Grade_07 : Word group 04

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

1. Medievalist / ˌmiːdiˈiːvəlɪst / NOUN Origin: English

   A specialist in the study of the Middle Ages.

2. Membranate / ˈmɛmbrəˌneɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Having a membrane; membranous.

3. Merciful / ˈmɜːrsɪfəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Showing mercy or compassion; characterized by forgiveness and kindness.

4. Metalware / ˈmɛt.əl.wɛr / NOUN Origin: Greek (metallon) + English (ware)

   Objects made of metal.

5. Microbe / ˈmaɪ.kroʊb / NOUN Origin: Greek (mikros + bios)

   A microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease.

6. Mignonette / ˌmɪnjəˈnɛt / NOUN Origin: French

   A fragrant flowering plant.

7. Mimetic / mɪˈmɛtɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

   Relating to or characterized by mimicry.

8. Mission / ˈmɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

   An important assignment or undertaking; a group sent to a foreign country for a task.

9. Prattle / ˈprætəl / NOUN, VERB Origin: Middle English

   To talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way; foolish or inconsequential talk.

10. Predecease / ˌpriːdɪˈsiːs / VERB Origin: From pre- + decease

    To die before (another person).

11. Prehistoric / ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: From pre- + historic

    Relating to or denoting the period before written records were kept.

12. Muskrat / ˈmʌskræt / NOUN Origin: English (from Algonquian).

    A large North American rodent with a musky smell and dark brown fur, found in aquatic habitats.

13. Napkin / ˈnæpkɪn / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe the mouth and fingers.

14. Nectar / ˈnɛktər / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A sugary fluid secreted by plants, especially within flowers, to encourage pollination by insects and other animals.

15. Neologistic / ˌniˌoʊləˈdʒɪstɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Relating to or characterized by neologisms.

16. Preschooler / ˈpriːskuːlər / NOUN Origin: English

    A child who attends preschool.

17. Presylvian / ˌpriːˈsɪlviən / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Located in front of the Sylvian fissure of the brain.

18. Prince / prɪns / NOUN Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    A non-reigning male member of a royal family.

19. Proclitic / proʊˈklɪtɪk / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Leaning forward; a word that has no independent accent and is pronounced as part of the following word.

20. Proletarian / ˌproʊlɪˈtɛriən / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    relating to the proletariat (working class); a member of the proletariat.

21. Pronouncer / prəˈnaʊnsər / NOUN Origin: English

    a person who pronounces.

22. Newscaster / ˈnuːzˌkæstər / NOUN Origin: English

    A person who presents a newscast.

23. Ninety / ˈnaɪnti / NUMBER Origin: Old English

    The number equivalent to the product of nine and ten.

24. Nonesuch / ˈnʌnˌsʌtʃ / NOUN Origin: Middle English

    A person or thing without equal; a paragon.

25. Nosography / noʊˈsɑɡrəfi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The systematic description of diseases.

26. Novachord / ˈnoʊvəˌkɔrd / NOUN Origin: English (blend of 'nova' and 'chord')

    An early electronic musical instrument.

27. Nugatory / ˈnuːɡəˌtɔri / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Of no value or importance; useless.

28. Obdurate / ˈɒbdjʊrɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

29. Observance / əbˈzɜːrvəns / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The action or practice of fulfilling a duty, law, or custom.

30. Obviate / ˈɑbviˌeɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To remove a difficulty or prevent something undesirable from happening.

31. Ocular / ˈɑkjələr / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Of or relating to the eye or vision.

32. Omnipotent / ɒmˈnɪpətənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Having unlimited power; able to do anything.

33. Operate / ˈɒpəˌreɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To control the functioning of a machine, process, or system.

34. Optometry / ɒpˈtɒmɪtri / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The profession of examining eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses or other treatments.

35. Organicism / ɔːrˈɡænɪsɪzəm / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The theory that all natural things are organized wholes, like living organisms.

36. Orwellian / ɔːrˈwɛliən / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Characteristic of the dystopian future depicted in George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four.

37. Overdue / ˌoʊvərˈdu / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Not having arrived, happened, or been done by the expected time.

38. Oxidizable / ˌɑːksɪˈdaɪzəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Capable of being oxidized.

39. Paleography / ˌpeɪliˈɑɡrəfi / NOUN Origin: Greek (via Latin)

    The study of ancient and historical handwriting.

40. Pallid / ˈpælɪd / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    (Of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health.

41. Pannier / ˈpæniər / NOUN Origin: French

    A basket, bag, or similar container, carried in a pair, especially on a bicycle or pack animal.

42. Paragon / ˈpærəˌɡɑːn / NOUN Origin: French (parangon)

    A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

43. Parcel / ˈpɑːrsl̩ / NOUN, VERB Origin: Old French (parcelle)

    A thing or collection of things wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by mail; to divide into portions.

44. Participate / pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To take part in an activity.

45. Passivity / pæˈsɪvɪti / NOUN Origin: Late Latin

    The state of being passive; acceptance of what happens without active response.

46. Patriliny / ˈpætrɪlɪni / NOUN Origin: English (from Patrilineal)

    The tracing of descent through the male line.

47. Peccary / ˈpɛkəri / NOUN Origin: Cariban (Tupi)

    A medium-sized pig-like mammal found in Central and South America.

48. Pelmet / pɛlmɛt / NOUN Origin: French

    A decorative framework used to conceal curtain fixtures.

49. Pennon / pɛnən / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A long, narrow flag or streamer, often tapering to a point.

50. Pepsin / pɛpsɪn / NOUN Origin: Greek

    An enzyme produced in the stomach that breaks down proteins.

51. Perigee / ˈpɛrɪˌdʒi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the earth.

52. Permit / pərˈmɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To allow (someone) to do something; give permission for.

53. Personage / ˈpɜrsənɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A person of importance or high rank.

54. Petrel / ˈpɛtrəl / NOUN Origin: French

    A seabird of the family Procellariidae, typically having long wings.

55. Philosophy / fɪˈlɑsəfi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The study of fundamental problems concerning existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.

56. Piazza / piˈɑzə / NOUN Origin: Italian

    An open public space, especially in an Italian town, similar to a plaza.

57. Pierce / pɪrs / VERB Origin: Old French

    To make a hole with a sharp instrument; to penetrate or enter.

58. Pinpoint / ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt / NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    To locate exactly; a very small spot; extremely precise.

59. Placatory / ˈplækətɔːri / ADJECTIVE Origin: English (from placate, from Latin placare)

    Intended to placate or appease.

60. Platen / ˈplætn / NOUN Origin: Old French (platine)

    A flat plate in a printing press or other machine, used to press paper against an inked surface.

61. Plenitude / ˈplɛnɪtuːd / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The condition of being full or complete.

62. Plunge / ˈplʌndʒ / VERB Origin: Old French

    To jump or dive quickly and energetically.

63. Polemicist / pəˈlɛmɪsɪst / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A person who engages in controversy or disputes.

64. Polonaise / ˌpoʊləˈneɪz / NOUN Origin: French

    A slow dance of Polish origin, in triple time.

65. Pomegranate / ˈpɑːməˌɡrænɪt / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A spherical fruit with a tough, reddish-yellow rind, and many seeds each enclosed in a juicy, red pulp.

66. Porridge / ˈpɔrɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A dish consisting of oatmeal or another cereal boiled in water or milk.

67. Positive / ˈpɑzətɪv / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Characterized by or displaying affirmation, approval, or cooperation.

68. Postlude / ˈpoʊstˌlud / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A concluding piece of music, especially an organ piece played at the end of a church service.

69. Powder / ˈpaʊdər / NOUN Origin: Old French

    Fine dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance.

70. Protect / prəˈtɛkt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To keep safe from harm or injury.

71. Proviso / prəˈvaɪzoʊ / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A condition or stipulation.

72. Publisher / ˈpʌblɪʃər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A person or company that prepares and issues books, journals, or music for sale.

73. Punctuate / ˈpʌŋktʃuˌeɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To insert punctuation marks in (text); to interrupt or emphasize.

74. Purview / ˈpɜːrvjuː / NOUN Origin: Anglo-French

    The scope of the influence or concerns of something.

75. Quaggier / ˈkwæɡiər / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Comparative form of quaggy, meaning more boggy.