Grade_04 : Word group 06

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

1. Rescuee / ˌrɛskjuːˈiː / noun Origin: English (from rescue + -ee)

   A person who has been rescued.

2. Retiary / ˈrɛʃiˌɛri / adjective Origin: Latin

   Resembling a net; of or pertaining to the Retiarius, an ancient Roman gladiator.

3. Rewardless / rɪˈwɔːrdləs / adjective Origin: English

   Receiving or having no reward.

4. Ricer / ˈraɪsər / Noun Origin: Old French

   A kitchen utensil with small holes through which cooked food, especially potatoes, is pressed to form particles.

5. Rig / rɪɡ / Verb Origin: Old Norse

   To provide a ship or boat with sails and rigging.

6. Rissole / ˈrɪsoʊl / Noun Origin: French

   A small, deep-fried cake of minced meat, fish, or vegetable, coated in breadcrumbs.

7. Roble / ˈroʊbli / Noun Origin: Spanish

   A type of oak tree native to Mexico and Central and South America.

8. Roe / roʊ / Noun Origin: Old Norse

   The mass of eggs contained in the ovaries of a female fish or shellfish.

9. Rome / roʊm / Noun (Proper noun) Origin: Latin

   The capital city of Italy.

10. Ropework / ˈroʊpˌwɜːrk / Noun Origin: English

    The making or use of ropes.

11. Rotulet / ˈrɑtʃulɪt / Noun Origin: French

    A small patella or kneecap.

12. Rowan / ˈroʊən / Noun Origin: Old Norse

    A small tree with white flowers and red berries.

13. Rubify / ˈruːbɪˌfaɪ / Verb Origin: Latin

    To make or become red.

14. Runic / ˈruːnɪk / Adjective Origin: Old Norse

    Relating to or written in runes.

15. Rustproof / ˈrʌstˌpruːf / Adjective Origin: English

    Treated or designed to resist rust.

16. Sackbut / ˈsækˌbʌt / Noun Origin: Old French

    A medieval trombone-like musical instrument.

17. Sailer / ˈseɪlər / Noun Origin: Old English

    A ship or boat of a specified kind with regard to its sailing performance.

18. Sampleable / ˈsæmpələbəl / Adjective Origin: Old French

    Able to be sampled.

19. Sank / sæŋk / Verb Origin: Old English

    Moved downwards or caused to go down below the surface.

20. Satori / səˈtɔːri / Noun Origin: Japanese

    (In Zen Buddhism) sudden enlightenment.

21. Saw / sɔː / Verb Origin: Old English

    Perceived with the eyes; a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting.

22. Scaup / skɔp / Noun Origin: Old Norse

    A diving duck with a dark head and breast.

23. Scoreboard / ˈskɔːrbɔːrd / Noun Origin: English

    A large board used for displaying the score in a game or contest.

24. Scutage / ˈskjuːtɪdʒ / Used as a noun. Origin: Anglo-Norman French

    A tax paid by a feudal tenant in lieu of military service.

25. Secesh / sɪˈsɛʃ / Used as a noun or adjective. Origin: English (abbreviation)

    A secessionist, especially one who supported the Confederacy in the American Civil War.

26. Segue / ˈsɛɡweɪ / verb Origin: Italian

    To move without interruption from one topic or piece of music to another.

27. Sensor / ˈsɛnsər / noun Origin: Latin

    A device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.

28. Sfogato / zfoʊˈɡɑːtoʊ / adjective Origin: Italian

    Having the sound thinned out or very light (in music).

29. Shaw / ʃɔː / Noun Origin: Old English

    A small wood, copse, or thicket.

30. Shinny / ˈʃɪni / Verb Origin: English (from shin)

    To climb by gripping with the hands and legs.

31. Shorter / ˈʃɔːrtər / Adjective Origin: English

    Comparative form of short.

32. Sidecar / ˈsaɪdˌkɑːr / Noun Origin: English

    A small, one-wheeled passenger or goods vehicle attached to the side of a motorcycle.

33. Simpler / ˈsɪmplər / Adjective Origin: English

    Easier to understand or do.

34. Sit / sɪt / verb Origin: Old English

    to rest with the upper body upright and the back supported, as on a chair.

35. Skier / ˈskiːər / noun Origin: Norwegian

    a person who skis.

36. Slangy / ˈslæŋi / adjective Origin: English

    using or characteristic of slang.

37. Smitten / ˈsmɪtən / Adjective Origin: Old English

    Struck with a powerful feeling, especially love.

38. Sockeye / ˈsɑːkaɪ / Noun Origin: Chinook Jargon

    A type of Pacific salmon, valuable as food.

39. Soleil / soʊˈleɪ / Noun Origin: French

    The sun.

40. Sonny / ˈsʌni / Noun Origin: English

    An informal term of address for a boy or young man.

41. Sourceless / ˈsɔːrslɪs / Adjective Origin: English

    Having no identifiable source.

42. Sparklefish / ˈspɑːrkəlˌfɪʃ / Noun Origin: English

    A type of fish known for its iridescent scales.

43. Spiderweb / ˈspaɪdərˌwɛb / Noun Origin: English

    A web spun by a spider.

44. Splurgy / ˈsplɜrdʒi / Adjective Origin: English (from splurge)

    Characterized by spending money freely or extravagantly.

45. Stade / ˈsteɪd / Noun Origin: Greek

    An ancient Greek unit of length, approximately 600 feet.

46. Sterlet / ˈstɜːrlɪt / noun Origin: Russian

    A small Eurasian sturgeon, often farmed for its caviar.

47. Stollen / ˈstɔːlən / Noun Origin: German

    A traditional German bread made with fruit, nuts, and spices, typically eaten at Christmas.

48. Strigil / ˈstrɪdʒɪl / Noun Origin: Latin

    An instrument used in ancient Greece and Rome to scrape dirt and sweat from the body after bathing.

49. Styrax / ˈstaɪræks / noun Origin: Latin

    A genus of flowering plants or the fragrant resin obtained from some of these trees.

50. Succory / ˈsʌkəri / noun Origin: French

    Chicory, especially as a salad plant.

51. Sun / sʌn / noun Origin: Old English

    The star that the Earth revolves around, providing light and heat.

52. Surette / səˈrɛt / proper noun Origin: French

    A surname of French origin.

53. Swather / ˈswɑːðər / Noun Origin: Old English

    A machine that cuts and lays crops in rows.

54. Syndic / ˈsɪndɪk / Noun Origin: Greek

    An agent or business representative; a person appointed to represent a corporation or community.

55. Syzygy / ˈsɪzədʒi / Noun Origin: Greek

    An alignment of three celestial bodies.

56. Taiga / ˈtaɪɡə / Noun Origin: Russian

    The swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes, especially that between the tundra and steppes of Siberia and North America.

57. Tallage / ˈtælədʒ / Noun Origin: Old French

    A tax, especially one formerly levied by a sovereign on his demesnes.

58. Tanbark / ˈtænˌbɑːrk / Noun Origin: English (compound)

    Bark, especially oak or hemlock bark, that is ground and used for tanning leather.

59. Taperer / ˈteɪpərər / Noun Origin: Old English

    A person or device that tapers something.

60. Tatami / təˈtɑmi / Noun Origin: Japanese

    A type of mat used as a flooring material in traditional Japanese rooms.

61. Teamworkful / ˈtimˌwɜrkfəl / Adjective Origin: English

    Characterized by effective teamwork.

62. Teledu / ˈtɛlədu / Noun Origin: Malay

    A stink badger found in Southeast Asia.

63. Tephra / ˈtɛfrə / noun Origin: Greek

    Rock fragments and particles ejected by a volcanic eruption.

64. Testable / ˈtɛstəbəl / Adjective Origin: Latin + English

    Able to be tested.

65. Therm / θɜːrm / noun Origin: Greek

    A unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units.

66. Thor / θɔːr / noun Origin: Old Norse

    The Norse god of thunder, storms, and strength.

67. Tidyroom / ˈtaɪdiˌruːm / Noun Origin: English

    A room that is kept neat and orderly.

68. Tilapia / tɪˈlɑːpiə / Noun Origin: African (Tswana)

    A genus of freshwater fish native to Africa and the Middle East, widely farmed for food.

69. Tinier / ˈtaɪniər / Adjective Origin: English

    Smaller in size or amount.

70. Tiralee / ˌtɪrəˈli / Interjection Origin: English

    A representation of a bird's song or a bugle call.

71. Tog / tɑg / Noun Origin: English

    A unit of thermal resistance used for duvets and sleeping bags.

72. Ton / tʌn / Noun Origin: Old French

    A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (short ton) or 2,240 pounds (long ton).

73. Topepo / toʊˈpɛpoʊ / Noun Origin: English (blend of tomato and pepper)

    A hybrid vegetable resembling both a tomato and a pepper.

74. Torta / ˈtɔrtə / Noun Origin: Italian/Spanish

    A type of flat cake, often savory, or a sandwich in Mexican cuisine.

75. Towhead / ˈtoʊˌhɛd / Noun Origin: English

    A person with very light blond hair.