Grade_08 : Word group 04

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1. Intensify / ɪnˈtɛnsəfaɪ / verb Origin: Latin

   To make or become more intense.

2. Interlace / ˌɪntərˈleɪs / verb Origin: Old French

   To weave or be woven together, alternating with each other.

3. Interpret / ɪnˈtɜːrprɪt} / Verb Origin: Latin

   To explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).

4. Intrazonal / ˌɪntrəˈzoʊnəl} / Adjective Origin: English

   Within a particular zone.

5. Kettle / ˈkɛtəl / Noun Origin: Old English

   A metal pot, typically with a lid, handle, and spout, used for boiling water or cooking.

6. Kinetic / kɪˈnɛtɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

   Relating to or resulting from motion.

7. Knowledge / ˈnɑlɪdʒ / Noun Origin: Old English

   Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.

8. Labiate / ˈleɪbiət / Adjective Origin: Latin

   Having lips; (in botany) having a two-lipped corolla.

9. Lagoon / ləˈɡuːn / noun Origin: Italian

   A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a barrier.

10. Larboard / ˈlɑːrbɔːrd / Noun Origin: Old English

    The left-hand side of a ship or aircraft facing forward; now superseded by port.

11. Latticework / ˈlætɪsˌwɜːrk / Noun Origin: English

    A structure of lattices; an openwork pattern.

12. Lector / ˈlɛktər / Noun Origin: Latin

    A person who reads lessons in a church service; a university lecturer.

13. Leisure / ˈliʒər / Noun Origin: Old French (loisir)

    Free time, especially for enjoyment.

14. Lesson / ˈlɛsən / Noun Origin: Old French (leçon)

    A period of learning or teaching; a thing learned or taught.

15. Liberality / ˌlɪbəˈrælɪti / noun Origin: Latin

    The quality of being open-handed and generous.

16. Lightweight / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt / adjective, noun Origin: English

    Of relatively little weight.

17. Linear / ˈlɪniər / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line.

18. Lissome / ˈlɪsəm / Adjective Origin: English

    Graceful and agile.

19. Lithosphere / ˈlɪθəˌsfɪr / Noun Origin: Greek

    The rigid outer layer of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

20. Locomobile / ˌloʊkəˈmoʊbil / Noun Origin: Latin

    A self-propelled road vehicle.

21. Lounge / laʊndʒ / Verb, Noun Origin: English (origin uncertain)

    To recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy manner; a comfortable public room.

22. Luminophor / ˌlumɪnoʊˈfɔr / Noun Origin: Greek

    A substance that exhibits luminescence.

23. Macfarlane / məkˈfɑrlɪn / Proper Noun Origin: Scottish Gaelic

    A Scottish surname.

24. Magisterial / ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Having or showing great authority.

25. Mainframe / ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm / Noun Origin: English

    A large high-speed computer, especially one used by organizations for complex operations.

26. Mandolin / ˈmændəlɪn / Noun Origin: Italian

    A stringed musical instrument in the lute family.

27. Mantelpiece / ˈmæntəlˌpiːs / Noun Origin: Old French

    The shelf above a fireplace, often with an ornamental surround.

28. Maritime / ˈmɛərɪˌtaɪm / Adjective Origin: Latin (from marinus of the sea)

    Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.

29. Matchcoat / ˈmætʃˌkoʊt / Noun Origin: English

    A coat made to match another garment, often part of a suit.

30. Mayoralty / ˈmeɪərəlti / Noun Origin: English

    The office or term of office of a mayor.

31. Meddle / ˈmɛdəl / Verb Origin: Old French

    To interfere in something that is not one's concern.

32. Medley / ˈmɛdli / noun Origin: Old French

    A varied mixture of people or things; a collection of musical pieces or songs performed one after another.

33. Marmorate / ˈmɑːrməˌreɪt / Adjective/Verb Origin: Latin

    Resembling marble; or, to treat or cover with marble.

34. Multitude / ˈmʌltɪˌtud / Noun Origin: Latin

    A large number of people or things.

35. Mutual / ˈmjuːtʃuəl / Used as an adjective. Origin: Latin.

    (Of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties towards the other or others.

36. Narraganset / ˌnærəˈɡænsɪt / proper noun Origin: Algonquian

    A member of a Native American tribe from Rhode Island; also, their language.

37. Native / ˈneɪtɪv / adjective Origin: Latin

    Associated with the place or circumstances of one's birth.

38. Nebulosity / ˌnɛbjəˈlɑːsəti / noun Origin: Latin/English

    The state or quality of being cloudy, hazy, or indistinct.

39. Mercantile / ˈmɜːrkənˌtaɪl / adjective Origin: Latin

    Relating to trade or commerce.

40. Metalloid / ˈmɛt.əˌlɔɪd / noun Origin: Greek (metallon + eidos)

    An element (e.g., arsenic, silicon) whose properties are intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals.

41. Midwinter / ˈmɪdˌwɪntər / Noun Origin: Old English

    The middle of winter, often associated with the winter solstice.

42. Mimosa / mɪˈmoʊzə / Noun Origin: Latin

    A genus of tropical and subtropical flowering plants, typically having feathery leaves.

43. Minuet / ˌmɪnjuˈɛt / Noun Origin: French

    A slow, stately ballroom dance popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.

44. Misnomer / ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər / Noun Origin: Old French

    A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

45. Modulate / ˈmɑdʒəˌleɪt / Used as a verb. Origin: Latin

    To vary the strength, tone, or pitch of (one's voice) or to vary the amplitude or frequency of (an electromagnetic wave or other oscillation).

46. Monarch / ˈmɑnərk / Used as a noun. Origin: Greek

    A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.

47. Monotype / ˈmɑnəˌtaɪp / Used as a noun Origin: Greek

    A type of printing machine that casts and sets individual characters.

48. Neither / ˈniðər / determiner Origin: Old English

    Not the one nor the other of two people or things.

49. Nether / ˈnɛðər / adjective Origin: Old English

    Lower in position.

50. Nightfall / ˈnaɪtˌfɔl / Noun Origin: English

    The beginning of night; dusk.

51. Nominee / ˌnɑməˈni / Noun Origin: Latin

    A person who has been nominated for an office, award, or position.

52. Nonpareil / ˌnɑnpəˈrɛl / Adjective or Noun Origin: French

    Having no equal; unrivaled.

53. Notochordal / ˌnoʊtəˈkɔrdəl / Adjective Origin: English

    Relating to or resembling a notochord.

54. Numerical / nuˈmɛrɪkəl / Adjective Origin: English

    Relating to or expressed as a number or numbers.

55. Obfuscate / ˈɒbfəˌskeɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

    To make obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

56. Observant / əbˈzɜːrvənt / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Quick to notice things; paying close attention.

57. Occupant / ˈɑkjəpənt / noun Origin: Latin + French

    A person who resides or is present in a place or at a given time.

58. Odontoloxia / ˌoʊdɑntəˈlɑksiə / noun Origin: Greek

    Irregularity or crookedness of the teeth.

59. Preliminary / prɪˈlɪmɪˌnɛri / Adjective, Noun Origin: Medieval Latin

    Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important; a preliminary step.

60. Presence / ˈprɛzəns / (noun) The state or fact of being present. Origin: Latin

    The state or fact of existing or being present.

61. Primitive / ˈprɪmətɪv / (adjective) Relating to the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something. Origin: Latin

    Relating to the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something.

62. Procedural / prəˈsiːdʒərəl / adjective Origin: English

    Relating to or consisting of a procedure.

63. Profile / ˈproʊfaɪl / noun/verb Origin: Italian

    An outline of something, especially a person's head, seen from one side; also, to represent or describe in a profile.

64. Prolegomena / ˌproʊlɪˈɡɒmɪnə / noun Origin: Greek

    introductory remarks; a preface.

65. Promontory / ˈprɑːmənˌtɔːri / noun Origin: Latin

    a point of high land that juts out into a large body of water.

66. Proprietary / prəˈpraɪəˌtɛri / adjective Origin: Latin

    relating to an owner or ownership; manufactured and sold by a particular firm under a patent.

67. Prosper / ˈprɑːspər / verb Origin: Latin

    to succeed in material terms; to flourish financially.

68. Provision / prəˈvɪʒən / Noun Origin: Latin

    The action of providing or supplying something for use.

69. Pumpkin / ˈpʌmpkɪn / noun Origin: French (via Greek)

    A large, round, orange-yellow fruit with a thick rind and many seeds.

70. Onlooker / ˈɑːnˌlʊkər / noun Origin: English

    A person who watches an event without taking part.

71. Ophidian / oʊˈfɪdiən / adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to or characteristic of snakes.

72. Oratorical / ˌɔːrəˈtɔːrɪkəl / adjective Origin: Latin

    Relating to the art or practice of public speaking.

73. Organize / ˈɔːrɡəˌnaɪz / verb Origin: Greek

    Arrange or put in order.

74. Orrery / ˈɔːrəri / noun Origin: English

    A mechanical model of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons.

75. Ostensible / ɑːˈstɛnsəbl / adjective Origin: Latin

    Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.