Grade_06 : Word group 06

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

1. Sigmoid / ˈsɪɡˌmɔɪd / Adjective Origin: Greek

   Having an S-shape.

2. Since / sɪns / Adverb Origin: Old French

   From a particular time in the past until now.

3. Siren / ˈsaɪrən / noun Origin: Greek

   a device that makes a loud, prolonged signal or warning sound.

4. Skeptical / ˈskɛptɪkəl / adjective Origin: Greek

   not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

5. Skipper / ˈskɪpər / noun, verb Origin: Dutch

   the captain of a ship or boat.

6. Slapdashery / ˈslæpˌdæʃəri / Noun Origin: English (from 'slapdash' + '-ery')

   Careless or haphazard work or action.

7. Slide / slaɪd / Verb Origin: Old English (slīdan 'to glide, slip')

   Move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.

8. Small / smɔːl / Adjective Origin: Old English (smæl)

   Of a limited or relatively restricted size; not large or big.

9. Smorgasbord / ˈsmɔːrɡəsˌbɔːrd / Noun Origin: Swedish

   A buffet meal featuring a variety of hot and cold dishes.

10. Snifter / ˈsnɪftər / Noun Origin: Dutch

    A large, round, stemmed glass for brandy or cognac.

11. So / soʊ / Adverb, Conjunction Origin: Old English

    To such an extent; therefore.

12. Sodden / ˈsɑːdən / Adjective, Verb Origin: Old English

    Saturated with liquid; also, to make thoroughly wet.

13. Solmizate / ˈsɑːlmɪˌzeɪt / Verb Origin: English

    To sing or denote with sol-fa syllables.

14. Sonority / səˈnɔːrɪti / Noun Origin: Latin

    The quality of being sonorous; resonance of sound.

15. Soundproof / ˈsaʊndˌpruːf / Adjective, Verb Origin: English

    Impervious to sound; to make impervious to sound.

16. Spandex / ˈspændɛks / Noun Origin: English (anagram of 'expands')

    A type of elastic polyurethane fiber.

17. Spear / spɪr / Noun Origin: Old English

    A weapon with a long shaft and a pointed head.

18. Spectral / ˈspɛktrəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Of or like a ghost; also, relating to a spectrum.

19. Sphragistic / sfrəˈdʒɪstɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to seals, signets, or the study of them.

20. Spire / spaɪr / Noun Origin: Old English

    A tapering, pointed structure on the top of a building.

21. Spoof / spuf / Noun Origin: English (origin uncertain, possibly a specific game)

    A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a genre, that exaggerates its characteristics for comic effect.

22. Sprig / sprɪɡ / Noun Origin: Middle English (sprigge)

    A small stem bearing leaves or flowers, taken from a bush or plant.

23. Squelcher / ˈskwɛltʃər / Noun Origin: Imitative

    One that squelches, often refers to a circuit that suppresses unwanted noise.

24. Stagecoach / ˈsteɪdʒˌkoʊtʃ / Noun Origin: English

    A large, enclosed, horse-drawn vehicle used to carry passengers and mail on a regular route.

25. Standardize / ˈstændərˌdaɪz / Verb Origin: Old French

    To cause (something) to conform to a standard.

26. State / steɪt / noun, verb, adjective Origin: Old French

    The particular condition that someone or something is in; to express something formally or clearly.

27. Steatite / ˈstiːəˌtaɪt / noun Origin: Greek

    A soft, dense, heat-resistant form of talc, often used for carvings.

28. Stichometry / stɪˈkɑːmɪtri / noun Origin: Greek

    The practice of counting lines in ancient texts.

29. Stockholder / ˈstɑːkˌhoʊldər / Noun Origin: English

    An owner of shares in a company or corporation.

30. Storage / ˈstɔːrɪdʒ / Noun Origin: Old French

    The action or method of storing something for future use.

31. Stove / stoʊv / Noun Origin: Old English

    An apparatus for cooking or heating.

32. Strew / struː / Verb Origin: Old English

    To scatter or spread (things) untidily over a surface or area.

33. Stuff / stʌf / Noun or Verb Origin: Old French/Germanic

    Material, objects, or substances of an unspecified kind; to fill a container or space tightly.

34. Submergence / səbˈmɜːrdʒəns / noun Origin: English

    The action of submerging or the state of being submerged.

35. Subtenant / ˈsʌbtɛnənt / noun Origin: English

    A person who leases property from a tenant.

36. Sucrose / ˈsuːkroʊs / noun Origin: French

    A disaccharide sugar commonly known as table sugar.

37. Sunny / ˈsʌni / adjective Origin: Old English

    Full of sunshine; bright.

38. Surety / ˈʃʊrəti / noun Origin: Old French

    A person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking.

39. Swank / swæŋk / Noun Origin: Origin Unknown

    Ostentatious display of wealth or importance.

40. Sweep / swiːp / Verb Origin: Old English

    Clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter.

41. Switchback / ˈswɪtʃˌbæk / Noun Origin: English

    A road or path that turns sharply back on itself repeatedly on a steep incline.

42. Sylvestrian / sɪlˈvɛstriən / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Relating to the forest or woods; sylvan.

43. Syntality / sɪnˈtæləti / Noun Origin: Greek

    The personality of a group or society.

44. Tableware / ˈteɪbəlˌwɛər / Noun Origin: English

    Dishes, glasses, and cutlery used for serving and eating meals.

45. Tamarack / ˈtæməˌræk / Noun Origin: Algonquian

    A species of larch tree native to North America, known for its deciduous needles.

46. Taphonomy / tæˈfɒnəmi / Noun Origin: Greek

    The study of how organisms decay and become fossilized.

47. Taste / teɪst / Noun Origin: Old French

    The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth.

48. Teaspoonful / ˈtiˌspunˌfʊl / Noun Origin: English

    The amount that a teaspoon can hold.

49. Telephonic / ˌtɛləˈfɑːnɪk / adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to or used in connection with a telephone.

50. Tenderloin / ˈtɛndərˌlɔɪn / noun Origin: English

    A cut of pork or beef from the loin, considered to be very tender.

51. Tepid / ˈtɛpɪd / adjective Origin: Latin

    Only slightly warm; lukewarm.

52. Tessaraglot / ˌtɛsərəˈɡlɒt / Noun Origin: Greek

    A person who speaks four languages.

53. Tetroxide / tɛˈtrɒksaɪd / Noun Origin: Greek + English

    A chemical compound containing four oxygen atoms.

54. Thematicize / θɪˈmætɪˌsaɪz / Verb Origin: Greek + English

    To make something a theme or central subject.

55. Thicket / ˈθɪkɪt / noun Origin: Old English

    A dense group of bushes or trees.

56. Thorn / θɔːrn / noun Origin: Old English

    A stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.

57. Thylacine / ˈθaɪləˌsaɪn / Noun Origin: Greek

    An extinct carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania.

58. Timberland / ˈtɪmbərˌlænd / Noun Origin: English

    Land covered with trees that can be used for timber.

59. Tithe / taɪð / Noun Origin: Old English

    One tenth of annual produce or earnings, formerly taken as a tax for the support of the church and clergy.

60. Tomtit / ˈtɑmˌtɪt / Noun Origin: English

    A small songbird, especially a titmouse.

61. Topiarist / ˈtoʊpiərɪst / Noun Origin: Latin

    A person who practices topiary.

62. Tortellini / ˌtɔrtəˈlini / Noun Origin: Italian

    Small pasta pieces in a ring or navel shape, typically stuffed with meat or cheese.

63. Tower / ˈtaʊər / Noun Origin: Old French

    A tall, narrow building or structure, either freestanding or forming part of a building.

64. Trail / treɪl / noun Origin: Old French

    A path or track made across a rough or wild region.

65. Translator / trænzˈleɪtər / noun Origin: English

    A person who translates from one language to another.

66. Treat / triːt / (Verb) Origin: Old French

    To behave toward or deal with someone or something in a certain way.

67. Triassic / traɪˈæsɪk / (Adjective) Origin: Latin

    Relating to the first period of the Mesozoic era, characterized by the appearance of dinosaurs.

68. Trig / trɪɡ / Adjective Origin: English

    Neat and trim.

69. Trochiline / ˈtrɑːkəlɪn / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Pertaining to hummingbirds (Trochilidae).

70. Trumpetlike / ˈtrʌmpɪtˌlaɪk / Adjective Origin: English

    Resembling a trumpet.

71. Tulle / tuːl / Noun Origin: French

    A soft, fine silk, cotton, or nylon material, like net, used for dresses and veils.

72. Turbo / ˈtɜːrboʊ / Adjective / Noun Origin: Latin

    A turbocharger, or something equipped with one.

73. Twang / twæŋ / Noun/Verb Origin: Onomatopoeic/Middle English

    A strong, ringing sound, as of a plucked string.

74. Typographer / taɪˈpɑːɡrəfər / Noun Origin: Greek (from typo- + grapher)

    A person who designs, arranges, or prints type.

75. Umber / ˈʌmbər / Noun/Adjective Origin: Italian (from terra d'ombra 'earth of Umbria')

    A natural earth pigment, typically dark brown or reddish-brown.