Grade_09 : Word group 03

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

1. Beyond / bɪˈjɒnd / PREPOSITION/ADVERB Origin: Old English

   At or to the further side of

2. Biodegradable / ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek/Latin

   Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms

3. Bison / ˈbaɪsən / NOUN Origin: Germanic/Latin

   A humpbacked shaggy-haired wild ox of North America or Western Europe

4. Blessing / ˈblɛsɪŋ / NOUN Origin: Old English

   God's favor and protection, or a prayer asking for this

5. Blush / blʌʃ / VERB/NOUN Origin: Old English

   Show shyness, embarrassment, or shame by becoming red in the face

6. Boll / boʊl / NOUN Origin: Old English

   The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax

7. Both / boʊθ / DET/PRONOUN Origin: Old Norse

   Used for emphasis to refer to two people or things regarded together

8. Bowl / boʊl / NOUN/VERB Origin: Old English

   A round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid

9. Brandy / ˈbrændi / NOUN Origin: Dutch

   A strong alcoholic spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

10. Brim / brɪm / NOUN/VERB Origin: Middle English

    The upper edge or lip of a cup, bowl, or other container

11. Bronchitis / brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs / NOUN Origin: Greek

    Inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes

12. Bruit / bruːt / VERB/NOUN Origin: Old French

    Spread a report or rumor widely

13. Bulletin / ˈbʊlɪtɪn / NOUN/VERB Origin: Italian/French

    A short official statement or summary of news

14. Burial / ˈbɛriəl / NOUN Origin: Old English

    The ritual act of placing a dead body in a grave

15. Cacophony / kəˈkɒfəni / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

16. Caliph / ˈkeɪlɪf / NOUN Origin: Arabic

    The chief Muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded as the successor of Muhammad

17. Canard / kəˈnɑːrd / NOUN Origin: French

    An unfounded rumor or story

18. Cantata / kænˈtɑːtə / NOUN Origin: Italian

    A medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment

19. Caprice / kəˈpriːs / NOUN Origin: Italian/French

    A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior

20. Caracal / ˈkærəˌkæl / NOUN Origin: Turkish

    A medium-sized wild cat with long black tufts on its ears

21. Care / kɛər / NOUN/VERB Origin: Old English

    The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone

22. Carriage / ˈkærɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A wheeled vehicle for conveying persons, as one drawn by horses

23. Cassava / kəˈsɑːvə / NOUN Origin: Taino

    The starchy tuberous root of a tropical tree, used as food

24. Catalepsy / ˈkætəlɛpsi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A medical condition characterized by a trance or seizure with a loss of sensation and consciousness

25. Cathode / ˈkæθoʊd / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The negatively charged electrode by which electrons enter an electrical device

26. Chagrin / ʃəˈɡrɪn / NOUN/VERB Origin: French

    Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated

27. Circumlocution / ˌsɜːrkəmlɒˈkjuːʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in an evasive way

28. Clique / kliːk / NOUN Origin: French

    A small, exclusive group of people, share interests, views, or purposes

29. Commensurate / kəˈmɛnʃərɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion

30. Compassionate / kəmˈpæʃənət / ADJECTIVE/VERB Origin: Latin

    Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others