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Grade_08 : Word group 05

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  1. Outside / ˈaʊtˈsaɪd / ADVERB Origin: English

    On or to the exterior.

  2. Overland / ˈoʊvərlænd / ADJECTIVE, ADVERB Origin: English

    By land rather than by sea or air.

  3. Ozonosphere / oʊˈzɑːnəˌsfɪər / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The layer of the earth's atmosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone; the ozone layer.

  4. Pagoda / pəˈɡoʊdə / NOUN Origin: Portuguese (from Sanskrit/Dravidian)

    A tiered tower with multiple eaves, common in East Asia, typically a temple or shrine.

  5. Palindrome / ˈpælɪnˌdroʊm / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward.

  6. Panegyrical / ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪkəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek (from panegyric)

    Expressing elaborate praise.

  7. Parachute / ˈpærəˌʃuːt / NOUN, VERB Origin: French (para- + chute)

    A device used to slow the fall of a person or object from an aircraft; to drop by parachute.

  8. Paramount / ˈpærəˌmaʊnt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French (par amont)

    More important than anything else; supreme.

  9. Parrhesia / pəˈriːʒə / NOUN Origin: Greek

    Boldness or frankness of speech.

  10. Particulate / pərˈtɪkjəlɪt / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Composed of distinct particles; matter in the form of fine particles.

  11. Pastiche / pæˈstiːʃ / NOUN Origin: French

    An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period.

  12. Patristic / pəˈtrɪstɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek via Latin

    Of or relating to the Fathers of the Christian Church.

  13. Peculiar / pɪˈkjuljər / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Strange or odd; unusual.

  14. Pedestrian / pəˈdɛstriən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A person walking along a road or in a developed area.

  15. Penniless / pɛnɪlɪs / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Having no money; very poor.

  16. Percaline / pɜːrkəˈliːn / NOUN Origin: French

    A finely woven cotton fabric, usually glazed, used for bookbinding.

  17. Perestroika / ˌpɛrəˈstrɔɪkə / NOUN Origin: Russian

    The policy or practice of restructuring or reforming the economic and political system in the former Soviet Union.

  18. Peristalith / pəˈrɪstəˌlɪθ / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A structure of stones forming a ring, often around a tumulus.

  19. Persevere / ˌpɜrsɪˈvɪr / VERB Origin: Latin

    To continue in a course of action despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

  20. Peruse / pəˈruːz / VERB Origin: Latin

    To read or examine something carefully or thoroughly.

  21. Philologist / fɪˈlɒlədʒɪst / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A person who studies language in historical and cultural context.

  22. Phonology / foʊˈnɑlədʒi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The study of speech sounds in a language or languages with reference to their distribution and patterning.

  23. Physiolatry / ˌfɪziˈɑlətri / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The worship of nature.

  24. Piloncillo / ˌpiloʊnˈsɪlyoʊ / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    Unrefined whole cane sugar, often shaped into a cone.

  25. Pizzazz / pɪˈzæz / NOUN Origin: American English (origin uncertain)

    An attractive combination of vitality and glamor.

  26. Plantain / ˈplæntɪn / NOUN Origin: Latin (for the herb); Spanish (for the fruit)

    A tropical fruit resembling a banana, typically cooked; also, a common weed with broad leaves.

  27. Plausible / ˈplɔːzəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin (plausibilis)

    (Of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

  28. Plough / ˈplaʊ / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A large farming implement used for turning over soil.

  29. Podium / ˈpoʊdiəm / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A small platform on which a person may stand to give a speech or conduct an orchestra.

  30. Polychrest / ˈpɑːliˌkrɛst / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A medicine or remedy that is useful for many different diseases.

  31. Polytheism / ˈpɑːliˌθiːɪzəm / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The belief in or worship of more than one god.

  32. Popularity / ˌpɑːpjəˈlærəti / NOUN Origin: English

    The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.

  33. Postern / ˈpoʊstərn / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A back door or gate in a fortress or castle.

  34. Pother / ˈpɑðər / NOUN Origin: English

    A commotion or fuss.

  35. Practical / ˈpræktɪkəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Medieval Latin

    Relating to experience, use, or action rather than theory; useful.

  36. Preceptor / prɪˈsɛptər / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A teacher or instructor.

  37. Preference / ˈprɛfərəns / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A greater liking for one alternative over another or others.

  38. Puzzle / ˈpʌzəl / NOUN Origin: English

    A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.

  39. Quaddy / ˈkwɑːdi / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Having strong quadriceps muscles.

  40. Quainter / ˈkweɪntər / ADJECTIVE Origin: Comparative of quaint

    More quaint.

  41. Quantize / ˈkwɑːntaɪz / VERB Origin: Early 20th century, from quant (quantity) + -ize

    To apply quantum theory to a physical system; to convert to discrete values.

  42. Quartzose / ˈkwɔːrtsoʊs / ADJECTIVE Origin: From quartz + -ose

    Resembling or containing quartz.

  43. Queensware / ˈkwiːnzˌwɛr / NOUN Origin: English (from Queen Charlotte, for whom it was named)

    A type of cream-colored earthenware made by Wedgwood, named in honor of Queen Charlotte.

  44. Quibble / ˈkwɪbəl / NOUN, VERB Origin: Unclear, possibly from Latin quibus or diminutive of quib

    A slight objection or criticism; to argue or raise trivial objections about a minor matter.

  45. Quiniela / kɪˈnjɛlə / NOUN Origin: Spanish

    A type of betting pool, especially in jai alai and soccer, similar to a quinella.

  46. Quintillion / kwɪnˈtɪljən / NUMBER Origin: Latin

    A number equal to 1 followed by 18 zeros in the US and 30 zeros in the UK.

  47. Quizzer / ˈkwɪzər / NOUN Origin: English

    A person who asks questions in a quiz.

  48. Radial / ˈreɪdiəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Arranged like rays or diverging from a center.

  49. Raglan / ˈræɡlən / NOUN Origin: English

    A style of sleeve extending in one piece to the collar, with diagonal seams.

  50. Ratable / reɪtəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Capable of being rated or assessed.

  51. Rebate / ˈriːˌbeɪt / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax, rent, or a utility.

  52. Reciprocate / rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    Respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.

  53. Recompense / ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns / NOUN Origin: Latin via Old French

    Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or effort made.

  54. Recuperate / rɪˈkupəˌreɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    Recover from illness or exertion.

  55. Refract / rɪˈfrækt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To make (a ray of light) change direction when it enters at an angle.

  56. Regalia / rɪˈɡeɪliə / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The emblems or insignia of royalty, or the distinctive clothing worn by an official group.

  57. Rehearse / rɪˈhɜːrs / VERB Origin: Old French

    To practice a play, piece of music, or other work for public performance.

  58. Release / rɪˈliːs / VERB Origin: Old French

    To allow or enable to escape from confinement.

  59. Remediless / ˈrɛmɪdɪləs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Without remedy; incurable.

  60. Renovate / ˈrɛnəˌveɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To restore (something old, especially a building) to a good state of repair.

  61. Replevin / rɪˈplɛvɪn / NOUN Origin: Old French

    An action for the recovery of goods wrongfully taken or detained.

  62. Researcher / rɪˈsɜrtʃər / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A person who conducts research.

  63. Resort / rɪˈzɔrt / NOUN, VERB Origin: Old French

    A place that is a popular destination for holidays or recreation; to turn to and adopt (a strategy or course of action) as a means of achieving a goal.

  64. Resurge / rɪˈsɜːrdʒ / VERB Origin: Latin

    To rise again; to experience a revival.

  65. Retroactive / ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Taking effect from a date in the past.

  66. Reversible / rɪˈvɜːrsəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: English

    Able to be turned the other way around or inside out; able to be undone.

  67. Rhipidate / ˈrɪpɪˌdeɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Fan-shaped.

  68. Rococo / rəˈkoʊkoʊ / NOUN, ADJECTIVE Origin: French

    A style of art and architecture from the 18th century, characterized by elaborate ornamentation.

  69. Routineer / ruˌtiˈnɪər / NOUN Origin: English

    A person who habitually follows a routine.

  70. Saccharine / ˈsækərɪn / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Excessively sweet or sentimental.

  71. Scarce / skɛrs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old North French

    Insufficient for the demand.

  72. Schooner / ˈskunər / NOUN Origin: American English

    A sailing vessel with two or more masts.

  73. Scrawl / skrɔːl / VERB Origin: Middle English

    To write (something) in a cramped, untidy, and almost illegible hand.

  74. Scrutinize / ˈskruːtənaɪz / VERB Origin: Latin

    To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

  75. Second / ˈsɛkənd / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Coming immediately after the first in order, time, or importance; a unit of time.