Grade_06 Spell-Off Challenge — Word group 02

Citizenry / ˈsɪtɪzənri / Noun Origin: Old French

The body of citizens of a state or country.

Clasp / klæsp / Noun Origin: Middle English

A device with two interlocking parts, typically used for fastening a belt or bracelet or for holding a purse or book closed.

Cliffside / ˈklɪfsaɪd / Noun Origin: English

The side or slope of a cliff.

Clout / klaʊt / Noun, Verb Origin: Old English

Influence or power; or to hit hard.

Codicology / ˌkoʊdɪˈkɑlədʒi / Noun Origin: Latin + Greek

The study of ancient manuscripts and books.

Collutorium / ˌkɑːluːˈtɔːriəm / noun Origin: Latin

A mouthwash (obsolete).

Comminute / ˈkɑːməˌnjuːt / Verb Origin: Latin

To reduce to a fine powder or small pieces.

Comradeship / ˈkɑːmrædˌʃɪp / Noun Origin: Spanish

The company and friendship of others with common aims.

Conformity / kənˈfɔːrmɪti / Noun Origin: Latin

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws.

Contestant / kənˈtɛstənt / Noun Origin: Latin

A person who takes part in a contest or competition.

Coppernose / ˈkɑːpərˌnoʊz / Noun Origin: English

A common name for the bluegill sunfish, often referring to its reddish or copper-colored nose.

Correlative / kəˈrɛlətɪv / Adjective, Noun Origin: Latin

Having a mutual relationship; a word or phrase that corresponds to another.

Counterfoil / ˈkaʊntərfɔɪl / Noun Origin: Old French

The part of a check or ticket kept by the issuer as a record.

Crane / kreɪn / noun Origin: Old English

A large bird with long legs and a long neck; a large machine for lifting and moving heavy objects.

Cream / kriːm / noun Origin: Old French

The thick, yellowish-white fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk.

Crest / krɛst / noun Origin: Old French

A comb or tuft of feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal.

Crore / krɔr / Noun Origin: Hindi

A unit of money in India and some other South Asian countries, equal to ten million.

Crust / krʌst / Noun/Verb Origin: Latin

A hard outer layer or covering.

Cuchifrito / ˌkuːtʃɪˈfriːtoʊ / Noun Origin: Spanish

A dish of various fried foods, typically made from pork, found in Caribbean cuisine.

Cycle / ˈsaɪkəl / Noun Origin: Greek

A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order; a bicycle.

Dampen / ˈdæmpən / Verb Origin: Middle Low German

To make slightly wet; to make less intense.

Debar / dɪˈbɑːr / Verb Origin: Old French (via Latin)

Exclude or prohibit someone from doing something.

Deceleron / diːˈsɛlərɒn / Noun Origin: English (from decelerate)

A particle that slows down another particle. (Highly specialized/technical term)

Defeasance / dɪˈfizəns / Noun Origin: Old French

A condition or provision that, if fulfilled, would nullify or render void a deed or contract.

Dehumidify / ˌdiːhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ / Verb Origin: English (from de- + humidify)

To remove moisture from the air or from something.

Democratic / ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

Depilitant / dɪˈpɪlɪtənt / adjective Origin: Latin

Related to hair removal.

Desensitize / diːˈsɛnsɪtaɪz / verb Origin: English (de- + sensitize)

To make less sensitive.

Diacetate / ˌdaɪˈæsəteɪt / Noun Origin: Greek (di-) + English (acetate)

A compound containing two acetate groups.

Difficulty / ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlti / Noun Origin: Latin (difficultas)

The state or condition of being difficult; a problem or obstacle.

Dingy / ˈdɪndʒi / adjective Origin: English

Gloomy and drab; dirty-looking.

Disencumber / ˌdɪsɪnˈkʌmbər / Verb Origin: Old French (via English formation)

To free from a burden or impediment.

Distilland / ˈdɪstɪˌlænd / Noun Origin: English (from distill + -and)

The liquid or mixture undergoing distillation.

Divot / ˈdɪvət / Noun Origin: Scottish Gaelic

A piece of turf cut out of the ground by a golf club.

Dolce / ˈdoʊltʃeɪ / Adjective Origin: Italian

Sweet; soft and gentle (used as a musical direction).

Dominion / dəˈmɪnjən / noun Origin: Latin (via Old French)

Sovereignty or control; a territory or sphere of influence.

Dough / doʊ / noun Origin: Old English

A thick, malleable mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking.

Draft / dræft / noun Origin: Old Norse

A preliminary version of a document; a current of air.

Drawl / drɔːl / Noun, Verb Origin: English (unknown origin, possibly from Dutch or Low German)

(Noun) A slow, lazy way of speaking or pronunciation. (Verb) To speak in a slow, lazy way.

Drool / druːl / Verb, Noun Origin: English (from drivel)

(Verb) To let saliva drip from the mouth. (Noun) Saliva dripping from the mouth.

Dulcet / ˈdʌlsɪt / Adjective Origin: Old French

Sweet and soothing (often used ironically).

Dysrhythmia / dɪsˈrɪðmiə / Noun Origin: Greek

Abnormality in a physiological rhythm, especially of the brain or heart.

Edelweiss / ˈeɪdəlvaɪs / noun Origin: German

A small white mountain flower.

Eiderdown / ˈaɪdərˌdaʊn / noun Origin: Dutch

The soft, fine breast feathers of the eider duck.

Elementary / ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəri / Adjective Origin: Latin

Relating to the basic principles of a subject.

Emend / ɪˈmɛnd / Verb Origin: Latin

To make corrections to a text.

Encomiastic / ɪnˌkoʊmiˈæstɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek (enkomiastikos)

Praising highly.

Enjoy / ɪnˈdʒɔɪ / Verb Origin: Old French

To take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion).

Epicurism / ˈɛpɪkjʊˌrɪzəm / Noun Origin: Greek

The philosophy of Epicurus, advocating the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain as the highest good.

Equal / ˈikwəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

Being the same in quantity, size, degree, value, or status.

Eremitical / ˌɛrəˈmɪtɪkəl / Adjective Origin: Greek

Relating to or characteristic of a hermit; solitary.

Escalator / ˈɛskəleɪtər / Noun Origin: Latin

A moving staircase.

Ethic / ˈɛθɪk / Noun Origin: Greek

A set of moral principles, especially ones generally accepted or governing a particular group or culture.

Evoke / ɪˈvoʊk / This is a verb. Origin: From Latin.

Bring or recall to the conscious mind.

Exigent / ˈɛksɪdʒənt / This is an adjective. Origin: From Latin.

Pressing; demanding.

Exude / ɪɡˈzuːd / Verb Origin: Latin

To discharge (moisture or a smell) slowly and steadily.

Factory / ˈfæktəri / Noun Origin: Latin (via French)

A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled.

Fanfaronade / ˌfænˌfærəˈneɪd / Noun Origin: French

Boastful or blustering behavior or talk.

Fashionable / ˈfæʃənəbəl / Adjective Origin: English (from fashion)

Conforming to or influenced by the current styles and trends.

Feast / fist / Noun, Verb Origin: Old French (feste)

A large meal, typically one in celebration; to eat sumptuously.

Fennel / ˈfɛnəl / Noun Origin: Old French

An aromatic plant with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, used as a herb and vegetable.

Fettuccelle / ˌfɛtəˈtʃɛli / Noun Origin: Italian

Narrow flat pasta, similar to fettuccine.

Fiery / ˈfaɪəri / Adjective Origin: English

Consisting of or resembling fire; passionate and spirited.

Finery / ˈfaɪnəri / noun Origin: Old French

Elaborate or showy clothes or decorations.

Flank / flæŋk / Noun, Verb Origin: Old French

The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and hip; to be situated on each side of.

Flaxen / ˈflæksən / Adjective Origin: Old English

Made of flax; resembling flax, especially in pale yellow color.

Flock / flɑːk / noun, verb Origin: Old French

A group of birds or sheep, or to gather in a group.

Fluff / flʌf / noun, verb Origin: English (uncertain origin, possibly imitative)

Soft, light material, typically consisting of fibers; to make something soft and plump.

Folio / ˈfoʊliˌoʊ / noun Origin: Latin (folium 'leaf')

A sheet of paper folded once, making two leaves of a book; a large book.

Force / fɔrs / Noun, Verb Origin: Old French

Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action; to make someone do something.

Forficiform / fɔrˈfɪsɪˌfɔrm / Adjective Origin: Latin

Having the shape of a pair of scissors; pincer-shaped.

Fortemente / ˌfɔːrtɛˈmɛnteɪ / Adverb Origin: Italian

Strongly, loudly (music).

Foxglove / ˈfɑːksɡlʌv / Noun Origin: Old English

A tall plant with bell-shaped, often purple flowers.

Freewheeler / ˈfriˌwilər / Noun Origin: English

A person who acts without concern for rules or conventions.

Frith / frɪθ / Noun Origin: Old English

A forest, a protected woodland; a haven.

Grade_06 : Word group 02