Grade_08 : Word group 05

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

1. Outside / ˈaʊtˈsaɪd / ADVERB Origin: English

   On or to the exterior.

2. Overland / ˈoʊvərlænd / ADJECTIVE, ADVERB Origin: English

   By land rather than by sea or air.

3. Ozonosphere / oʊˈzɑːnəˌsfɪər / NOUN Origin: Greek

   The layer of the earth's atmosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone; the ozone layer.

4. Pagoda / pəˈɡoʊdə / NOUN Origin: Portuguese (from Sanskrit/Dravidian)

   A tiered tower with multiple eaves, common in East Asia, typically a temple or shrine.

5. Palindrome / ˈpælɪnˌdroʊm / NOUN Origin: Greek

   A word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward.

6. Panegyrical / ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪkəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek (from panegyric)

   Expressing elaborate praise.

7. Parachute / ˈpærəˌʃuːt / NOUN, VERB Origin: French (para- + chute)

   A device used to slow the fall of a person or object from an aircraft; to drop by parachute.

8. Paramount / ˈpærəˌmaʊnt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French (par amont)

   More important than anything else; supreme.

9. Parrhesia / pəˈriːʒə / NOUN Origin: Greek

   Boldness or frankness of speech.

10. Particulate / pərˈtɪkjəlɪt / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Composed of distinct particles; matter in the form of fine particles.

11. Pastiche / pæˈstiːʃ / NOUN Origin: French

    An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period.

12. Patristic / pəˈtrɪstɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek via Latin

    Of or relating to the Fathers of the Christian Church.

13. Peculiar / pɪˈkjuljər / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Strange or odd; unusual.

14. Pedestrian / pəˈdɛstriən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A person walking along a road or in a developed area.

15. Penniless / pɛnɪlɪs / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Having no money; very poor.

16. Percaline / pɜːrkəˈliːn / NOUN Origin: French

    A finely woven cotton fabric, usually glazed, used for bookbinding.

17. Perestroika / ˌpɛrəˈstrɔɪkə / NOUN Origin: Russian

    The policy or practice of restructuring or reforming the economic and political system in the former Soviet Union.

18. Peristalith / pəˈrɪstəˌlɪθ / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A structure of stones forming a ring, often around a tumulus.

19. Persevere / ˌpɜrsɪˈvɪr / VERB Origin: Latin

    To continue in a course of action despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

20. Peruse / pəˈruːz / VERB Origin: Latin

    To read or examine something carefully or thoroughly.

21. Philologist / fɪˈlɒlədʒɪst / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A person who studies language in historical and cultural context.

22. Phonology / foʊˈnɑlədʒi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The study of speech sounds in a language or languages with reference to their distribution and patterning.

23. Physiolatry / ˌfɪziˈɑlətri / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The worship of nature.

24. Piloncillo / ˌpiloʊnˈsɪlyoʊ / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    Unrefined whole cane sugar, often shaped into a cone.

25. Pizzazz / pɪˈzæz / NOUN Origin: American English (origin uncertain)

    An attractive combination of vitality and glamor.

26. Plantain / ˈplæntɪn / NOUN Origin: Latin (for the herb); Spanish (for the fruit)

    A tropical fruit resembling a banana, typically cooked; also, a common weed with broad leaves.

27. Plausible / ˈplɔːzəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin (plausibilis)

    (Of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

28. Plough / ˈplaʊ / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A large farming implement used for turning over soil.

29. Podium / ˈpoʊdiəm / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A small platform on which a person may stand to give a speech or conduct an orchestra.

30. Polychrest / ˈpɑːliˌkrɛst / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A medicine or remedy that is useful for many different diseases.

31. Polytheism / ˈpɑːliˌθiːɪzəm / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The belief in or worship of more than one god.

32. Popularity / ˌpɑːpjəˈlærəti / NOUN Origin: English

    The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.

33. Postern / ˈpoʊstərn / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A back door or gate in a fortress or castle.

34. Pother / ˈpɑðər / NOUN Origin: English

    A commotion or fuss.

35. Practical / ˈpræktɪkəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Medieval Latin

    Relating to experience, use, or action rather than theory; useful.

36. Preceptor / prɪˈsɛptər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A teacher or instructor.

37. Preference / ˈprɛfərəns / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A greater liking for one alternative over another or others.

38. Puzzle / ˈpʌzəl / NOUN Origin: English

    A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.

39. Quaddy / ˈkwɑːdi / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Having strong quadriceps muscles.

40. Quainter / ˈkweɪntər / ADJECTIVE Origin: Comparative of quaint

    More quaint.

41. Quantize / ˈkwɑːntaɪz / VERB Origin: Early 20th century, from quant (quantity) + -ize

    To apply quantum theory to a physical system; to convert to discrete values.

42. Quartzose / ˈkwɔːrtsoʊs / ADJECTIVE Origin: From quartz + -ose

    Resembling or containing quartz.

43. Queensware / ˈkwiːnzˌwɛr / NOUN Origin: English (from Queen Charlotte, for whom it was named)

    A type of cream-colored earthenware made by Wedgwood, named in honor of Queen Charlotte.

44. Quibble / ˈkwɪbəl / NOUN, VERB Origin: Unclear, possibly from Latin quibus or diminutive of quib

    A slight objection or criticism; to argue or raise trivial objections about a minor matter.

45. Quiniela / kɪˈnjɛlə / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    A type of betting pool, especially in jai alai and soccer, similar to a quinella.

46. Quintillion / kwɪnˈtɪljən / NUMBER Origin: Latin

    A number equal to 1 followed by 18 zeros in the US and 30 zeros in the UK.

47. Quizzer / ˈkwɪzər / NOUN Origin: English

    A person who asks questions in a quiz.

48. Radial / ˈreɪdiəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Arranged like rays or diverging from a center.

49. Raglan / ˈræɡlən / NOUN Origin: English

    A style of sleeve extending in one piece to the collar, with diagonal seams.

50. Ratable / reɪtəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Capable of being rated or assessed.

51. Rebate / ˈriːˌbeɪt / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax, rent, or a utility.

52. Reciprocate / rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    Respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.

53. Recompense / ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns / NOUN Origin: Latin via Old French

    Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or effort made.

54. Recuperate / rɪˈkupəˌreɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    Recover from illness or exertion.

55. Refract / rɪˈfrækt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To make (a ray of light) change direction when it enters at an angle.

56. Regalia / rɪˈɡeɪliə / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The emblems or insignia of royalty, or the distinctive clothing worn by an official group.

57. Rehearse / rɪˈhɜːrs / VERB Origin: Old French

    To practice a play, piece of music, or other work for public performance.

58. Release / rɪˈliːs / VERB Origin: Old French

    To allow or enable to escape from confinement.

59. Remediless / ˈrɛmɪdɪləs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Without remedy; incurable.

60. Renovate / ˈrɛnəˌveɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To restore (something old, especially a building) to a good state of repair.

61. Replevin / rɪˈplɛvɪn / NOUN Origin: Old French

    An action for the recovery of goods wrongfully taken or detained.

62. Researcher / rɪˈsɜrtʃər / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A person who conducts research.

63. Resort / rɪˈzɔrt / NOUN, VERB Origin: Old French

    A place that is a popular destination for holidays or recreation; to turn to and adopt (a strategy or course of action) as a means of achieving a goal.

64. Resurge / rɪˈsɜːrdʒ / VERB Origin: Latin

    To rise again; to experience a revival.

65. Retroactive / ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Taking effect from a date in the past.

66. Reversible / rɪˈvɜːrsəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Able to be turned the other way around or inside out; able to be undone.

67. Rhipidate / ˈrɪpɪˌdeɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Fan-shaped.

68. Rococo / rəˈkoʊkoʊ / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: French

    A style of art and architecture from the 18th century, characterized by elaborate ornamentation.

69. Routineer / ruˌtiˈnɪər / NOUN Origin: English

    A person who habitually follows a routine.

70. Saccharine / ˈsækərɪn / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Excessively sweet or sentimental.

71. Scarce / skɛrs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old North French

    Insufficient for the demand.

72. Schooner / ˈskunər / NOUN Origin: American English

    A sailing vessel with two or more masts.

73. Scrawl / skrɔːl / VERB Origin: Middle English

    To write (something) in a cramped, untidy, and almost illegible hand.

74. Scrutinize / ˈskruːtənaɪz / VERB Origin: Latin

    To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

75. Second / ˈsɛkənd / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Coming immediately after the first in order, time, or importance; a unit of time.