Grade_05 : Word group 01

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1. Abnormal / æbˈnɔːrməl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin (via French)

   Deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.

2. Acarology / ˌækəˈrɑːlədʒi / NOUN Origin: Greek

   The scientific study of mites and ticks.

3. Accurate / ˈækjərɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Correct in all details; exact.

4. Actinide / ˈæktɪˌnaɪd / NOUN Origin: Greek

   Any of the series of 15 metallic chemical elements with atomic numbers from 89 (actinium) to 103 (lawrencium).

5. Addressee / ˌædrɛˈsiː / NOUN Origin: English

   The person to whom a letter, package, or email is addressed.

6. Adsorbent / ædˈsɔːrbənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Capable of adsorbing substances.

7. Aerophone / ˈɛəroʊfoʊn / NOUN Origin: Greek

   A type of telephone that transmits sounds through the air.

8. Agronomy / əˈɡrɑːnəmi / NOUN Origin: Greek

   The science of soil management and crop production.

9. Alburnum / ælˈbɜːrnəm / NOUN Origin: Latin

   The soft, outer layers of recently formed wood between the heartwood and the bark, also called sapwood.

10. Allegiant / əˈliːdʒənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French

    Loyal and faithful.

11. Almandite / ˈælmənˌdaɪt / NOUN Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    Another name for almandine.

12. Altimetry / ælˈtɪmɪtri / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The measurement of altitude.

13. Amperage / ˈæmpərɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: English

    The strength of an electric current in amperes.

14. Anallobar / ˌænəˈloʊbɑːr / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A line on a weather map connecting points of equal change in atmospheric pressure over a specified period.

15. Anechoic / ˌænɛˈkoʊɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Not echoing; free from echoes.

16. Annular / ˈænjələr / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Ring-shaped.

17. Antiquate / ˈæntɪˌkweɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To make obsolete or old-fashioned.

18. Apograph / ˈæpəɡræf / NOUN Origin: Greek

    An exact copy or transcript of an original manuscript.

19. Aquarelle / ˌɑːkwəˈrɛl / NOUN Origin: French

    A painting done in transparent watercolors.

20. Ardor / ˈɑːrdər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    Great warmth of feeling; passion; fervor.

21. Arrearage / əˈrɪərɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: Old French

    An overdue debt or sum of money.

22. Artistry / ˈɑːrtɪstri / NOUN Origin: Latin via French

    Creative skill or ability.

23. Assuasive / əˈsweɪsɪv / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French (from Latin)

    Having the power to soothe or mitigate.

24. Asyndeton / eɪˈsɪndətɑn / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence.

25. Auld / ɔːld / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

    Old (used chiefly in Scottish and northern English dialects).

26. Avalvular / eɪˈvælvjələr / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Without valves.

27. Babracot / ˈbæbrəkɑːt / NOUN Origin: Slavic

    A bobac, a type of marmot, or an archaic term for a beaver.

28. Backward / ˈbækərd / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

    Directed or facing toward the back.

29. Balestra / bəˈlɛstrə / NOUN Origin: Italian

    A jump forward with the feet closing together in mid-air, used in fencing as an attack or preparation for one.

30. Balmacaan / ˌbælməˈkæn / NOUN Origin: Scottish Gaelic

    A type of loose-fitting overcoat with raglan sleeves and a convertible collar.

31. Bane / beɪn / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A cause of great distress or annoyance.

32. Barnyard / ˈbɑːrnjɑːrd / NOUN Origin: English

    An area of ground around a barn.

33. Basicity / beɪˈsɪsəti / NOUN Origin: English

    The number of replaceable hydrogen atoms in an acid or hydroxyl groups in a base.

34. Canvasser / ˈkænvəsər / NOUN Origin: English

    A person who canvasses, especially for political support or sales.

35. Carangid / kəˈrændʒɪd / NOUN Origin: New Latin

    A fish of the family Carangidae, which includes jacks and pompanos.

36. Carp / kɑrp / VERB Origin: Old Norse

    To complain or find fault continually, typically about trivial matters.

37. Castoff / ˈkæstˌɔf / NOUN Origin: English

    An item of clothing that has been discarded or given away by its original owner.

38. Diapason / ˌdaɪəˈpeɪzən / NOUN Origin: Greek (diapason)

    A grand swelling chorus; the compass of a voice or instrument.

39. Diffuser / dɪˈfjusər / NOUN Origin: English (from diffuse + -er)

    A device for scattering or spreading light, sound, or liquid over a wide area.

40. Nascency / ˈnæsənsi / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The state of being nascent; the beginning or origin.

41. Navicula / nəˈvɪkjʊlə / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A genus of diatoms characterized by a boat-shaped cell.

42. Neglectful / nɪˈɡlɛktfəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Failing to take proper care of something or someone.

43. Nervy / ˈnɜrvi / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Bold, impudent, or confident.

44. Uptown / ˈʌpˌtaʊn / ADVERB Origin: English (from up + town)

    Towards or in the upper part of a town or city, typically the residential area.

45. Urushiye / uːˈruːʃiˌjeɪ / NOUN Origin: Japanese

    A type of Japanese lacquerware painting.

46. Bavardage / bəˌvɑːrˈdɑːʒ / NOUN Origin: French

    Excessive and trivial talk; chatter.

47. Bedridden / ˈbɛdˌrɪdn / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

    Confined to bed by illness or infirmity.

48. Bementite / ˈbimənˌtaɪt / NOUN Origin: English (after mineralogist Bement)

    A mineral consisting of a hydrous silicate of manganese.

49. Berylloid / ˈbɛrɪlɔɪd / ADJECTIVE Origin: English (from beryl + -oid)

    Resembling beryl.

50. Bierstube / ˈbɪrˌstuːbə / NOUN Origin: German

    A beer hall or tavern.

51. Bimester / ˈbaɪmɛstər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A period of two months; an academic term of two months.

52. Birdlime / ˈbɜːrdlaɪm / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A sticky substance smeared on branches to trap small birds.

53. Blameful / ˈbleɪmfəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French

    Deserving of blame; culpable.

54. Bluebell / ˈbluːˌbɛl / NOUN Origin: English

    A plant with blue bell-shaped flowers.

55. Boldface / ˈboʊldˌfeɪs / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Typeface with thick, heavy strokes, used for emphasis.

56. Booklore / ˈbʊkˌlɔr / NOUN Origin: English

    Knowledge gained from books.

57. Botanist / ˈbɑːtənɪst / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A scientist who specializes in the study of plants.

58. Boyfriend / ˈbɔɪfrɛnd / NOUN Origin: English (from boy + friend)

    A person's regular male companion with whom they have a romantic relationship.

59. Copra / ˈkɑːprə / NOUN Origin: Malayalam

    Dried coconut kernel, from which coconut oil is extracted.

60. Corkscrew / ˈkɔːrkˌskruː / NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    A device for pulling corks from bottles; spiraling; to move in a spiral or twisting motion.

61. Corvette / kɔːrˈvɛt / NOUN Origin: French

    A small warship, typically smaller than a frigate, historically used as a fast, light escort vessel.

62. Councilman / ˈkaʊnsəlmən / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A male member of a council, especially a city or town council.

63. Emulsion / ɪˈmʌlʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin (emulsum)

    A fine dispersion of minute droplets of one liquid in another in which it is not soluble.

64. Engineer / ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪr / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works.

65. Entente / ɑnˈtɑnt / NOUN Origin: French

    A friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions.

66. Master / ˈmæstər / NOUN, VERB Origin: Latin (via Old English and Old French)

    A skilled practitioner or expert; a person in authority; or, to acquire complete knowledge or skill in (an accomplishment or art).

67. Matte / mæt / ADJECTIVE Origin: French

    Having a dull, non-shiny surface.

68. Mazy / ˈmeɪzi / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Full of mazes; intricate and confusing.

69. Panbroil / ˈpænˌbrɔɪl / VERB Origin: English (from pan + broil)

    To cook meat, usually steaks or chops, in a hot pan without fat, turning frequently.

70. Pannikin / ˈpænɪkɪn / NOUN Origin: Dutch (panneken)

    A small metal drinking cup or saucepan.

71. Papery / ˈpeɪpəri / ADJECTIVE Origin: English (from paper)

    Resembling paper in texture or appearance; thin and fragile.

72. Recumbency / rɪˈkʌmbənsi / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The state of being recumbent.

73. Refasten / ˌriːˈfæsn / VERB Origin: English (re- + fasten)

    To fasten again.

74. Regularize / ˈrɛɡjələˌraɪz / VERB Origin: English (from regular)

    To make regular or in accordance with rules or standards.

75. Brattice / ˈbrætɪs / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A partition or screen, especially in a mine, used to control airflow.