Grade_08 : Word group 04

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

1. Interact / ˌɪntərˈækt / VERB Origin: Latin

   To act in such a way as to have an effect on another.

2. Interline / ˌɪntərˈlaɪn / VERB Origin: Latin

   To write or insert between the lines of (text).

3. Interrelate / ˌɪntərɪˈleɪt / VERB Origin: English

   To relate or connect with one another.

4. Introuvable / ˌæntruːˈvɑːbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: French

   Impossible to find.

5. Keyhole / ˈkiˌhoʊl / NOUN Origin: Old English

   A hole in a lock into which a key is inserted.

6. Kingcraft / ˈkɪŋkræft / NOUN Origin: English (compound)

   The skill or art of governing as a king.

7. Kouprey / ˈkuːpreɪ / NOUN Origin: Khmer

   A rare species of wild cattle native to Southeast Asia, now possibly extinct.

8. Laboratory / ˈlæbrəˌtɔri / NOUN Origin: Latin

   A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.

9. Lampistry / ˈlæmpɪstri / NOUN Origin: French

   The art of making or decorating lamps.

10. Largitional / lɑːrˈdʒɪʃənəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Pertaining to or involving generosity.

11. Laudatory / ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Expressing praise or commendation.

12. Legalism / ˈliɡəlɪzəm / NOUN Origin: English (from 'legal' + '-ism', ultimately Latin)

    Strict adherence to law or religious code; a system of thought based on this.

13. Lemonade / ˌlɛməˈneɪd / NOUN Origin: French (limonade)

    A drink made from lemon juice, sugar, and water.

14. Letterhead / ˈlɛtərˌhɛd / NOUN Origin: English (compound of 'letter' and 'head')

    A printed heading on stationery, typically including a name and address.

15. Librettist / lɪˈbrɛtɪst / NOUN Origin: Italian

    A person who writes the text of an opera or other long vocal work.

16. Likelihood / ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd / NOUN Origin: English

    The state or fact of being likely; probability.

17. Linger / ˈlɪŋɡər / VERB Origin: Old French

    To stay in a place longer than necessary.

18. Literacy / ˈlɪtərəsi / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The ability to read and write.

19. Litter / ˈlɪtər / NOUN Origin: Old French

    Trash, especially that left in a public place.

20. Logaoedic / ˌlɑgəˈiːdɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Designating a meter consisting of dactyls and trochees.

21. Lozenge / ˈlɑzɪndʒ / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A diamond shape; a small, flat, often medicated candy.

22. Lunchtime / ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm / NOUN Origin: English

    The time at which lunch is usually eaten.

23. Machinery / məˈʃinəri / NOUN Origin: Greek

    Machines or machine parts collectively.

24. Magnesium / mæɡˈniːziəm / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A chemical element, a light silvery-white metal.

25. Maintenance / ˈmeɪntənəns / NOUN Origin: Old French

    The process of preserving a condition or situation or keeping something in good working order.

26. Mangosteen / ˈmæŋɡəˌstiːn / NOUN Origin: Malay

    A tropical fruit with a deep purple rind and white, juicy flesh.

27. Manufacture / ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər / VERB Origin: Latin

    To make (something) on a large scale using machinery.

28. Market / ˈmɑːrkɪt / NOUN, VERB Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    A regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, or other commodities; or, to advertise or promote (something).

29. Materialism / məˈtɪriəˌlɪzəm / NOUN Origin: English

    A philosophical system that regards matter as the fundamental substance in nature, or an excessive concern for physical possessions.

30. Mazurka / məˈzɜrkə / NOUN Origin: Polish

    A lively Polish folk dance.

31. Mediate / ˈmidiˌeɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To intervene between people in a dispute to bring about an agreement.

32. Megaphone / ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A cone-shaped device used to amplify the voice.

33. Marquee / mɑːrˈkiː / NOUN Origin: French

    A large tent used for social functions; a canopy projecting over an entrance to a theater or hotel.

34. Munificence / mjuˈnɪfɪsəns / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The quality or action of being lavishly generous.

35. Mystery / ˈmɪstəri / NOUN Origin: Old French (from Latin, from Greek).

    Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

36. Narrate / ˈnæreɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To tell a story or give an account of something.

37. Natron / ˈneɪˌtrɑːn / NOUN Origin: Arabic

    A naturally occurring mixture of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, found in mineral deposits.

38. Member / ˈmɛmbər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group or to a family or genus.

39. Meringue / məˈræŋ / NOUN Origin: French

    A dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.

40. Meteorology / ˌmi.ti.əˈrɑl.ə.dʒi / NOUN Origin: Greek (meteorologia)

    The scientific study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially weather and weather forecasting.

41. Milage / ˈmaɪlɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: English

    The distance in miles traveled or covered.

42. Mineralogy / ˌmɪnəˈrɑːlədʒi / NOUN Origin: French

    The scientific study of minerals.

43. Minutiae / mɪˈnuːʃiˌaɪ / NOUN Origin: Latin

    Small or trivial details.

44. Misshapen / ˌmɪsˈʃeɪpən / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

    Not having the normal or natural shape or form.

45. Molecular / məˈlɛkjələr / ADJECTIVE Origin: French/Latin

    Relating to or consisting of molecules.

46. Monochrome / ˈmɑnəˌkroʊm / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Consisting of or displaying images in black and white or in varying tones of only one color.

47. Montage / mɑnˈtɑːʒ / NOUN Origin: French

    The process or technique of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film to form a continuous whole.

48. Neodymium / ˌniˌoʊˈdɪmiəm / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A soft, silvery, malleable metallic element, a rare-earth metal.

49. Neutral / ˈnutrəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.

50. Nineteenth / ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

    Constituting number nineteen in a sequence.

51. Nonchalance / ˌnɑnʃəˈlɑns / NOUN Origin: French

    The state of feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; lack of concern.

52. Noological / ˌnoʊəˈlɑdʒɪkəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Relating to the study of the mind or intellect.

53. Nourish / ˈnɜrɪʃ / VERB Origin: Old French

    To provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

54. Nurturance / ˈnɜrtərəns / NOUN Origin: English

    The act of nurturing; care and encouragement.

55. Object / ˈɒbdʒɛkt / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A material thing that can be seen and touched.

56. Obstacle / ˈɑbstəkəl / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

57. Ocelot / ˈɑsəˌlɑt / NOUN Origin: Nahuatl (via French)

    A nocturnal wild cat with a spotted coat, native to the southwestern US, Mexico, and Central and South America.

58. Office / ˈɔfɪs, ˈɑfɪs / NOUN Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    A room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for commercial, professional, or bureaucratic work; a position of authority or service.

59. Premise / ˈprɛmɪs/ (n), /prɪˈmaɪz/ (v) / NOUN, VERB Origin: Old French

    A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred; to base an argument on.

60. Pretension / prɪˈtɛnʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A claim or assertion of a right to something.

61. Primrose / ˈprɪmroʊz / NOUN Origin: Old French (via Latin)

    A wild plant of the genus Primula, typically with pale yellow flowers.

62. Process / ˈprɒsɛs / NOUN, VERB Origin: Latin

    A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end; also, to perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on something.

63. Profound / prəˈfaʊnd / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Having or showing great knowledge or insight; very deep or intense.

64. Prolific / prəˈlɪfɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    producing abundant offspring or fruit; highly productive.

65. Prompt / prɑːmpt / adjective, verb, or noun Origin: Latin

    done without delay; to cause or bring about.

66. Propriety / prəˈpraɪəti / NOUN Origin: Latin

    the state or quality of conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morals.

67. Protector / prəˈtɛktər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A person or thing that protects someone or something.

68. Prowess / ˈpraʊɪs / NOUN Origin: Old French

    Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

69. Punctiliar / ˌpʌŋktɪˈlɪər / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Characterized by exact observance of rules or customs.

70. Ontology / ɑːnˈtɑːlədʒi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being.

71. Opossum / əˈpɑːsəm / NOUN Origin: Algonquian (Powhatan)

    A nocturnal, arboreal marsupial native to America, known for playing dead.

72. Oratory / ˈɔːrətɔːri / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The art or practice of formal speaking in public; a small chapel.

73. Orhamwood / ˈɔrəmˌwʊd / PROPER NOUN Origin: English

    A surname or place name.

74. Orthoepist / ˌɔrθoʊˈiːpɪst / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A person skilled in orthoepy.

75. Ostler / ˈɑːslər / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A person who looks after horses at an inn.