9-Letter Word Trivia

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

1. Brickkiln / ˈbrɪkˌkɪln /

   A kiln for firing bricks.

2. Arachnoid / əˈræknɔɪd /

   Resembling a spider's web; relating to the middle of the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.

3. Parabrake / ˈpærəˌbreɪk /

   A parachute used to slow down an aircraft.

4. Clearance / ˈklɪrəns /

   The action or process of clearing or being cleared, especially of an obstruction or unwanted items.

5. Deductive / dɪˈdʌktɪv /

   Based on logical deduction.

6. Snowboard / ˈsnoʊˌbɔːrd /

   A board ridden like a skateboard down a snow-covered slope.

7. Acceptant / əkˈsɛptənt /

   Willing to accept.

8. Beekeeper / ˈbiˌkipər /

   A person who keeps bees, especially for their honey.

9. Corollary / ˈkɔːrəˌlɛri /

   A proposition that follows with little or no proof from one already proven; forming a natural consequence or result.

10. Subterete / sʌbˈtɛriːt /

    Somewhat rounded or cylindrical.

11. Saskatoon / ˌsæskəˈtuːn /

    An edible berry of a North American shrub, or a city in Saskatchewan, Canada.

12. Lixiviate / lɪkˈsɪviˌeɪt /

    To separate soluble matter from something by percolation.

13. Idiomatic / ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk /

    Using or containing idioms; characteristic of a particular language.

14. Thereupon / ˌðɛrəˈpɒn /

    Immediately after that.

15. Cellulose / ˈsɛljəˌloʊs /

    The main constituent of plant cell walls.

16. Luminaire / ˌlumɪˈnɛər /

    A complete electric light unit (fixture).

17. Parochial / pəˈroʊkiəl /

    Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope; relating to a church parish.

18. Reference / ˈrɛfərəns /

    The act of mentioning or alluding to something.

19. Pistachio / pɪˈstæʃioʊ /

    A small, green edible nut.

20. Unconcern / ˌʌnkənˈsɜrn /

    Lack of worry, interest, or respect.

21. Impulsion / ɪmˈpʌlʃən /

    The action of impelling or being impelled.

22. Drawshave / ˈdrɔːˌʃeɪv /

    A woodworking tool with a blade between two handles, used for stripping bark or shaping wood.

23. Palanquin / ˌpæləŋˈkin /

    An enclosed litter, carried on poles by four or more bearers, formerly used in Eastern countries.

24. Signalize / ˈsɪɡnəˌlaɪz /

    To make conspicuous; to point out.

25. Dismantle / dɪsˈmæntl̩ /

    To take to pieces.

26. Croquette / kroʊˈkɛt /

    A small, breaded, fried roll or ball of food.

27. Opodeldoc / ˌɒpəˈdɛldɒk /

    A medicated soap liniment, typically used for sprains or bruises.

28. Milanaise / ˌmɪləˈneɪz /

    In the style of Milan, often referring to cooking (e.g., cutlet Milanese).

29. Identical / aɪˈdɛntɪkəl /

    The same in every detail; exactly alike.

30. Untactful / ʌnˈtæktfəl /

    Lacking tact; insensitive.