Grade_06 : Word group 02

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

1. Citizenry / ˈsɪtɪzənri / Noun Origin: Old French

   The body of citizens of a state or country.

2. Clasp / klæsp / Noun Origin: Middle English

   A device with two interlocking parts, typically used for fastening a belt or bracelet or for holding a purse or book closed.

3. Cliffside / ˈklɪfsaɪd / Noun Origin: English

   The side or slope of a cliff.

4. Clout / klaʊt / Noun, Verb Origin: Old English

   Influence or power; or to hit hard.

5. Codicology / ˌkoʊdɪˈkɑlədʒi / Noun Origin: Latin + Greek

   The study of ancient manuscripts and books.

6. Collutorium / ˌkɑːluːˈtɔːriəm / noun Origin: Latin

   A mouthwash (obsolete).

7. Comminute / ˈkɑːməˌnjuːt / Verb Origin: Latin

   To reduce to a fine powder or small pieces.

8. Comradeship / ˈkɑːmrædˌʃɪp / Noun Origin: Spanish

   The company and friendship of others with common aims.

9. Conformity / kənˈfɔːrmɪti / Noun Origin: Latin

   Compliance with standards, rules, or laws.

10. Contestant / kənˈtɛstənt / Noun Origin: Latin

    A person who takes part in a contest or competition.

11. Coppernose / ˈkɑːpərˌnoʊz / Noun Origin: English

    A common name for the bluegill sunfish, often referring to its reddish or copper-colored nose.

12. Correlative / kəˈrɛlətɪv / Adjective, Noun Origin: Latin

    Having a mutual relationship; a word or phrase that corresponds to another.

13. Counterfoil / ˈkaʊntərfɔɪl / Noun Origin: Old French

    The part of a check or ticket kept by the issuer as a record.

14. Crane / kreɪn / noun Origin: Old English

    A large bird with long legs and a long neck; a large machine for lifting and moving heavy objects.

15. Cream / kriːm / noun Origin: Old French

    The thick, yellowish-white fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk.

16. Crest / krɛst / noun Origin: Old French

    A comb or tuft of feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal.

17. Crore / krɔr / Noun Origin: Hindi

    A unit of money in India and some other South Asian countries, equal to ten million.

18. Crust / krʌst / Noun/Verb Origin: Latin

    A hard outer layer or covering.

19. Cuchifrito / ˌkuːtʃɪˈfriːtoʊ / Noun Origin: Spanish

    A dish of various fried foods, typically made from pork, found in Caribbean cuisine.

20. Cycle / ˈsaɪkəl / Noun Origin: Greek

    A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order; a bicycle.

21. Dampen / ˈdæmpən / Verb Origin: Middle Low German

    To make slightly wet; to make less intense.

22. Debar / dɪˈbɑːr / Verb Origin: Old French (via Latin)

    Exclude or prohibit someone from doing something.

23. Deceleron / diːˈsɛlərɒn / Noun Origin: English (from decelerate)

    A particle that slows down another particle. (Highly specialized/technical term)

24. Defeasance / dɪˈfizəns / Noun Origin: Old French

    A condition or provision that, if fulfilled, would nullify or render void a deed or contract.

25. Dehumidify / ˌdiːhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ / Verb Origin: English (from de- + humidify)

    To remove moisture from the air or from something.

26. Democratic / ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

27. Depilitant / dɪˈpɪlɪtənt / adjective Origin: Latin

    Related to hair removal.

28. Desensitize / diːˈsɛnsɪtaɪz / verb Origin: English (de- + sensitize)

    To make less sensitive.

29. Diacetate / ˌdaɪˈæsəteɪt / Noun Origin: Greek (di-) + English (acetate)

    A compound containing two acetate groups.

30. Difficulty / ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlti / Noun Origin: Latin (difficultas)

    The state or condition of being difficult; a problem or obstacle.

31. Dingy / ˈdɪndʒi / adjective Origin: English

    Gloomy and drab; dirty-looking.

32. Disencumber / ˌdɪsɪnˈkʌmbər / Verb Origin: Old French (via English formation)

    To free from a burden or impediment.

33. Distilland / ˈdɪstɪˌlænd / Noun Origin: English (from distill + -and)

    The liquid or mixture undergoing distillation.

34. Divot / ˈdɪvət / Noun Origin: Scottish Gaelic

    A piece of turf cut out of the ground by a golf club.

35. Dolce / ˈdoʊltʃeɪ / Adjective Origin: Italian

    Sweet; soft and gentle (used as a musical direction).

36. Dominion / dəˈmɪnjən / noun Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    Sovereignty or control; a territory or sphere of influence.

37. Dough / doʊ / noun Origin: Old English

    A thick, malleable mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking.

38. Draft / dræft / noun Origin: Old Norse

    A preliminary version of a document; a current of air.

39. Drawl / drɔːl / Noun, Verb Origin: English (unknown origin, possibly from Dutch or Low German)

    (Noun) A slow, lazy way of speaking or pronunciation. (Verb) To speak in a slow, lazy way.

40. Drool / druːl / Verb, Noun Origin: English (from drivel)

    (Verb) To let saliva drip from the mouth. (Noun) Saliva dripping from the mouth.

41. Dulcet / ˈdʌlsɪt / Adjective Origin: Old French

    Sweet and soothing (often used ironically).

42. Dysrhythmia / dɪsˈrɪðmiə / Noun Origin: Greek

    Abnormality in a physiological rhythm, especially of the brain or heart.

43. Edelweiss / ˈeɪdəlvaɪs / noun Origin: German

    A small white mountain flower.

44. Eiderdown / ˈaɪdərˌdaʊn / noun Origin: Dutch

    The soft, fine breast feathers of the eider duck.

45. Elementary / ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəri / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Relating to the basic principles of a subject.

46. Emend / ɪˈmɛnd / Verb Origin: Latin

    To make corrections to a text.

47. Encomiastic / ɪnˌkoʊmiˈæstɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek (enkomiastikos)

    Praising highly.

48. Enjoy / ɪnˈdʒɔɪ / Verb Origin: Old French

    To take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion).

49. Epicurism / ˈɛpɪkjʊˌrɪzəm / Noun Origin: Greek

    The philosophy of Epicurus, advocating the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain as the highest good.

50. Equal / ˈikwəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Being the same in quantity, size, degree, value, or status.

51. Eremitical / ˌɛrəˈmɪtɪkəl / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to or characteristic of a hermit; solitary.

52. Escalator / ˈɛskəleɪtər / Noun Origin: Latin

    A moving staircase.

53. Ethic / ˈɛθɪk / Noun Origin: Greek

    A set of moral principles, especially ones generally accepted or governing a particular group or culture.

54. Evoke / ɪˈvoʊk / This is a verb. Origin: From Latin.

    Bring or recall to the conscious mind.

55. Exigent / ˈɛksɪdʒənt / This is an adjective. Origin: From Latin.

    Pressing; demanding.

56. Exude / ɪɡˈzuːd / Verb Origin: Latin

    To discharge (moisture or a smell) slowly and steadily.

57. Factory / ˈfæktəri / Noun Origin: Latin (via French)

    A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled.

58. Fanfaronade / ˌfænˌfærəˈneɪd / Noun Origin: French

    Boastful or blustering behavior or talk.

59. Fashionable / ˈfæʃənəbəl / Adjective Origin: English (from fashion)

    Conforming to or influenced by the current styles and trends.

60. Feast / fist / Noun, Verb Origin: Old French (feste)

    A large meal, typically one in celebration; to eat sumptuously.

61. Fennel / ˈfɛnəl / Noun Origin: Old French

    An aromatic plant with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, used as a herb and vegetable.

62. Fettuccelle / ˌfɛtəˈtʃɛli / Noun Origin: Italian

    Narrow flat pasta, similar to fettuccine.

63. Fiery / ˈfaɪəri / Adjective Origin: English

    Consisting of or resembling fire; passionate and spirited.

64. Finery / ˈfaɪnəri / noun Origin: Old French

    Elaborate or showy clothes or decorations.

65. Flank / flæŋk / Noun, Verb Origin: Old French

    The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and hip; to be situated on each side of.

66. Flaxen / ˈflæksən / Adjective Origin: Old English

    Made of flax; resembling flax, especially in pale yellow color.

67. Flock / flɑːk / noun, verb Origin: Old French

    A group of birds or sheep, or to gather in a group.

68. Fluff / flʌf / noun, verb Origin: English (uncertain origin, possibly imitative)

    Soft, light material, typically consisting of fibers; to make something soft and plump.

69. Folio / ˈfoʊliˌoʊ / noun Origin: Latin (folium 'leaf')

    A sheet of paper folded once, making two leaves of a book; a large book.

70. Force / fɔrs / Noun, Verb Origin: Old French

    Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action; to make someone do something.

71. Forficiform / fɔrˈfɪsɪˌfɔrm / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Having the shape of a pair of scissors; pincer-shaped.

72. Fortemente / ˌfɔːrtɛˈmɛnteɪ / Adverb Origin: Italian

    Strongly, loudly (music).

73. Foxglove / ˈfɑːksɡlʌv / Noun Origin: Old English

    A tall plant with bell-shaped, often purple flowers.

74. Freewheeler / ˈfriˌwilər / Noun Origin: English

    A person who acts without concern for rules or conventions.

75. Frith / frɪθ / Noun Origin: Old English

    A forest, a protected woodland; a haven.