Grade_07 : Word group 05

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  1. 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.

  2. Quasaric / kweɪˈzɑːrɪk / Used as an adjective Origin: From quasar + -ic

    Pertaining to or resembling a quasar.

  3. 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.

  4. Querist / ˈkwɪərɪst / The querist submitted their question to the panel. (noun) Origin: English (from query + -ist)

    A person who asks questions; a querier.

  5. Quidnunc / ˈkwɪdnʌŋk / The office quidnunc always knew the latest gossip. (noun) Origin: Latin (quid nunc 'what now?')

    An inquisitive and gossipy person.

  6. Quinella / kwɪˈnɛlə / Noun Origin: Spanish

    A type of bet in horse racing where one must pick the first two finishers in any order.

  7. Quittor / ˈkwɪtər / Noun Origin: English

    A chronic inflammation of the foot in horses, involving an abscess.

  8. Racetrack / ˈreɪstræk / Noun Origin: English

    A track for racing.

  9. Ramuscule / ræmjəskjul / Noun Origin: Latin

    An extremely small branch or ramulus.

  10. Rattle / rætəl / Verb Origin: Old English

    To make a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard sounds.

  11. Recess / rɪˈsɛs / Noun Origin: Latin

    A period of time when work or studies are suspended, especially during a parliamentary session or law court sitting.

  12. Recognize / ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz / Verb Origin: Latin via Old French

    Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before.

  13. Recyclable / riˈsaɪkləbəl / Adjective Origin: English

    Able to be recycled.

  14. Reevaluate / ˌriːɪˈvæljuˌeɪt / Verb Origin: English (re- + evaluate)

    To evaluate again or differently.

  15. Refresh / rɪˈfrɛʃ / Verb Origin: Old French

    To give new strength or energy to; to invigorate.

  16. Regiminal / rɪˈdʒɪmɪnəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Pertaining to a regimen.

  17. Relent / rɪˈlɛnt / Verb Origin: Old French

    To abandon a harsh intention or cruel treatment.

  18. Remember / rɪˈmɛmbər / Verb Origin: Old French

    To recall to one's mind an awareness of someone or something.

  19. Render / ˈrɛndər / Verb Origin: Old French

    To provide or give (a service, help, etc.).

  20. Replicate / ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

    To make an exact copy of; reproduce.

  21. Vicegerent / vaɪsˈdʒɛrənt / Noun Origin: Latin

    A person exercising delegated power on behalf of a sovereign or other ruler.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Volley / ˈvɑli / Noun Origin: French

    A number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time.

  25. Resilient / rɪˈzɪliənt / adjective Origin: Latin

    Able to spring back or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

  26. Restore / rɪˈstɔr / verb Origin: Latin (via Old French)

    To bring back (a previous right, practice, or situation); to repair or renovate.

  27. Retrieval / rɪˈtriːvəl / noun Origin: English

    The process of getting something back or obtaining something again.

  28. Revival / rɪˈvaɪvəl / noun Origin: English

    An improvement in the condition or strength of something; an instance of something becoming popular again.

  29. Rheumatoid / ˈruməˌtɔɪd / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Resembling rheumatism.

  30. Riddance / ˈrɪdəns / Noun Origin: Old English

    The action of getting rid of someone or something undesirable.

  31. Rivulet / ˈrɪvjəlɪt / Noun Origin: Italian

    A very small stream.

  32. Rosewater / ˈroʊzˌwɑːtər / Noun Origin: English

    Fragrant water made by steeping rose petals.

  33. Routine / ruˈtin / Noun or Adjective Origin: French

    A regular course of procedure; done as part of a regular procedure.

  34. Russet / ˈrʌsɪt / Adjective Origin: Old French

    Reddish-brown in color.

  35. Salinelle / ˌsæləˈnɛl / Noun Origin: Italian

    A small salt spring, often associated with mud volcanoes.

  36. Samsonite / ˈsæmsəˌnaɪt / Noun Origin: English (brand name)

    A brand of luggage.

  37. Sapodilla / ˌsæpəˈdɪlə / Noun Origin: Spanish

    A tropical American tree cultivated for its edible fruit and chicle.

  38. Saturn / ˈsætərn / Proper Noun Origin: Latin

    The sixth planet from the Sun, known for its rings; also, an ancient Roman god of agriculture.

  39. Scatter / ˈskætər / Verb Origin: Old English

    Throw in various random directions.

  40. 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.

  41. Scrutiny / ˈskruːtəni / Noun Origin: Latin

    Critical observation or examination.

  42. Secular / ˈsɛkjələr / Used as an adjective. Origin: Latin

    Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.

  43. Selenium / sɪˈliːniəm / noun Origin: Greek

    A chemical element (symbol Se), a nonmetal with semiconductor properties.

  44. Semiquaver / ˈsɛmiˌkweɪvər / noun Origin: English

    A musical note with the value of a sixteenth of a whole note.

  45. Septenary / ˈsɛptɪnəri / adjective Origin: Latin

    Consisting of seven; based on the number seven.

  46. Sessile / ˈsɛsaɪl / adjective Origin: Latin

    Attached directly by its base without a stalk or peduncle.

  47. Shakuhachi / ˌʃɑːkuːˈhɑːtʃi / Noun Origin: Japanese

    A Japanese end-blown flute.

  48. Sheraton / ˈʃɛrətən / Noun Origin: English (Thomas Sheraton)

    A style of furniture in the late 18th century.

  49. Showmanship / ˈʃoʊmənˌʃɪp / Noun Origin: English

    The ability to present something in an attractive or dramatic way.

  50. Siesta / siˈɛstə / Noun Origin: Spanish

    An afternoon rest or nap, especially in hot countries.

  51. Silage / ˈsaɪlɪdʒ / Noun Origin: English

    Fodder preserved in a silo.

  52. Sinuosity / ˌsɪnjuˈɑːsɪti / noun Origin: Latin

    the quality of being sinuous; a winding or wavy form.

  53. Slickenside / ˈslɪkənˌsaɪd / Noun Origin: English (from 'slick' + 'side')

    A polished and striated surface on a rock, formed by friction along a fault plane.

  54. Soapstone / ˈsoʊpˌstoʊn / Noun Origin: English

    A soft, metamorphic rock, largely composed of talc.

  55. Solatium / soʊˈleɪʃiəm / Noun Origin: Latin

    Compensation for wounded feelings or pain and suffering.

  56. Solitude / ˈsɑːlɪˌtuːd / Noun Origin: Latin

    The state or situation of being alone.

  57. Sorrel / ˈsɔːrəl / Noun Origin: Old French

    A common Eurasian plant with acidic leaves used in salads and sauces; a reddish-brown color.

  58. Spagyric / spəˈdʒɪrɪk / Adjective Origin: Latin (from Greek)

    Relating to alchemy, especially medical alchemy.

  59. Spectacular / spɛkˈtækjələr / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.

  60. Spinner / ˈspɪnər / Noun Origin: English

    A person or thing that spins.

  61. Sprinkle / ˈsprɪŋkəl / Verb Origin: Middle English (sprinklen)

    To scatter or pour small drops or particles over an area.

  62. Squeegee / ˈskwiːdʒi / Noun Origin: Origin Unknown

    A tool with a rubber blade used to clean or remove liquid from a surface.

  63. Stance / ˈstæns / Noun Origin: Old French

    The way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in golf, cricket, or martial arts).

  64. Steeple / ˈstiːpl / noun Origin: Old English

    A tall, pointed tower on a church or other building.

  65. Stifle / ˈstaɪfl / verb Origin: Old French

    To make (someone) unable to breathe properly; to suppress or curb.

  66. Strawberry / ˈstrɔːˌbɛri / Noun Origin: English

    A sweet soft red fruit with a seed-studded surface.

  67. Strong / strɔːŋ / Adjective Origin: Old English

    Having the power to move heavy weights or perform physically demanding tasks.

  68. Suasion / ˈsweɪʒən / noun Origin: Latin

    The act of persuading or the power to persuade.

  69. Subscriber / səbˈskraɪbər / noun Origin: English

    A person who subscribes to something.

  70. Subtract / səbˈtrækt / verb Origin: Latin

    To take away (a number or amount) from another.

  71. Suggestible / səɡˈdʒɛstəbəl / adjective Origin: Latin

    Easily influenced by suggestion.

  72. Supermarket / ˈsuːpərmɑːrkɪt / noun Origin: English

    A large self-service store selling food and household goods.

  73. Suretyship / ˈʃʊrətiˌʃɪp / noun Origin: English

    The state of being a surety; the obligation of a surety.

  74. Swarthy / ˈswɔːrði / Adjective Origin: Old English

    Of dark complexion or skin color.

  75. Sympathetic / ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk / Adjective Origin: Greek

    Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.