Grade_08 : Word group 06

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

1. Seismograph / ˈsaɪzməˌɡræf / noun Origin: Greek

   An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

2. Senatorial / ˌsɛnəˈtɔːriəl / adjective Origin: Latin

   Relating to a senator or a senate.

3. Sequel / ˈsiːkwəl / noun Origin: Old French (via Latin)

   A published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.

4. Serinette / ˌsɛrɪˈnɛt / noun Origin: French

   A small barrel organ used for teaching songbirds to sing.

5. Shamble / ˈʃæmbəl / Verb Origin: Germanic

   To walk or move with a slow, shuffling, awkward gait.

6. Shower / ˈʃaʊər / Noun/Verb Origin: Old English

   A brief fall of rain or snow, or to wash oneself in a shower.

7. Sibilatory / ˈsɪbələˌtɔːri / Adjective Origin: Latin

   Accompanied by or producing a sibilant sound.

8. Similar / ˈsɪmələr / Adjective Origin: Latin

   Resembling without being identical.

9. Sinecurist / ˈsaɪnɪˌkjʊrɪst / Noun Origin: English

   A person holding a sinecure.

10. Skimeister / ˈskiːˌmaɪstər / noun Origin: German (from Ski + Meister 'master')

    a highly skilled skier; an expert at skiing.

11. Slurry / ˈslɜːri / Noun Origin: English (uncertain origin)

    A semi-liquid mixture, typically of fine particles suspended in water.

12. Solecism / ˈsɑːləsɪzəm / Noun Origin: Greek (via Latin and French)

    A grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners.

13. Somatotonic / soʊˌmætəˈtɑːnɪk / Adjective Origin: English (from Greek)

    Having a somatotonic personality.

14. Soubresaut / ˌsuːbrəˈsoʊ / Noun Origin: French

    A sudden, quick leap in ballet.

15. Speech / spiʧ / Noun Origin: Old English

    The ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.

16. Spinet / ˈspɪnɪt / Noun Origin: Italian

    A small harpsichord or a type of small upright piano.

17. Sporadic / spəˈrædɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek (from sporadikos scattered)

    Occurring irregularly or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

18. Squadron / ˈskwɑdrən / Noun Origin: Italian (from squadrone large square)

    A principal operational unit of the air force, consisting of two or more flights.

19. Squire / ˈskwaɪər / Noun Origin: Old French

    A country gentleman, especially one who is a landowner and lives in the country.

20. Stamina / ˈstæmɪnə / Noun Origin: Latin

    The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.

21. Stentorian / stɛnˈtɔːriən / adjective Origin: Greek

    (Of a person's voice) loud and powerful.

22. Stockyard / ˈstɑːkˌjɑːrd / Noun Origin: English

    An enclosure for keeping livestock, especially one where cattle are temporarily held before being slaughtered or shipped.

23. Strength / strɛŋθ / Noun Origin: Old English

    The quality or state of being strong; physical power and vigor.

24. Structural / ˈstrʌktʃərəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Relating to the structure of something.

25. Sublet / ˌsʌbˈlɛt / verb Origin: English

    To lease a property to a subtenant.

26. Subsidy / ˈsʌbsɪdi / noun Origin: Latin

    A sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low.

27. Successful / səkˈsɛsfəl / adjective Origin: English

    Accomplishing an aim or purpose.

28. Summer / ˈsʌmər / noun Origin: Old English

    The warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn.

29. Superb / suːˈpɜrb / adjective Origin: Latin

    Of excellent quality; magnificent.

30. Supervisor / ˈsuːpərˌvaɪzər / noun Origin: Latin

    A person who supervises a person or an activity.

31. Surfactant / sərˈfæktənt / noun Origin: English (compound of surface-active agent)

    A substance that tends to reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.

32. Surtout / sɜːrˈtuːt / noun Origin: French

    A close-fitting overcoat or frock coat.

33. Swivel / ˈswɪvəl / Noun Origin: Old English

    A coupling between two parts, enabling one to revolve without turning the other.

34. Syncretism / ˈsɪŋkrəˌtɪzəm / Noun Origin: Greek

    The amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.

35. Tablecloth / ˈteɪbəlˌklɔːθ / Noun Origin: English

    A cloth spread over a table, especially during meals.

36. Taffrail / ˈtæfˌreɪl / Noun Origin: Dutch

    The rail around a ship's stern.

37. Tangerine / ˌtændʒəˈriːn / Noun Origin: French (via Tangier)

    A small citrus fruit, similar to an orange but with a looser skin.

38. Tardive / ˈtɑːrdɪv / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Appearing, developing, or occurring late.

39. Tautomerism / tɔˈtɑmərɪzəm / Noun Origin: German via Greek

    A type of isomerism in which rapidly interconvertible isomers exist in dynamic equilibrium.

40. Telegram / ˈtɛlɪˌɡræm / Noun Origin: Greek

    A message sent by telegraph and then printed or written down.

41. Temporary / ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri / adjective Origin: Latin

    Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

42. Terrazzo / təˈrɑːzoʊ / Noun Origin: Italian

    A flooring material made from chips of marble or other stones set in concrete and polished.

43. Tester / ˈtɛstər / Noun Origin: Old French (from Latin)

    A person or device that tests something.

44. Tetrazzini / ˌtɛtrəˈziːni / Noun Origin: Italian

    A rich dish typically made with poultry or seafood, mushrooms, and pasta in a creamy sauce.

45. Thermal / ˈθɜːrməl / adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to heat; hot or warm.

46. Thursday / ˈθɜːrzdeɪ / Proper Noun Origin: Old English

    The day of the week before Friday and after Wednesday.

47. Tippet / ˈtɪpɪt / Noun Origin: Old French

    A long, narrow piece of cloth, worn around the neck and hanging down in front.

48. Tornado / tɔrˈneɪˌdoʊ / Noun Origin: Spanish

    A violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.

49. Tractable / ˈtræktəbl / adjective Origin: Latin

    Easy to control or influence.

50. Transilient / trænˈzɪliənt / adjective Origin: Latin

    Leaping across or from one thing to another.

51. Treacle / ˈtriːkəl / (Noun) Origin: Old French

    A thick, sticky, sweet syrup made from sugar, often molasses.

52. Tribrach / ˈtraɪbræk / (Noun) Origin: Greek

    A metrical foot of three short syllables.

53. Trijugate / traɪˈdʒuːɡeɪt / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Having three pairs of leaflets.

54. Trivalent / traɪˈveɪlənt / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Having a valency of three.

55. Trover / ˈtroʊvər / Noun Origin: Old French

    A legal action for the recovery of personal property wrongfully converted by another.

56. Turquoise / ˈtɜːrˌkɔɪz / Noun / Adjective Origin: Old French

    A greenish-blue mineral used as a gemstone.

57. Ultimate / ˈʌltəmət / Adjective/Noun Origin: Latin

    Being the last or furthest in a progression; fundamental.

58. Uncertain / ˌʌnˈsɜrtn / Adjective Origin: English

    Not known or definite; not confident.

59. Undergo / ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ / Verb Origin: Old English (undergān)

    To experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant or arduous).

60. Unearth / ˌʌnˈɜːrθ / Verb Origin: English (from un- + earth)

    To dig up from the earth; to discover (something hidden, lost, or secret).

61. Ungulate / ˈʌŋɡjəˌleɪt / Adjective Origin: Latin

    A mammal with hoofs.

62. University / ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti / Noun Origin: Latin (universitas)

    An institution of higher education and research which grants academic degrees.

63. Unmuzzle / ˌʌnˈmʌzəl / Verb Origin: English

    To remove a muzzle from an animal; to allow freedom of speech or action.

64. Unshakable / ʌnˈʃeɪkəbl / adjective Origin: English

    Firmly established and not easily disturbed or changed.

65. Untidy / ʌnˈtaɪdi / adjective Origin: English

    Not neat or orderly.

66. Upholstery / ʌpˈhoʊlstəri / Noun Origin: English (from upholster + -y)

    The soft, padded covering on furniture.

67. Utility / juˈtɪləti / noun Origin: Latin (utilitas)

    The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.

68. Vacuometer / ˌvækjʊˈɑːmətər / noun Origin: English (from vacuum + -meter)

    An instrument for measuring vacuum pressure.

69. Vaporize / ˈveɪpəraɪz / verb Origin: Latin

    To convert into vapor.

70. Velocity / vɪˈlɑsɪti / Noun Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    The speed of something in a given direction.

71. Verdant / ˈvɜːrdənt / Adjective Origin: Old French (from Latin)

    (Of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation.

72. Vernal / ˈvɜːrnəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Of, in, or appropriate to spring.

73. Veterinary / ˈvɛtərɪˌnɛri / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Relating to the medical and surgical treatment of animals.

74. Victor / ˈvɪktər / Noun Origin: Latin

    A person who defeats an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or competition.

75. Vincible / ˈvɪnsəbəl / Used as an adjective. Origin: Latin

    Capable of being overcome or conquered.