7-Letter Word Trivia

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

1. Scholar / ˈskɑlər /

   A specialist in a particular branch of study.

2. Unaware / ˌʌnəˈwɛr /

   Having no knowledge of a situation or fact.

3. Impinge / ɪmˈpɪndʒ /

   To have an effect or impact, especially a negative one; to strike or collide.

4. Planter / ˈplæntər /

   A person who plants; also, a decorative container in which plants are grown.

5. Remover / rɪˈmuːvər /

   A person or thing that removes something.

6. Taxicab / ˈtæksiˌkæb /

   A car for hire, typically fitted with a taximeter.

7. Heedful / ˈhidfəl /

   Aware of and attentive to; cautious.

8. Footpad / ˈfʊtˌpæd /

   A robber who attacks pedestrians on foot.

9. Tearoom / ˈtiˌrum /

   A small restaurant or cafe serving tea, coffee, and light meals.

10. Bradawl / ˈbrædɔːl /

    A small tool with a sharp point, used for making pilot holes for brads.

11. Accrual / əˈkruːəl /

    The accumulation or increase of something over time, especially money or benefits.

12. Calzone / kælˈzoʊni /

    An oven-baked folded pizza, often stuffed.

13. Mediate / ˈmidiˌeɪt /

    To intervene between people in a dispute to bring about an agreement.

14. Ingrain / ɪnˈɡreɪn /

    To firmly establish (a habit, belief, or attitude) in a person, especially in childhood.

15. Unheard / ʌnˈhɜːrd /

    Not heard or listened to.

16. Diffuse / dɪˈfjus /

    To spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people.

17. Optical / ˈɒptɪkəl /

    Relating to sight, especially in relation to the action of light.

18. Realtor / ˈriːəltər /

    A person who acts as an agent for the sale and purchase of buildings and land; a real estate agent.

19. Regatta / rɪˈɡɑːtə /

    A series of boat races.

20. Talipot / ˈtæləˌpɒt /

    A species of palm native to southern India and Sri Lanka, known for its massive inflorescence.

21. Tapioca / ˌtæpiˈoʊkə /

    A starchy granular substance, prepared from the cassava root, used for puddings and thickening.

22. Receive / rɪˈsiːv /

    Be given, presented with, or paid (something).

23. Minimal / ˈmɪnɪməl /

    Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; the least possible.

24. Helleri / ˈhɛlɪraɪ /

    Refers to species named after a person with the surname Heller, e.g., Xiphophorus helleri (swordtail fish).

25. Spindle / ˈspɪndəl /

    A slender rod or pin, often used to hold thread.

26. Matilda / məˈtɪldə /

    A female given name.

27. Achieve / əˈtʃiːv /

    To successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage.

28. Entreat / ɪnˈtrit /

    To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.

29. Dustblu / ˈdʌstbluː /

    A specific shade of blue, resembling the color of dust-covered blue objects.

30. Streaky / ˈstriːki /

    Marked with streaks.