Grade_04 Spell-Off Challenge — Word group 05

Milonga / mɪˈlɑːŋɡə / Noun Origin: Spanish

A style of Argentine tango music and dance, or a place where it is danced.

Miombo / miˈɒmboʊ / Noun Origin: Swahili

A type of woodland found in central and southern Africa, dominated by Brachystegia trees.

Miso / ˈmiːsoʊ / Noun Origin: Japanese

A thick paste made from fermented soybeans, used in Japanese cooking.

Mitimae / mɪˈtɪmaɪ / Noun Origin: Quechua

A social group or ethnic minority forcibly relocated by the Inca Empire to new territories.

Mockado / məˈkɑdoʊ / Used as a noun. Origin: Spanish

A type of imitation velvet or woolen fabric.

Mombin / ˈmɑmbɪn / Used as a noun. Origin: Taino

A tropical American tree or its fruit, related to the cashew and mango.

Mushy / ˈmʌʃi / Used as an adjective. Origin: English.

Soft and pulpy; excessively sentimental.

Nacho / ˈnɑːtʃoʊ / Used as a noun. Origin: Spanish.

A snack consisting of a tortilla chip topped with melted cheese, salsa, and other ingredients.

Naology / neɪˈɒlədʒi / noun Origin: Greek

The study of temples and churches.

Naturelike / ˈneɪtʃərˌlaɪk / adjective Origin: English

Resembling nature or natural things.

Nekton / ˈnɛktɑn / noun Origin: Greek

Aquatic animals that are able to swim independently of current, such as fish and whales.

Net / nɛt / noun Origin: Old English

A fabric made of threads, cords, or wires woven or knotted together at regular intervals.

Ngege / nˈɡeɪɡeɪ / Noun Origin: Luganda

A type of fish, specifically tilapia.

Nighthawk / ˈnaɪtˌhɔk / Noun Origin: English

A nocturnal bird with long wings and a short beak, known for its erratic flight.

No / noʊ / Adverb Origin: Old English

Used to give a negative response; not any.

Nonce / nɑns / Noun Origin: Middle English

The present occasion or purpose (used in the phrase for the nonce).

Notability / ˌnoʊtəˈbɪləti / Noun Origin: Latin

The quality of being notable or famous.

Nubby / ˈnʌbi / Adjective Origin: English

Having a coarse, knobby, or lumpy texture.

Nursemaid / ˈnɜrsˌmeɪd / Noun Origin: English

A female servant employed to look after children.

Oar / ɔːr / Noun Origin: Old English

A pole with a flat blade, used to propel a boat.

Obley / ˈɒbli / Noun Origin: Old French

A thin wafer, often eaten with wine.

Odori / ˈoʊdəri / noun Origin: Latin

The sense of smell (rare or poetic use).

Oft / ɔːft/ or /ɒft / adverb Origin: Old English

Often; frequently.

Okapi / oʊˈkɑːpi / noun Origin: Kongo

An African mammal related to the giraffe, having a reddish-brown coat and striped legs.

Olympia / oʊˈlɪmpiə / noun Origin: Greek

An ancient site in Greece, home of the Olympic Games; capital of Washington state.

Onstage / ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ / adverb Origin: English

On the stage.

Openable / ˈoʊpənəbəl / adjective Origin: English

Capable of being opened.

Organza / ɔːrˈɡænzə / noun Origin: Italian

A thin, stiff, transparent fabric made of silk or a synthetic fiber.

Oscan / ˈɑːskən / adjective Origin: Latin

Relating to the Osci, an ancient people of central and southern Italy, or their language.

Outbound / ˈaʊtbaʊnd / adjective Origin: English

Traveling away from a particular place.

Overdraft / ˈoʊvərˌdræft / noun Origin: English

A deficit in a bank account caused by drawing more money than the account holds.

Owl / aʊl / noun Origin: Old English

A nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a short hooked beak.

Oyez / oʊˈjeɪ / interjection Origin: Old French

A call used by a public crier or court officer to command attention before making a proclamation.

Pal / ˈpæl / Noun Origin: Romani (via English slang)

A friend.

Pampero / pæmˈpɛroʊ / Noun Origin: Spanish (from pampa)

A cold, often violent, wind that sweeps across the pampas of Argentina.

Panzer / ˈpænzər / Noun Origin: German

A German armored vehicle, especially a tank, used in World War II.

Parkin / ˈpɑːrkɪn / noun Origin: English

A type of gingerbread cake originating in Northern England.

Passade / pəˈsɑːd / noun Origin: French

A specific movement in dressage, involving a horse performing a half-pirouette.

Patzer / ˈpætsər / noun Origin: German

A weak chess player.

Peameal / ˈpiməl / noun Origin: English (from Pea + Meal)

Flour made from dried peas, often used in making bacon.

Percale / pɜːrkeɪl / Noun Origin: French

A closely woven fine cotton fabric.

Phasic / ˈfeɪzɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

Relating to or occurring in phases.

Phylon / ˈfaɪlɑn / noun Origin: Greek

A larger taxonomic group, sometimes used to refer to a superphylum.

Picul / ˈpɪkəl / noun Origin: Malay

A traditional unit of weight, especially in East Asia, varying by region but typically around 60 kg.

Pileup / ˈpaɪlˌʌp / Noun Origin: English

A collision involving several vehicles; a confused heap of things.

Pinyon / ˈpɪnyən / Noun Origin: Spanish

A small, edible nut of several species of pine tree.

Plage / plɑːʒ / (noun) Origin: French

A beach, especially a fashionable resort beach.

Pleiad / ˈpliːˌæd / (noun) Origin: Greek (Pleiad-)

Any of the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione, who were changed into stars.

Pointe / ˈpwɑːnt / noun Origin: French

A position in ballet dancing in which the dancer stands on the tips of the toes.

Pong / pɑːŋ / Noun, Verb Origin: Hindi

A strong, unpleasant smell.

Pot / pɑt / Noun Origin: Old English

A container, typically rounded or cylindrical and of ceramic or metal, used for cooking or storage.

Pre / priː / Prefix Origin: Latin

Before, prior to, in front of.

Prima / ˈpriːmə / (adjective) First (feminine, usually in compounds like 'prima donna'). Origin: Latin

First (feminine form, typically used in compounds).

Protocolary / ˌproʊtəˈkɒləri / Adjective Origin: Greek

Relating to or conforming to protocol; formal.

Puchero / puːˈtʃɛroʊ / noun Origin: Spanish

A kind of stew, especially a Spanish or Latin American soup or stew of meat and vegetables.

Purim / ˈpʊrɪm / noun Origin: Hebrew

A Jewish holiday commemorating the saving of the Jewish people from Haman.

Quailery / ˈkweɪləri / Used as a noun Origin: From quail + -ery

A place where quails are bred or kept.

Quartersawn / ˈkwɔːrtərˌsɔːn / Used as an adjective Origin: From quarter + sawn

(Of timber) cut radially from a log.

Queenhood / ˈkwiːnhʊd / She embraced her queenhood with grace. (noun) Origin: English (from queen + -hood)

The state, status, or dignity of being a queen.

Quicker / ˈkwɪkər / He is quicker than his brother. (adjective) Run quicker! (adverb) Origin: Old English (comparative of quick)

More quick; moving or happening at a greater speed.

Quietistic / ˌkwaɪətˈɪstɪk / Adjective Origin: French

Relating to or characteristic of Quietism.

Quiverful / ˈkwɪvərfʊl / Noun Origin: English

A large family; metaphorically, a quiver full of arrows (children).

Quoteless / ˈkwoʊtləs / Adjective Origin: English

Without quotes.

Racquet / ˈrækɪt / Noun Origin: Arabic/French

A bat with an open net or perforated face, used in various sports.

Rainwater / reɪnˌwɔtər / Noun Origin: English

Water that has fallen as rain.

Ramona / rəˈmoʊnə / Proper Noun Origin: Spanish

A female given name.

Rariora / rɑriˈɔrə / Noun Origin: Latin

Rare or unusual items, especially those collected as curiosities.

Raw / rɔː / Adjective Origin: Old English

Of food, not cooked.

Reamer / ˈriːmər / Noun Origin: English (from ream + -er)

A tool for enlarging or finishing holes.

Recallable / rɪˈkɔːləbəl / Adjective Origin: English (from recall + -able)

Able to be recalled.

Recycle / riˈsaɪkəl / Verb Origin: English

Convert (waste) into reusable material.

Redowa / rəˈdoʊwə / Noun Origin: Czech

A Bohemian dance similar to the polka, or music for this dance.

Referable / ˈrɛfərəbəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

Capable of being referred or attributed.

Relleno / rəˈleɪnoʊ / Noun Origin: Spanish

A dish, typically a chile pepper stuffed with cheese or meat and fried.

Reopen / ˌriːˈoʊpən / Verb Origin: English

To open again.

Grade_04 : Word group 05