Grade_06 : Word group 05

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1. Pluperfect / ˈpluːpərˌfɛkt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Denoting a tense of verbs used to describe an action completed before a past point in time.

2. Point / ˈpɔɪnt / NOUN Origin: Old French

   The sharp or tapering end of an object.

3. Polynomial / ˌpɑːliˈnoʊmiəl / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

   An expression of more than two algebraic terms, especially the sum of several terms that contain different powers of the same variable.

4. Porch / pɔːrtʃ / NOUN Origin: Old French

   A covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance to a building.

5. Postman / ˈpoʊstmən / NOUN Origin: English

   A man who delivers and collects mail.

6. Pragmatism / ˈpræɡməˌtɪzəm / NOUN Origin: From pragmatic

   An approach assessing the truth of theories by the success of their practical application.

7. Predictable / prɪˈdɪktəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: From predict

   Able to be foreseen or declared in advance.

8. Prepay / ˌpriːˈpeɪ / VERB Origin: English

   To pay for (something) in advance.

9. Prime / praɪm / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Of first importance; main.

10. Procrustean / proʊˈkrʌstiən / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Enforcing uniformity or conformity without regard to natural variation or individuality.

11. Prong / prɔːŋ/ or /prɑːŋ / NOUN, VERB Origin: Middle Dutch

    a pointed projection; to pierce with a prong.

12. Protonate / ˈproʊtəˌneɪt / VERB Origin: English (from proton)

    To add a proton to a molecule, atom, or ion.

13. Psephology / səˈfɒlədʒi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The study of elections and voting patterns.

14. Pulverulent / pʌlvəˈruːlənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Consisting of or covered with powder.

15. Pyramidal / pɪˈræmɪdl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Having the form of a pyramid.

16. Qua / kwɑː / ADVERB Origin: Latin

    In the capacity of; as being.

17. Quadrumane / ˈkwɑːdruːˌmeɪn / NOUN Origin: Latin

    An animal of the order Quadrumana.

18. Qualm / kwɑːm / NOUN Origin: Mid-16th century, perhaps from Middle English qualm (sickness)

    An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct.

19. Quash / kwɑːʃ / VERB Origin: Middle English, from Old French quasser (to break, annul)

    To reject or void, especially by legal procedure; to put an end to something forcefully.

20. Querimony / ˈkwɛrɪˌmoʊni / NOUN Origin: Latin (querimonia 'a complaint')

    A complaint or lamentation (archaic or formal).

21. Quill / kwɪl / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A large, stiff feather from a bird's wing or tail.

22. Quinoid / ˈkwɪnɔɪd / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Resembling a quinone.

23. Quirk / kwɜːrk / NOUN Origin: German

    A peculiar behavioral habit; a peculiarity of character.

24. Quoit / kwɔɪt / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A flat ring of metal or rope thrown to encircle a pin in the game of quoits.

25. Rabbitlike / ˈræbɪtˌlaɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Resembling a rabbit.

26. Radio / ˈreɪdiˌoʊ / NOUN, VERB Origin: Latin

    The transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves; to transmit by radio.

27. Raja / rɑdʒə / NOUN Origin: Hindi/Sanskrit

    A monarch or princely ruler in South and Southeast Asia.

28. Rank / ræŋk / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A position in a hierarchy; a row or line of people or things.

29. Rationality / ˌræʃəˈnælɪti / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

30. Reachable / ˈriːtʃəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

    Able to be reached or accessed.

31. Reanimate / riˈænɪˌmeɪt / VERB Origin: English (from re- + animate)

    Restore to life or consciousness.

32. Reclamatory / rɪˈklæməˌtɔri / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Pertaining to or involving reclamation.

33. Reductase / rɪˈdʌkˌteɪs / NOUN Origin: English (from reduction)

    An enzyme that catalyzes a reduction reaction.

34. Refractor / rɪˈfræktər / NOUN Origin: English (from refract)

    A telescope that uses a lens as its objective to form an image.

35. Regulatory / ˌrɛɡjələˈtɔːri / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Relating to the control or supervision of something by an authority.

36. Reluctancy / rɪˈlʌktənsi / NOUN Origin: Latin

    Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

37. Renovative / ˈrɛnəˌveɪtɪv / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Having the ability or tendency to renovate.

38. Repetiteur / ˌrɛpɪtɪˈtɜr / NOUN Origin: French

    A coach or accompanist for singers or musicians.

39. Resemblance / rɪˈzɛmbləns / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A similarity or likeness between two things.

40. Respectable / rɪˈspɛktəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    Regarded by society as proper, correct, and good.

41. Resurgent / rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Rising again; undergoing a revival.

42. Reunion / ˌriːˈjuːnjən / NOUN Origin: French

    The act of reuniting or being reunited; a social gathering of people who have not met for some time.

43. Reviviscent / ˌriːvɪˈvɪsənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Tending to revive or to bring back to life (a rare term).

44. Rheostat / ˈriəˌstæt / NOUN Origin: Greek

    An electrical resistor with two terminals, adjustable to provide a variable resistance.

45. Rialto / riˈæləˌtoʊ / NOUN Origin: Italian

    A district of Venice, famous for its bridge and former market.

46. Rinforzando / ˌrɪnfɔrˈtsɑndoʊ / ADVERB Origin: Italian

    Music played with sudden, increased emphasis.

47. Rivet / ˈrɪvɪt / NOUN, VERB Origin: Old French

    A short metal pin or bolt for joining two plates; to join with a rivet or engross attention.

48. Rollicksome / ˈrɑlɪkˌsəm / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Playful and spirited.

49. Rotisserie / roʊˈtɪsəri / NOUN Origin: French

    A cooking appliance with a rotating spit.

50. Roundworm / ˈraʊndˌwɜːrm / NOUN Origin: English

    A nematode, a type of parasitic worm.

51. Rubicundity / ˌruːbɪˈkʌndɪti / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The state or quality of being rubicund.

52. Rumor / ˈruːmər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A currently circulated story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

53. Sable / ˈseɪbəl / NOUN Origin: Slavic

    A carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, valued for its dark brown fur.

54. Saguaro / səˈɡwɑːroʊ / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    A giant columnar cactus native to Arizona and Mexico.

55. Salience / ˈseɪliəns / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The quality of being particularly noticeable or important.

56. Samurai / ˈsæmjuˌraɪ / NOUN Origin: Japanese

    A member of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan.

57. Sapsucker / ˈsæpˌsʌkər / NOUN Origin: English

    A North American woodpecker that feeds by drilling holes in trees and drinking the sap.

58. Saute / soʊˈteɪ / VERB Origin: French

    To fry quickly in a little hot fat.

59. Scant / skænt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old Norse

    Barely sufficient or adequate.

60. Scenery / ˈsinəri / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

61. Scientific / ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

62. Score / skɔːr / NOUN Origin: Old Norse

    The number of points, goals, etc. achieved in a game or contest.

63. Scrollwork / ˈskroʊlwɜːrk / NOUN Origin: English

    Ornamental work of scrolled patterns.

64. Scuttlebutt / ˈskʌtəlˌbʌt / NOUN Origin: Nautical English

    Gossip or rumors, especially among sailors.

65. Sedan / sɪˈdæn / NOUN Origin: Italian

    An enclosed automobile with two or four doors and a separate trunk.

66. Selvage / ˈsɛlvɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: Dutch

    The edge of a piece of fabric, woven so as to prevent unravelling.

67. Senor / seɪˈnjɔːr / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    A Spanish title or form of address for a man, corresponding to 'Mr.' or 'sir'.

68. Septet / sɛpˈtɛt / NOUN Origin: Latin (via French)

    A group of seven musicians or singers, or a musical composition for such a group.

69. Serve / sɜːrv / VERB Origin: Old French (via Latin)

    Perform duties or services for (another person or an organization).

70. Shad / ʃæd / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A deep-bodied herring-like fish that lives in the sea and migrates to fresh water to spawn.

71. Shank / ʃæŋk / NOUN Origin: Old English

    The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.

72. Shearwater / ˈʃɪrˌwɔːtər / NOUN Origin: English (shear + water)

    A long-winged oceanic bird.

73. Shift / ʃɪft / VERB Origin: Old English

    To move or cause to move from one place or position to another.

74. Shoemaker / ˈʃuːˌmeɪkər / NOUN Origin: English

    A person whose trade is making or repairing shoes.

75. Shutter / ˈʃʌtər / NOUN, VERB Origin: Old English/Germanic

    A hinged cover for a window, or to close with shutters.