Grade_07 : Word group 04

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

1. Mediatorial / ˌmidiəˈtɔriəl / Adjective Origin: English

   Relating to a mediator or mediation.

2. Melody / ˈmɛlədi / noun Origin: Greek

   A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying.

3. Merchandise / ˈmɜːrtʃənˌdaɪs / noun, verb Origin: Latin

   Goods to be bought and sold; to promote the sale of (goods).

4. Metabolize / məˈtæb.əˌlaɪz / verb Origin: Greek (metabole)

   To process a substance by metabolism.

5. Metonymy / məˈtɑn.ə.mi / noun Origin: Greek (metonumia)

   The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant.

6. Microseism / ˈmaɪkroʊˌsaɪzəm / Noun Origin: Greek

   A faint earth tremor caused by natural phenomena like ocean waves.

7. Millionaire / ˌmɪljəˈnɛr / Noun Origin: French

   A person whose assets are worth one million pounds or dollars or more.

8. Mirror / ˈmɪrər / Noun, Verb Origin: Old French

   A surface that reflects a clear image; to reflect or copy.

9. Moccasin / ˈmɑkəsɪn / Used as a noun. Origin: Algonquin (Powhatan)

   A soft leather slipper or shoe, originally worn by North American Indians.

10. Preclude / prɪˈkluːd / Verb Origin: Latin

    To prevent from happening; to make impossible.

11. Prehensible / prɪˈhɛnsəbəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Capable of grasping or holding.

12. Mushroom / ˈmʌʃruːm / Used as a noun. Origin: Old French.

    A fleshy fungus, typically umbrella-shaped, growing above ground on soil or on food sources.

13. Nacelle / nəˈsɛl / Used as a noun. Origin: French (from Latin).

    A streamlined enclosure on an aircraft for an engine, cargo, or crew.

14. Necessitate / nəˈsɛsɪˌteɪt / verb Origin: Latin

    To make something necessary as a consequence or result.

15. Negotiator / nɪˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪtər / noun Origin: Latin

    A person who conducts negotiations.

16. Presbytery / ˈprɛzbɪtɛri / (noun) A body of presbyters; the house of a Roman Catholic priest. Origin: Greek

    A body of presbyters; in the Catholic Church, the house of a parish priest.

17. Prestige / prɛˈstiːʒ / (noun) Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something. Origin: Latin (via French)

    Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

18. Primatial / praɪˈmeɪʃəl / (adjective) Relating to a primate or primates (ecclesiastical). Origin: Latin

    Relating to a primate (in an ecclesiastical sense, an archbishop).

19. Probity / ˈproʊbəti / noun Origin: Latin

    The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

20. Program / ˈproʊɡræm / noun/verb Origin: Greek

    A planned series of future events or performances; also, to provide a computer or other machine with coded instructions.

21. Promulgator / ˈprɑːmʌlˌɡeɪtər / noun Origin: Latin

    one who promulgates or makes widely known.

22. Neurergic / nʊˈrɜrdʒɪk / adjective Origin: Greek

    Relating to or denoting nerve action.

23. Nimble / ˈnɪmbəl / Adjective Origin: Old English

    Quick and light in movement or action; agile.

24. Nominalism / ˈnɑmənəlˌɪzəm / Noun Origin: Latin

    The philosophical doctrine that universals are mere names or mental concepts, having no objective reality.

25. Noosphere / ˈnoʊəˌsfɪr / Noun Origin: Greek

    The sphere of human thought, often considered to encompass all human consciousness and mental activity.

26. Notoriety / ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti / Noun Origin: Latin

    The state of being famous or well-known for some bad quality or deed.

27. Nuclear / ˈnuːkliər / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Relating to the nucleus of an atom or cell.

28. Nurture / ˈnɜrtʃər / Verb Origin: Old French

    To care for and encourage the growth or development of.

29. Obscure / əbˈskjʊr / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Not discovered or known about; uncertain.

30. Obtuse / əbˈtus / adjective Origin: Latin

    Annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; (of an angle) greater than 90°.

31. Octavo / ɑkˈteɪvoʊ / noun Origin: Latin

    A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into eight leaves, making sixteen pages.

32. Omelet / ˈɑːmlət / noun Origin: French

    A dish of beaten eggs cooked until set and folded over.

33. Opalescence / ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns / noun Origin: Latin

    The phenomenon of exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal.

34. Optimistic / ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk / adjective Origin: Latin

    Hopeful and confident about the future.

35. Ordinate / ˈɔːrdɪnət / noun Origin: Latin

    The y-coordinate in a Cartesian system; to put into order.

36. Orology / ɔːˈrɑːlədʒi / noun Origin: Greek

    The scientific study of mountains.

37. Outset / ˈaʊtˌsɛt / noun Origin: English

    The beginning or start.

38. Overture / ˈoʊvərtʃər / noun Origin: French

    An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera or play; an introduction.

39. Pageanteer / ˌpædʒənˈtɪr / Noun Origin: English (from pageant)

    A participant in a pageant.

40. Palliative / ˈpæliətɪv / Adjective Origin: Latin (via French)

    Relieving pain or symptoms without dealing with the underlying cause.

41. Panhandle / ˈpænˌhændl / Noun Origin: English (from pan + handle)

    A narrow strip of territory projecting from a larger territory, or a handle of a pan.

42. Paradise / ˈpærəˌdaɪs / Noun Origin: Old French (paradis)

    A place of extreme beauty, delight, or happiness; heaven.

43. Parapraxia / ˌpærəˈpræksiə / Noun Origin: Greek (para- + praxia)

    A minor error in speech or action caused by a faulty psychological mechanism; a Freudian slip.

44. Partial / ˈpɑːrʃəl / adjective Origin: Old French

    Existing only in part; favoring one side in a dispute or competition.

45. Passerelle / ˌpæsəˈrɛl / noun Origin: French

    A narrow bridge or gangway.

46. Patina / ˈpætɪnə / noun Origin: Italian via Latin

    A green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period.

47. Peanut / ˈpiˌnʌt / noun Origin: English (from Pea + Nut)

    A leguminous plant grown for its edible seeds, which develop in pods underground.

48. Pellicle / pɛlɪkəl / Noun Origin: Latin

    A thin skin, membrane, or film.

49. Penitence / pɛnɪtəns / Noun Origin: Latin

    The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

50. Pentecost / pɛntɪkɒst / Noun Origin: Greek

    A Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.

51. Pergola / ˈpɜrɡələ / Noun Origin: Italian

    An archway or structure with a framework covered in climbing plants.

52. Permissible / pərˈmɪsəbəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Allowable or permitted.

53. Persistence / pərˈsɪstəns / Noun Origin: Latin

    Firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

54. Pestle / ˈpɛsəl / Noun Origin: Latin

    A heavy tool with a rounded end, used for crushing and grinding substances in a mortar.

55. Phenomenal / fəˈnɑmənəl / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Remarkable or exceptional.

56. Pianist / ˈpiənɪst / noun Origin: Italian + English

    A person who plays the piano.

57. Piebald / ˈpaɪˌbɔld / adjective and noun Origin: English (pie + bald)

    Having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white.

58. Pincerlike / ˈpɪnsərˌlaɪk / Adjective Origin: Old French / English

    Resembling or functioning like a pincer.

59. Placard / ˈplækɑːrd / (noun) Origin: French (placard)

    A poster or sign for public display, either fixed to a wall or carried during a demonstration.

60. Plasticate / ˈplæstɪˌkeɪt / (verb) Origin: English (from plastic + -ate)

    To make (a material) more plastic or soft.

61. Plebiscite / ˈplɛbɪˌsaɪt / (noun) Origin: Latin (plebis scitum)

    A direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question.

62. Plugboard / ˈplʌɡˌbɔːrd / noun Origin: English

    A board with sockets into which plugs can be inserted to make electrical connections.

63. Polemic / pəˈlɛmɪk / noun Origin: Greek

    A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

64. Pollen / ˈpɑːlən / Noun Origin: Latin

    A fine powdery substance produced by flowering plants, consisting of microscopic grains containing male gametes.

65. Polyphonic / ˌpɑːliˈfɑːnɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Producing many sounds or voices; having multiple melodic lines.

66. Porosity / pəˈrɑsəti / Noun Origin: Latin

    The quality of being porous, or full of tiny holes.

67. Portrait / ˈpɔrtrɪt / Noun Origin: Old French

    A painting, drawing, sculpture, or photograph of a person, especially one depicting only the head and shoulders.

68. Posthaste / ˈpoʊstˌheɪst / Adverb Origin: English

    With great speed or immediacy.

69. Poultice / ˈpoʊltɪs / Noun Origin: Latin

    A soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness.

70. Prospector / ˈprɑːspɛktər / noun Origin: English

    a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold.

71. Province / ˈprɒvɪns / Noun Origin: Latin

    A principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

72. Ptarmigan / ˈtɑːrmɪɡən / Noun Origin: Scottish Gaelic

    A medium-sized game bird of the grouse family, found in arctic and subarctic regions.

73. Pumice / ˈpʌmɪs / noun Origin: Latin

    A very light and porous volcanic rock used as an abrasive.

74. Purslane / ˈpɜːrsleɪn / noun Origin: Old French

    An edible weed with fleshy leaves.

75. Quadrumana / ˌkwɑːdruːˈmeɪnə / noun Origin: Latin

    An obsolete order of mammals, including monkeys and apes.