Grade_07 : Word group 01

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1. Artisan / ˈɑːrtɪzn / noun Origin: Latin via Italian and French

   A skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand.

2. Defray / dɪˈfreɪ / Verb Origin: Old French

   To provide money to pay (a cost or expense).

3. Democracy / dɪˈmɒkrəsi / Noun Origin: Greek

   A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

4. Deponent / dɪˈpoʊnənt / noun Origin: Latin

   A person who gives sworn testimony, especially in writing.

5. Desiccate / ˈdɛsɪkeɪt / verb Origin: Latin

   To remove the moisture from (something); to dry out.

6. Deteriorate / dɪˈtɪriəˌreɪt / Used as a verb. Origin: Latin (deteriorare)

   To become progressively worse.

7. Herbal / ˈɜːrbl / Adjective Origin: Old French

   Relating to or made from herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.

8. Hierarchy / ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki / Noun Origin: Greek

   A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

9. Hoarse / hɔːrs / Adjective Origin: Old English

   Of a person's voice sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or shouting.

10. Homestead / ˈhoʊmˌstɛd / noun Origin: Old English hāmstede

    A house, especially a farmhouse, and the land and buildings belonging to it.

11. Aerate / ˈɛəreɪt / Verb Origin: Greek

    To introduce air into (a material).

12. Aforesaid / əˈfɔːrˌsɛd / Adjective Origin: Old English

    Said, mentioned, or named before.

13. Aleatory / ˈeɪliəˌtɔːri / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Dependent on chance or luck; uncertain.

14. Alleviate / əˈliːviˌeɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

    To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.

15. Amalgam / əˈmælɡəm / Noun Origin: Greek

    A mixture or blend, especially of different things; an alloy of mercury with another metal.

16. Amnesty / ˈæmnəsti / Noun Origin: Greek

    An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses.

17. Ancillary / ˈænsɪˌlɛri / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc.

18. Antacid / ænˈtæsɪd / Noun Origin: Greek

    A substance that neutralizes stomach acid.

19. Celebrity / sɪˈlɛbrɪti / noun Origin: Latin

    A famous person.

20. Century / ˈsɛntʃəri / noun Origin: Latin

    A period of 100 years.

21. Chance / tʃæns / noun Origin: Old French

    A possibility of something happening; to do something by accident.

22. Comrade / ˈkɑːmræd / Noun Origin: Spanish

    A companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization.

23. Concoct / kənˈkɑːkt / Verb Origin: Latin

    Make a dish or meal by combining various ingredients.

24. Condone / kənˈdoʊn / Verb Origin: Latin

    To accept or allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue.

25. Congregate / ˈkɑːnɡrɪˌɡeɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

    To gather into a crowd or mass.

26. Enliven / ɪnˈlaɪvən / Verb Origin: Early Modern English

    To make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.

27. Entertainer / ˌɛntərˈteɪnər / Noun Origin: Old French

    A person whose job is to amuse or please others.

28. Enzyme / ˈɛnzaɪm / Noun Origin: German

    A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

29. Hospitality / ˌhɑspɪˈtæləti / Noun Origin: Latin

    The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

30. Humility / hjuːˈmɪlɪti / noun Origin: Latin

    The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

31. Hybridize / ˈhaɪbrɪˌdaɪz / verb Origin: English

    To produce hybrids; to cross-breed.

32. Hypothesize / haɪˈpɑθəˌsaɪz / Verb Origin: Greek

    To form a hypothesis.

33. Icosahedron / ˌaɪkəˌsəˈhidrən / Noun Origin: Greek

    A polyhedron with 20 faces.

34. Illusion / ɪˈluʒn / Noun Origin: Latin

    A deceptive appearance or impression.

35. Accessory / əkˈsɛsəri / noun Origin: Latin

    A thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive.

36. Accumulate / əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪt / verb Origin: Latin

    To gather or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

37. Across / əˈkrɔs / Preposition, Adverb Origin: Old English

    From one side to the other of; on the opposite side.

38. Adiaphorism / ˌædiˈæfərɪzəm / Noun Origin: Greek

    The doctrine that certain actions are indifferent morally.

39. Adumbrate / ˈædəmˌbreɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

    To represent faintly or outline; to foreshadow.

40. Anticlimax / ˌæntɪˈklaɪmæks / Noun Origin: Greek

    A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events.

41. Apathy / ˈæpəθi / Noun Origin: Greek

    Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

42. Appendant / əˈpɛndənt / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Attached or belonging to something else.

43. Apterygote / æpˈtɛrɪˌɡoʊt / Noun Origin: Greek

    A primitive wingless insect, such as a silverfish.

44. Arcanum / ɑːrˈkeɪnəm / Noun Origin: Latin

    A secret or mystery.

45. Artesian / ɑːrˈtiʒən / adjective Origin: French

    Referring to a well in which water flows to the surface under natural pressure.

46. Asthmogenic / ˌæzməʊˈdʒɛnɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Causing or producing asthma.

47. Attribute / ˈætrɪˌbjuːt / Noun/Verb Origin: Latin

    A quality or characteristic belonging to someone or something; to regard as caused by.

48. Automatic / ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Working by itself with little or no direct human control.

49. Background / ˈbækˌɡraʊnd / Noun Origin: English

    The part of a picture or scene furthest from the viewer, or a person's past history or training.

50. Balistraria / ˌbælɪˈstrɑːriə / Noun Origin: Medieval Latin

    An opening or loophole in a castle wall through which crossbows could be shot.

51. Baptism / ˈbæptɪzəm / Noun Origin: Greek

    The religious rite of sprinkling or immersing a person in water as a symbol of purification or admission to the Christian Church.

52. Barricade / ˌbærɪˈkeɪd / Noun, Verb Origin: French

    An improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces.

53. Batten / ˈbætən / Noun Origin: Old French

    A long, flat strip of wood or metal, typically used to fasten or secure something.

54. Becloud / bɪˈklaʊd / Verb Origin: English

    To make obscure or confused; to darken.

55. Belief / bɪˈlif / Noun Origin: Old English

    An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof.

56. Bergamot / ˈbɜrɡəˌmɑt / Noun Origin: Italian (from Turkish)

    A fragrant citrus fruit, or an aromatic herb.

57. Billionaire / ˌbɪljəˈnɛr / Noun Origin: English

    A person with a fortune worth at least a billion dollars, pounds, or other currency.

58. Birthright / ˈbɜːrθraɪt / Noun Origin: Old English

    A particular right of possession or privilege that a person has from birth.

59. Blanquillo / blɑːŋˈkiːjoʊ / Noun Origin: Spanish

    A type of deep-sea tilefish found in the Atlantic.

60. Bonsai / ˈbɑnˌsaɪ / noun Origin: Japanese

    The art of growing ornamental, dwarfed trees or shrubs in pots.

61. Boysenberry / ˈbɔɪzənbɛri / Noun Origin: English (named after Rudolph Boysen)

    A hybrid bramble fruit, a cross between a loganberry, a raspberry, and a blackberry.

62. Brevity / ˈbrɛvəti / Noun Origin: Latin

    Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; shortness of time.

63. Budget / ˈbʌdʒɪt / noun Origin: Old French

    An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period; a plan for spending money.

64. Bursar / ˈbɜːrsər / Noun Origin: Medieval Latin

    A treasurer or financial administrator, especially in a college or university.

65. Cadence / ˈkeɪdns / Noun Origin: Italian (from Latin)

    A modulation or inflection of the voice; a rhythmic flow of sounds.

66. Calliopean / ˌkælioʊˈpiːən / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to Calliope, the muse of epic poetry.

67. Campestral / kæmˈpɛstrəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Relating to fields or open country; rural.

68. Canter / ˈkæntər / Noun Origin: English

    A three-beat gait of a horse, faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

69. Caramelize / ˈkærəməˌlaɪz / Verb Origin: French

    To heat sugar until it turns into caramel.

70. Carpaccio / kɑrˈpɑtʃioʊ / Noun Origin: Italian

    A dish of raw meat or fish sliced very thinly and served with a sauce or seasoning.

71. Cataphract / ˈkætəˌfrækt / noun Origin: Greek

    A heavily armored cavalryman or warhorse, especially in ancient Persian and Byzantine armies.

72. Checker / ˈtʃɛkər / Noun or Verb Origin: Old French

    A person who checks things; a square pattern; to mark with squares.

73. Chickadee / ˈtʃɪkədi / This is a noun. Origin: Algonquian

    A small North American titmouse with a distinctive call.

74. Choral / ˈkɔrəl / This is an adjective. Origin: Greek

    Composed for or sung by a choir or chorus.

75. Chutney / ˈtʃʌtni / Noun Origin: Hindi

    A condiment made from fruit, spices, and vinegar, typically sweet and spicy.