Grade_04 : Word group 06

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

1. Resile / rɪˈzaɪl / VERB Origin: Latin

   To spring back; to revert to an original position or state.

2. Retool / ˌriːˈtuːl / VERB Origin: English

   To replace or reorganize the tools in a factory; to reorganize for a new purpose.

3. Rheumy / ˈrumi / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

   Full of or discharging rheum; watery.

4. Rickey / ˈrɪki / NOUN Origin: American English

   A mixed drink typically made with gin or whiskey, lime juice, and soda water.

5. Rimur / ˈrimʊr / NOUN Origin: Old Norse

   A form of Icelandic epic poem.

6. Ritz / rɪts / NOUN Origin: English

   Showy luxury or elegance.

7. Roger / ˈrɑdʒər / INTERJECTION, PROPER NOUN Origin: English

   Used in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and understood; a masculine given name.

8. Rongeur / rɑnˈʒɜːr / NOUN Origin: French

   A surgical instrument used for gnawing away bone.

9. Rosace / roʊˈseɪs / NOUN Origin: French

   A rosette-shaped ornamental design.

10. Rouleau / ruˈloʊ / NOUN Origin: French

    A roll of coins or other items.

11. Royale / rɔɪˈɑl / NOUN Origin: French

    A rich, savory custard typically served in soup.

12. Ruble / ˈruːbəl / NOUN Origin: Russian

    The basic monetary unit of Russia and some other former Soviet republics.

13. Runny / ˈrʌni / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Tending to run or flow; more liquid than desired.

14. Ruthful / ˈruːθfəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Feeling or showing pity or compassion.

15. Sacque / sæk / NOUN Origin: French

    A loose-fitting short jacket for women or infants.

16. Salak / ˈsælək / NOUN Origin: Malay

    An edible fruit from a species of palm tree, native to Indonesia.

17. Sandbar / ˈsændˌbɑːr / NOUN Origin: English

    A long, narrow bank of sand in a body of water.

18. Sapajou / ˈsæpəˌdʒuː / NOUN Origin: French

    A South American monkey, especially a capuchin.

19. Sauger / ˈsɔːɡər / NOUN Origin: German

    A North American freshwater fish related to the walleye.

20. Sawyer / ˈsɔjər / NOUN Origin: Middle English

    A person whose job is to saw timber.

21. Schlich / ʃlɪk / NOUN Origin: German

    The fine mud or slime from ore-washing.

22. Scriber / ˈskraɪbər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A tool used for marking lines on metal or other materials.

23. Sea / siː / NOUN Origin: Old English

    The expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its landmasses.

24. Secund / ˈsɛkənd / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Arranged on one side only; unilateral.

25. Seidel / ˈsaɪdəl / NOUN Origin: German

    A large beer glass, typically with a handle, or its contents.

26. Serena / səˈriːnə / PROPER NOUN Origin: Latin

    A female given name, meaning serene or calm.

27. Shadowless / ˈʃædoʊləs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English (via English)

    Without a shadow; lacking darkness.

28. Shea / ʃeɪ / NOUN Origin: African

    A tree native to Africa, or the fatty substance extracted from its nuts.

29. Shod / ʃɑːd / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

    Wearing footwear; fitted with shoes.

30. Shri / ʃriː / NOUN Origin: Sanskrit

    A title of respect, often used for Hindu deities or revered persons.

31. Sierra / siˈɛrə / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    A long, jagged mountain range.

32. Sinkage / ˈsɪŋkɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: English

    The amount or extent of sinking.

33. Situational / ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    relating to or dependent on a situation.

34. Skirreh / ˈskɪrɪ / NOUN Origin: Persian (via Arabic and French)

    an archaic term for a medicinal plant, possibly a type of scirpus.

35. Sleepyhead / ˈsliːpiˌhɛd / NOUN Origin: English (from 'sleepy' + 'head')

    A person who is sleepy or who likes to sleep late.

36. Snagrel / ˈsnæɡrəl / NOUN Origin: English

    A type of small, spiny fish.

37. Softener / ˈsɑːfənər / NOUN Origin: English

    A substance or device used to make something softer.

38. Solon / ˈsoʊlɑːn / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A wise and skillful lawgiver, named after the ancient Athenian statesman.

39. Sop / sɑːp / NOUN, VERB Origin: Old English

    A piece of bread or other food dipped in liquid and eaten; to soak up liquid.

40. Soutenu / ˌsuːtəˈnuː / ADJECTIVE Origin: French

    In ballet, a sustained turn or position.

41. Spathe / speɪθ / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A large sheathing bract enclosing a flower cluster.

42. Spillproof / ˈspɪlˌpruf / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Designed to prevent spills.

43. Sponson / ˈspɑnsən / NOUN Origin: English (uncertain, possibly from Old French or Germanic)

    A projection from the side of a boat or aircraft.

44. Stainless / ˈsteɪnləs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old Norse

    Without stains; unblemished.

45. Sthene / stiːn / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A unit of force equal to 1000 newtons.

46. Stoplight / ˈstɑːpˌlaɪt / NOUN Origin: English

    A traffic light; a light on the rear of a vehicle that illuminates when the driver presses the brake pedal.

47. Strobe / stroʊb / NOUN, VERB Origin: Greek

    A device used to produce regular flashes of light; to flash with a strobe light.

48. Suable / ˈsuːəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Capable of being sued; liable to be prosecuted in a lawsuit.

49. Suerte / ˈswɛrtɛ / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    Luck or fortune.

50. Sunglass / ˈsʌnˌɡlæs / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A single lens from a pair of sunglasses.

51. Surprisebox / sərˈpraɪzˌbɑːks / NOUN Origin: English

    A box containing a surprise; often a jack-in-the-box.

52. Sweetbread / ˈswiːtˌbrɛd / NOUN Origin: Middle English

    The thymus gland or pancreas of a calf or lamb, used as food.

53. Synonym / ˈsɪnəˌnɪm / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. (Repeated word, same meaning and pronunciation)

54. Tacan / ˈtækæn / NOUN Origin: Acronym

    A radio navigation system providing aircraft with bearing and range to a ground station.

55. Taino / ˈtaɪnoʊ / NOUN Origin: Arawakan

    An indigenous people of the Caribbean, particularly the Greater Antilles.

56. Tallest / ˈtɔːləst / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

    Superlative form of 'tall'; of the greatest height.

57. Tangy / ˈtæŋi / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old Norse

    Having a strong, piquant, and typically refreshing taste or smell.

58. Tappet / ˈtæpɪt / NOUN Origin: English

    A projecting part in a machine, especially one that opens and closes valves in an internal combustion engine.

59. Taupe / toʊp / NOUN Origin: French

    A brownish-gray color.

60. Tearoom / ˈtiˌrum / NOUN Origin: English

    A small restaurant or cafe serving tea, coffee, and light meals.

61. Telephonist / təˈlɛfənɪst / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A person who operates a telephone switchboard, typically in a commercial organization.

62. Ternar / ˈtɜːrnər / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Composed of three things or parts.

63. Textural / ˈtɛkstʃərəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin + English

    Relating to or characterized by texture.

64. Theta / ˈθeɪtə / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The eighth letter of the Greek alphabet (Θ, θ).

65. Thule / ˈθuːli / PROPER NOUN Origin: Latin

    A mythical land or island, typically described as the most northerly part of the inhabited world.

66. Tierer / ˈtɪərər / NOUN Origin: English

    A person or thing that arranges in tiers.

67. Tilleul / ˈtɪljʊl / NOUN Origin: French

    Linden wood or a pale greenish-yellow color.

68. Tinny / ˈtɪni / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Having a thin, metallic, ringing sound.

69. Titian / ˈtɪʃən / ADJECTIVE Origin: Italian

    A reddish-gold or auburn color, especially of hair.

70. Toile / twɑl / NOUN Origin: French

    A plain-woven fabric, often used for sample garments or printed designs.

71. Tonette / toʊˈnɛt / NOUN Origin: English

    A small, plastic wind instrument resembling a recorder.

72. Topmost / ˈtɑpˌmoʊst / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Highest or uppermost.

73. Tosca / ˈtɑskə / PROPER NOUN Origin: Italian

    An opera by Giacomo Puccini.