Grade_10 : Word group 03

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

1. Believable / bɪˈliːvəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

   Able to be believed; credible.

2. Benevolence / bəˈnɛvələns / NOUN Origin: Latin/Old French

   The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.

3. Between / bɪˈtwiːn / PREPOSITION Origin: Old English

   In or into the space separating two objects or regions.

4. Bilious / ˈbɪliəs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting; spiteful or bad-tempered.

5. Bitumen / ˈbɪtʃʊmɪn / NOUN Origin: Latin

   A black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation.

6. Blemish / ˈblɛmɪʃ / NOUN Origin: Old French

   A small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.

7. Boatswain / ˈboʊsən / NOUN Origin: Old English

   A ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew.

8. Boomerang / ˈbuːməræŋ / NOUN Origin: Dharug

   A curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so as to return to the thrower.

9. Bouquet / buːˈkeɪ / NOUN Origin: French

   An attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony.

10. Braggart / ˈbræɡərt / NOUN Origin: French

    A person who boasts about achievements or possessions.

11. Breakage / ˈbreɪkɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: Old English/French

    The action of breaking or the state of being broken; broken articles.

12. Brine / braɪn / NOUN Origin: Old English

    Water strongly impregnated with salt.

13. Bucket / ˈbʌkɪt / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A cylindrical open container with a handle, used to carry liquids.

14. Bulb / bʌlb / NOUN Origin: Greek/Latin

    A rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, notably leaks and onions; an incandescent lamp.

15. Burnish / ˈbɜːrnɪʃ / VERB Origin: Old French

    Polish something, especially metal, by rubbing.

16. Byway / ˈbaɪweɪ / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A minor road or path, typically one situated in a rural area.

17. Cafeteria / ˌkæfɪˈtɪəriə / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    A restaurant in which customers serve themselves from a counter and pay before eating.

18. Calumny / ˈkæləmni / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation.

19. Canary / kəˈnɛəri / NOUN Origin: Latin/Spanish

    A small bright yellow songbird, native to the Canary Islands.

20. Canticle / ˈkæntɪkəl / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A hymn or chant, typically with a biblical text, forming a regular part of a church service.

21. Capsule / ˈkæpsuːl / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A small case or container, especially a round gelatinous one containing medicine.

22. Carillon / ˈkærɪljən / NOUN Origin: French

    A set of bells hung in a tower and played by means of a keyboard.

23. Carve / kɑːrv / VERB Origin: English

    Cut a hard material in order to produce an object, design, or inscription.

24. Catbird / ˈkætbɜːrd / NOUN Origin: English

    An American songbird with a mewing call like a cat's.

25. Ceaseless / ˈsiːsləs / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Constant and unending.

26. Characteristic / ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Typical of a particular person, place, or thing.

27. Civil / ˈsɪvəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.

28. Collaborate / kəˈlæbəreɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    Work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something.

29. Commencement / kəˈmɛnsmənt / NOUN Origin: French

    A beginning or start; or a graduation ceremony.

30. Competent / ˈkɒmpɪtənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.