Grade_07 : Word group 02

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

1. Citron / ˈsɪtrən / Noun Origin: French

   A large, lemon-like fruit with a thick rind.

2. Cleave / kliːv / Verb Origin: Old English

   To split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain.

3. Coalesce / ˌkoʊəˈlɛs / Verb Origin: Latin

   To come together to form one mass or whole.

4. Cogitate / ˈkɑːdʒɪˌteɪt / verb Origin: Latin

   To think deeply about something; contemplate.

5. Collar / ˈkɑːlər / noun Origin: Old French

   A band of material around the neck of a garment, or around an animal's neck.

6. Coloratura / ˌkʌlərəˈtʊərə / noun Origin: Italian

   Elaborate ornamentation of a vocal melody, especially in operatic singing.

7. Commend / kəˈmɛnd / Verb Origin: Latin

   To praise formally or officially.

8. Compact / kəmˈpækt / Verb Origin: Latin

   Closely and neatly packed together, or an agreement.

9. Competitive / kəmˈpɛtətɪv / Adjective Origin: Latin

   Relating to or characterized by competition.

10. Compressive / kəmˈprɛsɪv / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Tending to compress.

11. Consign / kənˈsaɪn / Verb Origin: Latin

    To deliver (something) to a person's keeping.

12. Consul / ˈkɑnsəl / Noun Origin: Latin

    An official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect the government's citizens and commercial interests there.

13. Continual / kənˈtɪnjuəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Happening again and again over a period of time.

14. Conundrum / kəˈnʌndrəm / Noun Origin: Latin (possibly invented word)

    A confusing and difficult problem or question.

15. Cookery / ˈkʊkəri / Noun Origin: English

    The art or practice of cooking.

16. Coriander / ˌkɔːriˈændər / Noun Origin: Greek

    An aromatic annual herb of the parsley family, with finely divided leaves, used as a culinary herb.

17. Corroborate / kəˈrɑːbəˌreɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

    To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

18. Cosmetic / kɒzˈmɛtɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to treatment intended to restore or improve a person's appearance.

19. Counsel / ˈkaʊnsəl / Noun Origin: Old French

    Advice, especially that given formally.

20. Courage / ˈkɜːrɪdʒ / Noun Origin: Old French

    The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

21. Cravat / krəˈvæt / noun Origin: French

    A short, wide strip of fabric worn by men around the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt.

22. Crevice / ˈkrɛvɪs / noun Origin: Old French

    A narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall.

23. Crosswind / ˈkrɔswɪnd / Noun Origin: English

    A wind blowing at an angle to the line of travel of a moving object.

24. Cupola / ˈkjuːpələ / Noun Origin: Italian, from Latin

    A small dome, especially one topping a roof or larger dome.

25. Cyclic / ˈsaɪklɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek + English

    Occurring in cycles; recurrent.

26. Dangle / ˈdæŋɡəl / Verb Origin: Old Norse

    To hang or swing loosely.

27. Debunk / diːˈbʌŋk / Verb Origin: English (from de- + bunk)

    Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

28. Decompress / ˌdikəmˈprɛs / Verb Origin: English

    To relieve pressure or compression.

29. Deference / ˈdɛfərəns / Noun Origin: Old French

    Humble submission and respect.

30. Diadem / ˈdaɪəˌdɛm / Noun Origin: Greek (diadēma)

    A jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.

31. Diffuse / dɪˈfjus / Verb Origin: Latin (diffundere)

    To spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people.

32. Diminuendo / dɪˌmɪnjuˈɛndoʊ / noun Origin: Italian

    A decrease in loudness (in music).

33. Disagree / ˌdɪsəˈɡriː / verb Origin: Old French

    To have a different opinion.

34. Discipline / ˈdɪsəplɪn / Noun/Verb Origin: Latin (through Old French)

    The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior; to train or control.

35. Discourse / ˈdɪskɔrs / Noun/Verb Origin: Latin (through Old French)

    Written or spoken communication or debate; to speak or write authoritatively.

36. Disinfect / ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt / Verb Origin: Latin (via English formation)

    To clean (something) with a disinfectant.

37. Disposal / dɪˈspoʊzəl / Noun Origin: Old French

    The action or process of getting rid of something.

38. Dissolve / dɪˈzɒlv / Verb Origin: Latin

    To disappear gradually; to melt away.

39. Dither / ˈdɪðər / Verb Origin: Old English

    To be indecisive or to hesitate.

40. Divestiture / daɪˈvɛstɪˌtʃʊər / Noun Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    The action or process of selling off subsidiary assets.

41. Dodecuplet / doʊˈdɛkjʊplɪt / Noun Origin: Greek

    A group of twelve.

42. Dosage / ˈdoʊsɪdʒ / noun Origin: French

    The size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug.

43. Durability / ˌdʊrəˈbɪlɪti / Noun Origin: Latin

    The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.

44. Econometric / ɪˌkɑːnəˈmɛtrɪk / adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to econometrics, the application of statistical methods to economic data.

45. Egoistical / ˌiːɡoʊˈɪstɪkəl / adjective Origin: Latin

    Self-centered and selfish.

46. Elephantine / ˌɛlɪˈfænˌtaɪn / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Of or resembling an elephant, especially in size or awkwardness.

47. Emaciate / ɪˈmeɪʃiˌeɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

    To make abnormally thin or weak.

48. Emerge / ɪˈmɜrdʒ / Verb Origin: Latin

    To move out of or away from something and come into view.

49. Emulsifier / ɪˈmʌlsəˌfaɪər / Noun Origin: Latin (emulsum) + English (-ify)

    A substance that stabilizes an emulsion.

50. Encourage / ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ / Verb Origin: Old French (encouragier)

    To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

51. Equate / ɪˈkweɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

    To consider (one thing) to be the same as or equivalent to another.

52. Ermine / ˈɜrmɪn / Noun Origin: Old French

    A stoat, especially when in its white winter coat; its fur.

53. Espalier / ɪˈspælɪər / Noun Origin: Italian

    A plant trained to grow flat against a wall or framework.

54. Eternal / ɪˈtɜrnəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.

55. Eurythmy / ˈjʊrɪθmi / This is a noun. Origin: From Greek.

    Harmonious proportion or movement; an expressive movement art developed by Rudolf Steiner.

56. Except / ɪkˈsɛpt / This is a preposition. Origin: From Latin.

    Not including; other than.

57. Existential / ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl / This is an adjective. Origin: From Latin via English 'exist'.

    Of or relating to existence.

58. Exponent / ɪkˈspoʊnənt / Noun Origin: Latin

    A person who believes in and promotes an idea or theory.

59. Extrinsic / ɪkˈstrɪnsɪk / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Not part of the essential nature of someone or something.

60. Fallibility / ˌfæləˈbɪləti / Noun Origin: Medieval Latin

    The tendency to make mistakes or be wrong.

61. Fealty / ˈfiəlti / Noun Origin: Old French (fealte)

    A feudal tenant's or vassal's fidelity to a lord.

62. Ferrule / ˈfɛrəl / Noun Origin: Latin

    A ring or cap, typically of metal, placed on the end of a stick or tube to prevent splitting or wear.

63. Figurative / ˈfɪɡjərətɪv / adjective Origin: Latin

    Departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.

64. Finicky / ˈfɪnɪki / adjective Origin: English (from fine)

    Demanding a lot of attention to detail; fussy.

65. Flashlight / ˈflæʃˌlaɪt / Noun Origin: English

    A small portable electric lamp powered by batteries.

66. Flimsy / ˈflɪmzi / Adjective Origin: English (origin obscure)

    Light, thin, and easily damaged; unconvincing.

67. Fluorescent / ˌflʊəˈrɛsənt / adjective Origin: English (from fluorescence)

    Emitting light by fluorescence; pertaining to fluorescence.

68. Footbridge / ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ / Noun Origin: English

    A bridge designed for pedestrians.

69. Foreign / ˈfɔrɪn / Adjective Origin: Old French

    Of, from, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own.

70. Forlorn / fɔrˈlɔrn / Adjective Origin: Old English

    Pitifully sad and lonely; unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled.

71. Fossilize / ˈfɑːsəlaɪz / Verb Origin: Latin

    To convert into a fossil; to become rigid or outdated.

72. Frangible / ˈfrændʒəbəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Easily broken; fragile.

73. Fringe / frɪndʒ / Noun, Verb Origin: Old French

    An ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels; the outer, marginal, or less important part of an area, group, or activity.

74. Furbish / ˈfɜːrbɪʃ / Verb Origin: Old French (fourbir)

    To restore or renovate a building or object.

75. Gabardine / ˌɡæbərˈdiːn / Noun Origin: French (gabardine)

    A durable twilled fabric, typically worsted or cotton, with a smooth surface.