Grade_07 : Word group 05
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Qualify / ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ / Used as a verb Origin: Late Middle English, from Old French qualifier, from Latin qualificare
To be entitled to a particular privilege, status, or competition; to make less absolute.
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Quasaric / kweɪˈzɑːrɪk / Used as an adjective Origin: From quasar + -ic
Pertaining to or resembling a quasar.
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Queaziest / ˈkwiːziɪst / That was the queaziest feeling I'd ever had. (adjective) Origin: English (superlative of queazy)
Most queazy; feeling the most nauseous or uneasy.
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Querist / ˈkwɪərɪst / The querist submitted their question to the panel. (noun) Origin: English (from query + -ist)
A person who asks questions; a querier.
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Quidnunc / ˈkwɪdnʌŋk / The office quidnunc always knew the latest gossip. (noun) Origin: Latin (quid nunc 'what now?')
An inquisitive and gossipy person.
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Quinella / kwɪˈnɛlə / Noun Origin: Spanish
A type of bet in horse racing where one must pick the first two finishers in any order.
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Quittor / ˈkwɪtər / Noun Origin: English
A chronic inflammation of the foot in horses, involving an abscess.
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Racetrack / ˈreɪstræk / Noun Origin: English
A track for racing.
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Ramuscule / ræmjəskjul / Noun Origin: Latin
An extremely small branch or ramulus.
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Rattle / rætəl / Verb Origin: Old English
To make a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard sounds.
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Recess / rɪˈsɛs / Noun Origin: Latin
A period of time when work or studies are suspended, especially during a parliamentary session or law court sitting.
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Recognize / ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz / Verb Origin: Latin via Old French
Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before.
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Recyclable / riˈsaɪkləbəl / Adjective Origin: English
Able to be recycled.
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Reevaluate / ˌriːɪˈvæljuˌeɪt / Verb Origin: English (re- + evaluate)
To evaluate again or differently.
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Refresh / rɪˈfrɛʃ / Verb Origin: Old French
To give new strength or energy to; to invigorate.
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Regiminal / rɪˈdʒɪmɪnəl / Adjective Origin: Latin
Pertaining to a regimen.
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Relent / rɪˈlɛnt / Verb Origin: Old French
To abandon a harsh intention or cruel treatment.
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Remember / rɪˈmɛmbər / Verb Origin: Old French
To recall to one's mind an awareness of someone or something.
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Render / ˈrɛndər / Verb Origin: Old French
To provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
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Replicate / ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪt / Verb Origin: Latin
To make an exact copy of; reproduce.
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Vicegerent / vaɪsˈdʒɛrənt / Noun Origin: Latin
A person exercising delegated power on behalf of a sovereign or other ruler.
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Violet / ˈvaɪələt / Used as a noun. Origin: Old French
A small plant with fragrant purple, blue, or white flowers; a color intermediate between blue and purple.
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Vitalism / ˈvaɪtəlɪzəm / Used as a noun. Origin: Latin
The belief that living organisms are fundamentally different from non-living entities because they contain a non-physical element or are governed by different principles.
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Volley / ˈvɑli / Noun Origin: French
A number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time.
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Resilient / rɪˈzɪliənt / adjective Origin: Latin
Able to spring back or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
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Restore / rɪˈstɔr / verb Origin: Latin (via Old French)
To bring back (a previous right, practice, or situation); to repair or renovate.
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Retrieval / rɪˈtriːvəl / noun Origin: English
The process of getting something back or obtaining something again.
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Revival / rɪˈvaɪvəl / noun Origin: English
An improvement in the condition or strength of something; an instance of something becoming popular again.
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Rheumatoid / ˈruməˌtɔɪd / Adjective Origin: Greek
Resembling rheumatism.
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Riddance / ˈrɪdəns / Noun Origin: Old English
The action of getting rid of someone or something undesirable.
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Rivulet / ˈrɪvjəlɪt / Noun Origin: Italian
A very small stream.
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Rosewater / ˈroʊzˌwɑːtər / Noun Origin: English
Fragrant water made by steeping rose petals.
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Routine / ruˈtin / Noun or Adjective Origin: French
A regular course of procedure; done as part of a regular procedure.
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Russet / ˈrʌsɪt / Adjective Origin: Old French
Reddish-brown in color.
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Salinelle / ˌsæləˈnɛl / Noun Origin: Italian
A small salt spring, often associated with mud volcanoes.
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Samsonite / ˈsæmsəˌnaɪt / Noun Origin: English (brand name)
A brand of luggage.
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Sapodilla / ˌsæpəˈdɪlə / Noun Origin: Spanish
A tropical American tree cultivated for its edible fruit and chicle.
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Saturn / ˈsætərn / Proper Noun Origin: Latin
The sixth planet from the Sun, known for its rings; also, an ancient Roman god of agriculture.
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Scatter / ˈskætər / Verb Origin: Old English
Throw in various random directions.
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Science / ˈsaɪəns / Noun Origin: Latin
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
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Scrutiny / ˈskruːtəni / Noun Origin: Latin
Critical observation or examination.
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Secular / ˈsɛkjələr / Used as an adjective. Origin: Latin
Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.
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Selenium / sɪˈliːniəm / noun Origin: Greek
A chemical element (symbol Se), a nonmetal with semiconductor properties.
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Semiquaver / ˈsɛmiˌkweɪvər / noun Origin: English
A musical note with the value of a sixteenth of a whole note.
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Septenary / ˈsɛptɪnəri / adjective Origin: Latin
Consisting of seven; based on the number seven.
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Sessile / ˈsɛsaɪl / adjective Origin: Latin
Attached directly by its base without a stalk or peduncle.
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Shakuhachi / ˌʃɑːkuːˈhɑːtʃi / Noun Origin: Japanese
A Japanese end-blown flute.
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Sheraton / ˈʃɛrətən / Noun Origin: English (Thomas Sheraton)
A style of furniture in the late 18th century.
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Showmanship / ˈʃoʊmənˌʃɪp / Noun Origin: English
The ability to present something in an attractive or dramatic way.
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Siesta / siˈɛstə / Noun Origin: Spanish
An afternoon rest or nap, especially in hot countries.
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Silage / ˈsaɪlɪdʒ / Noun Origin: English
Fodder preserved in a silo.
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Sinuosity / ˌsɪnjuˈɑːsɪti / noun Origin: Latin
the quality of being sinuous; a winding or wavy form.
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Slickenside / ˈslɪkənˌsaɪd / Noun Origin: English (from 'slick' + 'side')
A polished and striated surface on a rock, formed by friction along a fault plane.
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Soapstone / ˈsoʊpˌstoʊn / Noun Origin: English
A soft, metamorphic rock, largely composed of talc.
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Solatium / soʊˈleɪʃiəm / Noun Origin: Latin
Compensation for wounded feelings or pain and suffering.
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Solitude / ˈsɑːlɪˌtuːd / Noun Origin: Latin
The state or situation of being alone.
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Sorrel / ˈsɔːrəl / Noun Origin: Old French
A common Eurasian plant with acidic leaves used in salads and sauces; a reddish-brown color.
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Spagyric / spəˈdʒɪrɪk / Adjective Origin: Latin (from Greek)
Relating to alchemy, especially medical alchemy.
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Spectacular / spɛkˈtækjələr / Adjective Origin: Latin
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.
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Spinner / ˈspɪnər / Noun Origin: English
A person or thing that spins.
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Sprinkle / ˈsprɪŋkəl / Verb Origin: Middle English (sprinklen)
To scatter or pour small drops or particles over an area.
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Squeegee / ˈskwiːdʒi / Noun Origin: Origin Unknown
A tool with a rubber blade used to clean or remove liquid from a surface.
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Stance / ˈstæns / Noun Origin: Old French
The way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in golf, cricket, or martial arts).
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Steeple / ˈstiːpl / noun Origin: Old English
A tall, pointed tower on a church or other building.
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Stifle / ˈstaɪfl / verb Origin: Old French
To make (someone) unable to breathe properly; to suppress or curb.
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Strawberry / ˈstrɔːˌbɛri / Noun Origin: English
A sweet soft red fruit with a seed-studded surface.
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Strong / strɔːŋ / Adjective Origin: Old English
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform physically demanding tasks.
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Suasion / ˈsweɪʒən / noun Origin: Latin
The act of persuading or the power to persuade.
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Subscriber / səbˈskraɪbər / noun Origin: English
A person who subscribes to something.
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Subtract / səbˈtrækt / verb Origin: Latin
To take away (a number or amount) from another.
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Suggestible / səɡˈdʒɛstəbəl / adjective Origin: Latin
Easily influenced by suggestion.
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Supermarket / ˈsuːpərmɑːrkɪt / noun Origin: English
A large self-service store selling food and household goods.
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Suretyship / ˈʃʊrətiˌʃɪp / noun Origin: English
The state of being a surety; the obligation of a surety.
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Swarthy / ˈswɔːrði / Adjective Origin: Old English
Of dark complexion or skin color.
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Sympathetic / ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek
Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.