Grade_07 : Word group 05

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1. Qualmiest / ˈkwɑːmiɪst / ADJECTIVE Origin: Superlative of qualmy

   Most qualmy; most uneasy or nauseous.

2. Quassin / ˈkwɑːsɪn / NOUN Origin: From quassia + -in

   A bitter crystalline compound extracted from quassia, used as a tonic or insecticide.

3. Quechua / ˈkɛtʃuə/, /ˈkɛtʃwɑː / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: Quechua (Qhichwa)

   A member of a South American Indian people living in the central Andes, or their language.

4. Questa / ˈkwɛstə / NOUN Origin: Spanish (cuesta 'slope, hill')

   A ridge with a gentle slope on one side and a steep slope on the other, formed by the erosion of tilted rock layers.

5. Quiescent / kwiˈɛsənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

6. Quintile / ˈkwɪntaɪl / NOUN Origin: Latin

   Any of the five equal groups into which a population can be divided.

7. Quixotism / ˈkwɪksəˌtɪzəm / NOUN Origin: Spanish

   Quixotic spirit or conduct.

8. Radiant / ˈreɪdiənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Sending out light; shining or glowing brightly.

9. Raptorial / ræpˈtɔriəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Of or relating to birds of prey; adapted for seizing prey.

10. Razorbill / ˈreɪzərbɪl / NOUN Origin: English (from razor + bill)

    A black and white seabird of the North Atlantic, with a large, laterally compressed bill.

11. Recessional / rɪˈsɛʃənəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Relating to or suitable for a recession. (Also, a hymn sung at the end of a church service).

12. Recondite / ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Relating to a subject or knowledge that is little known or obscure.

13. Redolence / ˈrɛdələns / NOUN Origin: Latin via Old French

    A pleasant smell.

14. Reference / ˈrɛfərəns / NOUN Origin: Old French

    The act of mentioning or alluding to something.

15. Refulgent / rɪˈfʌldʒənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Shining very brightly.

16. Regression / rɪˈɡrɛʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A return to a former or less developed state.

17. Relevant / ˈrɛlɪvənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

18. Remind / rɪˈmaɪnd / VERB Origin: Old English

    To cause someone to remember something.

19. Repair / rɪˈpɛr / VERB Origin: Latin

    To restore to a good condition after damage or malfunction.

20. Repose / rɪˈpoʊz / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.

21. Vichyssoise / ˌvɪʃiˈswɑːz / NOUN Origin: French

    A creamy potato and leek soup, traditionally served cold.

22. Viridescent / ˌvɪrɪˈdɛsənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Slightly green; greenish.

23. Vitality / vaɪˈtælɪti / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The state of being strong and active; energy.

24. Voltammetry / vɑlˈtæmɪtri / NOUN Origin: English

    An electrochemical method used to measure electric current as a function of applied voltage.

25. Resonance / ˈrɛzənəns / NOUN Origin: Latin (via French)

    The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating; the property of echoing.

26. Result / rɪˈzʌlt / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A consequence, effect, or outcome of something.

27. Retrospect / ˈrɛtroʊˌspɛkt / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time.

28. Revivifier / rɪˈvɪvɪˌfaɪər / NOUN Origin: English

    One who or that which revivifies.

29. Rhinophonia / ˌraɪnəˈfoʊniə / NOUN Origin: Greek

    Nasal voice quality.

30. Rinderpest / ˈrɪndərˌpɛst / NOUN Origin: German

    A highly contagious and fatal viral disease of cattle and other ruminants.

31. Robusticity / ˌroʊbʌˈstɪsəti / NOUN Origin: English

    The quality of being robust or strong.

32. Rotate / ˈroʊˌteɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To turn in a circular motion around a center point.

33. Rubescent / ruːˈbɛsənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Becoming red; reddish.

34. Saccharify / ˈsækəˌrɪfaɪ / VERB Origin: Latin

    To convert into sugar, especially by hydrolysis.

35. Salmon / ˈsæmən / NOUN Origin: Old French (from Latin)

    A large edible fish that is migratory.

36. Sandstone / ˈsændˌstoʊn / NOUN Origin: English

    A sedimentary rock consisting of sand or quartz grains cemented together.

37. Sapphire / ˈsæˌfaɪər / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A transparent, precious gemstone, typically blue.

38. Saxifrage / ˈsæksɪfrɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A plant of a genus that typically grows in rocky habitats.

39. Scelidosaur / skɛˈlɪdəsɔr / NOUN Origin: Greek

    An extinct genus of armored dinosaur.

40. Sclera / ˈsklɛrə / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The white outer layer of the eyeball.

41. Sculpt / skʌlpt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To create or shape (a sculpture).

42. Secure / sɪˈkjʊər / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, or to protect against threats.

43. Semainier / səˌmeɪnˈjeɪ / NOUN Origin: French

    A tall, narrow chest of drawers, typically with seven drawers, one for each day of the week.

44. Semivowel / ˈsɛmiˌvaʊəl / NOUN Origin: English

    A speech sound that is intermediate between a vowel and a consonant (e.g., w, y).

45. Septuagint / ˈsɛptuədʒɪnt / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A Greek version of the Hebrew Bible, traditionally said to have been translated by 70 or 72 Jewish scholars.

46. Sesterce / ˈsɛstɜːrs / NOUN Origin: Latin

    An ancient Roman coin, originally of silver but later of bronze.

47. Shallot / ʃəˈlɒt / NOUN Origin: French

    A small bulb vegetable similar to an onion but with a milder flavor.

48. Sherif / ʃɛˈriːf / NOUN Origin: Arabic

    An official title in some Muslim countries, often local administrators.

49. Shrievalty / ˈʃriːvəlti / NOUN Origin: Middle English

    The office or jurisdiction of a sheriff.

50. Sightseer / ˈsaɪtˌsiər / NOUN Origin: English

    A person who visits interesting places as a tourist.

51. Silverite / ˈsɪlvəˌraɪt / NOUN Origin: English

    An adherent or advocate of the free coinage of silver.

52. Sirloin / ˈsɜːrlɔɪn / NOUN Origin: Old French

    a cut of beef from the upper part of the loin.

53. Slipper / ˈslɪpər / NOUN Origin: English (from 'slip' + '-er')

    A light, soft shoe worn indoors.

54. Sociable / ˈsoʊʃəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people.

55. Solderable / ˈsɑːldərəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Capable of being joined by soldering.

56. Soluble / ˈsɑːljəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Able to be dissolved, especially in water.

57. Souffle / suːˈfleɪ / NOUN Origin: French

    A light, fluffy baked dish made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites.

58. Sparkle / ˈspɑːrkəl / NOUN, VERB Origin: Middle English

    To shine brightly with flashes of light; a glinting light.

59. Speechifier / ˈspiʧɪˌfaɪər / NOUN Origin: English

    A person who makes speeches, often at length.

60. Splacknuck / ˈsplæknʌk / NOUN Origin: Fictional (from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)

    A small, furry creature mentioned in Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to a Galaxy.

61. Sprout / spraʊt / VERB Origin: Old English (sprūtan)

    To begin to grow; to produce shoots or buds.

62. Squirm / ˈskwɜːrm / VERB Origin: Origin Unknown

    To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort.

63. Standard / ˈstændərd / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A level of quality or attainment.

64. Stellar / ˈstɛlər / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Relating to a star or stars; exceptionally good; outstanding.

65. Stochastic / stəˈkæstɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Randomly determined; having a random probability distribution or pattern.

66. Stream / striːm / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A small, narrow river.

67. Structure / ˈstrʌktʃər / NOUN, VERB Origin: Latin

    The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex; to construct or arrange.

68. Subarctic / sʌbˈɑːrktɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Relating to or denoting the region immediately south of the Arctic Circle.

69. Subservient / səbˈsɜːrviənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Prepared to obey others unquestioningly.

70. Success / səkˈsɛs / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

71. Summon / ˈsʌmən / VERB Origin: Old French

    To authoritatively call on someone to be present.

72. Supervise / ˈsuːpərˌvaɪz / VERB Origin: Latin

    To observe and direct the execution of a task or the activities of a person or group.

73. Surpass / sərˈpæs / VERB Origin: Old French

    To exceed; be greater than.

74. Sweatshirt / ˈswɛtʃɜːrt / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A loose, long-sleeved, collarless pullover of absorbent fabric.

75. Symphony / ˈsɪmfəni / NOUN Origin: Greek

    An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements.