Grade_08 : Word group 06

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1. Semanteme / ˈsɛməntiːm / NOUN Origin: Greek

   A unit of meaning, typically represented by a word or a part of a word.

2. Sensibility / ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti / NOUN Origin: Latin

   The ability to feel, perceive, or respond, especially to emotional or aesthetic influences.

3. Sequential / sɪˈkwɛnʃəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin (via English)

   Forming or following a logical order or sequence.

4. Serpentile / ˈsɜːrpəntaɪl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Of, relating to, or resembling a serpent.

5. Sheargrass / ˈʃɪərˌɡræs / NOUN Origin: English (shear + grass)

   A type of grass found in salt marshes.

6. Shrift / ʃrɪft / NOUN Origin: Old English

   Confession to a priest; absolution.

7. Signifier / ˈsɪɡnɪˌfaɪər / NOUN Origin: French

   A sound, word, or image that refers to a concept or object.

8. Similitude / sɪˈmɪlɪˌtuːd / NOUN Origin: Latin

   The quality or state of being similar to something.

9. Singular / ˈsɪŋɡjələr / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French

   Unique; referring to only one person or thing.

10. Sledge / slɛdʒ / NOUN Origin: Old English (slecge 'hammer, mallet')

    A large, heavy hammer requiring two hands, used for tasks such as breaking stone.

11. Smudge / smʌdʒ / NOUN, VERB Origin: English

    A dirty mark or smear.

12. Solenoglyph / səˈlɛnəˌɡlɪf / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A type of venomous snake fang that is hollow and can be folded back.

13. Sombrero / sɑːmˈbrɛroʊ / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    A broad-brimmed felt or straw hat, worn especially in Mexico and the southwestern US.

14. Spacecraft / ˈspeɪsˌkræft / NOUN Origin: English

    A vehicle used for traveling in space.

15. Spellbinder / ˈspɛlˌbaɪndər / NOUN Origin: English

    A person who holds the complete attention of an audience.

16. Spirit / ˈspɪrɪt / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The nonphysical part of a person, often associated with emotions, character, or soul.

17. Sporophore / ˈspɔrəˌfɔr / NOUN Origin: Greek (from sporos seed + phoros bearing)

    A stalk or structure bearing spores, especially in fungi.

18. Squamulose / ˈskwæmjʊloʊs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Having small scales or scale-like structures.

19. Stable / ˈsteɪbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French

    Not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed.

20. Staple / ˈsteɪpəl / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A basic or principal item or feature.

21. Stereo / ˈstɛrioʊ / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Sound recording and reproduction using two or more independent audio channels; three-dimensional.

22. Stolid / ˈstɑːlɪd / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Showing little or no emotion; not easily excited or upset.

23. Stretcher / ˈstrɛtʃər / NOUN Origin: English

    A framework of two poles with a long piece of canvas or similar material between them, used for carrying an injured or dead person.

24. Stucco / ˈstʌkoʊ / NOUN, VERB Origin: Italian

    A fine plaster used for coating wall surfaces or molding into architectural decorations; to coat with stucco.

25. Sublittoral / ˌsʌbˈlɪtərəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Relating to or denoting the area of the seashore below the intertidal zone.

26. Substance / ˈsʌbstəns / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The particular kind of matter with definite properties; the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists.

27. Succorance / ˈsʌkərəns / NOUN Origin: English

    The act of succoring; aid, help.

28. Sumpter / ˈsʌmptər / NOUN Origin: Old French

    An animal, especially a horse or mule, used to carry baggage.

29. Superhuman / ˈsuːpərˌhjuːmən / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Having abilities or qualities exceeding those of ordinary humans.

30. Suppliant / ˈsʌpliənt / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French

    A person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority.

31. Surmount / sərˈmaʊnt / VERB Origin: Old French

    To overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).

32. Suspend / səˈspɛnd / VERB Origin: Latin

    To hang (something) from somewhere.

33. Syllogism / ˈsɪləˌdʒɪzəm / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions.

34. Synonymical / ˌsɪnəˈnɪmɪkəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Relating to or being a synonym.

35. Tabloid / ˈtæbˌlɔɪd / NOUN Origin: English

    A type of newspaper with small pages, many pictures, and short, often sensational, stories.

36. Tagraggery / ˌtæɡˈræɡəri / NOUN Origin: English

    Rabble; a collection of disreputable people.

37. Tangible / ˈtændʒəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Perceptible by touch; clear and definite enough to be regarded as real.

38. Tarpon / ˈtɑrpɑn / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    A large, silvery game fish found in warm Atlantic waters.

39. Technocracy / tɛkˈnɑkrəsi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A system of government or management by technical experts.

40. Telescope / ˈtɛləskoʊp / NOUN Origin: Greek

    An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer.

41. Tenable / ˈtɛnəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

42. Terreplein / ˈtɛrəˌpleɪn / NOUN Origin: French (from Latin)

    The horizontal surface of a rampart, on which guns are mounted.

43. Testimony / ˈtɛstɪˌmoʊni / NOUN Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    Formal spoken or written evidence, especially that given in a court of law.

44. Texture / ˈtɛkstʃər / NOUN, VERB Origin: Latin

    The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance.

45. Thirtieth / ˈθɜːrtiɪθ / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

    Constituting number thirty in a sequence; 30th.

46. Tidewaiter / ˈtaɪdˌweɪtər / NOUN Origin: English

    A customs officer stationed at a port to oversee the loading and unloading of ships.

47. Together / təˈgɛðər / ADVERB Origin: Old English

    With or near each other.

48. Torsion / ˈtɔrʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The action of twisting or the state of being twisted.

49. Trajectory / trəˈdʒɛktəri / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

50. Transit / ˈtrænsɪt / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The act of passing through or over.

51. Trefoil / ˈtrɛfɔɪl / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A plant with leaves composed of three leaflets.

52. Tributary / ˈtrɪbjəˌtɛri / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.

53. Trilogy / ˈtrɪlədʒi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A group of three related novels, plays, or films.

54. Trivial / ˈtrɪviəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Of little value or importance.

55. Trumpet / ˈtrʌmpɪt / NOUN, VERB Origin: Old French

    A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and piston valves.

56. Tutelage / ˈtuːtəlɪdʒ/ or /ˈtjuːtəlɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    Protection over someone or something; the state of being under a guardian or tutor.

57. Umbellate / ˈʌmbəleɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Arranged in an umbel.

58. Uncompliant / ˌʌnkəmˈplaɪənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Not complying with a rule, standard, or law.

59. Undergrowth / ˈʌndərˌɡroʊθ / NOUN Origin: English (from under- + growth)

    A dense growth of shrubs and other plants, especially under trees in woodland.

60. Unfasten / ʌnˈfæstən / VERB Origin: English

    To undo or open something that is fastened.

61. Unhook / ʌnˈhʊk / VERB Origin: English

    To detach from a hook.

62. Unlace / ʌnˈleɪs / VERB Origin: Old English (un-) + Old French (laz)

    To undo the laces or lacing of (something).

63. Unpopular / ˌʌnˈpɑpyələr / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Not liked or supported by many people.

64. Unsheathe / ʌnˈʃiːð / VERB Origin: English

    To draw a sword or knife from its sheath.

65. Untraceable / ʌnˈtreɪsəbl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Impossible to trace or find.

66. Upshot / ˈʌpˌʃɒt / NOUN Origin: English (from up + shot)

    The final result or outcome of a discussion or series of events.

67. Utilize / ˈjuːtəˌlaɪz / VERB Origin: French (utiliser)

    To make practical and effective use of.

68. Valedictory / ˌvæləˈdɪktəri / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin (valedicere)

    Pertaining to a farewell.

69. Variance / ˈvɛriəns / NOUN Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    The fact or quality of being different, diverse, or inconsistent.

70. Venatorial / ˌvɛnəˈtɔːriəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Pertaining to hunting or the chase.

71. Verdure / ˈvɜːrdʒər / NOUN Origin: Old French (from Latin)

    Greenery, especially flourishing vegetation.

72. Versatility / ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪlɪti / NOUN Origin: Latin (via French)

    The ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

73. Vibrate / ˈvaɪbreɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To move rhythmically and rapidly to and fro; to resonate.

74. Vicugna / vɪˈkuːnjə / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    A wild South American camelid, similar to the llama, valued for its fine wool.

75. Violin / ˌvaɪəˈlɪn / NOUN Origin: Italian

    A stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, played with a bow.