Grade_04 : Word group 05

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1. Milonga / mɪˈlɑːŋɡə / Noun Origin: Spanish

   A style of Argentine tango music and dance, or a place where it is danced.

2. Miombo / miˈɒmboʊ / Noun Origin: Swahili

   A type of woodland found in central and southern Africa, dominated by Brachystegia trees.

3. Miso / ˈmiːsoʊ / Noun Origin: Japanese

   A thick paste made from fermented soybeans, used in Japanese cooking.

4. Mitimae / mɪˈtɪmaɪ / Noun Origin: Quechua

   A social group or ethnic minority forcibly relocated by the Inca Empire to new territories.

5. Mockado / məˈkɑdoʊ / Used as a noun. Origin: Spanish

   A type of imitation velvet or woolen fabric.

6. Mombin / ˈmɑmbɪn / Used as a noun. Origin: Taino

   A tropical American tree or its fruit, related to the cashew and mango.

7. Mushy / ˈmʌʃi / Used as an adjective. Origin: English.

   Soft and pulpy; excessively sentimental.

8. Nacho / ˈnɑːtʃoʊ / Used as a noun. Origin: Spanish.

   A snack consisting of a tortilla chip topped with melted cheese, salsa, and other ingredients.

9. Naology / neɪˈɒlədʒi / noun Origin: Greek

   The study of temples and churches.

10. Naturelike / ˈneɪtʃərˌlaɪk / adjective Origin: English

    Resembling nature or natural things.

11. Nekton / ˈnɛktɑn / noun Origin: Greek

    Aquatic animals that are able to swim independently of current, such as fish and whales.

12. Net / nɛt / noun Origin: Old English

    A fabric made of threads, cords, or wires woven or knotted together at regular intervals.

13. Ngege / nˈɡeɪɡeɪ / Noun Origin: Luganda

    A type of fish, specifically tilapia.

14. Nighthawk / ˈnaɪtˌhɔk / Noun Origin: English

    A nocturnal bird with long wings and a short beak, known for its erratic flight.

15. No / noʊ / Adverb Origin: Old English

    Used to give a negative response; not any.

16. Nonce / nɑns / Noun Origin: Middle English

    The present occasion or purpose (used in the phrase for the nonce).

17. Notability / ˌnoʊtəˈbɪləti / Noun Origin: Latin

    The quality of being notable or famous.

18. Nubby / ˈnʌbi / Adjective Origin: English

    Having a coarse, knobby, or lumpy texture.

19. Nursemaid / ˈnɜrsˌmeɪd / Noun Origin: English

    A female servant employed to look after children.

20. Oar / ɔːr / Noun Origin: Old English

    A pole with a flat blade, used to propel a boat.

21. Obley / ˈɒbli / Noun Origin: Old French

    A thin wafer, often eaten with wine.

22. Odori / ˈoʊdəri / noun Origin: Latin

    The sense of smell (rare or poetic use).

23. Oft / ɔːft/ or /ɒft / adverb Origin: Old English

    Often; frequently.

24. Okapi / oʊˈkɑːpi / noun Origin: Kongo

    An African mammal related to the giraffe, having a reddish-brown coat and striped legs.

25. Olympia / oʊˈlɪmpiə / noun Origin: Greek

    An ancient site in Greece, home of the Olympic Games; capital of Washington state.

26. Onstage / ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ / adverb Origin: English

    On the stage.

27. Openable / ˈoʊpənəbəl / adjective Origin: English

    Capable of being opened.

28. Organza / ɔːrˈɡænzə / noun Origin: Italian

    A thin, stiff, transparent fabric made of silk or a synthetic fiber.

29. Oscan / ˈɑːskən / adjective Origin: Latin

    Relating to the Osci, an ancient people of central and southern Italy, or their language.

30. Outbound / ˈaʊtbaʊnd / adjective Origin: English

    Traveling away from a particular place.

31. Overdraft / ˈoʊvərˌdræft / noun Origin: English

    A deficit in a bank account caused by drawing more money than the account holds.

32. Owl / aʊl / noun Origin: Old English

    A nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a short hooked beak.

33. Oyez / oʊˈjeɪ / interjection Origin: Old French

    A call used by a public crier or court officer to command attention before making a proclamation.

34. Pal / ˈpæl / Noun Origin: Romani (via English slang)

    A friend.

35. Pampero / pæmˈpɛroʊ / Noun Origin: Spanish (from pampa)

    A cold, often violent, wind that sweeps across the pampas of Argentina.

36. Panzer / ˈpænzər / Noun Origin: German

    A German armored vehicle, especially a tank, used in World War II.

37. Parkin / ˈpɑːrkɪn / noun Origin: English

    A type of gingerbread cake originating in Northern England.

38. Passade / pəˈsɑːd / noun Origin: French

    A specific movement in dressage, involving a horse performing a half-pirouette.

39. Patzer / ˈpætsər / noun Origin: German

    A weak chess player.

40. Peameal / ˈpiməl / noun Origin: English (from Pea + Meal)

    Flour made from dried peas, often used in making bacon.

41. Percale / pɜːrkeɪl / Noun Origin: French

    A closely woven fine cotton fabric.

42. Phasic / ˈfeɪzɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to or occurring in phases.

43. Phylon / ˈfaɪlɑn / noun Origin: Greek

    A larger taxonomic group, sometimes used to refer to a superphylum.

44. Picul / ˈpɪkəl / noun Origin: Malay

    A traditional unit of weight, especially in East Asia, varying by region but typically around 60 kg.

45. Pileup / ˈpaɪlˌʌp / Noun Origin: English

    A collision involving several vehicles; a confused heap of things.

46. Pinyon / ˈpɪnyən / Noun Origin: Spanish

    A small, edible nut of several species of pine tree.

47. Plage / plɑːʒ / (noun) Origin: French

    A beach, especially a fashionable resort beach.

48. Pleiad / ˈpliːˌæd / (noun) Origin: Greek (Pleiad-)

    Any of the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione, who were changed into stars.

49. Pointe / ˈpwɑːnt / noun Origin: French

    A position in ballet dancing in which the dancer stands on the tips of the toes.

50. Pong / pɑːŋ / Noun, Verb Origin: Hindi

    A strong, unpleasant smell.

51. Pot / pɑt / Noun Origin: Old English

    A container, typically rounded or cylindrical and of ceramic or metal, used for cooking or storage.

52. Pre / priː / Prefix Origin: Latin

    Before, prior to, in front of.

53. Prima / ˈpriːmə / (adjective) First (feminine, usually in compounds like 'prima donna'). Origin: Latin

    First (feminine form, typically used in compounds).

54. Protocolary / ˌproʊtəˈkɒləri / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to or conforming to protocol; formal.

55. Puchero / puːˈtʃɛroʊ / noun Origin: Spanish

    A kind of stew, especially a Spanish or Latin American soup or stew of meat and vegetables.

56. Purim / ˈpʊrɪm / noun Origin: Hebrew

    A Jewish holiday commemorating the saving of the Jewish people from Haman.

57. Quailery / ˈkweɪləri / Used as a noun Origin: From quail + -ery

    A place where quails are bred or kept.

58. Quartersawn / ˈkwɔːrtərˌsɔːn / Used as an adjective Origin: From quarter + sawn

    (Of timber) cut radially from a log.

59. Queenhood / ˈkwiːnhʊd / She embraced her queenhood with grace. (noun) Origin: English (from queen + -hood)

    The state, status, or dignity of being a queen.

60. Quicker / ˈkwɪkər / He is quicker than his brother. (adjective) Run quicker! (adverb) Origin: Old English (comparative of quick)

    More quick; moving or happening at a greater speed.

61. Quietistic / ˌkwaɪətˈɪstɪk / Adjective Origin: French

    Relating to or characteristic of Quietism.

62. Quiverful / ˈkwɪvərfʊl / Noun Origin: English

    A large family; metaphorically, a quiver full of arrows (children).

63. Quoteless / ˈkwoʊtləs / Adjective Origin: English

    Without quotes.

64. Racquet / ˈrækɪt / Noun Origin: Arabic/French

    A bat with an open net or perforated face, used in various sports.

65. Rainwater / reɪnˌwɔtər / Noun Origin: English

    Water that has fallen as rain.

66. Ramona / rəˈmoʊnə / Proper Noun Origin: Spanish

    A female given name.

67. Rariora / rɑriˈɔrə / Noun Origin: Latin

    Rare or unusual items, especially those collected as curiosities.

68. Raw / rɔː / Adjective Origin: Old English

    Of food, not cooked.

69. Reamer / ˈriːmər / Noun Origin: English (from ream + -er)

    A tool for enlarging or finishing holes.

70. Recallable / rɪˈkɔːləbəl / Adjective Origin: English (from recall + -able)

    Able to be recalled.

71. Recycle / riˈsaɪkəl / Verb Origin: English

    Convert (waste) into reusable material.

72. Redowa / rəˈdoʊwə / Noun Origin: Czech

    A Bohemian dance similar to the polka, or music for this dance.

73. Referable / ˈrɛfərəbəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Capable of being referred or attributed.

74. Relleno / rəˈleɪnoʊ / Noun Origin: Spanish

    A dish, typically a chile pepper stuffed with cheese or meat and fried.

75. Reopen / ˌriːˈoʊpən / Verb Origin: English

    To open again.