Grade_06 : Word group 01

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1. Abecedarian / ˌeɪbiˌsiːˈdɛəriən / Adjective Origin: Latin

   Of or relating to the alphabet; rudimentary; a person learning the alphabet.

2. Aboveground / əˌbʌvˈɡraʊnd / Adjective Origin: English

   Located or operating on the surface of the ground, rather than underground.

3. Abyssinian / ˌæbɪˈsɪniən / Adjective Origin: Arabic (via Latin)

   Of or relating to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia); a breed of domestic cat.

4. Accountancy / əˈkaʊntənsi / noun Origin: Old French

   The profession or duties of an accountant.

5. Acoustical / əˈkuːstɪkəl / adjective Origin: Greek

   Relating to sound or the sense of hearing.

6. Acupuncture / ˈækjəˌpʌŋktʃər / Noun Origin: Latin

   A traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into the body.

7. Adhoc / ˌædˈhɑk / Adjective, Adverb Origin: Latin

   Formed, arranged, or done for a particular purpose only.

8. Adobe / əˈdoʊbi / Noun Origin: Spanish

   A kind of clay used as a building material, typically in the form of sun-dried bricks.

9. Aerosol / ˈɛərəsɔːl / Noun Origin: Greek/Latin

   A suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in a gas.

10. Agglutinate / əˈɡluːtənət / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Joined together as if with glue; forming a united mass.

11. Alcoholism / ˈælkəˌhɒlɪzəm / Noun Origin: English (from alcohol)

    A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

12. Allot / əˈlɒt / Verb Origin: Old French

    To give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.

13. Alphabetize / ˈælfəbəˌtaɪz / Verb Origin: Late Latin (from Greek)

    To arrange in alphabetical order.

14. Amateurish / ˈæməˌtʊrɪʃ / Adjective Origin: French

    Lacking professional skill or expertise.

15. Amphoteric / ˌæmfoʊˈtɛrɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Able to react both as a base and as an acid.

16. Ancestry / ˈænsɛstri / Noun Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    One's family or ethnic descent.

17. Anglophilia / ˌæŋɡloʊˈfɪliə / Noun Origin: Latin

    Admiration for England or English customs, institutions, etc.

18. Anonymity / ˌænəˈnɪməti / Noun Origin: Greek

    The condition of being anonymous.

19. Antimatter / ˈæntɪˌmætər / Noun Origin: English

    Matter that is composed of antiparticles.

20. Aperitif / əˌpɛrɪˈtiːf / Noun Origin: French

    An alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

21. Apothegm / ˈæpəˌθɛm / Noun Origin: Greek

    A concise, pithy saying; an aphorism.

22. Arability / ˌærəˈbɪlɪti / Noun Origin: Latin

    The quality of being suitable for cultivation by plowing.

23. Argentine / ˈɑːrdʒəntiːn / Adjective, Noun Origin: Latin

    Relating to Argentina.

24. Arrow / ˈæroʊ / noun Origin: Old English

    A shaft, typically pointed, shot from a bow.

25. Aside / əˈsaɪd / adverb Origin: Old French

    To one side; out of the way.

26. Atelier / ˌætlˈjeɪ / Noun Origin: French

    A workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer.

27. Auburn / ˈɔbərn / Adjective Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    Of a reddish-brown color, typically used of hair.

28. Autecology / ˌɔːtiˈkɑːlədʒi / Noun Origin: Greek

    The study of the ecology of individual species.

29. Avgolemono / ˌɑːvɡoʊˈlɛmənoʊ / Noun Origin: Greek

    A Greek sauce made with egg yolks and lemon juice, typically served with meat or vegetables.

30. Backlash / ˈbækˌlæʃ / Noun Origin: English

    A strong and adverse reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.

31. Balladist / ˈbælədɪst / Noun Origin: Old French

    A composer or singer of ballads.

32. Barbarity / bɑːrˈbærɪti / Noun Origin: Greek

    Extreme cruelty or brutality.

33. Baseline / ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn / Noun Origin: English

    A line that serves as a starting point or basis.

34. Bathysphere / ˈbæθɪˌsfɪr / Noun Origin: Greek

    A spherical deep-sea submersible, unpowered and lowered by cable, for observation.

35. Befit / bɪˈfɪt / Verb Origin: English

    To be suitable or appropriate for.

36. Believe / bɪˈliv / Verb Origin: Old English

    To accept something as true or real.

37. Berry / ˈbɛri / Noun Origin: Old English

    A small, pulpy, and often edible fruit.

38. Bible / ˈbaɪbəl / Noun Origin: Greek (via Latin and Old French)

    The sacred scriptures of Christianity or Judaism.

39. Billable / ˈbɪləbəl / Adjective Origin: English

    Suitable or eligible for being charged or billed to a client.

40. Bisdiapason / ˌbɪsˌdaɪəˈpeɪzən / Noun Origin: Greek

    In organ music, a stop that produces tones two octaves higher or lower than the normal pitch.

41. Blameworthy / ˈbleɪmˌwɜːrði / Adjective Origin: Old French + Old English

    Deserving of blame; reprehensible.

42. Bloke / bloʊk / Noun Origin: English (dialectal)

    A man.

43. Blurt / blɜːrt / Verb Origin: English

    To utter suddenly and impulsively.

44. Bonnet / ˈbɑnɪt / noun Origin: Old French

    A hat, typically one tied under the chin and worn by a baby or a woman; the hinged cover over the engine of a car.

45. Botch / bɑːtʃ / Verb Origin: English (origin uncertain, possibly Old Norse)

    To carry out (a task) badly or carelessly.

46. Brace / breɪs / Noun/Verb Origin: Old French

    A device that holds things firmly together or in position; to make steady or firm.

47. Breadbasket / ˈbrɛdbæskət / Noun Origin: English

    A region that produces a large amount of grain.

48. Bridge / brɪdʒ / Noun, Verb Origin: Old English

    A structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc., over an obstacle.

49. Broil / brɔɪl / Verb, Noun Origin: Old French

    To cook (meat or fish) directly under or over a grill.

50. Brunt / brʌnt / noun Origin: Old Norse

    The main force or impact of a difficult situation or attack.

51. Bugle / ˈbjuːɡəl / noun Origin: Old French

    A brass instrument like a small trumpet, used for military signals; a type of plant.

52. Burden / ˈbɜːrdən / Noun Origin: Old English

    A heavy load that is carried or supported; a duty or responsibility that is difficult to bear.

53. Buttercream / ˈbʌtərkriːm / Noun Origin: English

    A soft mixture of butter, powdered sugar, and often milk or cream, used as a filling or topping for cakes.

54. Cabalistic / kæbəˈlɪstɪk / Adjective Origin: Hebrew

    Relating to the Kabbalah or its mystical interpretations; having a secret or hidden meaning.

55. Cafe / kæˈfeɪ / Noun Origin: French

    A small restaurant serving light meals and drinks.

56. California / ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə / Noun Origin: Spanish

    A state on the West Coast of the United States.

57. Cameraman / ˈkæmərəmæn / Noun Origin: English

    A person whose job is to operate a film or television camera.

58. Canny / ˈkæni / Adjective Origin: Scottish English

    Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters.

59. Caper / ˈkeɪpər / Verb Origin: Latin

    To skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.

60. Carbide / ˈkɑrˌbaɪd / Noun Origin: German

    A compound of carbon with a more electropositive element, especially a metal.

61. Carmagnole / ˌkɑrmænˈjoʊl / Noun Origin: French

    A short jacket, a lively dance, or a revolutionary song popular during the French Revolution.

62. Carton / ˈkɑrtən / Noun Origin: French

    A light box or container, typically made of cardboard.

63. Cassolette / ˌkæsəˈlɛt / noun Origin: French

    A small ornamental box for holding perfumes or burning incense.

64. Catch / kætʃ / verb Origin: Old Northern French

    To intercept and hold something that has been thrown, dropped, or is falling.

65. Cease / siːs / verb Origin: Latin

    To stop doing something; to come to an end.

66. Ceremony / ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni / noun Origin: Latin

    A formal religious or public occasion.

67. Chairwoman / ˈtʃɛrˌwʊmən / noun Origin: English

    A woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or board.

68. Character / ˈkærəktər / Noun Origin: Old French (from Greek)

    The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film.

69. Chase / tʃeɪs / Verb or Noun Origin: Old French (from Latin)

    To pursue in order to catch or catch up with; a pursuit.

70. Cheer / tʃɪr / Verb or Noun Origin: Old French

    To shout for joy or encouragement; a shout of joy or approval.

71. Chief / tʃif / This is a noun. Origin: Old French

    A leader or head of a group or organization.

72. Chime / tʃaɪm / This is a verb. Origin: Old English

    To make a ringing sound, or a set of bells.

73. Chlorophane / ˈklɔroʊˌfeɪn / This is a noun. Origin: Greek

    A variety of fluorite that glows green when heated.

74. Chronicler / ˈkrɑnɪklər / Noun Origin: Greek

    A person who writes accounts of historical events.

75. Cilia / ˈsɪliə / Noun Origin: Latin

    Minute hair-like organelles, typically involved in movement or sensing.