Grade_08 Spell-Off Challenge — Word group 01

Abrade / əˈbreɪd / Verb Origin: Latin

To scrape or wear away by friction.

Academia / ˌækəˈdiːmiə / Noun Origin: Greek (via Latin)

The environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship.

Accord / əˈkɔːrd / verb Origin: Old French

To give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).

Aberrance / əˈbɛrəns / Noun Origin: Latin

The state or condition of being aberrant; a deviation from what is normal or expected.

Engage / ɛnˈɡeɪdʒ / Verb Origin: Old French (engager)

To occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).

Enlist / ɪnˈlɪst / Verb Origin: French

To enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.

Entourage / ˌɑntuˈrɑʒ / Noun Origin: French

A group of attendants or associates, as with an important person.

Enzymatic / ˌɛnzaɪˈmætɪk / Adjective Origin: German (via 'enzyme')

Relating to, caused by, or involving an enzyme.

Epilogue / ˈɛpɪˌlɔɡ / Noun Origin: Greek

A section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.

Equinox / ˈikwəˌnɑks / Noun Origin: Latin

The time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of approximately equal length.

Erudite / ˈɛrʊdaɪt / Adjective Origin: Latin

Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Esplanade / ˌɛspləˈneɪd / Noun Origin: French

A long, open, level area, typically by the sea, where people can walk or drive.

Etymology / ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi / Noun Origin: Greek

The study of the origin and history of words.

Inversion / ɪnˈvɜrʒən / Noun Origin: Latin

The act of inverting or the state of being inverted.

Iridescent / ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt / Adjective Origin: Latin

Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.

Iterate / ˈɪtəˌreɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

To repeat a process or statement.

Jaguar / ˈdʒæɡwɑr / Noun Origin: Tupi (via Portuguese)

A large, powerful spotted cat of the Americas.

Jasmine / ˈdʒæzmɪn / Noun Origin: Persian (via Arabic and Old French)

A fragrant flowering shrub or vine, often with white or yellow flowers.

Jocular / ˈdʒɑkjələr / Adjective Origin: Latin

Fond of joking; humorous or playful.

Jovian / ˈdʒoʊviən / Adjective Origin: Latin

Of or relating to the planet Jupiter or the god Jove.

Juncture / ˈdʒʌŋktʃər / Noun Origin: Latin

A particular point in events or time.

Justiciary / ˌdʒʌstɪˈʃiɛri / Noun Origin: Old French

A court or system of justice.

Karate / kəˈrɑːti / Noun Origin: Japanese

A Japanese martial art involving striking techniques using hands and feet.

Actuary / ˈæktʃuˌɛri / Noun Origin: Latin

A person who compiles and analyzes statistics and uses them to calculate insurance risks and premiums.

Adjudicate / əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

To make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter.

Advent / ˈædvɛnt / Noun Origin: Latin

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Affability / ˌæfəˈbɪləti / Noun Origin: Latin

The quality of being friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

Aggravate / ˈæɡrəˌveɪt / Verb Origin: Latin

Make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious.

Akropodion / ˌækrəˈpoʊdiən / Noun Origin: Greek

The most projecting part of the heel.

Alienable / ˈeɪliənəbəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

Capable of being transferred to new ownership.

Allodial / əˈloʊdiəl / Adjective Origin: Medieval Latin

Pertaining to land held in absolute ownership, without feudal obligations.

Alternate / ˈɔltərnət / Adjective Origin: Latin

Occurring or succeeding by turns.

Amenity / əˈmɛnəti / Noun Origin: Latin

A desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place.

Amplify / ˈæmpləˌfaɪ / Verb Origin: Latin

To increase the volume of sound; to make larger or more intense.

Anecdotal / ˌænəkˈdoʊtl / Adjective Origin: Greek

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.

Animate / ˈænɪmət / Verb Origin: Latin

To bring to life; give a living quality to.

Antagonist / ænˈtæɡənɪst / Noun Origin: Greek

An adversary or opponent.

Antipasto / ˌæntɪˈpæstoʊ / Noun Origin: Italian

An appetizer course of traditional Italian meals.

Apparel / əˈpɛrəl / Noun Origin: Old French

Clothing.

Apposite / ˈæpəzɪt / Adjective Origin: Latin

Remarkably appropriate or suitable.

Arbiter / ˈɑːrbɪtər / Noun Origin: Latin

A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.

Architect / ˈɑːrkɪtɛkt / Noun Origin: Greek

A person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.

Arrive / əˈraɪv / verb Origin: Old French

To reach a place at the end of a journey or a period of time.

Aseptic / eɪˈsɛptɪk / adjective Origin: Greek

Free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.

Assent / əˈsɛnt / verb Origin: Latin via Old French

To express approval or agreement.

Astray / əˈstreɪ / Adverb Origin: Old French (from Latin)

Away from the correct path or direction.

Attach / əˈtætʃ / Verb Origin: Old French

To join or fasten to something.

Aubergine / ˈoʊbərˌʒiːn / Noun Origin: Catalan (via French)

A dark purple fruit eaten as a vegetable, also known as eggplant.

Autograph / ˈɔːtəˌɡræf / Noun Origin: Greek

A person's own signature.

Balalaika / ˌbæləˈlaɪkə / Noun Origin: Russian

A Russian stringed musical instrument with a triangular body and three strings.

Banalize / bəˈnælaɪz / Verb Origin: French

To make banal or commonplace.

Banquet / ˈbæŋkwɪt / Noun, Verb Origin: Old French

An elaborate and formal meal for many people.

Barnstorm / ˈbɑːrnˌstɔːrm / Verb Origin: English

To travel around an area making political speeches, giving theatrical performances, or staging sports displays.

Bassoonist / bæˈsuːnɪst / Noun Origin: English

A person who plays the bassoon.

Becalm / bɪˈkɑːm / Verb Origin: English

To leave (a sailing ship or boat) unable to move due to lack of wind.

Beguile / bɪˈɡaɪl / Verb Origin: Old French

To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.

Belligerent / bɪˈlɪdʒərənt / Adjective Origin: Latin

Hostile and aggressive.

Benevolence / bɪˈnɛvələns / Noun Origin: Latin

The quality of being well meaning; kindness.

Bibliophile / ˈbɪbliəˌfaɪl / Noun Origin: Greek (biblio- + philos 'loving')

A person who collects or has a great love of books.

Biological / ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl / Adjective Origin: Greek

Relating to biology or living organisms.

Bizygomatic / ˌbaɪzaɪɡoʊˈmætɪk / Adjective Origin: Latin + Greek

Relating to the two zygomatic bones (cheekbones).

Blizzard / ˈblɪzərd / Noun Origin: English (dialectal)

A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.

Bonanza / bəˈnænəzə / noun Origin: Spanish

A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.

Botuliform / ˌbɑːtʃuˈlɪfɔːrm / Adjective Origin: Latin

Resembling a sausage in shape.

Branch / bræntʃ / Noun/Verb Origin: Old French

A limb extending from the trunk of a tree; a division or subdivision of something larger; to divide into branches.

Breath / brɛθ / Noun Origin: Old English

The air inhaled and exhaled in breathing.

Bronco / ˈbrɑːŋkoʊ / Noun Origin: Spanish

An unbroken or half-tamed horse of the western U.S.

Bullion / ˈbʊljən / noun Origin: Old French

Gold or silver in bulk, typically in the form of bars or ingots, before coining.

Buttonboard / ˈbʌtnbɔːrd / Noun Origin: English

A board containing buttons, typically for control or display purposes.

Calcify / ˈkælsɪfaɪ / Verb Origin: Latin

To harden by the deposition of calcium salts.

Callosity / kəˈlɑːsɪti / Noun Origin: Latin

A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue.

Candid / ˈkændɪd / Adjective Origin: Latin

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Canyon / ˈkænjən / Noun Origin: Spanish

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Caramel / ˈkærəməl / Noun Origin: French

A firm, chewy candy made from sugar, butter, and cream.

Cariostatic / ˌkɛriəˈstætɪk / Adjective Origin: Latin/Greek

Inhibiting the development of dental caries.

Grade_08 : Word group 01