered in his
394 doughtily /daůd.ə̇lē/ adv E stoutness in contest or struggle. efforts to bring the crime bosses to justice.
[has homonym: dowdy] marked by fearless
resolution and by stoutness in contest or struggle : Daniel was a soldier’s soldier—rough, tough, and
395 doughty /'daůd.ē/ adj E valiant. doughty.
a commonly short hymn or formula expressing One common doxology in Protestant churches is set to
396 doxology /däk'sälәjē/ n Gk praise to God. a tune called “Old Hundred.”
a four-sided die that revolves like a spinning top,
that is marked on each side with a different Hebrew Evan gave each of his classmates a dreidel after
G> letter, and that is used as a toy especially during the presenting his report on traditions associated with
397 dreidel /'drādᵊl/ n Yiddish Hanukkah festival. Hanukkah.
a sausage prepared with sheep’s blood, milk, and While in County Cork, Mr. O’Donnell ordered drisheen
398 drisheen /drə̇'shēn/ n IrGael seasonings. and eggs for breakfast.
[has homonym: drog] a sea anchor (as a canvas bag
with a hooped mouth) used to reduce the speed of a The captain yelled at the crew to lower the drogue
399 drogue /'drōg/ n E boat and keep her head into the wind. while he signaled the other boat.
a camel of unusual speed, bred and trained
Gk > L > especially for riding, and having a single large hump
400 dromedary /'drämә,derē/ n F>E on the back. Camel rides at the zoo featured a dromedary.
Yielding to his dromomania, Jack bought a recreational

401 dromomania /,drämә'mānēә/ n Gk > L an exaggerated desire to wander. vehicle and spent the summer touring the country.
Critics accused the governor of establishing a duarchy
402 duarchy /'d(y)ü,ärkē/ n Gk a government by two rulers having equal power. with her husband.
403 dullard /'dәlә(r)d/ n F a stupid person. Barry apologized for rashly calling James a dullard.
[Note: Could be confused with tonnage, tunnage.]
cushioning or padding used in a shipping container
to protect fragile articles against shock and Mother used popcorn as dunnage in her gift boxes to
404 dunnage /'dәnij/ n unk breakage. her family in Germany.
In his “Four Freedoms” speech, Franklin D. Roosevelt
puppets or tools especially of a powerful person or warned about the presence of secret agents and their
405 dupes /'d(y)üps/ n pl F idea. dupes.
Sally stored her duvet in the linen closet and used a
406 duvet /d(y)ü'vā/ n ON > F a warm bedcover : quilt, comforter. light bedspread during the summer months.
In Maria’s school, students with dyslexia are given
special training to improve their reading, spelling, and
407 dyslexia /də̇'sleksēә/ n Gk a disturbance of the ability to read. writing.
Edith has had frequent crying spells and periods of
408 dysphoria /də̇'sfōrēә/ n Gk a generalized state of feeling unwell or unhappy. dysphoria since early childhood.
a condition characterized by various psychological
and physiological effects and which occurs following
long flight through several time zones and probably
results from disruption of human body rhythms that The travel agent gave the tour group several tips on
409 dysrhythmia /də̇s'rithmēә/ n Gk occur in 24-hour cycles : jet lag. how to avoid dysrhythmia.
E
a person in holy orders or consecrated to the service The new bishop was an ecclesiastic of high learning
410 ecclesiastic /ə̇,klēzē'astik/ n Gk of the church. and virtue.
the rounded molding forming the bell of the Greek The tour guide pointed out the echinus of the capital
411 echinus /ə̇'kīnәs/ n Gk Doric capital of a column. to Nancy’s group.
a poem in which shepherds are introduced The bucolic view of meadows and hills inspired Shelley
412 eclogue /'e,klŏg/ n Gk > L conversing. to compose an eclogue.
a major destructive upset in the balance of nature
especially when caused by the intervention of Sam considers the destruction of the rain forests an
413 ecocatastrophe /ē(,)kōkә'tastrә(,)fē/ n Gk humans. ecocatastrophe.
a specialist in the branch of science concerned with
the interrelationship of organisms and their Kimberly will work as a summer intern for an ecologist
414 ecologist /ē'kälәjə̇st/ n Gk > G environment. in the Everglades.
a specialist in or student of the social science that
studies the production, distribution, and Adam Smith was the most influential economist of the
415 economist /ē'känәmə̇st/ n Gk consumption of commodities. 18th century.
a single city encompassing the whole world that is Many science fiction stories are based on the premise
416 ecumenopolis /,ekyәmə̇'näpәlәs/ n Gk held to be a possibility of the future. of Earth’s future ecumenopolis.
An effulgent flash of intuition enabled Tony to solve
417 effulgent /e'fůljәnt/ adj L marked by or as if by brightly shining light. the geometry exam’s final problem.
Christy was not surprised to see hostility and criticism
418 effuse /e'fyüz/ v L flow out : emanate. effuse from the defeated candidate.
L + Gk > the quality or state of being concerned with oneself The conductor’s egocentricity made his interaction
419 egocentricity /,ēgō(,)sen'trisәd.ē/ n L rather than with others. with the musicians less than harmonious.
a one-grained wheat that is regarded by some as Einkorn grown in southeastern Turkey is believed to be
the most primitive wheat and is grown especially in closely related to a grain first domesticated as early as
420 einkorn /'īn,kŏrn/ n G poor soils in central Europe. 9000 B.C.
a science dealing with human settlements and
drawing on the research and experience of
professionals in various fields (as architecture, Dora’s degree in sociology aided her in her study of
421 ekistics /ə̇'kistiks/ n pl Gk engineering, city planning, and sociology). ekistics.
Each topical heading was followed by elaborative
422 elaborative /ə̇'labә,rād.iv/ adj L tending to expand something in detail. paragraphs giving details.
An elderly lady lived in a huge old house on the edge
of town and never came out except for food and
423 elderly /'eldә(r)lē/ adj E + Ecf rather advanced in years. church.
Electrolysis was one of the means of hair removal
424 electrolysis /ə̇,lek'trälәsə̇s/ n Gk the destruction of hair roots with an electric current. demonstrated in Roweena’s cosmetology class.
It seems that the more eliminable political candidates

425 eliminable /ə̇'limәnәbәl/ adj L capable of being removed or excluded. are those who spend less on their campaigns.
Gk? > Ar a substance or concoction held to be capable of Explorers through the ages have sought the elixir of
426 elixir /ə̇'liksә(r)/ n > L > E prolonging life indefinitely. life, better known as the “fountain of youth.”
the thickened sclerotized anterior wings in beetles
and some other insects that protect and cover the At least 250,000 species of insects have hardened wing
427 elytra /'elә,trә/ n pl Gk > L posterior wings. covers called “elytra.”
The air was tainted with the musky emanation from
428 emanation /,emә'nāshәn/ n L a flowing forth. the alligator pen.
a landing place; especially : a landing place on an An organ grinder and his monkey entertained visitors
429 embarcadero /em,bärkә'de(,)rō/ n L > Sp inland waterway. at the embarcadero of the restored village.
F > AF > appropriated fraudulently to one’s own use (as The bank employee embezzled hundreds of thousands
430 embezzled /ə̇m'bezәld/ v E property entrusted to one’s care). of dollars before the authorities discovered the crime.
F>E+ Grandma embroidered the tablecloth with a floral
431 embroidered /ə̇m'brŏidә(r)d/ v Ecf ornamented with needlework. motif.
the formation and development of the animal
organism in the early stages of growth and During early embryogenesis cells differentiate to form
432 embryogenesis /,embrēō'jenәsə̇s/ n Gk + Gk differentiation. various types of tissue.
Gk > L +
433 embryonic /,embrē'änik/ adj Ecf being in an early and undeveloped stage. Delia disclosed embryonic plans for the new theater.
[Note: Could be confused with emolument.]
soothing especially to the skin or mucous Erna usually applies an emollient cream to her hands
434 emollient /ə̇'mälyәnt/ adj L membrane. after washing dishes.
[Note: Could be confused with emollient.] profit or The waitress who did not report the tips portion of her
435 emolument /ə̇'mälyәmәnt/ n L perquisites from office, employment, or labor. emolument faced incarceration for tax evasion.
For the hike Luke packed an empanada and an apple
436 empanada /,empә'nädә/ n L > Sp a turnover filled with meat. in his knapsack.
the act of endowing with a constitutional or
statutory right or privilege; especially : the act of It is hard to believe today that segments of American
437 enfranchisement /ə̇n'fran,chīzmәnt/ n F>E endowing with the right to vote. society were once denied enfranchisement.
marked or characterized by the continuation in
prosody of the sense in a phrase beyond the end of Haroldur’s analysis of the enjambed lines was
438 enjambed /ə̇n'jamd/ adj F a verse or couplet. enlightening.
L+E+ The professors claimed to be an enlightened group of
439 enlightened /ə̇n'lītᵊnd/ adj Ecff freed from ignorance and misinformation. individuals.
The enmity which Mr. and Mrs. Elton dared not show
in open disrespect to Miss Woodhouse found a
broader vent in contemptuous treatment of her best
440 enmity /'enmәd.ē/ n L>F hostility, animosity. friend.
Ian tried to write an essay describing the difference
[Note: Could be confused with inorganic.] arising between enculturated and enorganic forms of
441 enorganic /,enŏ(r)'ganik/ adj Gk + Gk within or inherent in the organism : intrinsic. ignorance.
The principals in the play were ably supported by the
442 ensemble /än'sämbәl/ n L>F a group of supporting players, singers, or dancers. ensemble.
any person delegated to represent one sovereign or The Enterprise conveyed the envoy to the peace
443 envoy /'en,vŏi/ n F government in its relations with another. conference without incident.
The poet laureate composed an epicede for the
444 epicede /'epә,sēd/ n Gk a funeral song or ode. queen’s funeral.
the part of Earth’s surface directly above the focus An earthquake whose epicenter is on the ocean floor
445 epicenter /'epə̇sentә(r)/ n Gk > L of an earthquake. may cause a tsunami.
a circle in which a planet moves and which has a
center that is itself carried around at the same time Ancient astronomers used the epicycle to explain their
446 epicycle /'epә,sīkәl/ n Gk on the circumference of a larger circle. theory that Earth is at the center of the solar system.
Kelly kept a calendar on her desk that gave a
447 epigram /'epә,gram/ n Gk a short poem with a witty or satirical point. humorous epigram for each day of the year.
a chronic nervous disorder of humans and other
animals that involves changes in the state of Epilepsy is sometimes caused by glandular
448 epilepsy /'epә,lepsē/ n Gk consciousness and of motion. disturbances.
Donnie apologized for shouting an epithet at Mr.
449 epithet /'epә,thet/ n Gk a disparaging or abusive word or phrase. Garibaldi.
Marge injected a flask of colorless nitrogen dioxide
a state of dynamic balance attained in a reversible with dinitrogen tetroxide, a brown gas, to illustrate
chemical reaction when the velocities in both chemical equilibrium: When equilibrium occurred, the
450 equilibrium /,ēkwә'librēәm/ n L directions are equal. gas in the flask stopped becoming browner.
[has homonym with opposite meaning: irradicate] Many wheat farmers use aerial sprays to eradicate
451 eradicate /ə̇'radә,kāt/ v L do away with : destroy completely. weeds, diseases, and insect pests from their fields.
Willy, a self-proclaimed couch potato, claims to be an
452 ergophobe /'ergә,fōb/ n Gk + Gk one suffering from fear of or aversion to work. ergophobe.
OProv > Saul fished the escargot out of its shell with a tiny fork
453 escargot /eskårgō/ n F a snail prepared for use as food. and popped it into his mouth.
a piece of furniture resembling a bureau and
providing a writing surface or desk area behind a Jennifer bought a valuable 18th-century escritoire at
454 escritoire /'eskrә,twär/ n L>F hinged front that drops down. Sotheby’s.
L > Prov a flat sandal having a fabric upper and a flexible Marsha put on her other espadrille and headed for the
455 espadrille /'espә,dril/ n >F often rope sole. beach.
a level open stretch of paved or grassy ground;
especially : one designed for walking or driving and Carole decided to go for a stroll on the esplanade
456 esplanade /'esplә,näd/ n L > It > F often providing a vista (as over water). before dinner.
an extract (as from fruit) used as flavoring in Tatiana could taste the pomegranate essence in the
457 essence /'esᵊn(t)s/ n L cooking. cake’s frosting.
a water passage where the tide meets the current of Small boats were warned not to travel the estuary
458 estuary /'es(h)chә,werē/ n L a stream. without aid.
a theory held by the Greek mythographer While studying Euhemerism, Serjei learned that the
Euhemerus that the gods of mythology were but god Vulcan was the first to discover how to make
459 Euhemerism /yü'hēmә,rizәm/ n Gk name deified mortals. bronze and iron.
a tenor tuba similar in shape, pitch, and range to the
baritone but with a larger bore, a mellower tone Rocky’s mom made him practice his euphonium in the
460 euphonium /yü'fōnēәm/ n Gk + Ecf quality, and often a double bell. barn.
a science that deals with developing human well-
being and efficient functioning through the As the world becomes more populated, people pay
461 euthenics /yü'theniks/ n pl Gk improvement of environmental conditions. more attention to the relevance of euthenics.
a doctrine regarded as having special grace, Elizabeth Cady Stanton called for a new evangel of
462 evangel /ə̇'vanjәl/ n Gk sanction, or efficacy. womanhood to exalt purity, virtue, and morality.
Vigorous exercise can lead to acute exacerbation of
463 exacerbation /ig,zasә(r)'bāshәn/ n L the act of making more violent, bitter, or severe. asthmatic symptoms.
misrepresent on the side of largeness (as of size, Like any fisherman, Tio tends to exaggerate the size of
464 exaggerate /ig'zajә,rāt/ v L extent, or value) : overstate the truth. his catches.
465 exemplary /ig'zemplәrē/ adj L deserving imitation : commendable. Hubert was praised for his exemplary conduct.
something that is given off or that rises in the form The wind carried a foul exhalation from the nearby
466 exhalation /,eks(h)ә'lāshәn/ n L > F > E of gas, fumes, or steam. marsh to the Ackrill’s house.
in a manner beyond what is usual, regular, common, Dr. Miller told us that Brutus was extraordinarily frisky
467 extraordinarily /ik,strŏ(r)dᵊn'erə̇ lē/ adv L or customary. this morning.
She laughed exultantly when her practical joke worked
468 exultantly /ig'zәltᵊntlē/ adv L in a manner filled with extreme joy. and her brother was covered in paint.
F
Jodie is having a fabiform swimming pool installed in
469 fabiform /'fābә,fŏrm/ adj L + Ecf [has near homonym: faviform] shaped like a bean. her backyard.
Mrs. Alexander has so many responsibilities not
a person having many diverse activities or related to instruction that she feels more like a
470 factotum /fak'tōd.әm/ n L responsibilities : a general servant. factotum than a teacher.
[has homonym: feign] happily, joyfully : with glad The feisty cat would fain have chased the dog from his
471 fain /'fān/ adv E preference. yard.
marinated strips of beef or chicken or sometimes
shrimp grilled or broiled and served usually with a
flour tortilla and various savory fillings (as sautéed Joshua made a special dinner of chicken fajitas for his
472 fajitas /fә'hētәz/ n pl AmerSp peppers, guacamole, and sour cream). Spanish tutor.
a lively Spanish dance usually performed by a man Craig and Ursula danced a fandango in the high school
473 fandango /fan'daŋ(,)gō/ n Pg? > Sp and woman with castanets and in triple time. talent competition.
Vera’s insistence on dressing fastidiously for every
in a manner that reflects a meticulous, sensitive, or occasion precluded her going anywhere on short
474 fastidiously /fa'stidēәslē/ adv L + Ecf demanding attitude. notice.
a unit of length equal to 6 feet based on the
distance between fingertips of a man’s outstretched
arms and used especially for measuring the depth of The fathom, once standard on British admiralty charts,
475 fathom /'fathәm/ n E water. has been replaced by the meter.
marked by noteworthy intellectual productivity and
476 fecund /'fēkәnd/ adj L inventiveness. The Renaissance was a fecund era for the arts.
a perennial European herb introduced to North
America and cultivated for the aromatic flavor of its Celene often flavors her vegetables with curry powder
477 fennel /'fenᵊl/ n L>E seeds. and fennel.
a prolongation at the discretion of the performer of
a musical note, chord, or rest beyond its given timeTo the conductor’s consternation, Dean exaggerated
478 fermata /fer'mäd.ә/ n L > It value. each fermata.
Carl’s ferret comes to him for a reward every time he
479 ferret /'ferə̇t/ n L > F > E a semidomesticated variety of the European polecat. squeezes a squeaky toy.
Gmc > F A feud over the property boundaries developed
480 feud /'fyüd/ n >E a relationship of aggressive hostility : quarrel. between the two families.
one of the young unfurling fronds of certain ferns Justin refused to try a fiddlehead until he saw how
481 fiddlehead /'fidᵊl,hed/ n L? > E + E that are often eaten as greens. much his sister loved them.
Kevin knew that a photograph would not portray the
482 fiery /'fī(ә)rē/ adj E of the color of fire : red. fiery sunset in its full splendor.
[has homonym: fisher] a narrow opening, chasm, or

crack of some length and considerable depth usually A fissure ran through Irene’s backyard after the
483 fissure /'fishә(r)/ n L occurring from some breaking, rending, or parting. earthquake.
[has near homonym: flacon] a large usually metal or
Gmc? > pottery vessel with handle and spout and often a lid The knights passed around a flagon of ale before
484 flagon /'flagәn/ n L > F > E used to hold liquid. riding off to battle.
[has near homonym: flamingo] a vigorous rhythmic The dancer entertained the patrons at the Spanish
485 flamenco /flә'meŋ(,)kō/ n D > Sp dance of the Andalusian Gypsies. restaurant with a rousing flamenco.
seeking to attract attention especially by appearing During the party Terry seemed to be flaunting his
486 flaunting /'flŏntiŋ/ v Scand? or acting brash and brazen. ability to play piano.
Harriet plays many wind instruments, but she
especially enjoys playing flautino in a baroque music
487 flautino /flaů'tē(,)nō/ n It a small flute : piccolo. group.
Mrs. French proved far less of a flibbertigibbet than
488 flibbertigibbet /'flibә(r)d.ē,jibə̇t/ n E a light-minded or silly restless person. the world took her to be.
ON > F > The Boy Scouts launched a flotilla of toy sailboats
489 flotilla /flō'tilә/ n Sp a small fleet or a fleet of small watercraft. across the lake.
[has homonym: florescent] emitting
L > F + L electromagnetic radiation especially in the form of The fluorescent bulb above Gary’s cubicle thrummed
490 fluorescent /flů(ә)'resᵊnt/ adj > Ecf visible light. noisily.
Oliver needs one course in fluviology in order to get
491 fluviology /,flüvē'älәjē/ n L a science dealing with watercourses. his professional civil engineering license.
of, resembling, or characteristic of traditional
customs, beliefs, dances, songs, tales, or sayings The Slovakian dance troupe performed a folkloric
492 folkloric /'fōk,lōrik/ adj E+E preserved among a people or group. dance wearing colorful costumes.
There was an air of foppery and nonsense in Mr.
493 foppery /'fäp(ә)rē/ n E folly, absurdity. Churchill’s action of which Emma could not approve.
a science of developing, caring for, or cultivating
tracts of wooded land : the management of growing The pulp and paper mill wishes to hire an individual
494 forestry /'fŏrə̇strē/ n L > F > E timber. with a master’s degree in forestry.
sad and lonely especially by reason of emptiness or The forlorn widow was most appreciative of the party
495 forlorn /fә(r)'lŏ(ә)rn/ adj E abandonment. her neighbors held to honor her birthday.
Forsooth, the queen was the most beautiful woman in
496 forsooth /fә(r)'süth/ adv E in truth : certainly. the world.
Since not all plant materials fossilize equally well,
turn (as remains of organisms from past geologic some plants will be preserved and others will vanish in
497 fossilize /'fäsә,līz/ v L > ISV eras) into a mineralized form in Earth’s crust. the course of time.
commonly associated with this word.] the quantity
(as 32, 56, or 75 pounds) of raisins contained in a While working in the agricultural records office,
498 frail /'frāl/ n F>E shipping basket. Wanda learned that a frail is used to measure raisins.
G geog of or relating to the West Germanic dialects of the The earliest Franconian written documents belong to
499 Franconian /fraŋ'kōnēәn/ adj name Franks. the late 8th or early 9th century.
500 frankincense /'fraŋkə̇n,sen(t)s/ n E a gum resin containing volatile oil. Aunt Ruby likes to burn frankincense at Christmastime.
A rarely used multiple of the hertz is the fresnel, which
a unit of frequency equal to 1 trillion cycles per was named for the French scientist Augustin Jean
501 fresnel /frā'nel/ n F name second. Fresnel.
The mayor’s denouncement referred to Jules as a
502 frondeur /frōⁿdQQr/ n L? > F rebel, malcontent, dissident. “frondeur.”
The fronton looked bigger on television than in
503 fronton /'frän,tän/ n L > It > F a court or building for the game of jai alai. actuality.
any of numerous decorative shrubs with pendulous
tetramerous flowers often cultivated as potted
504 fuchsias /'fyüshәz/ n pl G name plants. Grandma lined her windowsill with fuchsias.
Sojourner Truth, one of the many fugitives from
individuals who run away from a master or slavery, became as famous for advocating women’s
505 fugitives /'fyüjәd.ivz/ n pl L employer or from uncongenial surroundings. rights as she was for denouncing human bondage.
As a fuguist, Johann Sebastian Bach has never been
506 fuguist /'fyügə̇st/ n L > It one who composes or performs fugues. excelled.
Scand?
507 fumblingly /'fәmbliŋlē/ adv + Ecff in a manner marked by groping or clumsiness. Katie fumblingly related her excuse to her father.
an acrobat who performs feats on a rope extended A hush came over the crowd as the funambulist
508 funambulist /fyü'nambyәlə̇st/ n L through the air at some height. balanced himself on one foot.
The spicy pasta dish Fran ordered was a fusion of
509 fusion /'fyüzhәn/ n L a merging of diverse elements into a unified whole. Italian and Thai cuisine.
G
510 gabbro /'ga(,)brō/ n L? > It a rock of a family of granular igneous rocks. An outcropping of gabbro showed through the soil.
of, relating to, or characteristic of the language of Steve struggled through the Gaelic program for the
ScGael the Gaels or especially of the Celtic Highlanders of Highland Games before he discovered the English
511 Gaelic /'gālik/ adj & IrGael Scotland. translation.
It name an instrument for detecting or measuring a small
> F + Ecf electric current by movements of a magnetic needle The lie detector’s galvanometer indicated that the
512 galvanometer /,galvә'nämәd.ә(r)/ n + Gk or of a coil in a magnetic field. subject was lying.
a long boot or legging attached to each side of a
saddle to protect the rider’s feet and legs from the Preparing for a ride in the rain, the horseman attached
513 gambado /gam'bā(,)dō/ n It wet or cold. a gambado to each stirrup strap.
GK > L >
OProv > [has homonym: gamble] bound or spring as in
514 gambol /'gambәl/ v F dancing or play. Susan watched the fawns gambol in the field.
local death of soft tissues (as from disease, injury, or The soldier knew that if gangrene set in, his wounded
515 gangrene /'gaŋ,grēn/ n Gk > L infection) resulting from loss of blood supply. leg would need to be amputated.
E + L > F a hybrid vegetable resulting from a cross between
516 garlion /'gärlyәn/ n >E garlic and onion. Shannon uses garlion in her spaghetti sauce.
Alan referred to his assortment of beach glass and
driftwood as a “gatherum,” but his mother called it
517 gatherum /'gathәrәm/ n E + Ecf a collection of miscellaneous items. “Alan’s junk.”
a tactless or awkward action; often : a bit of social Daphne’s mom told her that using one’s dinner napkin
518 gaucherie /'gōshә,rē/ n Gmc > F or literary crudity. as a handkerchief is an unforgivable gaucherie.
a political functionary occupying a subordinate but The memoirs of the gauleiter contained little of
519 gauleiter /'gaů,līd.ә(r)/ n G important position in a totalitarian regime. historical importance.
Scand? On a high podium in front stood the conductor—a tall,
520 gaunt /'gŏnt/ adj >E thin and angular. gaunt man with dark deep-set eyes.
any of numerous small graceful and swift African
and Asian antelopes noted for the luster and soft The fawn and white coloration of the gazelle serves to
521 gazelle /gә'zel/ n Ar > F expression of their eyes. minimize detection by predators.
a faint elliptical nebulous light about 20 degrees The gegenschein is lost in the light of the Milky Way in
522 gegenschein /'gāgәn,shīn/ n G across on the ecliptic and opposite the Sun. the summer and winter.
the science of precious or sometimes semiprecious Perry has written many articles on gemmary for
523 gemmary /'jemәrē/ n L stones cut and polished for ornament. jewelers’ trade magazines.
a category of artistic composition characterized by a Most of the director’s work has been in the genre of
524 genre /'zhä(ⁿ)nrә/ n L>F particular style, form, or content. science fiction.
free from vulgarity or rudeness : marked by delicacy Despite his genteel manner, Senator Smith could be a
525 genteel /jen'tēl/ adj L>F of manner. ruthless opponent.
a branch of geology that deals with the materials of Hilda’s research in geognosy involved classifying
Earth and its general exterior and interior several kinds of minerals and recording their
526 geognosy /jē'ägnәsē/ n Gk + Gk constitution. distribution throughout the world.
a specialist in the history of Earth and its life The geologist conducted a survey of the rock masses
527 geologist /jē'älәjə̇st/ n L especially as recorded in rocks. and mineral resources of the area.
of or relating to an artificial satellite that travels
from west to east above the equator and at the
Gk + Gk same angular velocity as that of Earth so that the Satellites that handle telephone calls and television
528 geosynchronous /,jēō'siŋkrәnәs/ adj + Gk satellite seems to remain in the same place. signals are in geosynchronous orbits above Earth.
a branch of medicine that deals with the problems Marie’s expertise in geriatrics made her well qualified
529 geriatrics /,jerē'atriks/ n pl Gk + E and diseases of old age and aging people. to work in the city’s Department of Aging.
Jonathan’s social studies class is studying the germinal

530 germinal /'jәrmәnᵊl/ adj L>F being in the earliest stage of development. political ideas underlying our democratic government.
In the sentence “Swimming is Claudia’s favorite
531 gerund /'jerәnd/ n L the English verbal noun ending in -ing. activity,” the word swimming is a gerund.
a secret-police organization that operates especially
against persons suspected of treason or sedition
G and employs means held to be underhanded and In the novel, morality became nothing more than
532 gestapo /gə̇'stä(,)pō/ n acronym terrorist. subservience to the dictates of the ruthless gestapo.
seen with more than half but not all of the apparent Vladimir and Sonya took a long romantic walk under
533 gibbous /'jibәs/ adj L > F > E disk of a moon or a planet illuminated. the gibbous Moon.
[has homonym: jigget] a leg (as of lamb or mutton) Marie praised the chef for cooking the gigot with
534 gigot /'jigәt/ n F especially when cooked. exactly the right touch of garlic.
a fabric in plain weave made in solid colors, checks,
535 gingham /'giŋәm/ n Malay plaids, and stripes. Betsy made curtains of blue gingham for her kitchen.
a large fleet African ruminant mammal that is the
tallest of living quadrupeds and has a very long neck
and a short coat with dark blotches separated by Each giraffe has a unique pattern of coat markings that
536 giraffe /jә'raf/ n Ar > It pale lines. distinguishes it from all other giraffes.
The girandole over Pete’s mantel is a replica of one in
537 girandole /'jirәn,dōl/ n L > It > F a mirror having attached candle holders. a Loire Valley chateau.
[has near homonym: glazier] a large body of ice
moving slowly down a slope or valley or spreading The iceberg that sank Titanic had probably broken off
538 glacier /'glāshә(r)/ n L>F outward on a land surface. from a glacier on Greenland.
a person engaged in a fight to the death as public The victorious gladiator was cheered by the excited
539 gladiator /'gladē,ād.ә(r)/ n Celt > L entertainment for ancient Romans. crowd in the Coliseum.
a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure
within the eyeball that damages the optic disk and
results in gradual loss of vision and ultimate Ophthalmologists routinely test for glaucoma as part
540 glaucoma /glŏ'kōmә/ n Gk > L blindness. of their eye examinations.
[has near homonyms: glacier, glazer] one whose Mom called a glazier who agreed to repair our broken
541 glazier /'glāzhә(r)/ n E work is cutting and setting glass. window on Thursday.
a rapid series of consecutive notes played on a

piano, harp, or other similar instrument by sliding Joachim diligently practiced the glissando at the end of
542 glissando /glə̇'sän(,)dō/ n F + It one or more fingers across adjacent keys or strings. the first movement.
Three Russian linguists lectured on their glottogonic
543 glottogonic /,gläd.ō'gänik/ adj Gk of or relating to the origin of language. research.
the study of human speech in its various aspects (as

the structure of a language including such factors as
phonetics, accent, syntax, semantics, grammar, and Glottology is more frequently referred to as
544 glottology /glä'tälәjē/ n Gk the relation between writing and speech). “linguistics.”
a greenhouse herb having large flowers with a
turbinate calyx and irregular bell-shaped corolla;
especially : a Brazilian herb that is the source of Charlena’s gloxinia bears bright pink, trumpetlike
545 gloxinia /gläk'sinēә/ n G name many horticultural varieties. flowers in early summer.
The zoology students compared the gnathic features
546 gnathic /'nathik/ adj Gk of or relating to the jaw. of various animals.
of, relating to, living in, or being a controlled
environment containing one or a few kinds of A good example of a planned gnotobiotic environment
547 gnotobiotic /,nōd.ә(,)bī'äd.ik/ adj Gk organisms. is the international space station.
Taryn went hiking in an area of England that is just
miles and miles of wild land covered with heather and
548 gorse /'gŏ(ә)rs/ n E a spiny evergreen shrub : juniper. gorse.
549 gosling /'gäzliŋ/ n E a young goose. Judy rescued a stray gosling from Mrs. Porter’s cat.
a fine filmy substance consisting of fragments or
strands of cobweb often seen floating in air in calm The dew and gossamer had dried from the grass by
550 gossamer /'gäsәmә(r)/ n E clear weather or caught on grass or bushes. midmorning.
At the market the gourmet chose his ingredients with
551 gourmet /,gů(ә)r'mā/ n F a connoisseur in eating and drinking. the greatest of care.
a metabolic disease marked by a painful
inflammation of the fibrous and ligamentous parts Poor old John is bedridden with the rheumatic gout in
552 gout /'gaůt/ n L > F > E of the joints. his joints.
a specialist in the study of what is to be preferred
Gk > L > and what avoided in the inflections and syntax of The grammarian in Johnny cringes every time he hears
553 grammarian /grә'merēәn/ n F>E language. someone ask, “Where at?”
Earl became a real gramophile after inheriting his
554 gramophile /'gramә,fīl/ n Gk a lover and protector of old phonograph records. uncle’s record collection.
the act or process of forming or crystallizing into The granulation of sugar is an important development
555 granulation /,granyә'lāshәn/ n L grains or small masses. in the history of food.
a soldier who carries and throws missiles consisting

of a container fitted with a priming charge and a
bursting charge and filled with a destructive agent The grenadier started the assault, followed
556 grenadier /,grenә'di(ә)r/ n F (as gas, high explosive, incendiary chemicals). immediately by the riflemen.
a deliberate or involuntary distortion of the face
expressive of some feeling (as contempt,
557 grimace /'grimə̇ s/ n Gmc > F disapprobation, complacency). The camera caught Allie’s grimace during the pep rally.
a magician’s manual for invoking demons and the The witch looked in her grimoire to find a spell to
558 grimoire /grə̇m'wär/ n F spirits of the dead. change the child into a rat.
F>E+
559 groceteria /,grōsә'tirēә/ n Ecf a self-service food store. Patrice bought four lemons at the groceteria.
The daydreaming student had to grope for an answer
560 grope /'grōp/ v E search about blindly or uncertainly. when the teacher asked him a question.
the quality or state of being comically incongruous Each horror movie seems to be trying to outdo the
561 grotesqueness /grō'tesknə̇s/ n F&It or ridiculously ugly. others in grotesqueness.
Central
America a native or inhabitant of Guatemala, a country in Maria was a Guatemalan by birth, but had become a
562 Guatemalan /,gwäd.ә'mälәn/ n n name Central America. naturalized Brazilian.
a pattern (as on metalwork) made by interlacing The dense guilloche on the iron gate prevented people
563 guilloche /gə̇'lōsh/ n F name? curved lines. from reaching through to turn the inside knob.
Russ the penal system of the former Soviet Union Stalin chose a 15th-century monastery as the site for
564 gulag /'gü,läg/ n acronym consisting of a network of labor camps. the first labor camp of the gulag.
pronounce or utter with sounds articulated in the Because of her German background, Ursula has a
565 gutturalize /'gәd.әrәlīz/ v L + Ecf throat. tendency to gutturalize certain words.
Per&Gk a horseback-riding meet featuring games and Clem practiced daily with his horse so that he could
566 gymkhana /jim'känә/ n > Hi novelty contests. enter several events in the upcoming gymkhana.
H
Another upscale haberdasher has opened a shop on
567 haberdasher /'habә(r),dashә(r)/ n AF > E a dealer in men’s furnishings (as shirts, ties, hats). Brighton Street.
568 hacienda /,(h)äsē'endә/ n L > Sp the main building of a farm or ranch. A winding, tree-lined driveway led to the hacienda.
a bridle that consists of a halter often of soft rope or
braided horsehair and is used especially in breaking Charlene pulled back on the hackamore and cried
569 hackamore /'hakә,mō(ә)r/ n Ar > Sp and training horses. “Whoa!”
Gk + a binary compound of a halogen with a more By combining with hydrogen, an atom of fluorine
570 halide /'ha,līd/ n ISVcf electropositive element or radical. forms a hydrogen halide.
any of the five elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine,
iodine, and astatine forming group VII A of the A halogen normally appears in the free state as a
571 halogen /'halәjə̇n/ n Gk periodic table. diatomic molecule.
a plant that grows naturally in soils having a high Australian aborigines grind into flour the seeds of a
572 halophyte /'halә,fīt/ n Gk + Gk content of various salts. halophyte that grows in the coastal mud flats.
a nymph of trees and woods; especially : a nymph
whose life begins and ends with that of a particular Darcy sat on a bench in the arboretum and imagined
573 hamadryad /,hamә'drī,ad/ n Gk > L tree. she was a hamadryad.
a defect of character : error, guilt, or sin especially Overweening ambition proved to be Macbeth’s
574 hamartia /,hä,mär'tēә/ n Gk of the tragic hero in a literary work. hamartia.
a piece of cloth that is used for various personal Mr. Van Deventer bought a matching tie and
575 handkerchief /'haŋkә(r)chәf/ n E + F > E purposes or as a costume accessory. handkerchief off the bargain rack.
576 handwrought /'hand,rŏt/ adj E fashioned by hand or chiefly by hand processes. Barbie found a handwrought trivet at the garage sale.
ON > E + The hapless students were caught between the school
577 hapless /'haplə̇s/ adj Ecf marked by the absence of good luck : unfortunate. district and the striking teachers.
578 haptic /'hap,tik/ adj Gk relating to or based on the sense of touch. The human body’s haptic sensor is the skin.
a stock character in comedy and pantomime who
appears variously as a clown and a magician and
E > F > It usually wears a mask and variegated tights and The children especially enjoyed the buffoonish antics
579 Harlequin /'härlə̇k(w)ə̇n/ adj >F carries a wooden sword. of the Harlequin.
Phyllis decided to purchase the wing chair with the
580 hassock /'hasə̇k/ n E a bulky upholstered footstool. matching hassock.
The hastily executed maneuver saved the ship from
581 hastily /'hāstə̇lē/ adv F>E hurriedly. the rocks.
Gertrude haughtily replied that she receives an
582 haughtily /'hŏd.ᵊlē/ adv L > F > E in a disdainfully proud or overbearing manner. allowance of 20 dollars per week.
Gmc > F Paul's final bill for his new car included haulage for
583 haulage /'hŏlij/ n >E a charge made for transporting something. transportation from the factory to the dealer.
[has near homonyms: auteur and hotter] an
assumption of superiority : arrogant or
584 hauteur /hŏ'tәr/ n F condescending manner. The young couple was put off by the waiter’s hauteur.
The property belonging to the estate extended from
a row of shrubs or trees enclosing or separating the hedgerow at the left of the house to the stone
585 hedgerow /'hej,rō/ n E fields. pillar one mile down the road.
a way of life based on or suggesting the principle
that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good When André turned 30, he renounced his youthful
586 hedonism /'hēdᵊn,izәm/ n Gk in life. hedonism.
587 heifer /'hefә(r)/ n E a young cow. This year’s blue-ribbon heifer belongs to Mrs. Cates.
[has near homonym: eros] a female who inherits or Antoine dreamed that he married an heiress and
588 heiress /'erə̇ s/ n L > F > E is entitled to inherit great wealth. moved to an island.
589 heliophyte /'hēlēә,fīt/ n Gk + Gk a plant thriving in or tolerating full sunlight. The cactus is a good example of a heliophyte.
The calves’ emaciation and stunted growth were
resembling a parasitic worm (as a roundworm, found to be a result of infestation by helminthoid
590 helminthoid /hel'min,thŏid/ adj Gk tapeworm, or leech). organisms.
a branch of biology that deals with the blood and The research in leukemia provided synopses of several
591 hematology /,hēmә'tälәjē/ n Gk + Gk blood-forming organs. case studies in hematology.
A hematoma can result from various types of blunt
592 hematoma /,hēmә'tōmә/ n Gk > L a tumor or swelling containing blood. trauma to the head.
marked by paralysis of one lateral half of the body
or part of it resulting from injury to the motor Marc’s automobile accident left him in a hemiplegic
593 hemiplegic /,hemə̇'plējik/ adj Gk centers of the brain. condition.
the process of removing blood from an artery (as of
Gk + Gk a kidney patient), purifying it, adding vital Mr. Barnes is glad that his hemodialysis can be done at
594 hemodialysis /,hēmōdī'alәsə̇s/ n + Gk substances, and returning it to a vein. home instead of at the hospital.
the circulatory fluid of various invertebrate animals
Gk > L > that is functionally comparable to the blood and The hemolymph of insects is usually green, yellow, or
595 hemolymph /'hēmә,lim(p)f/ n E lymph of vertebrates. colorless.
a room, building, or institution housing a collection Jackson was looking forward to visiting the herbarium
596 herbarium /,(h)әr'ba(a)rēәm/ n L of dried plant specimens. while on vacation.
During the Inquisition, Torquemada was Spain’s most
597 heresimach /hә'rēzә,mak/ n Gk an active opponent of heresy and heretics. zealous heresimach.
A cell of a honeycomb is one of many hexagonal forms
598 hexagonal /hek'sagәnᵊl/ adj Gk + Ecf having six angles and six sides : six-sided. in nature.
The hierophant portrayed in Tim’s history book was

599 hierophant /'hī(ә)rә,fant/ n Gk a priest in ancient Greece. dressed in an animal skin and wore a crown of leaves.
600 hindmost /'hīn(d),mōst/ adj E+E farthest in or toward the rear. Gary always sat in the hindmost pew in church.
of or relating to Hippocrates or to the school of
601 Hippocratic /,hipә'krad.ik/ adj Gk name medicine that took his name. Dr. Owens takes the Hippocratic oath literally.
[Note: Could be confused with hippogriffin.] a
Gk > L > legendary animal having the foreparts of a winged The Gothic cathedral contained many strange carvings,
602 hippogriff /'hipә,grif/ n It > F griffin and the body and hindquarters of a horse. including a hippogriff and several gargoyles.
[has homonym: hokes] an act intended to trick or Sarah forwarded the e-mail message, unaware she
603 hoax /'hōks/ n unk dupe : a piece of trickery. was participating in a hoax.
a conical, hexagonal, or octagonal dwelling
characteristic of the Navaho made with a door
traditionally facing east and constructed of logs and
sticks covered with mud, sod, or adobe or The modern-day hogan is primarily used not for
604 hogan /'hō,gän/ n Navaho sometimes of stones. housing but for family ceremonies and curings.
We grew enough apples in our backyard this year to
605 hogshead /'hŏgz,hed/ n E+E a U.S. unit of capacity equal to 63 gallons. yield 1 hogshead of cider.
a complete or thorough sacrifice or destruction
606 holocaust /'hälә,kŏst/ n Gk especially by fire. Many lives were lost in the hotel holocaust.
a document (as a letter, deed, or will) wholly in the
handwriting of the person from whom it proceeds Amongst the early wills of Middlesex County, Roberta
607 holograph /'hälә,graf/ n Gk and whose act it purports to be. found many a fascinating holograph.
Holophrastic utterances are one of the first stages in
608 holophrastic /,hälә'frastik/ adj Gk + Gk expressing a complex of ideas in a single word. children’s acquisition of speech.
a man’s hat of smooth-finished felt with a stiff
curled brim and a high tapered crown creased The villain in the movie wore a dark suit and a black
609 homburg /'häm,bәrg/ n G lengthwise. homburg.
The Homeric portrayal of death is pessimistic and
of or relating to the Greek poet Homer, his age, or offers no unambiguously attractive hope of a reward
610 Homeric /hō'merik/ adj Gk name his writings. for a good life.
resembling the family of mammals to which humans
611 hominoid /'hämә,nŏid/ n L + Ecf and their ancestors belong. Chewbacca has markedly hominoid features.
612 honorable /'änәr(ә)bәl/ adj L > F > E ethical, upright. Steve ran an honorable campaign for sheriff.
Mrs. Desmond prefers silk hosiery to that made of
613 hosiery /'hōzh(ә)rē/ n E + Ecff stockings, socks. nylon.
To celebrate their tenth anniversary, the Mortons
a place where food and lodging are available to the returned to the French hostelry where they spent their
614 hostelry /'hästᵊlrē/ n L > F > E traveler : inn, hotel. honeymoon.
[has homonym: hostel] offering an unpleasant or The snow and ice-covered mountains presented a
615 hostile /'hästᵊl/ adj L forbidding environment. hostile picture of the next segment of the journey.
a cannon employed to fire projectiles at a target (as
Czech > enemy artillery behind a ridge) which cannot be Corporal Slater towed the howitzer to the base of the
616 howitzer /'haůə̇tsә(r)/ n G>D reached by flat-trajectory weapons. ridge.
In the hubbub after the concert, Bronwen did not
617 hubbub /'hә,bәb/ n Celt? a noisy confusion of sound. notice the pickpocket who took her wallet.
Without question, Rick was the most hubristic intern
618 hubristic /hyü'bristik/ adj Gk insolent, vain, arrogant. Dr. Hallberg had ever encountered.
Toothpastes contain a humectant to carry the abrasive
619 humectant /hyü'mektәnt/ n L a substance that promotes retention of moisture. and other agents.
a moderate degree of wetness especially of the In addition to the heat and humidity, the hikers had to
620 humidity /hyü'midәd.ē/ n L atmosphere. deal with pesky mosquitoes.
(E + Fcf) a musical composition typically whimsical or fanciful Schumann’s opus 88 is a humoresque for violin, cello,
621 humoresque /,(h)yümә'resk/ n >G in character. and piano.
After the political conventions, the election heated up
as each party’s nominee took to the hustings with
622 hustings /'hәstiŋz/ n pl ON > E an election platform : stump. renewed zeal.
The city workers affixed a metal rod with a red
a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which diamond on the top of the hydrant in Mishi’s yard so
623 hydrant /'hīdrәnt/ n Gk water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks. they would be able to find it if it snowed.
The stream and the waterwheel were sure signs that
624 hydraulic /hī'drŏlik/ adj Gk > L operated, moved, or effected by means of water. the grain mill was operated by hydraulic power.
a nonmetallic element that is the simplest and
lightest of the elements and which is normally a
colorless, odorless, and highly flammable diatomic
625 hydrogen /'hīdrə̇jәn/ n Gk > F gas. Hydrogen and oxygen are the components of water.
Gk + Gk Vegetable oils that have been hydrogenated are used
626 hydrogenated /'hīdrə̇jə̇ ,nād.әd/ v + Ecf combined with hydrogen. in making margarine.
a chemical process of decomposition involving the

splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen Digestive enzymes promote the hydrolysis of nutrients
627 hydrolysis /hī'drälәsə̇s/ n Gk + Gk cation and the hydroxide anion of water. into simpler compounds.
an acute viral disease of the nervous system of
warm-blooded animals that is fatal when untreated
and is transmitted with infected saliva usually In recent years many raccoons have succumbed to
628 hydrophobia /,hīdrә'fōbēә/ n Gk through the bite of an animal : rabies. hydrophobia.
a branch of meteorology that deals with Even a period of extended drought can be of interest
629 hyetology /,hīә'tälәjē/ n Gk precipitation (as of rain or snow). to a student of hyetology.
Wesley remembered every hymn from his days at the
630 hymn /'him/ n Gk a song of praise to God. Episcopal school.
Gospel songs enjoy wide popularity in American
631 hymnody /'himnәdē/ n Gk a body of hymns of a specified kind or period. hymnody.
of, relating to, or inhabiting an extreme northern Polar bears are among the few animals that can
632 hyperborean /,hīpә(r)'bōrēәn/ adj Gk region : frigid. survive in hyperborean regions.
Gk + Gk affected with or tending toward overgrowth or After Blake lost one kidney, the other became
633 hypertrophic /,hīpәr'träfik/ adj + Ecf excessive development of an organ or part. hypertrophic.
something that settles at the bottom of a fluid : A harmless-looking hypostasis in a soft drink bottle led
634 hypostasis /hī'pästәsə̇s/ n Gk sediment. to a series of expensive lawsuits.
I
induced by a physician—used chiefly of ailments
induced in a patient by autosuggestion based on a
635 iatrogenic /ī,atrō'jenik/ adj Gk > L physician’s words or actions during examination. Belinda had iatrogenic pains after her annual checkup.
Mr. Pout didn’t need a degree in ichthyology to see
636 ichthyology /,ikJē'älәjē/ n Gk a branch of zoology that deals with fishes. that he had caught a dead branch.
one who attacks established beliefs, ideals, customs, Malcolm has always considered himself the iconoclast
637 iconoclast /ī'känә,klast/ n Gk > L or institutions. of the family.
Hepatitis A is one common disease that has an icteric
638 icteric /'ik,terik/ adj Gk > L of, relating to, or affected with jaundice. stage lasting from days to weeks.
a character in Chinese writing made by combining
two or more other characters for words of related In Chinese, the ideogram for to love depicts a woman
639 ideogram /'īdēә,gram/ n Gk + Gk meaning. and her child.
in a manner conforming to the language peculiar to The immigrant student quickly learned to speak
640 idiomatically /,idēә'mad.ə̇k(ә)lē/ adv Gk a people or to a district, community, or class. English idiomatically.
After carefully examining Leila, the doctor announced
arising spontaneously or from an obscure or that her sudden hearing loss was idiopathic and might
641 idiopathic /,idēә'pathik/ adj Gk unknown cause. disappear with time.
an autobiographical or confessional account usually Everyone expected the colorful Wall Street broker to
642 idunit /ī'dәnə̇t/ n E of a sensational character. write an idunit after his conviction for embezzlement.
displaying or characterized by baseness or The senator changed his vote on the health bill for the
643 ignoble /ig'nōbәl/ adj L meanness : despicable. ignoble purpose of protecting his stock investments.
one (as a magician) who produces deceptive or The illusionist amazed the audience when he levitated
644 illusionist /ə̇'lüzhәnə̇st/ n L misleading effects. a reclining subject.
not open to outside forces or influences : unyielding,
645 immalleable /i(m)'malēәbәl/ adj L > F > E rigid. Dean remained immalleable in his refusal to resign.
remaining or operating within the subject Stefan told a story about a forest god immanent in the
646 immanent /'imәnәnt/ adj L considered : indwelling. large redwood near our camping spot.
The immature insect resembles the adult in form and
eating habits but differs in size, body proportions, and
647 immature /im,mә'tů(ә)r/ adj L lacking complete growth or development. color pattern.
Rain falling on an oil slick demonstrates the
648 immiscibility /i(m)'misә'bilәd.ē/ n L inability to mix or become homogeneous. immiscibility of the two liquids.
649 immiscible /i(m)'misәbәl/ adj L not capable of mixing or being mixed. Oil and water are immiscible.
The immunocyte is the body’s primary defense against
650 immunocyte /'imyәnә,sīt/ n L a cell that functions in the prevention of a disease. germs.
Clementine’s lack of a degree was an impediment to
651 impediment /ə̇m'pedәmәnt/ n L hindrance, block. her getting a good job.
The air was filled with a delicate, springlike fragrance,
652 imperceptible /impә(r)'septәbәl/ adj L extremely slight, gradual, or subtle. almost imperceptible.
troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request Peter’s importunate requests for assistance cause
653 importunate /ə̇m'pŏrchәnə̇t/ adj L or demand. people to ignore and also avoid him.
press or urge with frequent or unreasonable The political organization was asked not to importune
654 importune /,impәr'tün/ v L&F requests or troublesome persistence. shoppers to sign petitions in front of the store.
Patrick enjoys improvisational dancing but not
655 improvisational /im,prävә'zāshәnᵊl/ adj L composed extemporaneously. ballroom dancing.
the quality or state of being not given to action or Too much inactivity can affect mental as well as
656 inactivity /,inak'tivәd.ē/ n L+L effort : idleness, sluggishness. physical health.
a person who begins or brings about the beginning Geoffrey of Monmouth is credited as the inaugurator
657 inaugurator /ə̇'nŏgyә,rād.ә(r)/ n L of something. of the legends of King Arthur.
[Note: Could be confused with incendiarist.] a
person who deliberately sets fire to a building or The state fire inspectors determined that the fire was
658 incendiary /ə̇n'sendē,erē/ n L other property. the work of an incendiary.
a desert shrub producing a resin that when burned Early missionaries in the Southwest used to burn
659 incienso /,in(t)sē'en(t)(,)sō/ n L > Sp emits a fragrant odor. incienso in their churches.
Mr. Cunningham’s wit was as incisive as the stroke of
660 incisive /in'sīsiv/ adj L having a cutting edge or piercing point. a fang.
Marriage would not do for Emma; it would be
661 incompatible /,inkәm'pad.әbәl/ adj L incapable of harmonious combination. incompatible with what she owed to her father.
lack of suitability or congruity : awkward or There was an obvious inconcinnity between the
662 inconcinnity /in,kәn'sinәd.ē/ n L unsuitable form or character. lawyer’s offense and the penalty imposed by the judge.
the quality or state of having no material body or The students in the introductory physics class were
663 incorporeity /,in,kŏ(r)pә'rēәd.ē/ n L form. puzzled by the incorporeity of the photon.
incapable of being bribed or changed from good to The local police force prided itself on being
664 incorruptible /,inkә'rәptәbәl/ adj L bad in morals, manners, or actions. incorruptible.
[has near homonym: incurable] liable to be brought
665 incurrable /ə̇n'kәrәbәl/ adj L down upon oneself. When laws are violated, penalties are incurrable.
The war contributed greatly to Herbert’s seemingly
indurate manner, but he was always tender with his
666 indurate /'ind(y)әrə̇t/ adj L>E physically or morally hardened. pigeons.
According to the rules, last year’s champion is
667 ineligible /in'elə̇jәbәl/ adj L not qualified to be chosen. ineligible to compete this year.
Mrs. Badger joked that death and taxes are the only
668 ineluctable /,inə̇'lәktәbәl/ adj L not to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable. two ineluctable aspects of life.
Detective Marchand’s bloodhounds were considered
669 ineludible /,inә'lüdәbәl/ adj L + Ecf inescapable. by many to be ineludible.
not suitable for use as food especially for human Gary was sick for several days after eating an
670 inesculent /in'eskyәlәnt/ adj L beings : inedible. inesculent mushroom.
Though it looks like the finest china, Jennifer’s teapot
671 infrangible /in'franjәbәl/ adj L not capable of being broken or separated into parts. is made of an infrangible polymer.
a stage part representing a character that is
youthful, innocent, appealing, sweet, and Stephanie was one of three students called back in the
672 ingenue /'änjә,nü/ n L>F sympathetic. tryouts for the ingenue in the school’s spring musical.
The coroner determined that the cause of the
673 inion /'inē,än/ n Gk the external occipital protuberance of the skull. hitchhiker’s death was a blow to the inion.
On page three of the book is an initiatory paragraph
674 initiatory /ə̇'nish(ē)ә,tŏrē/ adj L constituting an introduction or beginning. that gives personal information about the author.
a writ granted by a court of equity whereby one is
required to do or to refrain from doing a specified The court issued a temporary injunction against the
675 injunction /ə̇n'jәŋ(k)shәn/ n L act. sale of the allegedly forged work of art.
Thelma was wary of the seeming innocuity of her
676 innocuity /,i,nä'kyüәd.ē/ n L the quality or state of being harmless. sister’s remarks.
introduce microorganisms, vaccines, or sera into a Dr. Cooper had to bribe Frank with a lollipop before he
677 inoculate /ə̇'näkyә,lāt/ v L>E living body to establish immunity to a disease. would let her inoculate him.
a person whose official duty is to examine and When the inquisitor asked a very personal question,
678 inquisitor /ə̇n'kwizәd.ә(r)/ n L inquire. the witness glared at him and remained silent.
The pirates were fierce fighters, hardy seamen, and
679 insatiate /in'sāsh(ē)ə̇t/ adj L not satisfied. insatiate plunderers.
impart or communicate with artful indirect wording Did April insinuate that she won’t be inviting Dante to
680 insinuate /ə̇n'sinyә,wāt/ v L or oblique reference : hint, imply. the party?
[has homonyms and near homonym: insolents,
insulants and insulins] the quality or state of being
haughty and contemptuous or brutal in behavior or In Greek mythology Athena transformed Arachne into
681 insolence /'in(t)s(ә)lәn(t)s/ n L language. a spider for her insolence.
L>F>E
+ Gk > L The nurse used an inspirometer on Mr.Davis during his
682 inspirometer /,inzpə̇'rämәd.ә(r)/ n > F > E an apparatus for measuring air inhaled in breathing. checkup.
The instauration of the Statue of Liberty was a long
683 instauration /,inz,tŏ'rāshәn/ n L restoration after decay, lapse, or dilapidation. and complicated project.
The substitute teacher named Verne as the instigator
684 instigator /'inztә,gād.ә(r)/ n L one that provokes or incites. of the disruption.
a protein pancreatic hormone that is essential
especially for the metabolism of carbohydrates and
which is used in the treatment and control of Marty gives himself an injection of insulin every
685 insulin /'in(t)sәlə̇n/ n L + Ecf diabetes mellitus. morning to control his diabetes.
The seminar leader instructed everyone to choose an
686 interlocutor /,intә(r)'läkyәd.ә(r)/ n L one who takes part in a dialogue or conversation. interlocutor and discuss the video one-on-one.
a movement coming between the major sections of The singers were able to take a break while the
687 intermezzo /,intә(r)'met(,)sō/ n L > It a symphony or other extended work. orchestra played the intermezzo.
The van der Waals equation takes into account the
intermolecular forces exerted on a molecule by
688 intermolecular /,intә(r)mә'lekyәlәr/ adj L+L existing or acting between molecules. neighboring molecules.
a space that intervenes between one thing and The tightly-woven cloth looked solid, but a sharp
689 interstice /ə̇n'tәrstə̇ s/ n L another : a space between things closely set. needle easily found an interstice to slip through.
having many complexly interrelating parts or Jason described the intricate mechanism of the clock
690 intricate /'intrə̇kə̇ t/ adj L>E elements : complicated. as “awesome.”
a rising and spreading of water over land not usually As the river swelled with snowmelt, the levees
691 inundation /,i(,)nәn'dāshәn/ n L submerged : a flood. protected the fields from inundation.
It is not uncommon for Sean to respond with invidious
692 invidious /ə̇n'vidēәs/ adj L of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : hateful. remarks that may or may not be true.
When Lauren learned that some hunters smear
birdlime on branches to inviscate birds, she became
693 inviscate /ə̇n'vi,skāt/ v L encase in a sticky substance : make viscid. enraged.
694 involute /'invә,lüt/ adj L curled spirally. Seashells are generally either involute or orbicular.
The prosecutor maintained that the evidence against
695 irrefragable /i(r)'refrәgәbәl/ adj L impossible to gainsay, deny, or refute. the defendant was irrefragable.
so as to be impossible to recoup, repair, or Environmentalists bemoan the irretrievably lost
696 irretrievably /,irə̇'trēvәblē/ adv L>F>E overcome. sections of the rain forest.
L>F>E The chairman insisted upon the irrevocability of the
697 irrevocability /i,revәkә'bilәd.ē/ n + E cff the quality or state of being unalterable. rules of order.
Calvin is the class irritator and likes to make the
698 irritator /'irә,tād.ә(r)/ n L one that aggravates or incites displeasure. teacher shout at him.
[has homonyms: aisle, I’ll] a small piece of land
699 isle /'īl/ n L>F>E surrounded by water on all sides. Kent dreamed of vacationing on a tropical isle.
of, relating to, or having the relationship of one of
two or more species of atoms of the same chemical Hydrogen, deuterium, and tritium, which differ only in
element that have the same atomic number but number of neutrons, are three isotopic forms of
700 isotopic /,īsō'täpik/ adj Gk > ISV differ in atomic mass or mass number. hydrogen.
a narrow strip of land running through a body of The country of Panama is an isthmus connecting North
701 isthmus /'ismәs/ n Gk > L water and connecting two larger land areas. and South America.
[Note: Could be confused with iterancy.] repetition, Carol noticed an iterance of the name Elizabeth in her
702 iterance /'id.әrәn(t)s/ n L>E repetitiousness, recurrence. genealogical chart.
J
E
nonsens Dina listened as the two babies carried on a lengthy
703 jabberwocky /'jabә(r),wäkē/ n e name meaningless speech, writing, or patter : gibberish. conversation in jabberwocky.
In the antique store’s front window was a fabulous
704 jacquard /ja'kärd/ n F name a fabric of an intricate variegated weave. jacquard that portrayed the Last Supper.
a monoclinic mineral found chiefly in Myanmar that Alexis bought a necklace made of jadeite and black
705 jadeite /'jā,dīt/ n Sp > F when cut constitutes a valuable variety of jade. onyx at the craft bazaar.
rice cooked with ham, sausage, chicken, shrimp, or No trip to New Orleans would be complete without
706 jambalaya /,jәmbә'līә/ n Prov > F oysters and usually tomato and seasoned with herbs. sampling a bowl of spicy jambalaya.
[has homonym: jambo] a piece of medieval plate The knight staggered under a blow that left a groove
707 jambeau /,jam'bō/ n F>E armor for the lower leg. across his jambeau.
While in Rome, Stacey bought a replica of an ancient
708 janiform /'janә,fŏrm/ adj L+L having a face on each of two sides. coin depicting a janiform figure.
a couple dance of Yucatan that is performed with
709 jarana /hә'ränә/ n Sp waltz and zapateado steps. In Cancun one still sees couples dancing the jarana.
Heb
name >
Gk > L > The old philosopher gave a moving jeremiad against a
710 jeremiad /,jerә'mīәd/ n F a protracted speech marked by deep misery. culture that values knowledge above wisdom.
Indian
geog a short riding boot; especially : an ankle-length boot Among young or short equestrians, the jodhpur is a
711 jodhpur /'jädpә(r)/ n name fastened with a strap that is buckled at the side. popular choice of boot.
L>F>E
+L> a style of writing held to be characteristic of The word transpired is considered journalese because
712 journalese /,jәrnᵊl'ēz/ n Pg&It newspapers. it rarely occurs outside of newspapers.
The Jovian magnetic field is much stronger than
713 Jovian /'jōvēәn/ adj L relating to the planet Jupiter. Earth’s.
F [has homonym: Julian] cut in long thin strips—used
714 julienne /'jülē,en/ adj (name?) especially of vegetables and fruits. Bruce added julienne cucumber to the salad.
[has somewhat near homonyms: hunter, junto] a
closely knit group of persons composing or
dominating a government especially after a The military junta set up its headquarters in the
715 junta /'hůntә/ n L > Sp revolutionary seizure of power. former presidential palace.
[has homonym: jurisprudents] the science or
716 jurisprudence /,jůrə̇'sprüdᵊn(t)s/ n L philosophy of law. Tom is a professor of jurisprudence at Yale Law School.
The director helped the aging actress produce the
illusion of juvenescence through careful makeup and
717 juvenescence /,jüvә'nesᵊn(t)s/ n L the state of being youthful or of growing young. lighting.
K
a single-edged sword that is the longer of a pair Hiroko proudly showed the guests her great-
718 katana /kә'tänә/ n Jpn worn by the Japanese samurai. grandfather’s katana hanging on the wall.
The patient’s keratoderma caused him pain and loss of
719 keratoderma /,kerәd.ō'dәrmә/ n Gk a hard, callous condition of the skin. movement.
[has near homonym: carnally] having or containing
720 kernelly /'kәrnᵊlē/ adj E whole grains or seeds. Jeffrey is quite fond of a certain kind of kernelly bread.
Mimi dropped the apple kerplunk onto Mrs. Vega’s
721 kerplunk /kә(r)'plәŋk/ adv imit with a thud. desk.
of or relating to the advocacy of monetary and fiscal Professor Rabin is a proponent of Keynesian
722 Keynesian /'kānzēәn/ adj E name programs by government to increase employment. economics.
[Note: A differently pronounced variant of the word Adria ordered a half-pound of potato salad and a
723 kielbasa /kil'bäsә/ n Pol is kielbasy.] a smoked sausage. kielbasa from the deli.
sickness induced by motion and characterized by Before boarding the ship, Claire made sure she had
724 kinetosis /,kinә'tōsə̇s/ n Gk > L nausea. brought along medication for kinetosis.
[has homonym: clomp] a wooden shoe worn in the The Dutch villager proudly showed Pam a klomp that
725 klomp /'klämp/ n D Low countries. he had just finished carving.
a bag or case often of canvas supported on the back

by a strap over each shoulder and used especially The next morning, Boris found a young snapping turtle
726 knapsack /'nap,sak/ n G&D for carrying supplies while on a march or hike. in his knapsack.
[has homonym: nickers] loose-fitting knee-length
America pants gathered at the knee on a band for sports and The man was dressed in a shaggy tweed jacket and
727 knickers /'nikә(r)z/ n pl n name informal wear. knickers with long woolen stockings.
a central European folk dance in which dancers form
OSlav > a circle and progress slowly to right and left while
Serbo- one or more solo dancers perform elaborate steps The tourists clapped as Yelena danced the kolo
728 kolo /'kō(,)lō/ n Croatian in the center. energetically.
a kingfisher of Australia that is about the size of a
Australia crow, has a call resembling loud laughter, and feeds While vacationing in Melbourne, Lindsay was at first
729 kookaburra /'kůkә,bәrә/ n n name in part on reptiles. startled by the peculiar chortling of a kookaburra.
S Afr
name +
S Afr
geog a one-ounce gold coin of the Republic of South Martin purchased a Krugerrand at the New York Coin
730 Krugerrand /'krügә,rand/ n name Africa. Show last year.
a colorless relatively inert gaseous element found in A light bulb filled with krypton will last longer and
air at about one part per million and used especially shine more brightly than a regular bulb of the same
731 krypton /'krip,tän/ n Gk in electric lamps. wattage.
Fore a rare progressive fatal disease of the brain that is
(lang of caused by a slow virus and occurs among People who have kuru have symptoms similar to those
732 kuru /'kü(,)rü/ n PNG) tribespeople in eastern New Guinea. of Alzheimer’s disease.
L
Gabe discovered a mysterious lacuna in the
733 lacuna /lә'k(y)ünә/ n L a blank space : a missing part : gap, hole. manuscript.
[Note: Could be confused with Lagomorpha.] any of
several gnawing animals (as hare, rabbit, or pika) A lagomorph has well-developed incisors to help it
734 lagomorph /'lagә,mŏrf/ n Gk > L resembling the rodents. sever plant stems and gnaw on bark.
Gk > L > [Note: Could be confused with lady.] the great body
F > E + of the people of a religious faith as distinguished In most churches, many tasks and duties are given to
735 laity /'lāәd.e/ n Ecf from its clergy. the laity.
Tibetan
> F + Per Xiang returned from the lamasery a wiser and more
736 lamasery /'lämә,serē/ n >F a monastery of Tibetan Buddhist monks or priests. introspective man.
a beetle or firefly of medium or small size having an
737 lampyrid /'lampәrə̇d/ n Gk > L elongate form. The lightning bug is a common lampyrid.
G geog People who cannot picture what a landau looks like
738 landau /'lan,daů/ n name a four-wheeled covered carriage. should think of Cinderella’s carriage.
Am a unit of solar radiation equivalent to 1 gram calorie Like many other measurement terms, the langley was
739 langley /'laŋlē/ n name per square centimeter of irradiated surface. named after a prominent scientist.
As Jake overturned the large stone, he saw hundreds
740 lapidicolous /,lapә'dikәlәs/ adj L+L living under a stone—used especially of an insect. of lapidicolous beetles scurrying about.
The seed money for the new museum consists entirely
741 largitional /lär'jishәnᵊl/ adj L + Ecf of or relating to a gift or gratuity. of largitional funds.
a device that utilizes the natural oscillations of
English atoms or molecules between energy levels for
742 laser /'lāzә(r)/ n acronym generating coherent electromagnetic radiation. The surgeon used a laser to make the incision.
743 lassitude /'lasә,tüd/ n L a condition of weariness or debility : fatigue. Lassitude is a symptom of many tropical diseases.
The laterigrade movements of the crab delighted the
744 laterigrade /'lad.әrә,grād/ adj L+L running sidewise or characterized by such running. children on the beach.
[has near homonym: ladino] a person of Latin Comedian Paul Rodriguez has built his routine around
745 Latino /lә'tēnō/ n L > Sp American origin living in the United States. being a Latino.
any of various Philippine timbers that are The contractor told Mrs. Zemeckis that hollow-core
moderately close-grained and rather stringy and of doors with a veneer of lauan were the most
746 lauan /lә'wän/ n Tag moderate strength and durability. economical choice for her new home.
The proud parents would laud their child’s slightest
747 laud /'lŏd/ v L sing the praises of. accomplishment.
[has homonym: loral] foliage used by the ancient The ancient statue of an unknown athlete bore a
748 laurel /'lŏrәl/ n L Greeks to crown victors in the Pythian games. carefully carved wreath of laurel.
Armenia a large thin crisp unleavened wafer with a rough
749 lavash /'lä,väsh/ n n surface caused by air bubbles during baking. Phil served lavash with goat cheese.
a Christmas cookie usually made with honey, brown

750 lebkuchen /'lāp,küKәn/ n G sugar, almonds, candied fruit peel, and spices. Bart slipped a lebkuchen to the schnauzer.
a substance that is obtained in the manufacture of
soybean oil and that is used in foods (as margarine, Lecithin is used in the production of caramel to make
751 lecithin /'lesәthə̇n/ n Gk chocolate, bakery products). it smoother.
a desk or stand with a sloping top and usually a
ledge at the bottom of the slope designed to
support a book or script in a convenient position for Miguel clutched the lectern in an attempt to conceal
752 lectern /'lektә(r)n/ n L a reader standing before it. his nervousness.
At his sentencing the convicted felon expressed
753 leniency /'lēnēәnsē/ n L the quality or state of being tolerant or merciful. remorse and pleaded for leniency.
a lion monkey; any of several South American The leoncito has a mane of fur around its head like a
754 leoncito /,lāәn'sē(,)tō/ n Sp marmosets. lion.
a close-fitting garment for the torso that is worn for In modern dance, performers often wear a very simple
755 leotard /'lēә,tärd/ n F name practice or performance by dancers and acrobats. leotard.
a show-ring movement in which a horse raises the
forequarters, brings the hindquarters under him,
and balances with haunches deeply bent and When a horse’s body is at a less-than-45-degree angle
756 levade /lә'väd/ n F>G forelegs drawn up. with the ground, the movement is called a “levade.”
When the levanter hits the Rock of Gibraltar, it soars
L>F>E up 1,400 feet, and its vapor becomes a dense white
757 levanter /lə̇'vantә(r)/ n + Ecf a strong easterly Mediterranean wind. cloud.
[has homonym: levy] an embankment built
alongside a body of water to prevent flooding of The city plans to construct a levee to prevent flooding
758 levee /'levē/ n L>F nearby land. from the river.
the science of the derivation and signification of Jim is working on a graduate degree in lexicology and
759 lexicology /,leksә'kälәgē/ n Gk words. has his heart set on becoming a dictionary editor.
a political philosophy based on the belief in freedom

for the individual and on the belief of governmental Alex believes that persons attracted to liberalism are
760 liberalism /'lib(ә)rә,lizәm/ n L + Ecf guarantees of human rights and civil liberties. often more compassionate than practical.
Miss Woodhouse had many acquaintances, but not
one among them could be accepted in lieu of her best
761 lieu /'lü/ n L>F [has homonym: loo] place, stead. friend Miss Taylor for even half a day.
a military officer in the army, navy, air force, or At the end of the novel, the young naval hero was
762 lieutenant /lü'tenәnt/ n L > F > E marine corps. finally promoted to lieutenant.
something that ties or unites one thing or part to International law is considered by some to be the
763 ligament /'ligәmәnt/ n L another. ligament of mankind.
Sphyros explained that a ligand is just a molecule or
a group, ion, or molecule coordinated to the central ion surrounding a transition metal in a complex
764 ligand /'ligәnd/ n L atom in a coordination complex. molecule or ion.
commonly associated with this word. In addition,
word has homonym: limn.] the outer edge of the
apparent disk of a celestial body or a portion of the
765 limb /'lim/ n E edge. Teresa spied a crater directly on the Moon’s limb.
Ar > F >
766 limeade /'lī,mād/ n E a drink made with lime juice, sugar, and water. Gertrude served chilled limeade and sugar cookies.
F geog a small bus (as for transporting passengers to and Mrs. Waldrupe was disappointed that her airport
767 limousine /'limә,zēn/ n name from an airport). limousine was a ramshackle van.
completely free from cloudiness or other obstacles Mary got an eerie feeling when she looked into the
768 limpid /'limpə̇d/ adj L to the passage of light. limpid blue eyes of the Siberian Husky.
a floor covering made by laying on a cloth backing a
mixture of solidified linseed oil and various solid The pattern in Sheena’s kitchen linoleum resembles
769 linoleum /lə̇'nōlēәm/ n L particles and usually pigments. inlaid pebbles.
Gk > L >
F > E + treated or regarded as a celebrity or object of The Olympic gold medalist was lionized by her proud
770 lionized /'līә,nīzd/ v Ecf interest. hometown.
The New York literati gathered at the book-signing
771 literati /,lid.ә'räd.ē/ n pl L&It the educated class : intelligentsia. party.
the conversion of unconsolidated sediments into Ben’s science project explained how limestone is
772 lithification /,lithәfə̇'kāshәn/ n Gk + L solid rock. formed by lithification.
the quality or state of being prone to engage in An increase in lawsuits can be attributed in part to the
773 litigiousness /lə̇'tijәsnə̇s/ n L lawsuits. growing litigiousness of American society.
[has homonym: literal] of, relating to, or being near Eduardo finally realized his dream when he
774 littoral /'lid.әrәl/ adj L a shore, especially of the sea. established a littoral nature preserve.
[has homonym: lama] any of a genus of wild or
domesticated cud-chewing mammals of South
Quechua America related to the camels but smaller and The llama thrives in the Alpine grasslands of Bolivia,
775 llama /'lämә/ n > Sp without a hump. Peru, Chile, and Argentina.
a place or locality especially when viewed in relation Evan’s doctor told him he needed to live in a drier
776 locale /lō'kal/ n L>F to a particular event or characteristic. locale, so he moved to Tucson.
[has near homonym: logia] a roofed open gallery or
arcade in the side of a building especially when An airy second-floor loggia ran around three sides of
777 loggia /'läj(ē)ә/ n F > It facing upon an open court. the tiny courtyard.
Katrina spent the afternoon constructing a logogriph
778 logogriph /'lŏgә,grif/ n Gk [has near homonym: logograph] a word puzzle. for her little brother.
Murphy’s Law strikes often in George’s project, but his
779 longanimity /,läŋgә'nimәd.ē/ n L a disposition to bear injuries patiently : forbearance. longanimity will help him weather all setbacks.
Mr. Wade’s longevity was remarkable, considering he
780 longevity /län'jevәd.ē/ n L a long duration of individual life. had been sickly as a child.
Lorgnette in one hand and hankie in the other, Mrs.
Vandergriff looked just like the opera-goers portrayed
781 lorgnette /lŏ(r)n'yet/ n F a pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses with a handle. in cartoons.
a device to show how the inclination of Earth’s axis
causes the day’s length to vary from season to
782 loxocosm /'läksә,käzәm/ n Gk season. John constructed a loxocosm for the science fair.
Mother gave Rick a cherry-flavored lozenge for his
783 lozenge /'läzᵊnj/ n F a small diamond-shaped medicated candy. sore throat.
784 lucid /'lüsə̇d/ adj L penetrated with light : translucent. The otters romped and played in the lucid stream.
a complete lighting unit including lamp, shade,
785 luminaire /,lümә'na(a)(ә)r/ n L>F reflector, fixture, and other accessories. A luminaire was built into each cubicle in the office.
After playing racquetball, Jaime stopped at the
786 luncheonette /,lәnchә'net/ n E + Fcf a place where light lunches are sold. luncheonette for a sandwich.
787 lupine /'lü,pīn/ adj L>E of, relating to, or resembling a wolf. The stray dog had a lupine look to it.
Ar >
OProv > [has homonym: loot] a stringed musical instrument The court minstrel strummed his lute thoughtfully,
788 lute /'lüt/ n F>E of Oriental origin that has a large pear-shaped body. deciding which song to play next.
[has homonym: links] any of several wildcats with
relatively long legs, a short stubby tail, mottled coat, The lynx lives in cold northern latitudes, where its
789 lynx /'liŋ(k)s/ n Gk and often tufted ears. favorite prey is the snowshoe hare.
F geog prepared or seasoned with onions and sometimes Ricardo ordered lyonnaise potatoes as an elegant
790 lyonnaise /'līә,nāz/ adj name parsley. alternative to french fries.
M
Robert feared that one of his coworkers would
scheme or contrive to bring (something undesirable) machinate to have the entire accounting department
791 machinate /'makә,nāt/ v Gk > L about : plot. replaced.
Ar >
Turk > It a coarse lace or decorative fringe made by knotting
792 macrame /'makrә,mā/ n or F threads or cords in a geometrical pattern. Penny prefers to use soft yarn in her macrame.
a Brazilian ritual or cult that is largely of African
origin and combines sorcery with dancing, The tourists were invited to see an exhibition of
793 macumba /mә'kümbә/ n Pg drumming, and chanting. macumba in Rio de Janeiro.
African
geog of or from Madagascar, an island in the Indian Lemurs, cute large-eyed furry monkey-like animals, are
794 Madagascar /,madә'gaskә(r)/ adj name Ocean. the best known Madagascar fauna.
Knut skipped the main course and went right to the
795 madeleine /'madᵊlə̇ n/ n F name a small rich cake baked in a tin shaped like a shell. madeleine.
a polyphonic part-song originating in the 14th At the coronation feast the haunting madrigal brought
796 madrigal /'madrə̇ gәl/ n L > It > E century. tears to the eyes of the new king.
The award-winning singer gave tribute to her maestro
797 maestro /'mī(,)strō/ n L > It a master or teacher of an art (as music). at the conservatory.
It geog a deep purplish red; specifically : one of the
798 magenta /mә'jentә/ n name subtractive primary colors. The visual afterimage of magenta is green.
a nobility of feeling that is superior to meanness,
pettiness, or jealousy and that disdains revenge or The philosopher praised the victor’s magnanimity in
799 magnanimity /,magnә'nimәd.ē/ n L retaliation. allowing the captives to return home.
Marques
an,
Tahitian,
& a spiny-finned fish which is widely distributed in
Hawaiia tropical and temperate seas and is esteemed as Today’s special is mahimahi marinated in a soy-ginger
800 mahimahi /'mähē'mähē/ n n food. sauce.
the durable yellowish brown to reddish brown wood
of a West Indian tree that is widely used for
801 mahogany /mә'hägәnē/ n unk cabinetwork and fine finish work. Kate’s bedroom furniture is made of solid mahogany.
802 mahout /mә'haůt/ n Skt > Hi a keeper and driver of an elephant. The mahout trained his elephant to move logs.
[has homonym: my] a slow Japanese folk or theater Midori is an expert in all forms of Japanese dance, but
803 mai /'mī/ n Jpn dance featuring hand gestures. her favorite is the mai.
Taino > Gina enjoys hearing the story of how the native
804 maize /'māz/ n Sp [has homonym: maze] Indian corn. Americans taught the Pilgrims to grow maize.
L > It > [has near homonym: mayordomo] a head steward Jeeves has been majordomo of Huntington Castle for
805 majordomo /,mājә(r)'dō(,)mō/ n Sp or palace official. the last 30 years.
Boris and Natasha argued over how to establish a
806 makable /'mākәbәl/ adj E + Ecf capable of being made. makable bridge contract.
Sp geog Juan and Carmela danced the malaguena with
807 malaguena /,malә'gānyә/ n name a Spanish couple dance similar to a fandango. extroardinary grace and emotional excitement.
a disease caused by sporozoan parasites in the red
L > It + blood cells, transmitted by the bite of anopheline
Gk > L > mosquitoes, and characterized by periodic attacks of During the construction of the Panama Canal many
808 malaria /mә'lerēә/ n It chills and fevers. workers succumbed to malaria.
The dark clammy coldness surrounded her like a
809 malignant /mә'lignәnt/ adj L evil in nature or influence or effect. malignant beast of prey.
When Timmy fed the ducks at the marina, he gave his
810 mallard /'malә(r)d/ n F>E a common wild duck of the northern hemisphere. last piece of bread to the mallard.
[has somewhat near homonym: malleus] the
rounded lateral projection on each bone of the leg When Marcie realized that her brother was about to
811 malleolus /mә'lēәlәs/ n L at the ankle. reveal her secret, she kicked him on the malleolus.
Evelina smelled the malodorous skunk from 500 yards
812 malodorous /mal'ōdәrәs/ adj L+L having a bad odor : rank, fetid, stinking. away.
any of various invertebrate mouthparts serving to
813 mandible /'mandәbәl/ n L hold or bite into food materials. Most insects use the mandible for crushing their food.
a grayish white metallic element that is ordinarily Manganese nodules, which cover vast stretches of
Gk > L > hard and brittle, resembles iron but is not magnetic, ocean floor, are composed mostly of manganese but
814 manganese /'maŋgә,nēz/ n It and is used chiefly in making steel. also contain iron, nickel, copper, and cobalt.
/'maŋgә,nel/ manje Gk > L > a military engine formerly used for throwing With a sharp twang the mangonel hurled a boulder at
815 mangonel nel n F>E missiles. the castle gate.
816 manicotti /,manə̇'käd.ē/ n pl L > It tubular pasta shells stuffed with ricotta. The caterer filled the chafing dish with manicotti.
Heb >
Gk > L > [has near homonym: mana] something of value that Children swarmed the parade route collecting the
817 manna /'manә/ n E falls one’s way : windfall. manna of treats tossed from the float.
Even though she’s a grown woman, Evelyn sometimes
a sweet liqueur that is used as a cocktail ingredient likes to make herself a Shirley Temple with clear soda
818 maraschino /,marә'skē,nō/ n It and in preserving cherries. and maraschino.
[has near homonym: moray] one of several dark
areas of considerable extent on the surface of either The Sea of Tranquility is perhaps the best-known mare
819 mare /'mä(,)rā/ n L the Moon or Mars. on the Moon.
Gordon was excited to find some historically
interesting marginalia in his great-grandfather’s law
820 marginalia /,märjә'nālēә/ n pl L notes written in the border of a page. books.
a brine or pickle usually containing vinegar or wine,
oil, spices, and herbs in which a food (as meat or
821 marinade /'marә,nād/ n L > It fish) is soaked to enrich its flavor. Elise added chili oil to the marinade.
a puppet moved by strings or by hand (as in a
822 marionette /,ma(a)rēә'net/ n F puppet show). A marionette of Jay Leno was the hit of the show.
any of various usually fragrant and aromatic mints
that include several forms used as seasoning in Vance likes to add marjoram and cream cheese to his
823 marjoram /'mär,jәrәm/ n L > F > E cookery. scrambled eggs.
Gk > L > a soft clear translucent jelly holding in suspension Mom’s homemade marmalade on toast is always a
824 marmalade /'märme,lād/ n Pg pieces or slices of fruit and fruit rind. great treat for breakfast.
a confection made from corn syrup, sugar, albumen,
and gelatin, beaten to a light creamy consistency,
and usually rolled in powdered sugar when partly Burt toasted a marshmallow and put it between layers
825 marshmallow /'märsh,melō/ n E dry. of graham crackers and chocolate squares.
Patrick Henry believed that the only purpose of
England’s martial array in the colonies and their
[has homonyms: marshal, marshall] belonging or seaports could be to force the colonists into
826 martial /'märshәl/ adj L relating to an army or to military life. submission.
of or relating to the planet Mars or its hypothetical
827 Martian /'märshәn/ adj L inhabitants. The Martian year is approximately 687 Earth days.
Although a martin is a small bird, it is often the terror
828 martin /'märtᵊn/ n F name [has homonym: marten] a small European swallow. of hawks, crows, and eagles.
Though all the students disliked Mr. Wall’s martinetish
F name like or characteristic of a person who lays stress on a attitude, most of them thought he was an excellent
829 martinetish /,märtᵊn'ed.ish/ adj + Ecf rigid adherence to the details of forms and methods. teacher.
a social gathering of persons wearing covers on their
faces and often fantastic costumes especially to Todd and Sheila wore Conehead costumes to the
830 masquerade /,maskә'rād/ n It > F impersonate characters from history or legend. masquerade.
Tracy argued that she was trying to strengthen her
a large muscle that raises the lower jaw and assists masseter, but Mr. Gold made her throw out her
831 masseter /mә'sēd.ә(r)/ n Gk > L in chewing. chewing gum anyway.
a block of Earth’s crust bounded by faults or flexures In the late 13th century a roadway was opened over
832 massif /ma'sēf/ n F and displaced as a unit without internal change. the St. Gotthard massif in Switzerland.
a very large powerful deep-chested smooth-coated
dog of a very old breed used chiefly as a watchdog
833 mastiff /'mastə̇ f/ n L > F > E and guard dog. A big brown mastiff stood motionless behind the gate.
a sauce made of wine, onions, seasonings, and fish Even though it is served with fish, a matelote often
834 matelote /'mad.ᵊl,ōt/ n F stock. contains red wine.
a performance of a production (as a play, opera,

film) or the presentation of a concert or sometimes
the holding of some other event in the afternoon or The English class attended a matinee of Our Town at
835 matinee /,matᵊn'ā/ n L>F occasionally in the morning or at midnight. the local playhouse.
836 mauve /'mŏv/ n L>F a strong purple with a bluish cast. Karen has tired of her bedroom of mauve and blue.
a semisolid dressing made by emulsifying a mixture
geog of raw eggs or egg yolks, vegetable oil, and vinegar
name? > or lemon juice usually together with salt and Helga wouldn’t eat a roast beef sandwich without
837 mayonnaise /'māә,nāz/ n F condiments. mayonnaise.
Most doctors recommend that children be vaccinated
838 measles /'mēzәlz/ n pl E a contagious disease characterized by red spots. against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Jill’s grades were mediocre until she started wearing
839 mediocre /,mēdē'ōkә(r)/ adj L of but a moderate or low degree of quality. glasses.
Australia fruit served with ice cream, raspberry sauce, and
840 melba /'melbә/ n n name whipped cream. The peach melba was served in a crystal goblet.
The beekeeper cut a melleous chunk of honeycomb
841 melleous /'melēәs/ adj L resembling or containing honey. from the hive and put it in a jar.
a play characterized by extravagant theatricality,
Gk > L > subordination of characterization to plot, and George was put off by the opera’s melodrama but was
842 melodrama /'melә,drämә/ n F predominance of physical action. enthralled by the beauty of the music.
a history or narrative composed from or stressing
personal experience and acquaintance with the
843 memoir /'mem,wär/ n L>F events, scenes, or persons described. The memoir of Burton Smith was published last year.
things remarkable and worthy of remembrance or The memorabilia in the hall of fame traced the history
844 memorabilia /,memәrә'bilēә/ n pl L record. of basketball from its beginning in 1891.
made a show of intention to harm : made a Rosemary watched as a blue jay and a stray cat
845 menaced /'menәst/ v F>E threatening gesture, statement, or act against. menaced and threatened each other in her back yard.
a disease in which microorganisms cause
inflammation of the membranes that envelop the
846 meningitis /,menə̇n'jīd.ə̇s/ n Gk > L brain and spinal cord. Trudy had meningitis when she was seven.
OScan > a noxious, pestilential, or foul exhalation from the Ivy suspected she was approaching the geyser when
847 mephitis /mə̇'fīd.ə̇s/ n L earth. she smelled a strong mephitis.
The apparent solar day is measured by the interval of
a great circle of the celestial sphere passing through time between two successive passages of the Sun
848 meridian /mə̇'ridēәn/ n F>E its poles and the zenith of a given place. across the observer’s celestial meridian.
[has near homonym: marang] a mixture of beaten
egg whites and powdered sugar baked at low
temperature and used as a topping (as on pies and
849 meringue /mә'raŋ/ n F puddings). Thelma scraped the meringue off her pie.
a membranous tissue or one of the membranes that
envelop and support visceral organs (as the The mesentery attaches parts of the small intestine to
850 mesentery /'mesᵊn,terē/ n Gk intestines). the posterior wall of the abdomen.
Austrian
name + Tracy gazed at the screen saver, mesmerized by the
851 mesmerized /'mezmә,rīzd/ v Ecf spellbound : hypnotized. changing patterns.
of or relating to a meteorological phenomenon Unlike a blizzard, which can blanket a dozen states for
Gk > L + approximately 1 to 100 kilometers in horizontal days, mesoscale weather covers only a small area and
852 mesoscale /'mezō,skāl/ adj ON > E extent. passes through quickly.
a specialist in the study of the structure and Theobald hired a metallurgist to evaluate the ore
853 metallurgist /'med.ᵊl,әrjə̇st/ n Gk properties of metals. deposits on his ranch.
a fundamental transformation of mind or character; After years of dissolute living, Augustine experienced a
854 metanoia /,med.ә'nŏi(y)ә/ n Gk specifically : a spiritual conversion. metanoia and became a leading ecclesiastical figure.
the quality or state of being extremely painstaking in The gallery visitor marveled at the artist’s meticulosity
855 meticulosity /mə̇,tikyә'läsәd.ē/ n L + Ecf the consideration or treatment of details. in depicting details so realistically.
Nobody as a child really plans a career in metrology;
856 metrology /mә'trälәjē/ n Gk the science of weights and measures. like lexicography, it comes into one’s life by chance.
E [has near homonym: macabre] an improvident
literary person who lives in expectation of an upturn in his Jenny was careful not to live like a Micawber just
857 Micawber /mə̇'kŏbә(r)/ n name fortunes. because she expected to receive a fellowship.
a sheet of film containing several rows of
photographic records on a reduced scale that are Norma examined a microfiche of old newspaper pages
858 microfiche /'mīkrō,fēsh/ n F enlarged for reading or viewing. while doing research at the library.
a graphic reproduction of the image of an object The biology teacher showed the class a micrograph of
859 micrograph /'mīkrә,graf/ n Gk + Gk formed by a microscope. a plant cell.
Some writers need five paragraphs to explain an
860 microsecond /'mīkrō,sekәnd/ n Gk + L a unit of time equal to 1 millionth of a second. emotion that lasts only for a microsecond.
The alderman’s proposal was midway between
861 midway /'mid,wā/ adv E in the middle of the distance. revolution and reform.
Gk > L > a condition marked by recurrent severe headache Karen’s doctor found out that her migraine was due to
862 migraine /'mī,grān/ n F often with nausea and vomiting. a food allergy.
Captain Weston’s military career began when he
863 militia /mə̇'lishә/ n L a reserve unit of the armed forces. entered his county’s militia.
In his “Four Freedoms” speech, Franklin D. Roosevelt
stressed that his vision was not that of a distant
864 millennium /mə̇'lenēәm/ n L a period of 1,000 years. millennium.
Though the butler seemed minacious, he was not the
865 minacious /mə̇'nāshәs/ adj L of a menacing or threatening character. culprit.
a rich thick vegetable soup with dried beans,
macaroni, vermicelli, or similar ingredients
866 minestrone /,minә'strōnē/ n L > It sometimes topped with grated cheese. Steve crumbled oyster crackers into his minestrone.
a dish garden made with dry or other plant
867 miniascape /'minēә,skāp/ n L > It > L materials that do not require water. A miniascape makes an interesting host or hostess gift.
[has homonym: miner] a person under full age or
majority : one who has not attained the age at Because Randy is a minor, the airline will not allow
868 minor /'mīnә(r)/ n L which full civil rights are accorded. him to take the red-eye flight unaccompanied.
a quantity in mathematics from which another
869 minuend /'minyә,wend/ n L quantity is to be subtracted. In the equation 7 – 5 = 2, 7 is the minuend.
Among the miscellanea on Ernie’s bookshelf were five
textbooks on world history and a complete set of the
870 miscellanea /,misә'lānēә/ n pl L a collection of assorted objects. works of Shakespeare.
[Note: Pronouncer should provide definition of this

word.] capable of being mixed in any ratio without Oil and kerosene are miscible, but carbon
871 miscible /'misәbәl/ adj L separation of two phases—used especially of fluids. tetrachloride and water are not.
E+L>F The trespasser was arrested and charged with a
872 misdemeanor /,misdə̇'mēnә(r)/ n >E a crime less than a felony. misdemeanor.
Ecf + L >
873 misfortune /mis'fŏrchәn/ n F>E an instance of bad luck. What victim of a misfortune has not asked “Why me?”
Ben explained that although he enjoys being a
874 misogamist /mə̇'sägәmə̇st/ n Gk one who hates marriage. bachelor, he is not a misogamist.
a hatred or intolerance of something new or Because of his mom’s misoneism, Brian still does not
875 misoneism /,misә'nē,izәm/ n Gk + Gk changed. have a computer in his home.
[has homonym: missal] a weapon or other object Ichabod endeavored to dodge the horrible missile, but
876 missile /'misәl/ n L thrown or projected. too late.
Canadia
n geog
877 mistassini /,mistә'sēnē/ n name a dwarf primrose of northern and alpine America. Ava saw a mistassini growing in a rock crevice.
a joker or blank card that the holder can play as any Darryl won the hand using a mistigris and three
878 mistigris /'mistē,gris/ n F card. queens for four of a kind.
the quality or state of being obscured by or covered
with water in the form of particles suspended in the A heavy mistiness hung in the valley and obscured the
879 mistiness /'mistēnə̇ s/ n E atmosphere. mountains.
L>
OProv > a violent cold dry northerly wind of the In Provence, the mistral sometimes dries out the vines
880 mistral /'mistrәl/ n F Mediterranean provinces of France. and grapes.
Arabian
geog a flavoring made of a strong coffee infusion or of a Samantha detected a hint of mocha in her hot
881 mocha /'mōkә/ n name mixture of cocoa or chocolate with coffee. chocolate.
with respect to a number that divides the difference Betsy’s date calculation program uses modulo seven
882 modulo /'mäjә,lō/ prep L of two other numbers without leaving a remainder. arithmetic.
Ar > It > any of various fabrics or yarns made wholly or in For her birthday Linda got a matching scarf and
883 mohair /'mō,ha(a)(ә)r/ n E part of the hair of the Angora goat. sweater, both made of mohair.
a share paid by the government to an informer out The whistleblower received a moiety of the large fine
of duties and penalties collected because of the imposed upon his employer for supplying faulty
884 moiety /'mŏiәd.ē/ n L > F > E individual’s help. engine parts to the military.
New
Hampshi
re geog a hill or mountain of resistant rock surmounting an The familiar shape of the monadnock was a landmark
885 monadnock /mә'nad,näk/ n name eroded plain. for travelers.
Though many people enjoy a period of retreat from
secluded from earthly concerns and devoted to materialism and worldliness, real commitment to a
886 monastic /mә'nastik/ adj Gk > L religion. monastic life is rare.
887 monetarily /,mänә'terәlē/ adv L + Ecf with respect to money. Bud said he wasn’t broke, just monetarily deficient.
Dmitri defended his monology, saying that only if he
888 monology /mә'nälәjē/ n Gk the habit of talking to oneself. argued with himself should it be of concern.
of, following, or relating to a system for training
young children emphasizing free physical activity,
informal and individual instruction, early
development of writing and reading, and extended The Montessorian learning environment contains
889 Montessorian /,mäntә'sōrēәn/ adj It name sensory motor training. materials for all levels of children’s readiness.
[Note: Could be confused with more so. Also, plural
of word can be similarly pronounced.] a short Natasha entertained the partygoers with a lively
890 morceau /mŏr'sō/ n F literary or musical piece. morceau on the violin.
The mordancy of the candidate’s comments made her
891 mordancy /'mŏ(r)dᵊnsē/ n L>F a biting and caustic quality of style. opponent wince.
Turkish a dish of ground meat (as lamb) and sliced eggplant Dimitrio’s restaurant serves the best moussaka in the
892 moussaka /mü'säkә/ n > Gk or potatoes often topped with a seasoned sauce. area.
[has homonym: moose] a frothy dessert; especially
: a dessert of sweetened and flavored whipped
cream, or thin cream and gelatin, frozen without Michael ordered chocolate hazelnut mousse for
893 mousse /'müs/ n L>F stirring. dessert, but Vera ordered just coffee.
894 mozzarella /,mätsә'relә/ n It a moist white rubbery unsalted cheese. Mozzarella is used in many Italian foods.
a free shot sometimes awarded a golfer in
nontournament play when the preceding shot has Gordy took a mulligan after hitting a “worm burner”
895 mulligan /'mәlə̇gәn/ n E name been poorly played. on the first tee.
a mathematical operation commonly indicated by
ab that repeats b as many times as there are units in The fourth grade class was learning the process of
896 multiplication /,mәltәplə̇'kāshәn/ n L a. multiplication of whole numbers.
A multitude of reporters besieged the plaintiff as she
897 multitude /'mәltә,tüd/ n L a great number : host. left the courtroom.
Costumed actors performed a comic mummery in the
898 mummery /'mәmәrē/ n F a performance given by actors in a pantomime. school auditorium.
Per > L > Ancient Egyptian embalmers used resin and linen
899 mummify /'mәmә,fī/ v E + Ecf make into or like a mummy. strips to mummify their subjects.
a place for rearing mice or rats under controlled Research at the murarium resulted in the initial claim
900 murarium /myü'ra(a)rēәm/ n L conditions. that saccharine consumption causes cancer.
Although she worked at a bank, Shirley always told
people she was a musician when asked what her
901 musician /myü'zishәn/ n L > F > E one skilled in music. profession was.
a pungent yellow condiment which is sometimes
mixed with water and vinegar and applied to the Angelique had been up during the night making
902 mustard /'mәstә(r)d/ adj L > F > E skin as a poultice for skin irritation. mustard plasters to relieve his colic.
insurrection against or willful refusal to obey Captain Bligh, unable to suppress the mutiny, was set
903 mutiny /'myüt(ᵊ)nē/ n L>F constituted, recognized, or traditional authority. adrift in a rowboat.
Hawaiia [has homonym: mumu] a loose dress with gay Pandora bought a red flowered muumuu during her
904 muumuu /'mü,mü/ n n colors and patterns, worn chiefly in Hawaii. trip to Maui.
inflammation of the spinal cord or of the bone Myelitis is usually a result of a viral infection such as
905 myelitis /,mīә'līd.ə̇s/ n Gk > L marrow. mononucleosis or mumps.
Receiving an ant farm for Christmas was the beginning
906 myrmecology /,mәrmә'kälәjē/ n Gk a scientific study of ants. of Art’s interest in myrmecology.
Mythopoeic humans attempted to explain natural

907 mythopoeic /,mithә'pēik/ adj Gk + Ecf creating or tending to create myth or myths. phenomena, such as the rising and setting of the sun.
N
a soft lightweight cotton fabric in plain weave and
various finishes that is used especially for clothing
908 nainsook /'nān,sůk/ n Skt > Hi and curtains. Janet’s new summer blouse is made of nainsook.
With her background in architecture and naology,
Shauna is just the right person to help restore the old
909 naology /nā'älәjē/ n Gk a study of sacred edifices. cathedral.
Iranian any of a series of saturated cyclic hydrocarbons that
> Gk + occur in various kinds of petroleum, in shale, and in Naphthene is an important part of all liquid refinery
910 naphthene /'naf,thēn/ n ISV tar oil. products.
a therapeutic system of drugless treatment by
Czech + manipulation of the ligaments and connective Norma relied on naprapathy to relieve her pain after
911 naprapathy /nә'prapәthē/ n Gk > E tissues. she sprained her back.
Semitic? The bridal party lined up in the narthex and waited for
912 narthex /'när,theks/ n > Gk a vestibule leading to the nave of a church. the cue to proceed down the church’s center aisle.
of, being, or having the characteristics of a
movement advocating the perpetuation of native
L > F > E cultural traits and a removal of foreign culture The group’s nativistic efforts included the renunciation
913 nativistic /,nād.ə̇'vistik/ adj + Ecff elements. of the use of electricity and fossil fuels.
Several spells of naupathia made Joni’s cruise an
914 naupathia /nŏ'pathēә/ n Gk seasickness. experience she hopes never to repeat.
Gk >
915 nectarine /'nektә,rēn/ n L+Ecf a peach that has a smooth-skinned fruit. Jason prefers a nectarine to a common peach.
speech especially of a psychotic that includes words The doctor recorded the patient’s neolalia for further
916 neolalia /,nēō'lālēә/ n Gk that are new and meaningless to the hearer. study.
Nelson encountered a neologism in almost every
917 neologism /nē'älә,jizәm/ n Gk > F a new word, usage, or expression. paragraph of the computer article.
Gk + L + a branch of medicine concerned with the care, Jackie hopes to specialize in either pediatrics or
918 neonatology /,nēōnā'tälәjē/ n Gk development, and diseases of newborn infants. neonatology.
The museum installation was neoned, which produced
919 neoned /'nē,änd/ adj Gk + Ecf of, equipped with, or lighted by neon lamps. an eery bluish-white glow.
one who has a love of or enthusiasm for what is A true neophiliac, Vince visits trade shows at every
920 neophiliac /,nēō'filē,ak/ n Gk new or novel. opportunity.
921 neoteric /,nēә'terik/ adj Gk > L recent in origin : modern. Richard was a fan of neoteric interior design.
Cineplex is a neoterism recently added to the
922 neoterism /nē'äd.ә,rizәm/ n Gk a newly invented word or phrase. dictionary.
a place suitable for the capabilities or merits of a Wendy felt she had found her niche at school in the
923 niche /'nich/ n L>F person. student government association.
F name Patients who suffer from nicotinism exhibit lung and
924 nicotinism /'nikә,tē,nizәm/ n + cff the effect of the excessive use of tobacco. heart problems.
[Note: Alternate pronunciation has homonym: The nidor of the hot grease warned Della that she
925 nidor /'nī,dŏ(ә)r/ n L niter/nitre.] a strong smell : reek. should lower the temperature.
Scand > characterized by a reluctance to part with money : The wealthy banker was best known for his niggardly
926 niggardly /'nigә(r)dlē/ adj E tightfisted. spending habits.
The day was dreary with the nimbostratus blocking the
927 nimbostratus /,nim(,)bō'strād.әs/ n L a low dark gray rainy cloud layer. rays of the Sun completely.
the quality or state of being bright, glossy, or
928 nitidity /ni'tidәd.ē/ n L + Ecf lustrous. The moon’s nitidity helps owls find their prey.
a colorless tasteless odorless element that as a
diatomic gas is relatively inert and constitutes 78
percent of the atmosphere by volume and occurs as Lightning causes the oxidation of nitrogen to nitric
929 nitrogen /'nītrə̇jə̇ n/ n Gk a constituent of all living tissues. oxide, which is rained out as nitrate.
[Note: Plural form is pronounced similarly.] a level
(as of existence or achievement) especially in a
930 niveau /nē'vō/ n F progression. Ben’s tennis class is at the intermediate niveau.
commonly associated with this word. Word has
homonyms: knicks, nicks.] a creature originating in
German folklore usually having the form of half
human and half fish and usually unfriendly to The nix is the Germanic version of the water monster
931 nix /'niks/ n G humans. we commonly call a “mermaid.”
a part of the body that transmits to the central The spicy salsa activated each nociceptor on Michelle’s
932 nociceptor /'nōsē,septә(r)/ n L nervous system injurious or painful stimuli. tongue, bringing her to tears.
The bat, being a noctivagant mammal, has inspired
933 noctivagant /näk'tivə̇gәnt/ adj L going about in the night : night-wandering. many legends.
a person named or proposed for an office, duty, or The president’s nominee for the Supreme Court had to
934 nominee /,nämә'nē/ n L + Ecf position. be approved by a Senate committee.
Sarah reacted with nonchalance when her neighbors
935 nonchalance /,nänshә'län(t)s/ n F a display or air of jaunty unconcern or indifference. complained about her unruly dog.
the realm of human consciousness and mental
activity especially in regard to its influence on the Professor Morrison gave his theoretical biology class a
936 noosphere /'nōә,sfi(ә)r/ n Gk biosphere and in relation to evolution. timeline of the history of the noosphere.
L geog
937 Norwegian /nŏ(r)'wējәn/ adj name of, relating to, or characteristic of Norway. Paul bought a pound of Norwegian smoked salmon.
a remedy or medicine of secret composition
recommended by its preparer but usually lacking Mr. Sherwood insists that his nostrum will cure warts
938 nostrum /'nästrәm/ n L general repute or acceptance. within a week.
L > Prov Lynn’s boyfriend gave her a box of chocolates filled
939 nougat /'nügәt/ n >F a confection of nuts or fruit pieces in a sugar paste. with hazelnut nougat.
All summer the novillero practiced in the pasture with
940 novillero /,nōvē'ye(ә)(,)rō/ n Sp a bullfighter aspiring to become a matador. young bulls.
Emma is studying the noxious effects of gasoline
941 noxious /'näkshәs/ adj L harmful or destructive to man or to other organisms. fumes.
When Emery wanted to know the value of a coin, he
942 numismatist /n(y)ü'mizmәd.ə̇st/ n L a specialist in the study of coins : a coin collector. showed it to his neighbor, who was a numismatist.
Children who receive adequate nurturance often are
943 nurturance /'nәrchәrәn(t)s/ n L affectionate care and attention. friendly and outgoing.
a defect of vision characterized by reduced visual
944 nyctalopia /,niktә'lōpēә/ n Gk capacity in faint light or at night. Nyctalopia may be corrected by vitamin therapy.
a rapid involuntary oscillation of the eyeballs
occurring normally with dizziness during and after Bart suffered from nystagmus for several days
945 nystagmus /nə̇'stagmәs/ n Gk bodily rotation or abnormally after injuries. following the boxing match.
O
an upright four-sided monolithic pillar that tapers as
946 obelisk /'äbә,lisk/ n Gk it rises and terminates in a pyramid. The Washington Monument is a world-famous obelisk.
one who opposes something with words or The bill became a law despite the protests of a very
947 objicient /әb'jishәnt/ n L argument. influential objicient.
neither perpendicular nor parallel : having a slanting
948 oblique /ә'blēk/ adj L direction or position. All triangles have at least one oblique side.
capable of being removed from existence or Fortunately, the actor’s flubbed lines were obliterable
949 obliterable /ә'blid.әrәbәl/ adj L destroyed. from the videotape.
To ensure the press’s obmutescence regarding the
950 obmutescence /,äbmyә'tesᵊn(t)s/ n L a becoming or keeping silent. case, the judge issued a gag order.
Tommy introduced his mother to his friend who
951 oboe /'ōbō/ n F a wooden double-reed wind instrument. played the oboe in the orchestra.
The obstetrician often relied more on instincts and old-
a physician or veterinarian specializing in birth and fashioned psychology than he did on his medical
952 obstetrician /,äbz,te'trishәn/ n L its antecedents and sequels. expertise.
The Spelling Bee replied, “Years ago I was just an
ordinary bee minding my own business, smelling
flowers all day, and occasionally picking up part-time
953 occasionally /ә'kāzhәnᵊlē/ adv L now and then : here and there. work in people’s bonnets.”
a medium-sized American wildcat ranging from
Nahuatl Texas to Patagonia and having a tawny yellow or
954 ocelot /'ōsә,lät/ n >F grayish coat that is dotted and striped with black. The ocelot appears in Aztec stone carvings.
Pure ochlocratic government would pay no heed to
955 ochlocratic /,äklә'krad.ik/ adj Gk of or relating to mob rule. minority voices.
[has homonyms: aum, om] the practical meter-
kilogram-second unit of electric resistance that is
equal to the resistance of a circuit in which a Michael was confused by the Greek symbol for omega
potential difference of 1 volt produces a current of 1 in his textbook until he realized that it was the
956 ohm /'ōm/ n G name ampere. abbreviation for an ohm.
of, relating to, characteristic of, or supporting a A society dominated by large-scale oligarchic
group or organization that is controlled by a organizations eventually develops an oligarchic
957 oligarchic /,älә'gärkik/ adj Gk privileged few. political regime.
The natural history museum has an omnifarious
958 omnifarious /,ämnə̇'fa(a)rēәs/ adj L of all varieties, forms, or kinds. collection of animal bones.
Resa applied a bitter substance to her nails in hopes of
959 onychophagia /,änәkō'fāj(ē)ә/ n Gk nail-biting. curing her onychophagia.
[has near homonym: onchoses] a disease of the Even though he had only a mild onychosis, Eric was
960 onychosis /,änә'kōsə̇s/ n Gk nails. not allowed to work in the lab.
a physician that specializes in the study and Monica goes to the ophthalmologist once a year
961 ophthalmologist /,äf,thal'mälәjə̇st/ n Gk treatment of defects and diseases of the eye. because she has a family history of glaucoma.
[Note: Could be confused with possum.] an

omnivorous largely nocturnal and arboreal mammal
Algonqui that has a prehensile tail and an abdominal pouch to
962 opossum /ә'päsәm/ n an which the young are transferred at birth. Arnold caught the opossum eating the cat’s food.
The principal denounced the vandals in opprobrious
963 opprobrious /ә'prōbrēәs/ adj L > F > E conveying or intending to convey disgrace. terms.
Although critics regarded Jerome’s first novel as an

964 opusculum /ō'pәskyәlәm/ n L a minor work (as of literature). opusculum, it has steadily risen on the best-seller lists.
the quality or state of resembling or having the form The geologist noted the stone’s highly unusual
965 orbicularity /,ŏ(r),bikyә'larәd.ē/ n L of an orb or globe. orbicularity.
Gk > L + expressing or characterized by a showy or Today’s journalists generally eschew orchidaceous
966 orchidaceous /,ŏrkə̇'dāshәs/ adj Ecf ostentatious quality. writing.
The medicine man relied on his orenda to control
967 orenda /ō'rendә/ n Wyandot extraordinary invisible power. others.
After only a few hours of studying origami, Veronica
968 origami /,ŏrә'gämē/ n Jpn the art or process of Japanese paper folding. was creating paper cranes by the dozen.
The ornithoid statue in Walcott Park is always covered
969 ornithoid /'ŏ(r)nә,Jŏid/ adj Gk birdlike. with pigeons.
Through ornithotomy Derrick learned how a bird's
970 ornithotomy /,ŏ(r)nә'thäd.әmē/ n Gk the anatomy or dissection of birds. bones are interconnected.
unduly full and strong in delivery or style : pompous, The more nervous Jeff gets while giving a speech, the
971 orotund /'ŏrә,tәnd/ adj L bombastic. more orotund his delivery becomes.
Differences between the English spoken in the United
States and that spoken in England is a topic of
972 orthoepy /'ŏ(r)thә,wepē/ n Gk > L the study of the pronunciation of a language. orthoepy familiar to many linguists.
a swinging or moving backward and forward like a Engineers specified that slots be constructed in the
973 oscillation /,äsә'lāshәn/ n L pendulum. deck of the bridge to reduce oscillation.
a large hawk that is a dark brown color above and
mostly pure white below and feeds on fish that it Because of its preferred diet, the osprey is also called
974 osprey /'äsprē/ n L > F > E captures by hovering and diving. a “fish hawk.”
[has near homonym: Aussies] composed of or
975 osseous /'äsēәs/ adj L resembling bone : bony. The oyster is protected by its osseous shell.
The sports doctor told Nate that an ossicle in his left

976 ossicle /'äsə̇kәl/ n L any of certain small bones. ear had been damaged by the blow from his opponent.
a condition characterized by decrease in bone mass
with decreased density and enlargement of bone Diane’s doctor recommended increasing her calcium
977 osteoporosis /,ästēōpә'rōsə̇s/ n Gk + L spaces producing porosity and fragility. intake to prevent osteoporosis.
When Hazel’s sore throat persisted, her family
a branch of medicine that deals with the ear, nose, physician recommended an appointment with a
978 otolaryngology /,ōd.ә,larə̇ n'gälәjē/ n G and throat and their disorders and diseases. specialist in otolaryngology.
The stewardess warned us that the contents of the

979 overhead /,ovә(r)'hed/ adv E above one’s head. compartments might shift overhead during the flight.
Trudy was overwhelmed when she found out that she
980 overwhelmed /,ōvә(r)'(h)welmd/ v E subjected to the grip of an overpowering emotion. had the winning lottery ticket.
producing eggs that develop and hatch outside the
981 oviparous /ō'vipәrәs/ adj L maternal body. The platypus is an oviparous mammal.
Gk > F > The sodium hypochlorite in bleach can oxidize the
982 oxidize /'äksә,dīz/ v ISV combine with oxygen or with more oxygen. color-bearing substances in stains.
a nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless

odorless tasteless nonflammable gas, is the most
abundant of the elements on Earth, and occurs in air
and water, in most common rocks and minerals, and Oxygen is the second most abundant element in
983 oxygen /'äksə̇jə̇ n/ n Gk > F in a great variety of organic compounds. Earth’s atmosphere.
a combination for epigrammatic effect of Dexter feels that the phrase jumbo shrimp is an
984 oxymoron /,äksə̇'mōr,än/ n Gk contradictory or incongruous words. oxymoron.
P
L>F> a saffron-flavored stew containing rice, chicken, Paella can be an expensive dish to prepare because
985 paella /pә'elә/ n Catal seafood, and various vegetables. saffron threads are so costly.
Austral The palberry is sometimes referred to as “native
986 palberry /'pal,b(ә)rē/ n >E the edible berry of an Australian tree. currant.”
a parchment, tablet, or other portion of writing
material that has been used twice or three times Special equipment will help determine whether the
987 palimpsest /'palə̇m(p),sest/ n Gk after the earlier writing has been erased. old parchment Colin found is a palimpsest.
The discussion of palingenesis started with the
renewal by or as if by rebirth, as the doctrine of illustration of an oak tree producing acorns, which, in
988 palingenesis /,palə̇n'jenәsə̇s/ n Gk reincarnation. turn, produce oak trees.
Ike tries to strike a balance between palladian pursuits
989 palladian /pә'lādēәn/ adj Gk > L of or relating to wisdom or learning. and recreational activities.
lacking in brightness or intensity : pale—used of a Today’s pallid sky contrasts sharply with yesterday’s
990 pallid /'palə̇d/ adj L color or a colored object. brilliant blue one.
The boxing manager told his fighter to box like a

991 palooka /pә'lükә/ n unk an inexperienced or incompetent boxer. palooka for one round, then come out swinging hard.
[has near homonym: palpable] of, relating to, or Mike’s palpebral spasms were alleviated when he was
992 palpebral /'palpәbrәl/ adj L located on or near the eyelids. treated with a muscle relaxant.
a segmented process attached to a mouthpart of an
arthropod, usually having a tasting or feeling Jack found a species of grasshopper with an unusually
993 palpus /'pal,pәs/ n L function. large palpus.
a strong cold wind from the west or southwest that
sweeps over the pampas of South America from the The cattle were huddled together with their backs
994 pampero /pam'perō/ n AmerSp Andes. turned into the pampero.
a stretching and stiffening especially of the trunk
and extremities (as when fatigued and drowsy or
995 pandiculation /pan,dikyә'lāshәn/ n L after waking from sleep). A cat usually extends its claws during pandiculation.
a deep-dish apple dessert that is spiced; sweetened
with sugar, molasses, or maple syrup; and covered Mother serves pandowdy, our favorite dessert,
996 pandowdy /pan'daůdē/ n unk with a rich biscuit crust and baked. whenever visitors stay for dinner.
the quality or state characterized by or resulting In her panickiness in calling for an ambulance,
997 panickiness /'panə̇kēnə̇s/ n Gk > E from sudden overpowering fright. Gretchen forgot to give the street address.
The panoply of wildflowers in the meadow took away
998 panoply /'panәplē/ n Gk a magnificent or impressive array. Carla’s breath.
The sixth-grade class put on a pantomime of the story
999 pantomime /'pantә,mīm/ n Gk > L a dramatic performance using no dialogue. “Androcles and the Lion.”
Gk >
Serb > a condiment consisting of the dried finely ground Paprika has been a prized export of Hungary for
1000 paprika /pә'prēkә/ n Hung pods of various cultivated sweet peppers. centuries.
One critic called Nietzschean philosophy “a celebration
1001 parabulia /,parә'byülēә/ n Gk > L abnormality or perversion of willpower. of parabulia.”
[Note: Could be confused with parrakeet.] one The popular senator was hailed as a paraclete of civil
1002 paraclete /'parә,klēt/ n Gk called to aid or support : an advocate. rights.
a statement or sentiment that is seemingly The homework assignment was to write an essay on
contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet the following paradox: “To guarantee freedom of
1003 paradox /'parә,däks/ n Gk perhaps true in fact. religion, the government must be free from religion.”
1004 paralysis /pә'ralәsə̇s/ n Gk a state of powerlessness or inactivity. A sort of paralysis overcame the frightened child.
L > It + not having a wall, rampart or elevation designed to The castle was parapetless, the two towers having
1005 parapetless /'parә,pə̇tlə̇s/ adj Ecf protect soldiers. been destroyed by cannon fire a century earlier.
a cold dessert consisting of alternating layers of Following a light lunch, Carmen ordered a parfait of
1006 parfait /pär'fā/ n L>F fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream. tropical fruits.
[has homonym: parody] the quality or state of American automobile manufacturers believe they
1007 parity /'parәd.ē/ n L being equal : close equivalence or resemblance. have achieved parity with their foreign competitors.
Mr. Elton and Harriet had a very interesting parley
1008 parley /'pärlē/ n L>F [has homonym: parlay] conversation, discussion. about what could be done and should be done.
L>F>
1009 parochial /pә'rōkēәl/ adj AF > E of or relating to a church parish. Five of Susan’s friends attended parochial schools.
one granted a conditional and revocable release Vanessa hoped that giving the parolee a job would
1010 parolee /pә,rō'lē/ n Gk > L from prison. help to keep him from becoming a repeat offender.
a sudden, violent, and uncontrollable action or When Jeff unknowingly sat on the whoopie cushion, Al
1011 paroxysm /'parәk,sizәm/ n Gk occurrence of emotion. burst into a paroxysm of laughter.
1012 parquet /pär'kā/ n F a patterned flooring. Terry had expensive parquet installed in the foyer.
L > Prov warded off a weapon or blow by means of a Neither fencer scored as they parried for several
1013 parried /'parēd/ v >F defensive action. minutes.
L>
OProv > [has near homonyms: peri, perry] ward off a Lola’s fencing opponent forced her to parry
1014 parry /'parē/ v F weapon or blow by means of a defensive action. repeatedly, and she lost ground quickly.
a usually incongruous medley of different styles and Jordan considers the design for the new library a
1015 pastiche /pa'stēsh/ n It > F materials : hodgepodge. pretentious pastiche.
Parisians considered the French spoken in the English
1016 patois /'pa,twä/ n F a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect. court to be a patois.
a man regarded as father or founder (as of a race, In many religious circles Adam is considered to be the
1017 patriarch /'pātrē,ärk/ n Gk science, religion, or class of people). patriarch of the human race.
The patricide expressed no remorse before being
1018 patricide /'patrә,sīd/ n L one that murders his or her own father. sentenced to life imprisonment.
Afraid that another market dip would pauperize him,
1019 pauperize /'pŏpә'rīz/ v L + Ecf reduce to abject poverty. Soren sold his shares in dot-com companies.
L>F>E an undercover or indirect payment for a commercial The disc jockey was fired when it became known that
1020 payola /pā'ōlә/ n + E? favor. he received payola from a record company.
The Lowensteins surprised everyone at the Opera Ball
1021 peabody /'pē,bädē/ n E name a fast ballroom dance in open position. when they danced the peabody.
L>F>E marked by freedom from war, strife, hostilities, or Aggressive doctrines are incompatible with any
1022 peaceable /'pēsәbәl/ adj + Ecf disorder. peaceable administration of the government.
fictional The pecksniffian humbug in charge of the charity
E name unctuously hypocritical : selfish and corrupt behind event took on the job merely as a public relations
1023 pecksniffian /pek'snifēәn/ adj + Ecf a display of seeming benevolence. stunt.
one who is uninspired, unimaginative, or narrowly
academic or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the Harold got no respect from his colleagues on campus,
1024 pedant /'pedᵊnt/ n L > It > F presentation or use of knowledge. all of whom viewed him as a mere pedant.
Because tourists did so much damage to the statue in
the base of an upright structure (as a statue, vase, the town square, it was moved to a much higher
1025 pedestal /'pedə̇stᵊl/ n It > F or lamp). pedestal.
[has homonym: police] a woman’s loose lightweight Grandmother’s old pelisse was a perfect costume for
1026 pelisse /pə̇'lēs/ n L>F cloak with wide collar and fur trimming. our production of A Christmas Carol.
a body suspended from a fixed point so as to swing
freely to and fro under the action of gravity and Trina stops the grandfather clock’s pendulum each
commonly used to regulate the movements of evening so that the chimes will not ring during the
1027 pendulum /'penjәlәm/ n L clockwork and other machinery. night.
Whenever the queen was in residence, her pennant
1028 pennant /'penәnt/ n L a flag or banner. was raised on the palace flagpole.
a branch of criminology dealing with prison
management and the treatment of offenders In his course in penology, Jake studied the procedures
1029 penology /pē'nälәjē/ n Gk + Gk especially with regard to their rehabilitation. for probation and parole.
In the word ammunition, the stress falls on the
1030 penultimate /pə̇'nәltәmə̇t/ adj L next to the last. penultimate syllable.
Thinking that Phil’s favorite color is red just because
1031 peradventure /,pәrәd'venchә(r)/ n L > F > E an opinion based on guesswork : surmise. he purchased a red car is a peradventure.
Sid and Amy often perambulate the park on sunny
1032 perambulate /pә'rambyә,lāt/ v L travel over or through especially on foot. days.
Paul has a reputation for behaving perfidiously and
1033 perfidiously /pә(r)'fidēәslē/ adv L in a dishonest or disloyal manner. should not be given confidential information.
The bureaucrat gave the teenager a perfunctory smile
1034 perfunctory /pә(r)'fәŋ(k)t(ә)rē/ adj L characterized by routine or superficiality : cursory. and continued to ignore her.
a charm worn especially as a protection against Tonya’s research revealed that it was not uncommon
1035 periapt /'perē,apt/ n Gk disease or mischief : amulet. for soldiers to wear a periapt into battle for protection.
a sudden or unexpected reversal of circumstances The peripety in the last act of the play stunned the
1036 peripety /pә'ripәd.ē/ n Gk > F or situation in a literary work. audience.
the use of a longer phrasing in place of a possible Frustrated by the document’s endless periphrasis,
1037 periphrasis /pә'rifrәsə̇s/ n Gk shorter and plainer form of expression. Ludwig threw up his hands in despair.
one of several wigs popularly worn from the 17th The museum exhibited an imposing portrait of King
1038 periwig /'perə̇,wig/ n F century to the early 19th century. Louis XIV wearing an elaborate periwig.
a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to an A perquisite attractive to many business executives is
1039 perquisite /'pәrkwәzə̇t/ n L employment in addition to regular salary or wages. unlimited use of a cellular telephone.
Winston Churchill, a personage most widely known for
an eminent man or woman; especially : one his leadership during and after World War II, was also
1040 personage /'pәrs(ᵊ)nij/ n L > F > E distinguished for presence and personal power. an accomplished artist.
the appearance to the eye of objects in respect to Perspective made the long rows of machines seem
1041 perspective /pә(r)'spektiv/ n L their relative distance and positions. almost to meet.
marked by disbelief, distrust, or a lack of confidence, The senator was pessimistic about the passage of any
1042 pessimistic /,pesә'mistik/ adj L>F hope, or joy. tax-cutting bills this year.
a contagious or infectious epidemic disease that is Pestilence has historically been one of society’s main
1043 pestilence /'pestәlәn(t)s/ n L virulent and devastating. causes of death.
attached to or living on rock; used especially of Petrophilous barnacles and limpets can be found along
1044 petrophilous /pə̇'träfәlәs/ adj Gk algae and crustaceans. rocky shores.
a common garden plant with funnel-shaped flowers
1045 petunia /pə̇'tünyә/ n L>F of many colors and patterns. Russell pulled a purple petunia from the flower bed.
a small hard highly spiced cookie made traditionally The aroma of pfeffernuss in the oven brought back
1046 pfeffernuss /'fefә(r),nüs/ n G for the Christmas holidays. memories of Christmas to the old man.
Sarah craned her neck in wonder as the phalanx of
1047 phalanx /'fā,laŋks/ n Gk a group or body in close formation. military jets flew over in tight formation.
Egypt >
Heb > Tutankhamen is one pharaoh whose name most
1048 pharaoh /'fe(,)rō/ n Gk > L a ruler of ancient Egypt. people recognize.
Leland said the restaurant acted like a pharos for all
1049 pharos /'fā,räs/ n Gk a lighthouse or beacon to guide seamen. those at sea off the tip of the island.
The civil rights movement began as a startling
1050 phenomenon /fә'nämә,nän/ n Gk > L an observable fact or event. phenomenon to many complacent Americans.
1051 philately /fә'lad.ᵊlē/ n Gk > F [has near homonym: flatly] stamp collecting. Philately can be an excellent inexpensive hobby.
[has homonyms: faun, fawn] the unit of loudness
level on a scale beginning at 0 for the faintest
audible sound and corresponding to the decibel Jared fervently wished that his baby brother would cry
1052 phon /'fän/ n Gk scale of sound intensity. at just 1 phon.
Gk > L > Emmet’s jigsaw puzzle will phosphoresce after being
1053 phosphoresce /,fäsfә'res/ v F glow especially in the dark. exposed to a strong light source.
Julia was more concerned with her son’s phrenic
1054 phrenic /'frenik/ adj Gk of or relating to the mind. development than with his physical skills.
The expert in phthisiology reported that up to 15
[Note: Could be confused with physiology.] the million Americans are estimated to have latent
1055 phthisiology /,thizē'älәjē/ n Gk care, treatment, and study of tuberculosis. tuberculosis infections.
a specialist in the science of matter and energy and The physicist explained how a laser is used to read
1056 physicist /'fizәsə̇st/ n Gk their interactions. what is recorded on a compact disc.
the technique or art of discovering temperament
and character from outward appearance (as from The artist’s careful study of physiognomy showed up
1057 physiognomy /,fizē'ä(g)nәmē/ n Gk facial features). in his brilliant caricatures of politicians.
[has homonym: pika] a size of type equivalent to 12 Part of Katie’s proofreading job was to add another
1058 pica /'pīkә/ n ML point. line of pica to pages that had enough space.
relating to or being a type of prose fiction in which

the principal character is a rogue or vagabond and In a typical picaresque novel, the hero has many
1059 picaresque /,pikә'resk/ adj Sp the narrative is a series of incidents or episodes. adventures.
In the chapter on World War I, the history book
[Note: Could be confused with pickelhauben.] a included a photo of a German general wearing a silver-
1060 pickelhaube /'pikәl,haůbә/ n G spiked helmet formerly worn by German soldiers. plated pickelhaube.
[has near homonym: piton] duck eggs preserved in
1061 pidan /pē'dän/ n Chin brine to which lime, ashes, and tea are added. Art’s grandmother makes authentic pidan.
ScotGael
or Denny improvised a pillion in order to give LaToya a
1062 pillion /'pilyәn/ n IrGael a motorcycle or bicycle riding saddle for a passenger. ride home.
resembling a feather especially in having similar
parts arranged on opposite sides of an axis like the
1063 pinnate /'pi,nāt/ adj L barbs on the spine of a feather. The chick-pea plant bears pinnate leaves.
[has homonyms: peaked, peeked] excited or The envelope sealed with sealing wax piqued Helen's
1064 piqued /pēkt/ v F aroused by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff. curiosity.
Gk > L > the edible green seed of a small tree of southern
1065 pistachio /pə̇'stashē,ō/ n It Europe and Asia Minor. Patricia placed a pistachio on each parfait.
a person or thing on or around which something The pivot of controversy is Roberta’s questionable
1066 pivot /'pivәt/ n L>F turns or depends : central point. handling of public funds.
Section 13.4 of Kew’s textbook explained that a
[has homonyms: plainer, planer] lying in one molecule with three atoms can be either linear or
1067 planar /'plānә(r)/ adj L surface defined by three points. planar.
walking on the sole with the heel touching the
1068 plantigrade /'plantә,grād/ adj L ground. Most primates are not plantigrade.
being in accordance with or in the manner of the
1069 Platonic /plә'tänik/ adj Gk name Greek philosopher Plato and his works. Iris Murdoch has written modern Platonic dialogues.
a small egg-laying aquatic mammal of southern and

eastern Australia and Tasmania having a fleshy bill
resembling that of a duck, dense blackish brown fur,
1070 platypus /'plad.әpәs/ n Gk five-toed webbed feet, and a broad flattened tail. Cindy has asked for a pet platypus for her birthday.
Cory’s training for his massage therapy license
included learning the names of the muscles of the
a broad thin layer of muscle on each side of the neck and back, including the platysma, the trapezius,
1071 platysma /plә'tizmә/ n Gk > L neck. and the intracostal.
Gk > L > inflammation of the membrane lining the chest Pleurisy, causing fluid to accumulate in Zachary’s chest
1072 pleurisy /'plůrәsē/ n F>E cavity and enveloping the lungs. cavity, further complicated his pneumonia.
inflammation of the lungs and their membranous Parasitic microorganisms can cause pleuropneumonia
1073 pleuropneumonia /,plůrōn(y)ü'mōnyә/ n Gk sacs. in sheep and goats.
any of numerous shore-inhabiting birds having a Taylor could see that the plover circling over the tennis
1074 plover /'plәvә(r)/ n L > F > E short hard-tipped bill and a stout compact build. court had spotted upper plumage.
[has homonym: plum] examine minutely and Heraclitus attempted to plumb the depths of his soul,
1075 plumb /'plәm/ v E critically. but never found its limit.
Emily’s plumose mask was a hit at the Mardi Gras
1076 plumose /'plü,mōs/ adj L having feathers or plumes : feathered. party.
[has homonym: neumatic] adapted for holding The development of the pneumatic tire was a major
1077 pneumatic /n(y)ü'mad.ik/ adj Gk compressed air : inflated with air. advance for the bicycle.
Tanya carried her money and keys in a small silk
1078 pochette /pō'shet/ n F kit : handbag. pochette that matched her evening dress.
Shara used a tripolyphosphate atom as an example in
attached to the central atom in a coordination her efforts to explain the difference between
1079 polydentate /'pälē,den,tāt/ adj Gk + L complex by two or more bonds. polydentate ligands and other ligands.
a rigid transparent thermoplastic that has good
physical and electrical insulating properties and is
used chiefly in making containers and other molded Some restaurants have stopped using polystyrene
1080 polystyrene /,pälē'stī,rēn/ n Gk products and sheet materials. cups because they are not biodegradable.
a mixture of perfumed or aromatic substances
usually made in a ball and enclosed in a perforated Gayle included a pomander in the chest containing her
1081 pomander /pō'mandә(r)/ n L > F > E bag or box. winter clothes.
John became familiar with fungi such as American
brown rot, apple rust, and banana freckle in his course
1082 pomology /pō'mälәjē/ n L + Gk the science of the cultivation of fruits. in pomology.
Though he had much power, the leader exhibited no
1083 pomposity /päm'päsәd.ē/ n L a self-important demeanor, speech, or action. trace of pomposity.
Serbo- Ms. Ventura cautioned the Scouts to avoid the ponor
1084 ponor /'pō,nŏ(ә)r/ n Croatian a steep-sided sinkhole. at the edge of the old quarry.
[has near homonym: purslane] a hard, fine-grained,
white ceramic ware that has a hard paste body, is
fired at a high temperature, and is used especially
1085 porcelain /'pōrs(ә)lə̇n/ n L > It > F for table and ornamental wares. Many old houses have doorknobs made of porcelain.
a small, friendly whale with teeth and a short,
rounded snout and that somewhat resembles a
1086 porpoise /'pŏrpәs/ n L > F > E dolphin. Miles saw a porpoise at the aquarium.
a large grating of iron bars or heavy timbers
suspended by chains over the gateway of a fortified
place and lowered between grooves to prevent The guard quickly lowered the portcullis after the king
1087 portcullis /pōrt'kәlə̇s/ n F>E passage. and his knights had passed through the gate.
The pair entered the shaded portico for a private
1088 portico /'pōrd.ə̇kō/ n L > It a colonnade or covered walkway. conversation.
The clown removed an enormous pumpkin from his
1089 portmanteau /pōrt'mant(,)ō/ n L>F a large traveling bag. portmanteau.
George and Harriet hired a vocalist for the banquet’s
1090 postcibal /pōs(t)'sībәl/ adj L occurring after a meal. postcibal entertainment.
1091 potash /'päd.,ash/ n D potassium carbonate. In colonial days potash was used to make soap.
a soft mass usually heated and spread on cloth for
application to inflamed areas to supply moist Aunt Julia’s remedy for rashes or skin problems of any
1092 poultice /'pōltə̇s/ n L warmth, relieve pain, or act as a counterirritant. sort is a mustard poultice.
The prairie stretched out broad and flat to the horizon
1093 prairie /'prerē/ n L>F a meadow or tract of grassland. in every direction.
a round patty of creamy brown sugar containing The praline is a favorite candy of the southern United
1094 praline /'prä,lēn/ n F name pecan meats. States.
in a manner characterized by a lack of security or Teddy balanced precariously on the chair as he

1095 precariously /prē'ka(a)rēәslē/ adv L stability. attempted to extract the last Oreo from the cookie jar.
a command or principle intended as a general rule Mark owes his success to the precept that it never
1096 precept /'prē,sept/ n L of action. hurts to ask a question.
a part of a territory (as a city) having definite
bounds or functions and often established for In this precinct voters cast their ballots at the middle
1097 precinct /'prē,siŋ(k)t/ n L>E administrative purposes. school.
cause a substance to separate from a solution in a Calcium and magnesium ions in hard water can
concrete state as a result of a chemical or physical precipitate calcium and magnesium carbonate, often a
1098 precipitate /prē'sipә,tāt/ v L change. problem in domestic water pipes.
one who comes before in order of time; especially :

a person who has previously occupied a position or The employees are hoping that the new CEO is more
1099 predecessor /'predә,sesә(r)/ n L office to which another has succeeded. labor-friendly than his predecessor.
used or occurring before seedlings come forth or Dramatic success in weed control has been achieved
1100 preemergent /,prēə̇'mәrjәnt/ adj L+L rise into view aboveground. with preemergent herbicides.
characteristic of or belonging to the time before the The painting depicted Adam and Eve in prelapsarian
1101 prelapsarian /,prē,lap'sa(a)rēәn/ adj L + Ecf fall of man. paradise.
With her impeccable carriage and her prematurely
tending to please or arouse confidence : creating a white hair, Lydia was a prepossessing figure at the
1102 prepossessing /,prēpә'zesiŋ/ adj L favorable impression. political convention.
a special right or privilege belonging to a person, It is the prerogative of the president of the United
1103 prerogative /prē'rägәd.iv/ n L group, or class of individuals. States to have Air Force One at his disposal.
Carrie seemed unusually prescient as she sat smugly
under her umbrella on what was once a clear
1104 prescient /'prēsh(ē)әnt/ adj L having foreknowledge : characterized by foresight. afternoon.
making or possessing claims (as of excellence, The pretentious candidate found little support among
1105 pretentious /prē'tenchәs/ adj L>F superiority, greatness). the common people.
Mr. Ross pumped water from a preterlabent stream to
1106 preterlabent /,prēd.ә(r)'lābәnt/ adj L flowing beside or by. irrigate his vegetable garden.
a specialist in the study of members of the order Jane Goodall’s many years of studying chimpanzees
1107 primatologist /,prīmә'tälәjə̇st/ n L + Gk Primates especially other than recent humans. has made her the world’s most famous primatologist.
the state of being the firstborn of the children of the In British law, male primogeniture is used to
1108 primogeniture /,prīmō'jenә,chů(ә)r/ n L same parents. determine inheritance of real estate and titles.
[has homonym: principle] most important, The map showed principal roads, towns and cities, and
1109 principal /'prin(t)sәpәl/ adj L consequential, or influential. locations of historic sites.
a portico or colonnade that opens into the narthex
1110 proaulion /prō'ŏlēәn/ n Gk of a church or temple. Pine garlands adorned the proaulion.
a particular way of doing or of going about the Even though he carefully followed all the steps in the
1111 procedure /prә'sējәr/ n L > F > E accomplishment of something. procedure, Jack still couldn’t retrieve his messages.
There are many dangers for a small boat on a
1112 procellous /prō'selәs/ adj L stormy. procellous sea.
Gk > L > The excited scholar was sure he had found a
1113 proem /'prō,em/ n F>E a preliminary discourse to a longer piece of writing. previously unknown proem to Plato’s Republic.
the quality or state of being well advanced in an art, Through steady practice the batter attained great
1114 proficiency /prә'fishәnsē/ n L occupation, skill, or a branch of knowledge. proficiency at bunting the ball.
Lord Kensington’s profligate spending was the reason
1115 profligate /'präflə̇gə̇ t/ adj L completely given up to wild extravagance or excess. for the meeting with his banker.
a reading or group of readings or intellectual
exercises leading to further understanding, Dr. Taylor’s course in art history constituted a carefully
development, or advance in knowledge or technique planned prolegomenon for students who would be
1116 prolegomenon /,prōlә'gämә,nän/ n Gk in a subject matter field. choosing art as their major.
a leisurely walk or ride especially in a public place After the meeting Gilda and Jaime took a promenade
1117 promenade /,prämә'nād/ n L>F for pleasure, display, or exercise. down Main Street.
The roots of the trees in close propinquity to the new
1118 propinquity /prō'piŋkwәd.ē/ n L nearness in place : proximity. sidewalk will soon ruin it.
the wall that separates the stage from the
1119 proscenium /prә'sēnēәm/ n Gk auditorium in a modern theater. An apron stage juts out from the proscenium.
Judith’s consulting contract includes a six-month
1120 proscription /prō'skripshәn/ n L an imposed restraint or restriction : prohibition. proscription against working for a competing firm.
an artificial device to replace a missing part of the After losing his right foot in an accident, Stan had to
1121 prosthesis /präs'thēsə̇s/ n Gk body. learn to walk again with a prosthesis.
When Chris came down with the flu, she suffered from
1122 prostration /prä'strāshәn/ n L complete physical or mental exhaustion. chills, fever, and prostration.
[has near homonym: protein] readily assuming
1123 protean /'prōd.ēәn/ adj Gk name different shapes or forms. An amoeba is a protean organism.
a rigid long-established code prescribing complete
deference to superior rank and strict adherence to Lieutenant Griffin was censured for violating protocol
due order of precedence and precisely correct after he got up in the middle of the meal without
1124 protocol /'prōd.ә,kŏl/ n Gk + Gk procedure. excusing himself.
Styro remembers the diagram of how to protonate
1125 protonate /'prōtᵊn,āt/ v Gk + Ecf add a positively charged elementary particle to. acetic acid molecules by thinking of a horizontal Y.
an erroneous belief; also : the holding of erroneous

The pseudodoxy that walking under a ladder will bring
1126 pseudodoxy /'südō,däksē/ n Gk beliefs. bad luck is still held by many reasonable people.
A well-known subscriber to psilanthropy was Thomas
Jefferson, who regarded Jesus as a great moral
1127 psilanthropy /sī'lan(t)thrәpē/ n Gk + Gk a doctrine of the merely human existence of Christ. teacher but not as a divine being.
1128 psilosis /sī'lōsə̇s/ n Gk a falling out of hair. Jerome’s psilosis was a side effect of chemotherapy.
The concept of multiple personalities is of special
a branch of medicine that deals with the science of interest to Helen, who plans to pursue a career in
1129 psychiatry /sə̇'kīәtrē/ n Gk + L treating mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. psychiatry.
Countless novels have as their theme the
a conflict of the soul (as with the body or between psychomachy within the hero as he struggles to do
1130 psychomachy /sī'kämәkē/ n Gk > L good and evil). right.
Andrea is extremely allergic to dust, an everpresent
1131 ptarmic /'tärmik/ n Gk > L a substance that causes sneezing. ptarmic difficult for her to avoid.
any of numerous extinct flying reptiles having a The museum’s dinosaur exhibit includes a mechanical
1132 pterodactyl /,terә'daktə̇l/ n Gk featherless wing membrane and a rudimentary tail. replica of a pterodactyl.
a Latin American boiled dinner or stew containing
1133 puchero /pü'che,rō/ n L > Sp beef, sausage, bacon, and various vegetables. Olivia sampled puchero at an Argentine restaurant.
a type of town founded by Mexican Spanish settlers Sadly, the ancient pueblo has been abandoned by
1134 pueblo /'pwe(,)blō/ n L > Sp in the southwestern United States. residents who have chosen to move to larger cities.
[Note: Could be confused with purely.] in an Hunter reacted puerilely when his mother told him it
1135 puerilely /'pyů(ә)rәl(l)ē/ adv L + Ecf immature or childish manner. was time for bed.
1136 pugilist /'pyüjәlə̇st/ n L+E a professional boxer. Years as a pugilist took their toll on Leo’s coordination.
At rush hour the train station began to pullulate with
1137 pullulate /'pәlyә,lāt/ v L swarm, teem. activity.
The pungent odor of wet dog sent the guests out for
1138 pungent /'pәnjәnt/ adj L causing a sharp sensation : pricking, irritating, acrid. fresh air.
L>F>E Tom was despotic and purblind to the feelings of his
1139 purblind /'pәr,blīnd/ adj +E lacking in vision, insight, or understanding. wife and children.
the lowest rank of one learning the profession of After studying for a year, James earned the right to be
1140 pursuivant /'pәrs(w)ə̇vәnt/ n F>E heraldry. called a pursuivant.
a secretly plotted and suddenly executed attempt to The right-wing nationalist group plotted a putsch for
1141 putsch /'půch/ n imit G overthrow a government or governing body. early September.
[has homonym: puttee] a cement usually made of

whiting and boiled linseed oil beaten or kneaded to
the consistency of dough and used in fastening glass The window repairman smoothed the new putty and
1142 putty /'pәd.ē/ n F in sashes and stopping crevices in woodwork. inserted the double-paned glass into the sash.
any of various automatic devices that when exposed
to any manifestation of fire actuate a mechanism for
giving a warning or for setting in operation a means Most commercial fire alarms nowadays are not
1143 pyrostat /'pīrә,stat/ n Gk + Gk of extinguishing the fire. manual but are activated by a pyrostat.
Q
a person who is 40 or more and less than 50 years Evelyn became a grandmother while she was a
1144 quadragenarian /,kwädrәjə̇'na(a)rēәn/ n L old. quadragenarian.
a square or rectangular enclosure or court especially
when surrounded by buildings (as in some schools
1145 quadrangle /'kwä,draŋgәl/ n L > F > E and colleges). Norm sailed a pie tin across the quadrangle.
a plane figure of four sides and consequently four The perimeter of a baseball diamond forms a
1146 quadrilateral /,kwädrә'lad.әrәl/ n L angles. quadrilateral.
a four-handed form of a card game played Mrs. Bates was a very old lady, almost past everything
1147 quadrille /kwä'dril/ n F throughout Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. but tea and quadrille.
Luke complained that a bass player would have to be
quadrumanous to master the piece he was given to
1148 quadrumanous /kwä'drümәnәs/ adj L having four hands. play.
Sally’s apartment lease restricts the weight of any
1149 quadruped /'kwädrә,ped/ adj L having four feet : using four limbs when walking. quadruped pets.
Taylor’s advice left Miriam in more of a quandary than
1150 quandary /'kwänd(ә)rē/ n unk a state of perplexity or doubt : dilemma. she was in when she sought his help.
The city of Corner Brook, founded in 1873, is hosting a
large celebration for its quasquicentennial this
1151 quasquicentennial /,kwäskwē,sen'tenēәl/ n L a 125th anniversary. summer.
a ball or oval of meat stuffing cooked in boiling
water or stock and served as a garnish or as a Martha served a quenelle of chicken in brown onion
1152 quenelle /kә'nel/ n G>F separate dish. sauce as an appetizer.
a black oak or the bark of this tree used in tanning
1153 quercitron /'kwәr,sitrәn/ n L and dyeing. When used as a dye, quercitron turns fabrics yellow.
1154 quesadilla /,kāsә'dēyә/ n L > Sp a turnover made usually with a cheese filling. Joyce usually eats a quesadilla as an afternoon snack.
a baked custard pie usually having an added savory

1155 quiche /'kēsh/ n G>F ingredient (as chopped ham, seafood, or vegetables). Lois served soup and a seafood quiche for lunch today.
a bitter alkaloid derived from cinchona bark and
Quechua used in medicine especially in the form of bitter Quinine was a common remedy when Dr. Prentice was
1156 quinine /'kwī,nīn/ n > Sp salts to reduce fever. young.
Marge’s high school class holds a reunion
quinquennially, and each time the intervening five
1157 quinquennially /kwin'kwenēәlē/ adv L every five years. years seems shorter and shorter.
Eager to get home, Juanita urged her horse on by
1158 quirt /'kwәrt/ n L > Sp a riding whip with a short handle and a rawhide lash. using the quirt.
Gmc > F commonly associated with this word.] a case for The archer slung his quiver over his shoulder and set
1159 quiver /'kwivә(r)/ n > AF > E carrying arrows. out in search of deer.
the number of members of an organization who There were not enough members present at the
when assembled can legally transact business in the school board meeting to constitute a quorum, so no
1160 quorum /'kwōrәm/ n L absence of the other members. voting took place.
the number resulting from the division of one
1161 quotient /'kwōshәnt/ n L number by another. In the equation 48 ÷ by 4 = 12, 12 is the quotient.
R
E
acronym the oscilloscope or screen serving as the visual The pilot relied on the radarscope to fly through the
1162 radarscope /'rādär,skōp/ n + Gk indicator in a radar receiver. storm safely.
a miniature radio transmitter that is carried aloft (as
by an unmanned balloon) with instruments for
L + L > F broadcasting the humidity, temperature, and The National Weather Service uses thin neoprene
1163 radiosonde /'rādēō,sänd/ n >E pressure. balloons to raise the radiosonde to great heights.
Tina felt that the only negative ramification of
accepting the job offer was that she would have to
1164 ramification /,ramәfə̇'kāshәn/ n L a resulting development : consequence. take a pay cut.
appearing as if ready to collapse : dilapidated, Bonnie heard strange noises coming from the
1165 ramshackle /'ram,shakәl/ adj ON > E rickety. ramshackle house next door.
[has near homonym: repelled] descended a Simon pushed off with his feet as he rappelled down
1166 rappelled /ra'peld/ v L>F precipitous cliff by means of a rope. the precipice.
a line crossing the wrist below the palm of the hand
that is sometimes held by palmists to provide
additional indication of a strong or weak Madame Xantha peered closely at Helen’s rascette
1167 rascette /ra'set/ n Ar > L > F constitution. and told her she would live to be 100.
1168 ratafia /,rad.ә'fēә/ n F a small sweet biscuit made from almond paste. May ate a ratafia with her coffee for breakfast.
a stew made of eggplant, tomatoes, green peppers, Marnie used vegetables from her own garden to make
1169 ratatouille /råtåtüy/ n L>F squash, and sometimes meat. the ratatouille.
a restaurant located usually below the street level
and patterned after the cellar or basement of a There are three good restaurants on this block, but
1170 rathskeller /'rät,skelә(r)/ n G German city hall. college students seem to prefer the rathskeller.
alimentary paste made in little shells or cases and Fletcher bought a package of frozen spinach ravioli
1171 ravioli /,ravē'ōlē/ n L > It stuffed (as with cheese, spinach, or meat). and a jar of tomato sauce.
a representation of words or syllables by pictures of
objects or by symbols whose names resemble the A popular game show required contestants to solve a
1172 rebus /'rēbәs/ n L intended words or syllables in sound. rebus to win.
1173 recede /rə̇'sēd/ v L move back or away. Buck watched the water recede as the tide went out.
a critical revision of a text (as of an ancient author) Patricia recently read a modern recension of Dante’s
1174 recension /rə̇'senchәn/ n L by an editor. Inferno.
a formula for cooking or preparing something to be
1175 recipe /'resә(,)pē/ n L eaten or drunk. Chuck’s chili recipe is a closely guarded secret.
L>F+ one who performs programs of vocal or The recitalist sang several romantic arias from various
1176 recitalist /rə̇'sīd.ᵊlə̇st/ n Ecff instrumental music. operas.
compensate (as oneself) for something (as Dorene did not expect to recoup her day-trading
1177 recoup /rē'küp/ v F expenses, losses). losses immediately.
Because of the recrudescent nature of tuberculosis,
breaking out again : renewing disease or dangerous those who have been exposed to this disease should
1178 recrudescent /,rēkrü'desᵊnt/ adj L activity after abatement, suppression, or cessation. be tested for it periodically.
The little old lady gave the purse snatcher a
recumbentibus that stunned witnesses and made her
1179 recumbentibus /,rekәm'bentə̇bәs/ n L a knockdown blow. a folk hero.
In post-Reformation England, recusancy was the
refusal to accept or obey constituted authority : refusal especially of Roman Catholics to attend the
1180 recusancy /'rekyәzәnsē/ n L nonconformity. services of the Church of England.
Mount Rushmore is a fitting memorial to four
1181 redoubtable /rə̇'daůd.әbәl/ adj F>E inspiring awe or reverence : august, eminent. redoubtable statesmen.
Juju’s comment that every basic chemistry student
[has near homonym: redux] of or relating to knows that metathesis is not a redox reaction was not
1182 redox /'rē,däks/ adj L + Gk oxidation-reduction. welcome at the study group.
Antiperspirant ads create the impression that the
human body will reek with sweat if the advertised
1183 reek /'rēk/ v E give off a strong, often offensive odor. product is not used.
entertain (as a person) sumptuously or agreeably : The hostess will regale her bridge club members with
1184 regale /rə̇'gāl/ v F feast with delicacies. a variety of delightful homemade desserts.
of, relating to, marked by, or using a process of The regenerative stage of a perennial plant’s life cycle
1185 regenerative /rē'jenә,rād.iv/ adj L replacing or producing anew. generally takes place during the winter months.
a popular music of Jamaican origin that combines
indigenous styles with elements of rock ’n’ roll and
soul music and is performed with the accent on the The video travelogue about Jamaica included a
1186 reggae /'rā(,)gā/ n unk offbeat. soundtrack of reggae.
The coach decided to relegate the quarterback to

1187 relegate /'relә,gāt/ v L [has homonym: religate] degrade, demote. second string after his poor performance in the game.
L>F>E When the sled came to a stop, Bowser relinquished his
1188 relinquished /rə̇'liŋwishd/ v + Ecf let go of physically : stopped holding : released. hold on Brian’s snow jacket.
The astronauts completed a rendezvous with the
1189 rendezvous /'rändә,vü/ n F a meeting at an appointed place and time. orbiting space station.
Susie and Josh’s repartee is so excessive that even
1190 repartee /repә(r)'tē/ n F a succession of clever retorts. their friends tire quickly of the constant retorts.
a second-chance trial heat (as in Olympic rowing) in

which losers in the first round of competition are Luigi fell behind in the first heat of the single sculls,
1191 repechage /,repә'shäzh/ n L>F given another chance to qualify for the semifinals. but he hoped to make up for it in the repechage.
a list or supply of pieces or parts that a company or
person has thoroughly rehearsed and is prepared to The folk dance troupe has added several Balkan
1192 repertoire /'repә(r),twär/ n L>F perform. dances to its repertoire.
a formal suspension of the execution of a sentence Bowing to public pressure, the governor granted a
1193 reprieve /rə̇'prēv/ n F? especially of death. reprieve to the convict awaiting execution.
a particular character in popular estimation or The old dilapidated house had a reputation for being
1194 reputation /,repyә'tāshәn/ n L ascription. haunted.
a place where water is collected and kept in quantity Because of the dry spell, our reservoir was only half
1195 reservoir /'rezәv,wär/ n L>F for use when wanted. full, and water restrictions had to be imposed.
The resplendence of the sunset over Loon Lake enticed
1196 resplendence /rə̇'splendәn(t)s/ n L>E the quality or state of shining brilliantly. Eric to stay one more day.
Colin’s ability to restrospect makes history classes a
1197 retrospect /'retrә,spekt/ v L practice the act of surveying the past. breeze for him.
1198 reverberated /rə̇'vәrbә,rād.ə̇d/ v L returned or sent back : echoed. Loud sounds reverberated throughout the cave.
A rheometer is used for measuring the flow properties
an instrument for measuring the flow of viscous of powders, granules, and wet mixes in the drug and
1199 rheometer /rē'ämәd.ә(r)/ n Gk + Gk substances. cosmetic industries.
a resistor for regulating a current by means of The light dimmer has refused to work ever since Henry
1200 rheostat /'rēә,stat/ re o stat n Gk variable resistances. adjusted the rheostat.
in a manner using the art of expressive speech or Susan threw up her hands and asked rhetorically what
1201 rhetorically /rə̇'tŏrə̇k(ә)lē/ adv Gk + Ecff discourse. would happen to her next.
any of various large powerful herbivorous thick-
skinned mammals that have one or two heavy The videotape showed dramatic footage of a
1202 rhinoceros /rī'näs(ә)rәs/ n Gk upright horns on the snout. rhinoceros charging a photographer.
The principal’s voice is so characterized by
rhinophonia that he is called “Mr. Quack” behind his
1203 rhinophonia /,rīnә'fōnēә/ n Gk + Gk marked nasal resonance. back.
The gem exhibit included a 75-carat rhodolite from
1204 rhodolite /'rōdᵊl,īt/ ro do lite n Gk + Gk a pink or purple garnet that is used as a gem. Tanzania.
a whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation
of the chest when the air channels are partly When the doctor detected a rhonchus with his
1205 rhonchus /'räŋkәs/ n Gk > L obstructed. stethoscope, he suspected pneumonia.
a glancing rebound or skipping (as of a flat stone Albert and Tyler carefully counted each ricochet in the
1206 ricochet /'rikә,shā/ n F thrown along the surface of water). stone-skipping contest.
Reuben’s face was frozen in a rictus of horror during
1207 rictus /'riktәs/ n L a gaping grin or grimace. the movie’s last scene.
[has homonym: rhyme] a covering of minute ice
crystals on a cold surface that is formed by the
condensation of atmospheric vapor at temperatures Rime may occur in large, feathery flakes, but they lack
1208 rime /'rīm/ n E below freezing : frost. the crystalline patterns of snowflakes.
[Note: Could be confused with riparial.] of, relating
to, or living or located on the bank of a watercourse
1209 riparian /rə̇'perēәn/ adj L (as a river or stream). Most wildlife depends on riparian areas for survival.
[has near homonym: resole] minced meat or fish
1210 rissole /rə̇'sōl/ n L>F covered with pastry and fried in deep fat. Marianne ate a rissole for lunch.
L>F> A roleo is similar to a rodeo but has floating logs
1211 roleo /'rōlē,ō/ n E&E a logrolling tournament. instead of bucking broncos.
[has homonym: rondo] a fixed form of verse usually Shona sat up half the night polishing the rondeau she
1212 rondeau /'rän(,)dō/ n F of 15 lines. would read the next day aloud to the class.
a pulpit or platform occupied by an orator or public Robin stepped up on the rostrum, took a drink of
1213 rostrum /'rästrәm/ n L speaker. water, and then began her speech.
a cooking appliance with a spit on which food is Herb cooked the chicken on a rotisserie over his gas
1214 rotisserie /rō'tisәrē/ n F rotated before or over a source of heat. grill.
The circuit judge logged all his court business in a
1215 rotulet /'rächәlə̇t/ n L a small scroll or register. rotulet.
When he looked in the fun-house mirror, Chris was
1216 rotundity /rō'tәndәd.ē/ n L roundness. astounded by his rotundity.
any of various cosmetics that give a red coloring to Loretta’s mother said she was too young to wear
1217 rouge /'rüzh/ n L>F the cheeks or lips. rouge.
a substance for external application that causes Isopropyl alcohol is a well-known rubefacient found in
1218 rubefacient /,rübә'fāshәnt/ n L redness of the skin. many people’s medicine cabinets.
The fields of botany, zoology, and geology were once
classified together under the rubric of “natural
1219 rubric /'rü(,)brik/ n L name, title. history.”
having or marked by a reddish color associated with
the glow of good health or a suffusion of blood (as Working in the sugarcane fields has given Caleb a
1220 ruddy /'rәdē/ adj E from exercise, excitement, exposure). ruddy complexion.
Thurston possessed only a rudimentary knowledge of
1221 rudimentary /,rüdә'mentәrē/ adj L basic, fundamental. opera.
Joe ruefully replied that he hadn’t been able to bring
1222 ruefully /'rüfәlē/ adv E + Ecf in a pitiable or woeful manner. any lunch with him.
S
a crappie that is typically smaller and more silvery
Choctaw than the black crappie and that is highly esteemed Ray and Moira went to the French Quarter to dine on
1223 sacalait /'sakә,lā/ n >F as a food fish. sacalait and cornbread.
[has homonym: succade] a small rapid jerky Mary felt that her eyes could not take one more
movement of the eye especially as it jumps from saccade, so she closed them during the remainder of
1224 saccade /sa'käd/ n F fixation on one point to another (as in reading). the PowerPoint presentation.
[has near homonym: psychotic] of or relating to a Virginia’s saccadic motions were symptomatic of a
1225 saccadic /sa'kädik/ adj F sudden movement : jerky. neurological disorder.
[has homonym: sashay] a small bag or packet;
especially : a small bag containing a perfumed
1226 sachet /sa'shā/ n F powder that is used to scent clothes. Aunt Kate keeps a sachet in her clothes closet.
a deep orange-colored substance consisting of the
Ar > L > aromatic pungent dried stigmas of the saffron
1227 saffron /'safrәn/ n F>E crocus and used to color and flavor foods. Saffron is the most expensive spice at Walker’s Market.
The long vacation had a salutary effect on Grace’s
1228 salutary /'salyә,terē/ adj L promoting health : curative, restorative. mental health.
the graduating student who is usually second
highest in rank and who in some institutions delivers No one was more surprised than Sharonne when she
1229 salutatorian /sә,lüd.әtōrēәn/ n L + Ecf the salutatory oration. was named salutatorian of her class.
a condiment made typically of peppers, pickles,
grated coconut, salt fish, or fish roe and eaten
especially with curry and rice in and around Mindy ate a bowl of rice with vegetables and sambal
1230 sambal /'säm,bäl/ n Malay Indonesia and Malaya. for lunch.
The innermost sanctum of the temple in Jerusalem
1231 sanctum /'saŋ(k)tәm/ n L a sacred place. was known as the Holy of Holies.
Ever sanguine, Kathy said that she would one day win
1232 sanguine /'saŋgwə̇ n/ adj L marked by eager hopefulness. the lottery.
1233 saponaceous /,sapә'nāshәs/ adj L soapy. Talc and soapstone have a saponaceous feel.
Examination of the patient’s heart revealed areas of
1234 sarcolysis /sär'kälәsə̇s/ n Gk the disintegration or dissolution of muscular tissue.advanced sarcolysis.
a malignant tumor arising in connective tissue and The sarcoma in Pat’s arm was treated early enough to
1235 sarcoma /sär'kōmә/ n Gk especially in bone, cartilage, or striated muscle. prevent serious impairment.
mechanically contrived plot structure and
stereotyped or unrealistic characterization in drama Excellent acting and directing masked the play’s
1236 Sardoodledom /sär'düdᵊldәm/ n F name : melodrama. Sardoodledom.
Canadia
n geog a juneberry of the northern and western United The purple fruit of the saskatoon is eaten eagerly by
1237 saskatoon /,saskә'tün/ n name States and adjacent Canada. birds.
Shirley’s father-in-law is a saturnine person with a
1238 saturnine /'sad.ә(r),nīn/ adj L of a moody or surly character : morose, sullen. quick temper.
expertness in a particular field based on experience Officer Ramos’s street savvy was a great help in
1239 savvy /'savē/ n L > Sp and native ability. apprehending drug dealers.
a usually leather or metal sheath in which the blade
G > AF > of a sword, dagger, bayonet, or other cutting The knight began to pull his sword from its scabbard,
1240 scabbard /'skabә(r)d/ n E weapon is enclosed when not in use. but a look from the queen stopped him.
After the actor read the scenario, he decided that he
1241 scenario /sə̇'na(a)rē,ō/ n Gk > L an outline or synopsis of a play. was not right for the leading role.
Gk > L > a staff or baton borne by a sovereign as a When Ben played Henry VIII in the school play, his
1242 scepter /'septә(r)/ n F>E ceremonial emblem of authority. mother made him a scepter.
characteristic of one who is devoted to learning : Nathan’s scholarly habits earned him a spot on the
1243 scholarly /'skälә(r)lē/ adj Gk > L studious. honor roll.
a round dance in duple time characterized by gliding
and hopping steps and similar to but slower than After an hour of dancing the schottische, Ed and Sarah
1244 schottische /'shäd.ish/ n G the polka. wearily headed for the soda machine.
In a tucked position Kira followed the schuss all the
1245 schuss /'shůs/ n G a straightaway skiing course. way to the bottom.
1246 scopate /'skō,pāt/ adj L+E resembling a brush. Some cacti have scopate flowers.
a bold selfish person who has very low ethical The treasurer of the company was fired when he was
1247 scoundrel /'skaůndrәl/ n unk standards. found out to be an opportunistic scoundrel.
Much of the city’s crime is attributed to the scourge of
1248 scourge /'skәrj/ n L > F > E a social evil. recurrent unemployment.
The rarest item in Jill’s scripophily is a General Motors
1249 scripophily /skri'päfәlē/ n L + Gk a collection of old stock and bond certificates. stock certificate from 1918.
The bakery down the street makes a scrumptious
1250 scrumptious /'skrәm(p)shәs/ adj L delightful, excellent. almond coffee cake.
a tax or fine levied against one who does not render The young man resolved to pay the scutage rather
1251 scutage /'skyüd.ij/ n L required military service. than join the duke’s army.
China agreed to take measures to prevent seaborne
wood from introducing the pesky wood-eating beetle
1252 seaborne /'sē,bō(ә)rn/ adj E transported by ship. to the United States.
[Note: Could be confused with secernent.] the act
or process of distinguishing or discriminating in The thesaurus proved enlightening in its secernment
1253 secernment /sə̇'sәrnmәnt/ n L thought. of the subtle differences between synonyms.
[has homonym: sane] fish with or catch fish with a
1254 seine /'sān/ v E net that hangs vertically in the water. David and Joel like to seine for perch.
1255 seizure /'sēzhә(r)/ n E a sudden attack (as of a disease or sickness). A seizure of hay fever ruined the picnic for Tom.
a word or a base that expresses a definite image or
1256 semanteme /sə̇'man,tēm/ n Gk > F idea—distinguished from morpheme. The verb run is an example of a semanteme.
either of the two periods of instruction commonly
18 weeks in length into which an academic year is Yolanda was delighted that her grades for the first
1257 semester /sə̇'mestә(r)/ n L usually divided. semester were all A’s.
of or constituting a membrane that is penetrable by
some usually small molecules (as of water or Usually the size of a molecule determines whether it
inorganic salts) but bars the passage of other usually will pass through a semipermeable membrane, but
1258 semipermeable /,semē'pәrmēәbәl/ adj L+L larger particles (as protein molecules). other factors are not well understood.
The sentinel peered into the distance through tiny
1259 sentinel /'sent(ᵊ)nәl/ n L > It > F one that watches or guards. binoculars.
[has near homonym: century] a soldier standing The sentry reported a suspicious vehicle parked down
1260 sentry /'sentrē/ n E guard. the street from the barracks.
a pigment of rich brown color containing melanin,
prepared from the ink of various cuttlefishes, and Black-and-white photographs can be stained with
1261 sepia /'sēpēә/ n Gk > L used in watercolor painting and in ink. sepia to give them an old-fashioned look.
a person who is 70 or more but fewer than 80 years Aunt Daisy is proud of the fact that she has lived to be
1262 septuagenarian /,sep,t(y)üәjә'nerēәn/ n L old. a septuagenarian.
1263 sequaciousness /sə̇'kwāshәsnes/ n L>E the quality or state of being imitative or obsequious. Cal’s sequaciousness failed to win him a promotion.
1264 serenity /sə̇'renәd.ē/ n L the quality or state of being calm or peaceful. Nothing ruffled the serenity of her expression.
All the tourists love to drive down the steep
1265 serpentine /'sәrpәn,tēn/ adj L winding or turning one way and another. serpentine street.
[has homonym: serval] of, relating to, or Oscar was thankful to be be freed from his servile
1266 servile /'sәrvәl/ adj L appropriate to slaves. status.
of, relating to, or being a nodular mass of bone or The doctor decided that the sesamoid mass was not
cartilage in a tendon especially where the tendon impairing the use of Maria’s elbow and did not need
1267 sesamoid /'sesә,mŏid/ adj Gk passes over a joint or some bony prominence. to be surgically removed.
The state issued special license plates to
1268 sesquicentennial /,seskwə̇sen'tenēәl/ n L a 150th anniversary. commemorate its sesquicentennial.
Norbert dozed off halfway through the principal’s
1269 sesquipedalian /,seskwə̇pə̇'dālyәn/ adj L given to or characterized by the use of long words. sesquipedalian speech.
G> a stiff military headdress with a metal plate in front, Each member of the band wore a plumed shako in
1270 shako /'sha(,)kō/ n Hung > F a high crown, and a plume. parades.
a perennial herb that resembles an onion and is Ted didn’t have time to go to the store again, so he
1271 shallot /shә'lät/ n L>F used in cooking. substituted a white onion for a shallot in the recipe.
a person that cuts the wool from sheep by hand or At the county fair, the sheepshearer always draws the
1272 sheepshearer /'shēp,shirә(r)/ n E+E machine. largest crowd.
a county officer who is usually elected by the people
of the county and has the duty of preserving the The office of sheriff is a holdover from medieval
1273 sheriff /'sherə̇f/ n E peace. English law.
1274 shindig /'shin,dig/ n E a jovial social affair that includes dancing. Max hosted the shindig at the hotel.
an act, song, or performer that wins applause so The song “Memory” proved to be the showstopper in
1275 showstopper /'shō,stäpә(r)/ n E+E prolonged as to interrupt a performance. the musical Cats.
Nancy let out a shriek when her little brother dropped
1276 shriek /'shrēk/ n E a shrill, usually wild or involuntary cry. an ice cube down the back of her dress.
[has near homonym: sideral] of or relating to stars Time-lapse photography was used by the observatory
1277 sidereal /sī'dirēәl/ adj L or constellations. to detect sidereal motion.
Skt > a monotheistic religion of India founded about A.D. The last month of the world religion class was devoted
1278 Sikhism /'sē,kizәm/ n Hindi 1500 and marked by rejection of idolatry and caste. to Sikhism.
a representation of the outlines of an object filled in Mrs. Baldwin has a framed silhouette of each of her
1279 silhouette /,silә'wet/ n F name with black or some other uniform color. children on the wall of her foyer.
the chemically resistant dioxide of a nonmetallic Nora learned from her research that silica is used for
element that occurs in combined form as the most making glass and ceramic products and is found
1280 silica /'silə̇kә/ n L abundant element next to oxygen in Earth’s crust. naturally in quartz and sand.
[Note: Could be confused with silicone.] a
nonmetallic element that occurs abundantly in
combined form and is used chiefly in the form of The scientist was striving to devise a new method for
1281 silicon /'silə̇kәn/ n L alloys. purifying silicon for use in fabricating microchips.
a figure of speech comparing two essentially unlike Kermit has a pet chicken and knows firsthand what the
1282 simile /'simә(,)lē/ n L things and often introduced by like or as. simile “as scarce as hens’ teeth” means.
Semitic?
> L > F > a rich fruit cake sometimes covered with almond Auntie Grace always serves simnel during the
1283 simnel /'simnәl/ n E paste. December holidays.
A simulacrum of Elvis stood at the entrance to the wax
1284 simulacrum /,simyә'lākrәm/ n L a representation of something : image, effigy. museum.
Years ago, radio and television stations would
L + ON > sometimes simulcast operatic performances to
1285 simulcast /'sīmәl,kast/ v E broadcast by radio and television simultaneously. provide listeners with quality stereophonic sound.
Jason, who often types and talks simultaneously, calls
1286 simultaneously /,sīmәl'tānēәslē/ adv L at the same time : concurrently. himself a “master of multitasking.”
burn (something) superficially or lightly as to
remove the hair or down from (an animal or fowl) Kate’s grandmother recalled the days when her job
1287 singe /'sinj/ v E by passing over a flame. was to singe chickens after they had been plucked.
The sinuosity of the mountain road taxed Ken’s driving
1288 sinuosity /,sinyә'wäsәd.ē/ n L the quality or state of bending in and out. skills.
inflammation of any of the several cavities in the The allergist explained that Alice’s headaches and
1289 sinusitis /,sīnә'sīd.ə̇s/ n L skull. sneezing are due to sinusitis.
a cut of meat and especially of beef taken from the The butcher cut the sirloin into steaks for his
1290 sirloin /'sәr,lŏin/ n L > F > E hindquarters. customers.
[has near homonym: skua] a pin of wood or metal
for fastening meat to keep in form while roasting or
to hold small pieces of meat and vegetables for Maggie put pieces of steak and vegetables on the
1291 skewer /'skyüә(r)/ n unk broiling. skewer.
[Note: Caution should be taken not to confuse
G + L > second part of this compound word with master.] a Diantha pretended to be a poor skier just to get close
1292 skimeister /'skē,mīstә(r)/ n G professional skier or skiing instructor. to the handsome skimeister.
1293 sluice /'slüs/ n L > F > E a body of water pent up behind a floodgate. Ellen crossed the sluice in a canoe.
a large short-stemmed goblet with a bowl narrowing
toward the top in which the aroma of brandy can be
1294 snifter /'sniftә(r)/ n E savored before drinking. Heather poured a bit of calvados into a snifter.
a net or fabric bag for confining a woman’s hair Kathryn auditioned for a part in the Noel Coward play
1295 snood /'snüd/ n E pinned or tied on at the back of the head. wearing a tea-length gown and snood from the 1930s.
The dolphin is one of the most sociable creatures
1296 sociable /'sōshәbәl/ adj L enjoying companionship. known to man.
When Janie learned she had failed her swimming
exam, she decided to solace herself by going out to a
1297 solace /'sälə̇s/ v L [has near homonym: solus] console. movie.
[has homonym: sodder] unite or make whole by Jennifer’s science class learned how to solder wires so
1298 solder /'sädә(r)/ v L > F > E means of a melted metallic alloy. they could experiment with electrical circuits.
of or relating to the two points on the ecliptic at
which its distance from the celestial equator is Ancient myths about the eternal battle between light
greatest and which is reached by the Sun each year and dark are tied to equinoctial and solstitial moments
1299 solstitial /sälz'tishәl/ adj L about June 22nd and December 23rd. in the year.
1300 somniferous /säm'nif(ә)rәs/ adj L tending to induce sleep. For most of July the city baked in somniferous heat.
a student in his second year or with second-year As a sophomore, Jason was expected to find a one-
1301 sophomore /'säf(ә),mō(ә)r/ n Gk standing at a college. semester internship in his major subject.
Turkish [Note: Could be confused with sherbet.] a frozen
1302 sorbet /'sŏrbə̇t/ n > It > F dessert made with a mixture of fruits. Wylie ate sorbet between courses to cleanse his palate.
having no manifestation of a spiritual or moral After several years in a city they found soulless, Arthur
1303 soulless /'sōllə̇s/ adj E + Ecf nature. and Sylvia bought a dairy farm in Vermont.
The spacistor has replaced the transistor because of its
1304 spacistor /'spā,sistә(r)/ n L a high-frequency semiconductor amplifying device. greater ability to amplify electrical energy.
a pasta made in solid strings of small diameter but The specialty of the restaurant was spaghetti with
1305 spaghetti /spә'ged.ē/ n It larger than vermicelli. meat sauce.
Tupper spasmodically jerked his leg away from the
1306 spasmodically /spaz'mädə̇ k(ә)lē/ adv Gk in a sudden violent and temporary manner. blow.
a category of biological classification ranking The housefly belongs to the genus Musca and the
1307 species /'spē(,)shēz/ n pl L immediately below a genus or subgenus. species domestica.
a series of images formed when a beam of light is The specialty store carried a spectrum of ties to suit
1308 spectrum /'spektrәm/ n L subjected to dispersion. any man’s taste.
the scientific study or systematic exploration of Dale’s research in speleology takes him to spectacular
1309 speleology /,spēlē'älәjē/ n Gk + gk caves. natural features around the world.
a monster in Greek mythology having typically a According to Greek legend, the sphinx of Thebes
lion’s body, wings, and the head and bust of a would pose a riddle to a passerby and then kill that
1310 sphinx /'sfiŋ(k)s/ n Gk > L woman. person if he or she could not answer it.
performed with springing bow—used as a direction The cellist excelled in playing the spiccato passages of
1311 spiccato /spə̇'käd.(,)ō/ adj It in music for stringed instruments. the movement.
The shape of the sponge is maintained by its
1312 spiculiferous /,spikyә'lif(ә)rәs/ adj L + L + L bearing small fleshy points or appendages. spiculiferous skeleton.
a compactly built upright piano of reduced height
and usually reduced keyboard suitable for limited Percival didn’t have room for a full-size piano in his
1313 spinet /'spinə̇t/ n L > It space. studio apartment, so he bought a spinet.
a large triangular sail set on a long light pole and
1314 spinnaker /'spinə̇kә(r)/ n unk used when running before the wind. The spinnaker on Diane’s boat is cardinal red.
marked by sudden violent winds often accompanied When the weather became squally, the fishing boats
1315 squally /'skwŏlē/ adj Scand? by rain or snow. headed back to port.
unk + the practice of spending money extravagantly The mayoral candidate promised to halt the city’s
1316 squandermania /,skwändә(r)'mānēә/ n Gk > L especially by a government. squandermania if elected.
a deposit of calcium carbonate resembling an icicle
1317 stalactite /stә'lak,tīt/ n Gk hanging from the roof or sides of a cavern. It takes hundreds of years for a stalactite to form.
a deposit of crystalline calcium carbonate more or
less like an inverted stalactite formed on the floor of
1318 stalagmite /stә'lag,mīt/ n Gk a cave. A gigantic stalagmite blocked the spelunker’s path.
relating to or consisting of groups of lines arranged

together in a recurring pattern of metrical lengths
1319 stanzaical /,stan'zāikәl/ adj L > It and usually a sequence of rhymes. Kerri prefers poetry with a more stanzaical form.
The tour guide pointed to starboard when porpoises
1320 starboard /'stärbәrd/ n E the right side of a ship or airplane looking forward. began leaping in the water.
[has homonym: stationery] fixed in a place,
1321 stationary /'stāshә,nerē/ adj L position, course, or mode. The clerk calmly remained in a stationary position.
[has homonym: stationary] materials (as paper, Claudia complained that just before the beginning of
pens, pencils, ink, blankbooks, ledgers, and cards) every school year the office stationery began to
1322 stationery /'stāshә,nerē/ n L > F > E for writing or typing. disappear.
After the missionaries left, many natives turned what

1323 staurolatry /stŏ'rälәtrē/ n Gk worship of the cross or crucifix. they had learned into a primitive form of staurolatry.
The slow-moving steed could not be coaxed or forced
1324 steed /'stēd/ n E horse. to move any faster.
a fossil consisting of a stony mass that entered a
hollow natural object (as a bivalve shell) in the form
of mud or sediment, was consolidated, and For show-and-tell, Rose brought in a steinkern she had
1325 steinkern /'s(h)tīn,kern/ n G remained as a cast after dissolution of the mold. found at the beach.
of, relating to, or consisting of lines that are
rhythmic units : arranged or divided by lines : serial Ancient Greek dramatists used stichic form for spoken
1326 stichic /'stikik/ adj Gk in succession or recurrence. dialogues.
a stone that emits a fetid smell on being struck or Stinkstone, a variety of limestone, is also called
1327 stinkstone /'stiŋk,stōn/ n E rubbed owing to decomposition of organic matter. swinestone.
a cleverly contrived trick or scheme for gaining an Barb was disappointed that her mother saw through
1328 stratagem /'strad.ə̇jə̇ m/ n Gk end. her stratagem for staying out past curfew.
marked by insistent, discordant, harsh, shrill, or Mary-Ellen’s fingernails produced a strident sound as
1329 strident /'strīdᵊnt/ adj L grating noise or sound. she drew them across the blackboard.
a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of
spontaneous movement, greatly diminished
responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired After staying up all night to study, Ellen ended up
1330 stupor /'st(y)üpә(r)/ n L consciousness. taking her exam in a stupor.
characteristic of or pertinent to this world : One suffragette declared that men had undertaken
1331 sublunary /'sәblü,nerē/ adj L terrestrial, mundane. the “absolute control of all sublunary matters.”
L>E+ aid or promote (as a private enterprise) with public The fact that taxpayers subsidize some tobacco
1332 subsidize /'sәbsә,dīz/ v Ecf money. growers continues to irritate many nonsmokers.
When Donald fouled out of the basketball game, the
coach decided to send in a substitute who had been
1333 substitute /'sәbztә,tüt/ n L a person who takes the place of or acts for another. warming the bench for weeks.
Algonqui a mixture of lima beans or shell beans and kernels of Even though Thelma likes both corn and lima beans,
1334 succotash /'sәkә,tash/ n an corn cooked together. she isn’t fond of succotash.
meat, soybean curd, onions, bamboo shoots, and
other vegetables cooked in soy sauce, sake, and Joyce watched with fascination as the Japanese cook
1335 sukiyaki /,sükē'(y)äkē/ n Jpn sugar. prepared sukiyaki right at the table.
1336 sumpter /'sәm(p)tәr/ n L > F > E a saddlebag. Grandpa’s sumpter is embossed with his initials.
Our grandparents treated the whole family to a
1337 sumptuous /'sәm(p)chәwәs/ adj L involving large outlay or expense : costly, lavish. sumptuous brunch on Saturday.
The teacher asked for a three-page essay on insects,
the act or process or an instance of performing but in a burst of supererogation, Duane wrote six
1338 supererogation /,süpә,rerә'gāshәn/ n L more than necessary to complete an undertaking. pages.
If a superimposable ion or molecule is placed over the
1339 superimposable /,süpәrə̇m'pōzәbәl/ adj L capable of covering or of being covered. other, the positions of all the atoms will match.
Jay’s semester grades will surpass even his parents’
1340 surpass /sәr'pas/ v F become better, greater, or stronger than. high expectations.
in a manner arousing or intending to arouse distrust Conrad’s story sounded suspiciously like one his older
1341 suspiciously /sә'spishәslē/ adv L : questionably. brother had written two years ago.
1342 swineherd /'swīn,hәrd/ n E a person who looks after hogs. Ian loathed his job as a swineherd.
Gk > L >
1343 sybaritically /,sibә'rid.ə̇k(ә)lē/ adv E in a luxurious or voluptuous manner. Dana reclined sybaritically on the velvet sofa.
a compendium or summary outline of a discourse, After reading the syllabus for the seminar, Brad
1344 syllabus /'silә,bәs/ n Gk > L course of study, or examination requirements. realized he had made a terrible mistake by enrolling.
a brief form of argument that consists of two The following argument is a syllogism: All lawbreakers
statements and a conclusion that must be true if deserve punishment. This person is a lawbreaker.
1345 syllogism /'silә,jizәm/ n Gk these two statements are true. Therefore, this person deserves punishment.
a slender woman or girl of light and graceful One sylph after another joined the growing circle of
1346 sylph /'silf/ n unk > L carriage. ballerinas on the stage.
a loose association of racketeers in control of The police have spent years trying to get evidence to
1347 syndicate /'sində̇kə̇t/ n L organized crime. convict the head of the local crime syndicate.
1348 synopsis /sə̇'näpsə̇s/ n Gk a brief orderly outline affording a general view. Marvin read a plot synopsis before he saw Macbeth.
Gk > L > a device used to inject fluids into or withdraw them Cameron let the toddler use an old ear syringe as a
1349 syringe /sə̇'rinj/ n E from the body or its cavities. bathtub toy.
marked by or manifesting method or orderly Maria’s systematic approach to drawing stunts her
1350 systematic /,sistə̇'mad.ik/ adj Gk procedure. creativity.
the nearly straight-line configuration of three Tides are highest when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are
1351 syzygy /'sizәjē/ n Gk celestial bodies in a gravitational system. in syzygy.
T
1352 tabernacle /'tabә(r),nakәl/ n L > F > E a meetinghouse with a large assembly hall. The town meeting will be held at the tabernacle.
[Note: Plural form can be pronounced similarly.] a
static depiction usually presented on a stage with The final scene is a tableau in which the family is
1353 tableau /'ta,blō/ n F participants in appropriate costume. gathered at the gravesite.
By watching the tachometer, Mr. Henderson was able
1354 tachometer /ta'kämәd.ә(r)/ n Gk a device for indicating the speed of rotation. to keep the engine running above 3000 rpm.
Olga’s great-grandfather was born in a cabin on the
Turkish [has near homonym: tiger] swampy coniferous edge of the taiga and grew up playing among spruce
1355 taiga /'tīgә/ n > Russ forest of Siberia beginning where the tundra ends. and fir trees.
Ar > L > Benedict noticed that the rocks scattered on the path
1356 talcky /'talkē/ adj F + Ecf of, relating to, or containing talc. had a talcky appearance.
Indian
geog
name >
Ar > the fruit of a widely cultivated tropical tree that has After dinner, Ravi offered his visitors some sweets
1357 tamarind /'tamәrə̇nd/ n Pg&Sp seeds that are cooked and also ground into meal. made from tamarind.
cooked in a cylindrical clay or earthenware oven Meera made tandoori chicken and vegetables for
1358 tandoori /tän'dů(ә)rē/ adj Hindi over charcoal. Sanjay’s birthday dinner.
acting on or lying on a line that touches something Sharif wrote the equation on a line tangential to the
1359 tangential /tan'jenchәl/ adj L at only one point. circle.
[has homonym: taper] any of a genus of chiefly
nocturnal hoofed mammals of tropical America and
Myanmar to Sumatra that have the snout and upper The tapir is both a browser and a grazer, feeding on
1360 tapir /'tāpә(r)/ n Tupi lip prolonged into a short flexible proboscis. leaves, twigs, and fruits, as well as on grasses.
the duty or rate of duty imposed by a government A high tariff protects the home industries from foreign
1361 tariff /'tarə̇f/ n Ar > It on imported or exported goods. competition.
(E + Brit
name) >
tradema Neil’s suitcase fell out of the airplane and its contents
1362 tarmac /'tär,mak/ n rk a road, apron, or runway made of asphalt. spilled out onto the tarmac.
a small European perennial wormwood grown for its
1363 tarragon /'tarә,gän/ n Ar > L > F aromatic foliage that is used in cooking. Paul planted tarragon in his herb garden.
[has homonym and near homonyms: tarter and
tartare, Tatar] an incrustation on the teeth
consisting of salivary secretion, food residue, and The hygienist carefully removed the tartar from
1364 tartar /'tärd.әr/ n L various salts. Rekha’s teeth.
a fabric having a pattern of colored lines forming Jeanne bought a blue-and-white tattersall to make
1365 tattersall /'tad.ә(r),sŏl/ n E name squares of solid background. into a skirt.
It took some time, but Pam finally matched the taupe
1366 taupe /'tōp/ n L>F [has homonym: tope] a light brownish gray. of her dress to a pair of shoes.
the use of design, purpose, or utility as an
1367 teleology /telē'älәjē/ n Gk + Gk explanation of any natural phenomenon. The theory of evolution relies heavily on teleology.
a device for reproducing sounds, especially Ginger’s parents asked her to limit her time on the
1368 telephone /'telә,fōn/ n Gk + Gk articulate speech, at a distance. telephone to three 15-minute conversations per night.
a medium of communication whereby images and If it weren’t for television, Jack wouldn’t know what
1369 television /'telә,vizhәn/ n Gk + L sounds are broadcast to receiving sets. was going on in the world.
[has near homonym: tempera] fritters of seafood The waiter brought a small dish of vegetable tempura
1370 tempura /,tempә'rä/ n Jpn and vegetables fried in deep fat. as an appetizer.
a slender sharp-pointed hook attached to a handle
and used mainly in surgery for seizing and holding Connie slipped the tenaculum under the patient’s
1371 tenaculum /tə̇'nakyәlәm/ n L parts (as arteries). carotid artery.
a proneness to or readiness for a particular kind of Tom’s tendency to say exactly what he feels has
1372 tendency /'tendәnsē/ n L thought or action. gotten him into trouble several times.
Sarah portrayed the sister who, in maidenly fashion,
1373 tendresse /täⁿdres/ n F tender feeling : fondness. conceals her tendresse for the hero.
[has near homonym: tenant] a principle, dogma,
belief, or doctrine generally held to be true;
especially : one held in common by members of a The basic tenet of Central High’s Key Club is that
1374 tenet /'tenə̇t/ n L group or profession. community service benefits everyone.
a projecting member in a piece of wood or other Curtis used his jigsaw to cut a tenon on each board of
1375 tenon /'tenәn/ n L > F > E material for insertion into a mortise to make a joint. the box he was making.
Next year Possumville will celebrate the tercentenary
1376 tercentenary /,tәrsen'tenәrē/ n L a 300th anniversary or its celebration. of its founding.
evade straightforward action or clearcut statement While political leaders tergiversate, petty tyrants are
1377 tergiversate /'tәrjə̇vәr,sāt/ v L of position. taking over the country.
“The terran departed Hartux Station three hours ago
1378 terran /'terәn/ n L [has near homonym: terrain] Earth inhabitant. at warp speed,” said Glarg.
a fully enclosed wholly or predominantly glass
container for the indoor cultivation of moisture- Mosses and other small woodland plants thrive in a
1379 terrarium /tә'rerēәm/ n L loving plants. terrarium.
a mosaic flooring made by embedding small pieces The contractor explained that if Travis wanted a hard,
OProv > of marble or granite in freshly placed mortar and shiny floor at a reasonable price, terrazzo was an
1380 terrazzo /tә'rät(,)sō/ n It after hardening grinding and polishing the surface. excellent option.
formed by the erosive action of rivers, tides, and At the brink of the continental shelf, terrigenous
1381 terrigenous /tә'rijәnәs/ adj L currents—used of an ocean bottom. deposits build up and are swept away.
a solemn declaration usually made orally by a According to Victoria’s testimony, she had just
witness under oath in response to interrogation by a returned from vacation when she discovered that the
1382 testimony /'testә,mōnē/ n L lawyer or authorized public official. statue was missing.
When Rachel received four equally attractive
an argument analogous to a dilemma but presenting invitations to the prom, she decided to draw straws to
1383 tetralemma /,tetrә'lemә/ n Gk four alternatives in the premises. solve the tetralemma.
any plant of a primary division of the plant kingdom
1384 thallophyte /'thalә,fīt/ n Gk + Gk including the algae and fungi. A fungus is a non-chlorophyll-bearing thallophyte.
a shallow theologian; especially : one who pretends
to possess great knowledge relating to the The bishop warned his flock to beware of the
presentation of the traditional doctrines of a religion theologaster who would subvert the word of God with
1385 theologaster /thē'älә,gastә(r)/ n Gk + Lcf or religious group. his vain imaginings.
In his theophobia, Brennan was sure that the
1386 theophobia /,thē(,)ō'fōbēә/ n Gk + Gk dread of the wrath of God. thunderstorm was directed specifically at him.
one who formulates theories (as to account for Dr. Freud’s work as a theoretician in psychoanalysis
1387 theoretician /,thēәrә'tishәn/ n Gk perceived phenomena). earned him an international reputation.
The diseased elm trees were sprayed with a chemical
1388 therapeutant /,therә'pyütᵊnt/ n Gk > E a healing or curative agent or medicine. therapeutant.
Joseph has in his office a marble bust of a famous
1389 thesmothete /'thezmә,thēt/ n Gk lawgiver, legislator. Athenian thesmothete.
a song, poem, composition, or speech of
lamentation especially for someone dead or Asked to write a threnody for English class, Libby
1390 threnody /'threnәdē/ n Gk something regarded as dead. composed a song about the death of a robin.
a largely olive-brown Old World perching bird noted While on a walking tour in London, Madeline spotted a
1391 throstle /'thräsәl/ n E for its song. throstle in a sycamore tree.
a now-extinct somewhat doglike carnivorous
marsupial that formerly inhabited Tasmania—called The female thylacine had a rearward-opening pouch in
1392 thylacine /'thīlә,sīn/ n Gk > L also “Tasmanian wolf.” which two to four young were carried.
inflammation of the endocrine gland which
produces a hormone affecting growth, Dr. Dowd explained that Gary’s thyroiditis was caused
1393 thyroiditis /,thī,rŏi'dīd.ə̇s/ n Gk + Lcf development, and metabolic rate. by his having the mumps.
The main difference between American and Irish glass
1394 tincture /'tiŋ(k)chә(r)/ n L hue, tint. is in tincture.
a ringing, roaring, or hissing in the ears that is purely It’s hard to understand how annoying tinnitus is unless
1395 tinnitus /tə̇'nīd.әs/ n L subjective. you have experienced it yourself.
L> In the event of a natural disaster or a civil alert, the
OProv > [has homonym: toxin] an alarm bell or the ringing fire stations would set off a tocsin that could be heard
1396 tocsin /'täksə̇n/ n F of a bell for the purpose of alarm. for two miles in any direction.
a science that deals with poisons and their effect on
living organisms and with the clinical, industrial, Dr. Krause quickly consulted his textbook on toxicology
1397 toxicology /,täksә'kälәjē/ n Gk legal, or other problems involved. to find the antidote.
a pathological condition caused by the action of a The chihuahua exhibited no symptoms of toxicosis
1398 toxicosis /,täksә'kōsə̇s/ n Gk poison or toxin. after eating the soap.
a device actuated by power from one system and
supplying power in the same or any other form to a A common transducer is a microphone, which
1399 transducer /tran(t)s'd(y)üsә(r)/ n L + Ecf second system. converts sound waves into electrical signals.
[has homonym: transients] the quality or state of The photographer is able to capture transience by
1400 transience /'tranzēәnts/ n L passing through or by only briefly. being ready to click the shutter at the crucial moment.
F
architect Albert wrote his latest thriller in a rented trianon on
1401 trianon /'trēә,nän/ n ure a small elegant villa. the Riviera.
Orpheus managed to lull the tricephalous watchdog to
1402 tricephalous /trī'sefәlәs/ adj Gk having or depicted with three heads. sleep by playing his lyre.
Golda’s civics teacher explained how the United States
a system divided or divisible into three constituents government is a trichotomy, divided into the
1403 trichotomy /trī'käd.ә,mē/ n Gk or elements. legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
The museum exhibit included the fossilized footprint
1404 tridactylous /trī'daktə̇lәs/ adj Gk having three fingers or toes. of a tridactylous dinosaur.
a branch of mathematics dealing with the relations
holding among the sides and angles of triangles and
among closely related magnitudes and especially
with methods of deducing from given parts other Rachel enjoyed her course in trigonometry much more
1405 trigonometry /,trigә'nämәtrē/ n Gk required parts. than she enjoys her calculus class.
a member of a primitive people dwelling in caves or While spelunking, Zan and Patrick stumbled on the
1406 troglodyte /'träglә,dīt/ n Gk > L pits. bones of a troglodyte.
Astrology, yoga, and poetry are the troika of
1407 troika /'trŏikә/ n Russ a group of three. humanities that most interest Bryce.
commonly associated with this word.] an elongated
area of low barometric pressure usually with a Eric listened to the weather forecaster explain how the
minimum pressure at each end and between two local weather was being influenced by the trough that
1408 trough /'trŏf/ n E areas of higher pressure. was present.
a great sea wave produced by submarine earth The dock workers were alerted in time to evacuate the
1409 tsunami /(t)sü'nämē/ n Jpn movements or volcanic eruption. harbor area before the tsunami hit.
Calif
geog
name + a bacterial disease of rodents, man, and some Jerry’s temperature reached a dangerously high level
1410 tularemia /,tülә'rēmēә/ n Lcf domestic animals. during his bout with tularemia.
[has homonym: tumulous] an artificial hillock or In the center of the cemetery is a large tumulus where
1411 tumulus /'t(y)ümyәlәs/ n L mound (as over a grave). one of the town’s founders is buried.
a gray-white high-melting hard metallic element

that is used in the pure form chiefly for electrical The filament in many light bulbs is a thin wire of
1412 tungsten /'tәŋstə̇n/ n Sw purposes (as for filaments for incandescent lamps). tungsten.
[has homonym: turbine] a headdress worn chiefly
in countries of the eastern Mediterranean and
Per > southern Asia especially by Muslims and made of a A camel driver wearing a blue turban asked Rebecca if
1413 turban /'tәrbәn/ n Turk > F cap around which is wound a long cloth. she would like a short ride.
The plane could not take off until the damaged turbine
1414 turbine /'tәrbə̇n/ n L>F [has homonym: turban] a rotary engine. was repaired.
The princess escaped from the turret by sliding down a
1415 turret /'tәrə̇t/ n F>E a little tower. rope of knotted bedsheets.
a nozzle through which an air blast is delivered to a
1416 tuyere /tü'ye(ә)r/ n F forge. Dan checked the tuyere for an obstruction.
U
1417 uliginous /yü'lijәnәs/ adj L growing in wet or swampy ground. Quentin is making a study of uliginous mosses.
When Sherman volunteered to walk the dog, his
ulterior motive was to escape the boring conversation
1418 ulterior /,әl'tirēә(r)/ adj L not apparent : hidden. in the house.
a final proposition, condition, or demand; especially

: one whose rejection will end negotiations and If the striking workers refused its ultimatum, the
1419 ultimatum /,әltә'mād.әm/ n L cause a resort to force or other direct action. company threatened to close the factory permanently.
a system of inheritance by which the youngest son Mr. Case, deciding that his father’s adherence to
or sometimes daughter or collateral heir succeeds to ultimogeniture was unfair, planned to divide the
1420 ultimogeniture /,әltәmō'jenә,chů(ә)r/ n L the estate. family farm equally among his siblings and himself.
Hatred between nations disposes each more readily to
offer insult and injury and lay hold of slight causes of
1421 umbrage /'әmbrij/ n L > F > E displeasure, resentment, annoyance. umbrage.
a diacritical mark composed of two adjacent dots
placed especially over a German vowel to indicate a Gary never knew how to pronounce words with an
1422 umlaut /'ům,laůt/ n G vowel shift. umlaut until he studied German.
The unau seldom descends to the ground because its
slow movements make it easy prey for jaguars and
1423 unau /yü'nŏ/ n Tupi > F a two-toed sloth of Central and South America. other predators.
Ecf + L > Betsy felt sure that her new haircut would elicit many
1424 uncomplimentary /әnkämplә'mentәrē/ adj E degrading, derogatory. uncomplimentary remarks.
not marked by willingness and ability to work with Mr. Jenkins sighed, “Do you enjoy being the most
1425 uncooperative /әnkō'äpәrәd.iv/ adj Ecf + L others in a common effort. belligerent, uncooperative child in school?”
close under especially so as to be covered or hidden Val found beetles, worms, and a cricket underneath
1426 underneath /,әndә(r)'nēth/ prep E by. the flagstone.
The problem was made worse by a number of
1427 unforeseeable /,әnfōr'sHәbәl/ adj E incapable of being foreseen, foretold, or anticipated. unforeseeable complications.
a fabulous animal possibly based on faulty old
descriptions of the rhinoceros and generally
depicted with the body and head of a horse, the
hind legs of a stag, the tail of a lion, and in the Sarah has a poster of a beautiful white unicorn on her
1428 unicorn /'yünә,kŏrn/ n L>F>E middle of the forehead a single long straight horn. wall.
Ecf + L + [Note: Could be confused with untenable.]
1429 untenantable /әn'tenәntәbәl/ adj Lcf incapable of being occupied or lived in. The hurricane left thousands of homes untenantable.
not being inoculated with a vaccine in order to The injured, unvaccinated horse was given a tetanus
1430 unvaccinated /әn'vaksә,nād.әd/ adj Ecf + L produce immunity. antitoxin shot.
the quality or state of evincing the polish and Melissa’s easy urbanity belied her discomfort at the
1431 urbanity /,әr'banәd.ē/ n L suavity characteristic of social life in larger cities. pie-eating contest.
one that infringes or encroaches upon the rights or By the end of his term, the mayor had become known
1432 usurper /yü'sәrpәr/ n L property of another. as a usurper of authority.
Metals such as copper and tin are particularly utile in
1433 utile /'yüd.ᵊl/ adj L [has homonym: util] practical, useful. manufacturing.
characterized by or aiming at usefulness as Dean chose a utilitarian briefcase over the fancy
1434 utilitarian /(,)yü,tilә'terēәn/ adj L>F>E distinguished from beauty or ornament. leather model.
It took three months, but eventually Leon was able to
1435 utilizable /'yüd.ᵊl,īzәbәl/ adj L>F>E capable of being made use of. convert the prototype into a utilizable product.
V
Kevin was staring vacantly out the classroom window
in a manner characterized by absence of thought when the teacher asked him if he knew the answer to
1436 vacantly /'vākәntlē/ adv L and reflection : idly, inanely. the question.
a speech or farewell usually given at the Alice’s valedictory at graduation brought the entire
1437 valedictory /,valә'dikt(ә)rē/ n L commencement exercises of a school or college. senior class to its feet.
a gray or white malleable ductile polyvalent metallic

element that is resistant to air, seawater, alkalies, Vanadium is often used as a dye in ceramics and
1438 vanadium /vә'nādēәm/ n L and reducing acids except hydrofluoric acid. pottery.
Mr. and Mrs. Newton found that the hotel staff had
1439 velleity /vә'lēәd.ē/ n L a slight wish : a faint desire. anticipated their every velleity.
L>F+ The university’s new velodrome was funded by an
1440 velodrome /'vēlә,drōm/ n Gk > F a building containing a track designed for cycling. alumnus who was an ardent bicyclist.
a thin sheet of wood cut or sawed from a log and
adapted for adherence to a smooth surface (as of
1441 veneer /və̇'ni(ә)r/ n G wood). The maple veneer really spruced up the old pine table.
[has homonym: voracious] observant of the truth : It was up to the jury to decide which of the two
1442 veracious /və̇'rāshәs/ adj L + Ecf habitually speaking the truth. witnesses was the more veracious.
[has homonym: verger] fresh and green growing Joe walked back into the soft thick verdure of the hills
1443 verdure /'vәrjәr/ n F>E vegetation. and tramped until he was tired.
Scrooge was the kind of person who looked as though
1444 verjuice /'vәr,jüs/ n F>E the sour juice of crab apples or other unripe fruit. he drank verjuice every morning.
When Tom’s two-year-old brother tried to draw
something, he could manage only a few vermiculate
1445 vermiculate /vә(r)'mikyәlə̇t/ adj L wormlike in shape. lines.
infested by small animals (as lice, bedbugs, mice)
that tend to occur in great numbers, are difficult to Mayor Skopek promised to demolish the verminous
1446 verminous /'vәrmәnәs/ adj L control, and are offensive as well as injurious. abandoned buildings.

commonly associated with this word.] marked by a Tricia’s versatile temperament made it impossible to
1447 versatile /'vәrsәd.ᵊl/ adj L tendency to change : fluctuating readily. predict her reactions.
When he couldn’t sleep, Lord Byron often sat up and
1448 versicle /'vәrsə̇kәl/ n L a brief poem or set of metrical lines. wrote a versicle or two.
a passage, hall, or chamber between the outer door
1449 vestibule /'vestә,byül/ n L>F and the interior of a building. The elevators were located at the end of the vestibule.
The viability of the crop was in question after the
1450 viability /,vīә'bilәd.ē/ n L the ability to live, grow, and develop. severe hailstorm.
The pantry was so full that there wasn’t room for a
1451 viand /'vīәnd/ n L > F > E an article of food. single viand more.
[has homonyms: villein, villan] one who deliberately The police were seeking the villain who conned several
1452 villain /'vilə̇n/ n L > F > E plots and does serious harm to others. senior citizens out of their savings.
the quality or state of being green : the color of Zoysia grass is known for its lack of viridity in cool
1453 viridity /və̇'ridәd.ē/ n L grass or foliage. months.
Katie gazed in fascination at the steaming vat of viscid
1454 viscid /'visə̇d/ adj L having an adhesive quality : gluey, sticky. sap, which would soon be maple syrup.
The viscount had no children and was becoming
1455 viscount /'vī,kaůnt/ n L > F > E a noble ranking below an earl and above a baron. desperate to have an heir.
[Note: Could be confused with viscose.] having the
physical property of a fluid or semifluid that enables Joe was surprised to learn that glass is viscous, as
it to develop a certain amount of shearing stress evidenced by the fact that a windowpane, over time,
dependent upon the velocity of flow and then to becomes thicker at its lower edge and thinner at its
1456 viscous /'viskәs/ adj L offer continued resistance to the flow. upper edge.
the degree or extent to which something is capable The captain announced that visibility was
1457 visibility /,vizә'bilәd.ē/ n L of being seen. approximately five miles.
make incomplete, faulty, or defective : injure the Freddie argued that Clark’s poor acting abilities would
1458 vitiate /'vishē,āt/ v L substance or quality of. vitiate the school play.
The huge vitreous wall of skyscrapers reflected the
1459 vitreous /'vitrēәs/ adj L of, relating to, derived from, or consisting of glass. mountains and the sunset.
The vivacious teenager thought nothing of chatting for
1460 vivacious /və̇'vāshәs/ adj L lively in temper or conduct : sprightly. hours on the telephone.
producing living young instead of eggs from within
the body in the manner of nearly all mammals, Some species of the eelpout lay eggs, while others are
1461 viviparous /vī'vip(ә)rәs/ adj L many reptiles, and a few fishes. viviparous.
marked by or given to ready vehement insistent A vociferous couple in the back row ruined our
1462 vociferous /vō'sif(ә)rәs/ adj L outcry. evening at the poetry reading.
[has near homonym: voladora] any of various flying Sammy was proud to have caught a volador on his first
1463 volador /,vōlә'dŏ(ә)r/ n L > Sp fishes. day of fishing.
The adoption program at the zoo raised more money
for the volucrine residents than for any other group of
1464 volucrine /'välyә,krīn/ adj L of or relating to birds. animals.
W
D or G > As the aroma of coffee started to waft into the room,
1465 waft /'wäft/ v E bear along on or as if on a buoyant medium. Mory woke up.
a moderately fast dance in three-quarter time with a
strong accent on the first beat of the measure and When the band started playing a waltz, Marilyn hoped
1466 waltz /'wŏlts/ n G characterized by one step per beat. that someone would ask her to dance.
1467 warily /'wa(a)rə̇lē/ adv E cautiously. The toddler approached the puppy warily.
[has homonym: warrantee] a usually written
guarantee of the integrity of a product specifying
that the maker will for a period of time be
responsible for the repair or replacement of Celeste angrily waved the warranty for her refrigerator
1468 warranty /'wŏrәntē/ n F>E defective parts. under the repairman’s nose.
an area especially of uncultivated ground for the
Gmc? > breeding of rabbits; also : a place abounding in Some of the rabbits in the overpopulated warren went
1469 warren /'wŏrə̇n/ n F>E rabbits. elsewhere to find a place to live.
marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchful The negotiator’s subtle diplomacy and wary tactics
1470 wary /'wa(a)rē/ adj E prudence in detecting and escaping danger. were the result of years of experience.
L > F > E a notch in a levee or other barrier across a stream A wasteweir was constructed in the dam to prevent
1471 wasteweir /'wāst,wi(ә)r/ n +E for the escape of superfluous water. flooding along the banks of the stream.
[has homonym: waddle] a fabrication of rods or
poles interwoven with slender branches, withes, or Wattle is often used for garden fences in the English
1472 wattle /'wäd.ᵊl/ n E reeds. countryside.
a Cub Scout of the fifth rank who is at least 10½
E years old and is preparing for entrance into Boy Noah spent his second year as a webelos working on
1473 webelos /'wēbә,lōz/ n acronym Scouts. his fitness, geologist, and handyman activity badges.
[has homonyms: weer, we're] a fence or enclosure Bored by fishing, the boys set up a weir and went off
1474 weir /'wi(ә)r/ n E set in a stream to catch fish. to play basketball.
a person or company operating a marine terminal
with facilities for the berthing of ships and the
1475 wharfinger /'(h)wŏ(r)fәnjә(r)/ n E loading, unloading, and storage of goods. The wharfinger keeps a parrot in his office.
a person whose occupation is to make or repair
circular frames of metal, wood, or other hard In the days of the horse and buggy, the wheelwright
1476 wheelwright /'(h)wēl,rīt/ n E material. had an essential job to do.
formed like the twisted shell of numerous marine
1477 whelked /'hwelkt/ adj E mollusks : convoluted. The antelope had whelked horns that curved inward.
Everyone was surprised that Jake had the wherewithal
1478 wherewithal /'(h)we(ә)rwə̇ ,thŏl/ n E + E + E financial resources : money. to buy a sailboat.
1479 whirligig /'hwәrlә,gig/ n E a child’s toy having a whirling or spinning motion. Sandy bought a whirligig at the dime store.
1480 whistleable /'hwisәlәbәl/ adj E + Ecf capable of being whistled. Rufus could botch up even the most whistleable tune.
a detective story or a mystery story presented as a The whodunit proved to be the most popular play at
1481 whodunit /hü'dәnə̇t/ n E novel, a play, or a motion picture. the summer theater.
The unripe whortleberry was too sour for Vernon to
1482 whortleberry /'hwәrtᵊl,berē/ n E a sweet edible European blueberry. eat.
Blaine decided that it was the wienerwurst, not the 14
1483 wienerwurst /'wēnә(r),wәrst/ n G Vienna sausage. pickles, that had caused his indigestion.
George Washington believed that nations must
[has homonym: whiles] tricks or stratagems ultimately depend on themselves alone and warned
1484 wiles /'wīlz/ n pl E intended to ensnare or deceive. against “the insidious wiles of foreign influence.”
The farm presented an orderly appearance with the
rowed or clumped trees or shrubs that give fencing and hedging, the windbreaks and sheds, and
1485 windbreaks /'wind,brāks/ n pl E+E protection against the wind. the symmetrical pasture ponds.
a blue dye prepared especially formerly from the
leaves of a plant of the same name and containing The ancient Picts of England were known to use woad
1486 woad /'wōd/ n E indigo as its essential constituent. to make body paint.
a coronet, band, or fillet of intertwined flowers or
leaves worn or bestowed as a mark of honor or The figure on the vase wearing a laurel wreath is
1487 wreath /'rēJ/ n E victory or symbol of esteem. identified as Apollo.
X
a condition that is marked by the development (as
on the eyelids, neck, or back) of irregular yellow High cholesterol or triglyceride levels can be factors in
1488 xanthoma /zan'thōmә/ n Gk patches or nodules. causing xanthoma.
a complex tissue in the vascular system of higher The xylem of a tree functions chiefly in conduction of
1489 xylem /'zīlə̇m/ n Gk plants. sap but also performs a structural and storage role.
a musical instrument consisting of a series of
wooden bars graduated in length and sounded by Many African musical instruments are variations of the
1490 xylophone /'zīlә,fōn/ n Gk + Gk striking with two small wooden hammers. xylophone.
Y
a hand in bridge or whist containing no card higher Gene was not sure how to signal to his bridge partner
1491 Yarborough /'yär(,)bәrә/ n E name than a nine. that he held a Yarborough.
[has homonyms: ewe, you] any of numerous

ornamental evergreen shrubs and trees having stiff
leaves spirally arranged, a fruit consisting of a fleshy Wood of the English yew is valued for cabinetwork and
1492 yew /'yü/ n E covering enclosing a hard seed, and poisonous juice. archery bows.
English marked by numerous borrowings from Max’s grandfather speaks a colorful Yinglish with the
1493 Yinglish /'yiŋ(g)lish/ n G+E Yiddish. younger members of his family.
[has homonym: your] time past and especially long Adam’s favorite books contain stories about knights of
1494 yore /'yō(ә)r/ n E since past. yore.
Z
a rhythmic stamping or tapping step characteristic Juliana needs practice in zapateado before she can
1495 zapateado /,zäpәtē'ä(,)dō/ n Sp of Spanish dancing. take advanced flamenco classes.
The gentle zephyr was not sufficient to keep Renee’s
1496 zephyr /'zefә(r)/ n Gk a soft warm breeze from the west. kite airborne.
1497 zeppelin /'zep(ә)lə̇n/ n G name a rigid airship. Olga’s dream was to ride in a zeppelin one day.
a lover of animals; especially : a person concerned
Gk + Gk with the rights of lower animals and their protection The noted zoophilist explained how deforestation is
1498 zoophilist /zō'äfәlə̇st/ n + Ecf from abuse. endangering several species of mammals and birds.
1499 zucchini /zü'kēnē/ n It a slender green summer squash. Tim picked a large zucchini from his garden.
a branch of applied chemistry that deals with The chemist had performed many experiments in
1500 zymurgy /'zī,mәrjē/ n Gk fermentation processes. zymurgy before taking the job at the brewery.

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Intermediate Study list for - The Spelling Bee Championship UAE 2018-19 Page 1 of 113

No. Word Pronunciation POS LOO Definition Sentence

one skilled in the practice of classifying, recording,

Mrs. Griffin received an autogenous transplant in

a Spanish dance to music in three-quarter time and

The director chose Harry for the part of the

(L + Gk) a transparent sheet or tube of regenerated cellulose

Gk Dobie is the best Cerberean creature one could hope

Darina won the award for outstanding

Mr. Knightley shared unpleasant truths with Emma

Mexican Determined to win the state ballroom dance title, Joan

As Stephanie drove down Interstate 80, she could see

a small dog of a breed of German origin having long

The terrorist promised to decimate the group of

[has homonym: derailer] a mechanism for shifting

the laying aside or depriving of weapons; especially :

Yielding to his dromomania, Jack bought a recreational

It seems that the more eliminable political candidates

[has homonym: fisher] a narrow opening, chasm, or

Jonathan’s social studies class is studying the germinal

a rapid series of consecutive notes played on a

the study of human speech in its various aspects (as

a soldier who carries and throws missiles consisting

The hierophant portrayed in Tim’s history book was

a chemical process of decomposition involving the

a bag or case often of canvas supported on the back

a Christmas cookie usually made with honey, brown

a political philosophy based on the belief in freedom

a performance of a production (as a play, opera,

[Note: Pronouncer should provide definition of this

Mythopoeic humans attempted to explain natural

[Note: Could be confused with possum.] an

Although critics regarded Jerome’s first novel as an

The sports doctor told Nate that an ossicle in his left

The stewardess warned us that the contents of the

a nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless

The boxing manager told his fighter to box like a

relating to or being a type of prose fiction in which

a small egg-laying aquatic mammal of southern and

in a manner characterized by a lack of security or Teddy balanced precariously on the chair as he

one who comes before in order of time; especially :

an erroneous belief; also : the holding of erroneous

[has homonym: puttee] a cement usually made of

a baked custard pie usually having an added savory

The coach decided to relegate the quarterback to

a second-chance trial heat (as in Olympic rowing) in

relating to or consisting of groups of lines arranged

After the missionaries left, many natives turned what

a gray-white high-melting hard metallic element

a final proposition, condition, or demand; especially

a gray or white malleable ductile polyvalent metallic

[Note: The definition provided is not the one most

[has homonyms: ewe, you] any of numerous

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