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Grade_06 : Word group 03

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  1. Fruticetum / ˌfrutɪˈsitəm / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A collection of shrubs; a shrubbery.

  2. Furze / fɜːrz / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A yellow-flowered European shrub, typically spiny, of the pea family.

  3. Gallinazo / ˌɡælɪˈnɑːzoʊ / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    A black vulture.

  4. Gastrostomy / ɡæˈstrɒstəmi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A surgical operation to create an opening into the stomach from the abdominal wall.

  5. Genre / ˈʒɑːnrə / NOUN Origin: French

    A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by a particular style, form, or content.

  6. Geothermal / ˌdʒiːoʊˈθɜːrməl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Relating to or produced by the internal heat of the Earth.

  7. Gibberellin / ˌdʒɪbəˈrɛlɪn / NOUN Origin: Latin (via Japanese)

    Any of a group of plant hormones that promote stem elongation and are involved in other plant processes.

  8. Glamorize / ˈɡlæməˌraɪz / VERB Origin: Scottish

    To make something or someone seem glamorous.

  9. Glissando / ɡlɪˈsɑːndoʊ / NOUN Origin: Italian

    A continuous slide in pitch between two notes.

  10. Gobemouche / ˈɡoʊbmʊʃ / NOUN Origin: French

    A credulous person who is easily deceived by sensational news.

  11. Grace / ɡreɪs / NOUN Origin: Old French

    Smoothness and elegance of movement.

  12. Grandrelle / ˈɡrændrɛl / NOUN Origin: French

    A yarn made of two or more threads of different colors twisted together.

  13. Grate / ɡreɪt / VERB Origin: Old French

    To shred (food) into small pieces by rubbing it against a surface with sharp projections; to irritate or annoy.

  14. Greenbrier / ˈɡriːnˌbraɪər / NOUN Origin: English

    A thorny climbing plant, especially of the genus Smilax.

  15. Grind / ɡraɪnd / VERB Origin: Old English

    To reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it.

  16. Groundwater / ˈɡraʊndˌwɔtər / NOUN Origin: English

    Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.

  17. Guess / ɡɛs / NOUN, VERB Origin: Middle English

    (Verb) To form an estimate or conclusion without sufficient information; (Noun) An estimate or conjecture.

  18. Gumbo / ˈɡʌmboʊ / NOUN Origin: Louisiana French (from Bantu)

    A savory stew popular in Louisiana, often containing okra.

  19. Hagiocracy / ˌhæɡiˈɒkrəsi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    Government by saints or holy persons.

  20. Hardanger / ˈhɑːrdæŋər / NOUN Origin: Norwegian

    A form of embroidery from Norway.

  21. Hatch / hætʃ / VERB Origin: Old English

    To emerge from an egg.

  22. Heartfelt / ˈhɑrtfɛlt / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Deeply and sincerely felt.

  23. Heliciform / hɪˈlɪsɪfɔrm / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Having the shape of a helix or spiral.

  24. Helminthoid / hɛlˈmɪnθɔɪd / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Resembling a worm or helminth.

  25. Hepatica / hɪˈpætɪkə / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A genus of small flowering plants, named for their liver-shaped leaves.

  26. Hesperidium / ˌhɛspəˈrɪdiəm / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A type of berry with a leathery rind, such as an orange or lemon.

  27. Hillock / ˈhɪlɑːk / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A small hill or mound.

  28. Historic / hɪˈstɔːrɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Famous or important in history, or having great historical significance.

  29. Hobby / ˈhɑbi / NOUN Origin: Middle English hobyn (a small horse)

    An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.

  30. Honey / ˈhʌni / NOUN Origin: Old English hunig

    A sweet, sticky yellowish-brown fluid made by bees from nectar.

  31. Hortative / ˈhɔrtətɪv / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Tending or intended to exhort or advise; hortatory.

  32. Human / ˈhjuːmən / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Relating to or characteristic of humankind.

  33. Husbandry / ˈhʌzbəndri / NOUN Origin: Old Norse

    The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.

  34. Hydroplane / ˈhaɪdroʊˌpleɪn / NOUN Origin: English

    A light, fast motorboat designed to skim over the surface of water.

  35. Hypnotize / ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz / VERB Origin: Greek

    To induce a state of hypnosis in (someone).

  36. Ichnology / ɪkˈnɑlədʒi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The branch of paleontology that deals with fossil tracks, trails, and burrows.

  37. Idiophone / ˈɪdioʊˌfoʊn / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A musical instrument that produces sound primarily by the vibration of the instrument itself.

  38. Imitative / ˈɪmɪˌteɪtɪv / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Following or copying something else.

  39. Impartite / ɪmˈpɑrtaɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Undivided; not divided.

  40. Impugnable / ɪmˈpjuːnəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin (impugnare)

    Able to be called into question; assailable.

  41. Inaugurator / ɪˈnɔːɡjəˌreɪtər / NOUN Origin: Latin (inaugurare 'to consecrate by augury')

    A person who inaugurates someone or something.

  42. Incogitant / ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin (in- 'not' + cogitare 'to think')

    Thoughtless or inconsiderate.

  43. Incur / ɪnˈkɜr / VERB Origin: Latin

    To become subject to something unwelcome or unpleasant as a result of one's own behavior or actions.

  44. Indoor / ˈɪnˌdɔr / ADJECTIVE Origin: English (from in + door)

    Located, done, or used inside a building.

  45. Infer / ɪnˈfɜr / VERB Origin: Latin

    To deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

  46. Inhalator / ˈɪnhəleɪtər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    An apparatus for administering a gaseous or vaporized drug.

  47. Inoperable / ɪnˈɑːpərəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Not able to be operated on; not able to be put into operation.

  48. Instructor / ɪnˈstrʌktər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A person who teaches something.

  49. Interlooper / ˈɪntərˌluːpər / NOUN Origin: Dutch

    A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong.

  50. Inure / ɪˈnjʊr / VERB Origin: Latin

    To accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant.

  51. Irony / ˈaɪrəni / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.

  52. Italianate / ɪˈtæljəˌneɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Italian

    Having an Italian character or style.

  53. Jackstraw / ˈdʒækˌstrɔ / NOUN Origin: English

    A piece of straw or wood used in the game of jackstraws; something flimsy or worthless.

  54. Japan / dʒəˈpæn / NOUN, VERB, PROPER NOUN Origin: Portuguese (from Malay)

    An East Asian island nation; a type of lacquerware; to lacquer with a hard, black varnish.

  55. Jetliner / ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnər / NOUN Origin: English (from jet + liner)

    A large passenger aircraft powered by jet engines.

  56. Joint / dʒɔɪnt / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A point at which two or more things are joined.

  57. Journeywork / ˈdʒɜrniˌwɜrk / NOUN Origin: English

    Work done by a journeyman; work for hire.

  58. Jumbo / ˈdʒʌmboʊ / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Of very large size.

  59. Kafkaesque / ˌkɑːfkəˈɛsk / ADJECTIVE Origin: English (from Franz Kafka)

    Characteristic of the nightmarish mood or surreal situations found in Franz Kafka's writings.

  60. Katabatic / ˌkætəˈbætɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Flowing downhill, typically from a mountain or glacier (of a wind).

  61. Ketch / kɛtʃ / NOUN Origin: Middle English

    A two-masted sailing boat with a mainmast and a mizzenmast forward of the rudder post.

  62. Kibbutznik / kɪˈbʊtsnɪk / NOUN Origin: Hebrew

    A member of a kibbutz.

  63. Kinsmanship / ˈkɪnzmənʃɪp / NOUN Origin: English (compound)

    The state or relationship of being a kinsman.

  64. Knell / nɛl / NOUN Origin: Old English

    The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.

  65. Krait / kraɪt / NOUN Origin: Hindi

    A genus of highly venomous snakes found in South and Southeast Asia.

  66. Lactescence / lækˈtɛsəns / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A milky appearance or secretion.

  67. Lancinate / ˈlænsəneɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To tear or pierce; to cause sharp, shooting pain.

  68. Larghissimo / lɑːrˈɡɪsɪmoʊ / ADVERB Origin: Italian

    Extremely slow (used as a musical direction).

  69. Laticifer / ləˈtɪsɪfər / NOUN Origin: New Latin

    A specialized plant cell or vessel that contains latex.

  70. Learn / lɜːrn / VERB Origin: Old English

    To acquire knowledge or skill through study, experience, or being taught.

  71. Legal / ˈliːɡəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Relating to the law; permitted by law.

  72. Lemur / ˈlimər / NOUN Origin: Latin (lemures 'ghosts')

    A nocturnal primate with a long tail and large eyes, native to Madagascar.

  73. Liberalize / ˈlɪbərəˌlaɪz / VERB Origin: English

    To make something less strict or more liberal.

  74. Lignum / ˈlɪgnəm / NOUN Origin: Latin

    Wood (often used in scientific names).

  75. Lisle / laɪl / NOUN Origin: French

    A fine, strong cotton thread or fabric.