10-Letter Word Trivia

Contains spoilers — every word's spelling is shown below.

1. Insistence / ɪnˈsɪstəns /

   The fact or quality of insisting that something should be done.

2. Monochrome / ˈmɑnəˌkroʊm /

   Consisting of or displaying images in black and white or in varying tones of only one color.

3. Cloudburst / ˈklaʊdˌbɜrst /

   A sudden, very heavy rainfall.

4. Anthropoid / ˈænθrəˌpɔɪd /

   Resembling a human being in form.

5. Quisqueite / ˈkwɪskwaɪt /

   A rare carbon-rich mineral.

6. Cellophane / ˈsɛləˌfeɪn /

   A transparent paperlike product made from cellulose.

7. Insightful / ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl /

   Having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.

8. Tourmaline / ˈtʊrməlɪn /

   A brittle mineral of complex silicate, occurring in a wide range of colors.

9. Dextranase / ˈdɛkstrəneɪs /

   An enzyme that breaks down dextran.

10. Schoolroom / ˈskulˌrum /

    A room in a school where classes are taught.

11. Democratic / ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk /

    Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

12. Notifiable / ˈnoʊtəˌfaɪəbəl /

    Required to be reported to a public health authority.

13. Taskmaster / ˈtæskˌmæstər /

    A person who assigns tasks and demands that they be completed.

14. Hypotrophy / haɪˈpɑtrəfi /

    A decrease in the size of an organ or tissue.

15. Fortissimo / fɔːrˈtɪsɪmoʊ /

    Very loud (music).

16. Infiltrate / ɪnˈfɪltreɪt /

    To pass into or through by filtering or permeating.

17. Araneiform / əˈræniɪfɔːrm /

    Resembling a spider in form or appearance.

18. Spinescent / spaɪˈnɛsənt /

    Tapering to a spine; ending in a spine.

19. Roquelaure / ˈroʊkəlɔːr /

    A knee-length cloak worn in the 18th century.

20. Quadruplex / ˈkwɑːdrəplɛks /

    Having four parts or divisions.

21. Yeomanlike / ˈjoʊmənˌlaɪk /

    Resembling or characteristic of a yeoman, especially in being sturdy, hardworking, or loyal.

22. Cassolette / ˌkæsəˈlɛt /

    A small ornamental box for holding perfumes or burning incense.

23. Ingratiate / ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt /

    To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

24. Managerial / ˌmænɪˈdʒɪriəl /

    Relating to management or managers.

25. Periosteal / ˌpɛriˈɑstiəl /

    Relating to or denoting the periosteum.

26. Adaptative / əˈdæptətɪv /

    Pertaining to or serving for adaptation; adaptive.

27. Ascendancy / əˈsɛndənsi /

    A position of dominant power or influence.

28. Whatsoever / wʌtˌsoʊˈɛvər /

    Whatever (used for emphasis).

29. Passageway / ˈpæsɪdʒˌweɪ /

    A narrow way or corridor providing passage from one area to another.

30. Fianchetto / ˌfiənˈtʃɛtoʊ /

    A chess opening maneuver in which a bishop is developed to the second rank on the side of the knight.