Grade_08 : Word group 01

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

1. Abrade / əˈbreɪd / Verb Origin: Latin

   To scrape or wear away by friction.

2. Academia / ˌækəˈdiːmiə / Noun Origin: Greek (via Latin)

   The environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship.

3. Accord / əˈkɔːrd / verb Origin: Old French

   To give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).

4. Aberrance / əˈbɛrəns / Noun Origin: Latin

   The state or condition of being aberrant; a deviation from what is normal or expected.

5. Engage / ɛnˈɡeɪdʒ / Verb Origin: Old French (engager)

   To occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).

6. Enlist / ɪnˈlɪst / Verb Origin: French

   To enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.

7. Entourage / ˌɑntuˈrɑʒ / Noun Origin: French

   A group of attendants or associates, as with an important person.

8. Enzymatic / ˌɛnzaɪˈmætɪk / Adjective Origin: German (via 'enzyme')

   Relating to, caused by, or involving an enzyme.

9. Epilogue / ˈɛpɪˌlɔɡ / Noun Origin: Greek

   A section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.

10. Equinox / ˈikwəˌnɑks / Noun Origin: Latin

    The time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of approximately equal length.

11. Erudite / ˈɛrʊdaɪt / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

12. Esplanade / ˌɛspləˈneɪd / Noun Origin: French

    A long, open, level area, typically by the sea, where people can walk or drive.

13. Etymology / ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi / Noun Origin: Greek

    The study of the origin and history of words.

14. Inversion / ɪnˈvɜrʒən / Noun Origin: Latin

    The act of inverting or the state of being inverted.

15. Iridescent / ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.

16. Iterate / ˈɪtəˌreɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

    To repeat a process or statement.

17. Jaguar / ˈdʒæɡwɑr / Noun Origin: Tupi (via Portuguese)

    A large, powerful spotted cat of the Americas.

18. Jasmine / ˈdʒæzmɪn / Noun Origin: Persian (via Arabic and Old French)

    A fragrant flowering shrub or vine, often with white or yellow flowers.

19. Jocular / ˈdʒɑkjələr / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Fond of joking; humorous or playful.

20. Jovian / ˈdʒoʊviən / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Of or relating to the planet Jupiter or the god Jove.

21. Juncture / ˈdʒʌŋktʃər / Noun Origin: Latin

    A particular point in events or time.

22. Justiciary / ˌdʒʌstɪˈʃiɛri / Noun Origin: Old French

    A court or system of justice.

23. Karate / kəˈrɑːti / Noun Origin: Japanese

    A Japanese martial art involving striking techniques using hands and feet.

24. Actuary / ˈæktʃuˌɛri / Noun Origin: Latin

    A person who compiles and analyzes statistics and uses them to calculate insurance risks and premiums.

25. Adjudicate / əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

    To make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter.

26. Advent / ˈædvɛnt / Noun Origin: Latin

    The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

27. Affability / ˌæfəˈbɪləti / Noun Origin: Latin

    The quality of being friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

28. Aggravate / ˈæɡrəˌveɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

    Make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious.

29. Akropodion / ˌækrəˈpoʊdiən / Noun Origin: Greek

    The most projecting part of the heel.

30. Alienable / ˈeɪliənəbəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Capable of being transferred to new ownership.

31. Allodial / əˈloʊdiəl / Adjective Origin: Medieval Latin

    Pertaining to land held in absolute ownership, without feudal obligations.

32. Alternate / ˈɔltərnət / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Occurring or succeeding by turns.

33. Amenity / əˈmɛnəti / Noun Origin: Latin

    A desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place.

34. Amplify / ˈæmpləˌfaɪ / Verb Origin: Latin

    To increase the volume of sound; to make larger or more intense.

35. Anecdotal / ˌænəkˈdoʊtl / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.

36. Animate / ˈænɪmət / Verb Origin: Latin

    To bring to life; give a living quality to.

37. Antagonist / ænˈtæɡənɪst / Noun Origin: Greek

    An adversary or opponent.

38. Antipasto / ˌæntɪˈpæstoʊ / Noun Origin: Italian

    An appetizer course of traditional Italian meals.

39. Apparel / əˈpɛrəl / Noun Origin: Old French

    Clothing.

40. Apposite / ˈæpəzɪt / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Remarkably appropriate or suitable.

41. Arbiter / ˈɑːrbɪtər / Noun Origin: Latin

    A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.

42. Architect / ˈɑːrkɪtɛkt / Noun Origin: Greek

    A person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.

43. Arrive / əˈraɪv / verb Origin: Old French

    To reach a place at the end of a journey or a period of time.

44. Aseptic / eɪˈsɛptɪk / adjective Origin: Greek

    Free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.

45. Assent / əˈsɛnt / verb Origin: Latin via Old French

    To express approval or agreement.

46. Astray / əˈstreɪ / Adverb Origin: Old French (from Latin)

    Away from the correct path or direction.

47. Attach / əˈtætʃ / Verb Origin: Old French

    To join or fasten to something.

48. Aubergine / ˈoʊbərˌʒiːn / Noun Origin: Catalan (via French)

    A dark purple fruit eaten as a vegetable, also known as eggplant.

49. Autograph / ˈɔːtəˌɡræf / Noun Origin: Greek

    A person's own signature.

50. Balalaika / ˌbæləˈlaɪkə / Noun Origin: Russian

    A Russian stringed musical instrument with a triangular body and three strings.

51. Banalize / bəˈnælaɪz / Verb Origin: French

    To make banal or commonplace.

52. Banquet / ˈbæŋkwɪt / Noun, Verb Origin: Old French

    An elaborate and formal meal for many people.

53. Barnstorm / ˈbɑːrnˌstɔːrm / Verb Origin: English

    To travel around an area making political speeches, giving theatrical performances, or staging sports displays.

54. Bassoonist / bæˈsuːnɪst / Noun Origin: English

    A person who plays the bassoon.

55. Becalm / bɪˈkɑːm / Verb Origin: English

    To leave (a sailing ship or boat) unable to move due to lack of wind.

56. Beguile / bɪˈɡaɪl / Verb Origin: Old French

    To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.

57. Belligerent / bɪˈlɪdʒərənt / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Hostile and aggressive.

58. Benevolence / bɪˈnɛvələns / Noun Origin: Latin

    The quality of being well meaning; kindness.

59. Bibliophile / ˈbɪbliəˌfaɪl / Noun Origin: Greek (biblio- + philos 'loving')

    A person who collects or has a great love of books.

60. Biological / ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to biology or living organisms.

61. Bizygomatic / ˌbaɪzaɪɡoʊˈmætɪk / Adjective Origin: Latin + Greek

    Relating to the two zygomatic bones (cheekbones).

62. Blizzard / ˈblɪzərd / Noun Origin: English (dialectal)

    A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.

63. Bonanza / bəˈnænəzə / noun Origin: Spanish

    A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.

64. Botuliform / ˌbɑːtʃuˈlɪfɔːrm / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Resembling a sausage in shape.

65. Branch / bræntʃ / Noun/Verb Origin: Old French

    A limb extending from the trunk of a tree; a division or subdivision of something larger; to divide into branches.

66. Breath / brɛθ / Noun Origin: Old English

    The air inhaled and exhaled in breathing.

67. Bronco / ˈbrɑːŋkoʊ / Noun Origin: Spanish

    An unbroken or half-tamed horse of the western U.S.

68. Bullion / ˈbʊljən / noun Origin: Old French

    Gold or silver in bulk, typically in the form of bars or ingots, before coining.

69. Buttonboard / ˈbʌtnbɔːrd / Noun Origin: English

    A board containing buttons, typically for control or display purposes.

70. Calcify / ˈkælsɪfaɪ / Verb Origin: Latin

    To harden by the deposition of calcium salts.

71. Callosity / kəˈlɑːsɪti / Noun Origin: Latin

    A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue.

72. Candid / ˈkændɪd / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Truthful and straightforward; frank.

73. Canyon / ˈkænjən / Noun Origin: Spanish

    A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

74. Caramel / ˈkærəməl / Noun Origin: French

    A firm, chewy candy made from sugar, butter, and cream.

75. Cariostatic / ˌkɛriəˈstætɪk / Adjective Origin: Latin/Greek

    Inhibiting the development of dental caries.