Grade_07 : Word group 01

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1. Ascendancy / əˈsɛndənsi / NOUN Origin: Latin

   A position of dominant power or influence.

2. Delegate / ˈdɛlɪɡət / NOUN Origin: Latin

   A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

3. Demonstrate / ˈdɛmənstreɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

   To clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.

4. Deputy / ˈdɛpjəti / NOUN Origin: Old French

   A person appointed to act as a substitute for another.

5. Design / dɪˈzaɪn / NOUN Origin: Latin (designare) via Old French

   A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of something before it is made; to plan and make a drawing or plans for something.

6. Detour / ˈdiːtʊr / NOUN Origin: French

   A long or roundabout way taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way; to take a roundabout or indirect route.

7. Heritage / ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: Old French

   Property that is or may be inherited; valued traditions or qualities.

8. Higgle / ˈhɪɡəl / VERB Origin: English (dialectal)

   Bargain over the price of something.

9. Hockey / ˈhɑki / NOUN Origin: Unknown, possibly from Old French hocquet (shepherd's crook)

   A game played on ice or a field with sticks and a ball or puck.

10. Hopperdozer / ˈhɑpərˌdoʊzər / NOUN Origin: English

    A hypothetical or invented machine, possibly combining characteristics of a hopper and a dozer.

11. Aerobicize / ɛˈroʊbɪˌsaɪz / VERB Origin: Greek

    To perform aerobic exercises.

12. Afterimage / ˈæftərˌɪmɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: English

    An impression of a vivid sensation retained after the stimulus has ceased.

13. Algebraic / ˌældʒəˈbreɪɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Medieval Latin (from Arabic)

    Relating to or involving algebra.

14. Alluvial / əˈluːviəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Relating to alluvium.

15. Amateur / ˈæməˌtʊr / NOUN Origin: French

    A person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than financial benefit.

16. Amphibian / æmˈfɪbiən / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that is born in water and breathes with gills, then develops lungs and lives on land.

17. Anemometry / ˌænəˈmɒmɪtri / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The science of measuring wind speed.

18. Catechism / ˈkætəˌkɪzəm / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers.

19. Cellist / ˈtʃɛlɪst / NOUN Origin: Italian

    A person who plays the cello.

20. Cerebriform / səˈrɛbrəˌfɔrm / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Having the shape or convolutions of a brain.

21. Chancellor / ˈtʃænsələr / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A senior state or legal official; the head of a university.

22. Concede / kənˈsiːd / VERB Origin: Latin

    Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

23. Concrete / ˈkɑːŋkriːt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.

24. Conduit / ˈkɑːnduːɪt / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A channel for conveying water or other fluid.

25. Congruity / kənˈɡruːəti / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The quality of being congruent; agreement or harmony.

26. Enorganic / ˌɛnɔrˈɡænɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    A rare or obsolete term meaning organic.

27. Entire / ɪnˈtaɪər / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French

    With no part left out; whole.

28. Epicycle / ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkəl / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger circle, used in ancient astronomy to explain planetary motion.

29. Housebound / ˈhaʊsˌbaʊnd / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Confined to the house, typically through illness or infirmity.

30. Humoresque / ˌhjuːməˈrɛsk / NOUN Origin: French

    A short, fanciful, and often whimsical piece of music.

31. Hydrocarbon / ˌhaɪdroʊˈkɑːrbən / NOUN Origin: English

    An organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.

32. Hypozeugma / ˌhaɪpoʊˈzjuɡmə / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A rhetorical figure in which a verb or other word used to govern several clauses is placed at the end.

33. Ideological / ˌaɪdiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Based on or relating to a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

34. Abecedarium / ˌeɪbiˌsiːˈdɛəriəm / NOUN Origin: Latin

    An alphabet book or primer.

35. Acclaim / əˈkleɪm / VERB Origin: Latin

    To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

36. Acerbate / əˈsɜːrˌbeɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To make sour or bitter; to irritate.

37. Actionable / ˈækʃənəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Giving sufficient reason to take legal action.

38. Adjourn / əˈdʒɜrn / VERB Origin: Old French

    To break off a meeting, legal case, or game with the intention of resuming it later.

39. Adventurer / ədˈvɛntʃərər / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A person who undertakes exciting new enterprises.

40. Antifreeze / ˈæntɪˌfriːz / NOUN Origin: English

    A liquid, typically containing ethylene glycol, that is added to water to lower its freezing point.

41. Apiary / ˈeɪpiˌɛri / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A place where bees are kept, typically a collection of hives.

42. Applaud / əˈplɔːd / VERB Origin: Latin

    To show approval or praise by clapping.

43. Aquatic / əˈkwɑːtɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Relating to water.

44. Archangel / ˈɑːrkˌeɪndʒəl / NOUN Origin: Greek

    An angel of the highest rank.

45. Assemble / əˈsɛmbl / VERB Origin: Old French

    To gather together in one place for a common purpose.

46. Astringent / əˈstrɪndʒənt / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    Causing the contraction of body tissues, especially skin; a substance with this effect.

47. Audible / ˈɔdəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Able to be heard.

48. Auxiliary / ɔːɡˈzɪliˌɛri / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Providing supplementary or additional help and support.

49. Bacterium / bækˈtɪəriəm / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A single-celled microorganism.

50. Ballerina / ˌbæləˈriːnə / NOUN Origin: Italian

    A female ballet dancer.

51. Barbican / ˈbɑːrbɪkən / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A double wall or an outwork defending the entrance to a castle or walled city.

52. Barter / ˈbɑːrtər / NOUN, VERB Origin: Old French

    To exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money.

53. Beacon / ˈbiːkən / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration.

54. Bedazzle / bɪˈdæzl / VERB Origin: Middle English

    To impress so much with beauty or brilliance that one's senses are overwhelmed.

55. Benefactor / ˈbɛnɪˌfæktər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.

56. Bestiary / ˈbɛstiˌɛri / NOUN Origin: Latin via Old French

    A collection of fables about real and mythical animals.

57. Bimestrial / ˌbaɪˈmɛstriəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Occurring every two months or lasting two months.

58. Bisque / bɪsk / NOUN Origin: French

    A rich, creamy soup typically made with seafood.

59. Bleary / ˈblɪri / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Having eyes that are unfocused or hazy from tiredness or sickness.

60. Bordelaise / bɔrdəˈleɪz / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: French

    In the style of Bordeaux; a sauce containing red wine, shallots, and herbs.

61. Brachiosaur / ˈbrækiəsɔːr / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A large, long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur.

62. Brigantine / ˈbrɪɡənˌtiːn / NOUN Origin: Italian

    A two-masted sailing ship, with a square-rigged foremast and a fore-and-aft mainmast.

63. Bulliform / ˈbʊləˌfɔrm / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Shaped like a bulla, which is a large blister or bubble.

64. Bushel / ˈbʊʃəl / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A unit of dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 8 gallons; a large quantity.

65. Caesura / siˈʒʊrə / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A pause in a line of poetry dictated by sense or rhythm.

66. Cambric / ˈkæmbrɪk / NOUN Origin: French

    A fine, densely woven white linen or cotton fabric.

67. Candelabrum / ˌkændəˈlɑbrəm / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A single branched candlestick or lamp holder.

68. Cantillate / ˈkæntɪleɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To chant or intone, especially in a liturgical manner.

69. Carbonnade / ˈkɑrbəˌnɑːd / NOUN Origin: French

    A Belgian beef stew made with beer, onions, and often bacon.

70. Cartography / kɑrˈtɑgrəfi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The science or practice of drawing maps.

71. Chaperon / ˈʃæpərɒn / NOUN, VERB Origin: French

    An older person who accompanies and supervises young unmarried women.

72. Cheese / tʃiːz / NOUN Origin: Old English (from Latin)

    A food made from the pressed curds of milk.

73. Chihuahua / tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    A very small breed of dog, originally from Mexico.

74. Chowder / ˈtʃaʊdər / NOUN Origin: French

    A thick soup or stew made with seafood or vegetables.

75. Cinder / ˈsɪndər / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A small piece of partly burned coal or wood.