Set 1: A-App

Question 1

Noun; Afrikaans/Dutch

/ˈɑːrdˌvɑrk/

Definition: A nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Africa, known for its long snout and tongue.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈɑːrdˌvɑrk/ uses its long tongue to eat ants and termites.

Answer 1

aardvark

Sample Sentence: The aardvark uses its long tongue to eat ants and termites.

Question 2

Adverb; Old English

/əˈbæft/

Definition: Toward or at the stern of a ship; further aft.

Sample Sentence: The crew moved /əˈbæft/ to adjust the sails.

Answer 2

abaft

Sample Sentence: The crew moved abaft to adjust the sails.

Question 3

Noun; Latin

/ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/

Definition: A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.

Sample Sentence: The sudden storm was an /ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/ in the usually mild weather.

Answer 3

aberration

Sample Sentence: The sudden storm was an aberration in the usually mild weather.

Question 4

Noun; Latin

/əbˈhɒrəns/

Definition: A feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing.

Sample Sentence: She felt an /əbˈhɒrəns/ for the cruelty she witnessed.

Answer 4

abhorrence

Sample Sentence: She felt an abhorrence for the cruelty she witnessed.

Question 5

Noun; Latin

/æbˈleɪʃən/

Definition: The removal of snow and ice by melting or evaporation, typically from a glacier or iceberg.

Sample Sentence: The glacier’s /æbˈleɪʃən/ accelerated due to climate change.

Answer 5

ablation

Sample Sentence: The glacier’s ablation accelerated due to climate change.

Question 6

Noun; German

/ˈæblaʊt/

Definition: A pattern of vowel changes in the stem of a word to indicate grammatical information.

Sample Sentence: The term /ˈæblaʊt/ is often used in linguistic studies.

Answer 6

ablaut

Sample Sentence: The term ablaut is often used in linguistic studies.

Question 7

Adjective; English

/əˈbleɪz/

Definition: Burning fiercely.

Sample Sentence: The forest was /əˈbleɪz/ after the dry season.

Answer 7

ablaze

Sample Sentence: The forest was ablaze after the dry season.

Question 8

Noun; Latin

/æbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Definition: The act of renouncing or rejecting something.

Sample Sentence: His /æbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/ of wealth surprised everyone.

Answer 8

abnegation

Sample Sentence: His abnegation of wealth surprised everyone.

Question 9

Adjective; Latin

/əˈbɑmɪnəbl/

Definition: Causing moral revulsion; extremely bad or unpleasant.

Sample Sentence: The conditions in the prison were /əˈbɑmɪnəbl/.

Answer 9

abominable

Sample Sentence: The conditions in the prison were abominable.

Question 10

Verb; Latin

/ˈæbrəˌɡeɪt/

Definition: To repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement.

Sample Sentence: The government decided to /ˈæbrəˌɡeɪt/ the outdated law.

Answer 10

abrogate

Sample Sentence: The government decided to abrogate the outdated law.

Question 11

Noun; Latin

/ˈæbsɛs/

Definition: A swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus.

Sample Sentence: The doctor treated the /ˈæbsɛs/ with antibiotics.

Answer 11

abscess

Sample Sentence: The doctor treated the abscess with antibiotics.

Question 12

Verb; Latin

/æbˈskɒnd/

Definition: To leave hurriedly and secretly.

Sample Sentence: The thief decided to /æbˈskɒnd/ with the jewels.

Answer 12

abscond

Sample Sentence: The thief decided to abscond with the jewels.

Question 13

Noun; Latin

/ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

Definition: Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

Sample Sentence: The priest gave /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/ to the penitent.

Answer 13

absolution

Sample Sentence: The priest gave absolution to the penitent.

Question 14

Adjective; Latin

/æbˈstiːmiəs/

Definition: Not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.

Sample Sentence: He was known for his /æbˈstiːmiəs/ lifestyle.

Answer 14

abstemious

Sample Sentence: He was known for his abstemious lifestyle.

Question 15

Noun; English

/ˌækədəˈmiːz/

Definition: A style of writing or speaking that is characteristic of or suitable for academic settings.

Sample Sentence: The professor’s paper was criticized for its excessive use of /ˌækədəˈmiːz/.

Answer 15

academese

Sample Sentence: The professor’s paper was criticized for its excessive use of academese.

Question 16

Noun; Old French

/əˈkɒmplɪs/

Definition: A person who helps another commit a crime.

Sample Sentence: The thief was caught, but his /əˈkɒmplɪs/ managed to flee.

Answer 16

accomplice

Sample Sentence: The thief was caught, but his accomplice managed to flee.

Question 17

Noun; Latin

/əˈkriːʃən/

Definition: The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.

Sample Sentence: The /əˈkriːʃən/ of sediment in the riverbed was significant.

Answer 17

accretion

Sample Sentence: The accretion of sediment in the riverbed was significant.

Question 18

Verb; Latin

/əˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/

Definition: To gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

Sample Sentence: Over the years, she managed to /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/ a vast collection of stamps.

Answer 18

accumulate

Sample Sentence: Over the years, she managed to accumulate a vast collection of stamps.

Question 19

Noun; Latin

/əˈsɜːrbɪti/

Definition: Sharpness and bitterness of temper or tone.

Sample Sentence: Her /əˈsɜːrbɪti/ made the meeting uncomfortable.

Answer 19

acerbity

Sample Sentence: Her acerbity made the meeting uncomfortable.

Question 20

Noun; Tupi

/ˌæsəˈroʊlə/

Definition: A type of small red fruit rich in vitamin C.

Sample Sentence: She made a smoothie using fresh /ˌæsəˈroʊlə/ berries.

Answer 20

acerola

Sample Sentence: She made a smoothie using fresh acerola berries.

Question 21

Adjective; Greek

/ˌækroʊˈmætɪk/

Definition: Free from color.

Sample Sentence: The lens design was /ˌækroʊˈmætɪk/ to ensure clarity.

Answer 21

achromatic

Sample Sentence: The lens design was achromatic to ensure clarity.

Question 22

Adjective; Greek

/əˈkuːstɪk/

Definition: Pertaining to sound or the sense of hearing.

Sample Sentence: The /əˈkuːstɪk/ properties of the concert hall were exceptional.

Answer 22

acoustic

Sample Sentence: The acoustic properties of the concert hall were exceptional.

Question 23

Verb; Latin

/ˌækwiˈɛs/

Definition: To accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Sample Sentence: He decided to /ˌækwiˈɛs/ to the demands of the group.

Answer 23

acquiesce

Sample Sentence: He decided to acquiesce to the demands of the group.

Question 24

Adjective; Greek

/ˈeɪkrəl/

Definition: Relating to or affecting the extremities (hands, feet, fingers, or toes).

Sample Sentence: The patient experienced /ˈeɪkrəl/ numbness.

Answer 24

acral

Sample Sentence: The patient experienced acral numbness.

Question 25

# Noun; Latin /əˈkjuːɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing. **Sample Sentence:** Her visual /əˈkjuːɪti/ was remarkable despite her age.

Answer 25

acuity ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her visual acuity was remarkable despite her age.

Question 26

# Noun; Latin /ˈækjʊmən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions. **Sample Sentence:** *Her business /ˈækjʊmən/ impressed everyone at the conference.*

Answer 26

acumen ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her business *acumen* impressed everyone at the conference.

Question 27

# Noun; Latin /ˈækjʊˌpʌŋktʃər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A system of complementary medicine involving pricking the skin or tissues with needles. **Sample Sentence:** *She tried /ˈækjʊˌpʌŋktʃər/ to relieve her back pain.*

Answer 27

acupuncture ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She tried *acupuncture* to relieve her back pain.

Question 28

# Noun; Latin /ˈædɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth. **Sample Sentence:** *He often quoted the /ˈædɪdʒ/ "Actions speak louder than words."*

Answer 28

adage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He often quoted the *adage* "Actions speak louder than words."

Question 29

# Noun; Iroquois /ˌædɪˈrɒndæk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A mountain range in northeastern New York. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌædɪˈrɒndæk/ mountains are a popular destination for hikers.*

Answer 29

Adirondack ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *Adirondack* mountains are a popular destination for hikers.

Question 30

# Noun; Latin /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult. **Sample Sentence:** *During /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/, teenagers undergo many changes.*

Answer 30

adolescence ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** During *adolescence*, teenagers undergo many changes.

Question 31

# Noun; Latin /ˌædjuˈleɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Excessive admiration or praise. **Sample Sentence:** *The celebrity was used to the /ˌædjuˈleɪʃən/ of her fans.*

Answer 31

adulation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The celebrity was used to the *adulation* of her fans.

Question 32

# Noun; French /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position. **Sample Sentence:** *Her bilingual skills were an /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/ in the job market.*

Answer 32

advantage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her bilingual skills were an *advantage* in the job market.

Question 33

# Noun; Latin /ˌædvərˈsɛərɪə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Miscellaneous notes or comments written in the margins of a book. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˌædvərˈsɛərɪə/ in the textbook were quite insightful.*

Answer 33

adversaria ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *adversaria* in the textbook were quite insightful.

Question 34

# Noun; Latin /ədˈvɜːrsɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Difficulties; misfortune. **Sample Sentence:** *He faced much /ədˈvɜːrsɪti/ in his life.*

Answer 34

adversity ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He faced much *adversity* in his life.

Question 35

# Noun; Latin /ədˈvɜrtəˌmɛnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event. **Sample Sentence:** *They placed an /ədˈvɜrtəˌmɛnt/ in the local newspaper.*

Answer 35

advertisement ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They placed an *advertisement* in the local newspaper.

Question 36

# Adjective; Latin /ˈædvəkəˌtɔːri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Pertaining to advocacy; supportive of a cause or proposal. **Sample Sentence:** The lawyer's /ˈædvəkəˌtɔːri/ skills were evident during the trial.

Answer 36

advocatory ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The lawyer's advocatory skills were evident during the trial.

Question 37

# Adjective; Greek /eɪˈroʊbɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or involving free oxygen; relating to exercise that improves the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen. **Sample Sentence:** *She enjoys /eɪˈroʊbɪk/ workouts to stay fit.*

Answer 37

aerobic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She enjoys *aerobic* workouts to stay fit.

Question 38

# Adjective; Latin /ˈæfəbl̩/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. **Sample Sentence:** His /ˈæfəbl̩/ demeanor made him well-liked among his peers.

Answer 38

affable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His affable demeanor made him well-liked among his peers.

Question 39

# Verb; Old French /əˈfɪr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To assess or value something. **Sample Sentence:** The committee worked to /əˈfɪr/ the new policy's impact.

Answer 39

affeer ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The committee worked to *affeer* the new policy's impact.

Question 40

# Adjective; French /əˈfaɪ.ənst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Formally engaged to be married. **Sample Sentence:** *She introduced her /əˈfaɪ.ənst/ partner to her friends.*

Answer 40

affianced ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She introduced her *affianced* partner to her friends.

Question 41

# Noun; Latin /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person or organization officially attached to a larger body. **Sample Sentence:** *The university is an /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/ of the research institute.*

Answer 41

affiliate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The university is an *affiliate* of the research institute.

Question 42

# Adjective; Latin /ˈæfluənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having a great deal of money; wealthy. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈæfluənt/ neighborhood was lined with mansions.*

Answer 42

affluent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *affluent* neighborhood was lined with mansions.

Question 43

# Noun; Italian /ɑːfˈfoʊˌɡɑːtoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An Italian coffee-based dessert, typically consisting of hot espresso poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. **Sample Sentence:** She savored every spoonful of the /ɑːfˈfoʊˌɡɑːtoʊ/ at the café.

Answer 43

affogato ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She savored every spoonful of the affogato at the café.

Question 44

# Noun; Persian /ˈæfɡæn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of blanket or shawl, or a person from Afghanistan. **Sample Sentence:** *She wrapped herself in an /ˈæfɡæn/ to keep warm.*

Answer 44

afghan ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wrapped herself in an *afghan* to keep warm.

Question 45

# Noun; Spanish /əˌfɪʃəˈnɑːdəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime. **Sample Sentence:** *He was an /əˌfɪʃəˈnɑːdəʊ/ of classical music.*

Answer 45

aficionado ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was an *aficionado* of classical music.

Question 46

# Noun; Greek /əˈɡælmə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A statue, especially one of a god. **Sample Sentence:** *The museum displayed an ancient /əˈɡælmə/ from the temple.*

Answer 46

agalma ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The museum displayed an ancient *agalma* from the temple.

Question 47

# Noun; Greek /eɪˈdʒɛlɪˌsɪzəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The belief in the existence of angels. **Sample Sentence:** *Her fascination with the divine led her to explore /eɪˈdʒɛlɪˌsɪzəm/.*

Answer 47

agelicism ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her fascination with the divine led her to explore *agelicism*.

Question 48

# Noun; French /əˈɡrændɪzmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act of increasing the power, status, or wealth of. **Sample Sentence:** *His focus was on the /əˈɡrændɪzmənt/ of his empire.*

Answer 48

aggrandizement ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His focus was on the *aggrandizement* of his empire.

Question 49

# Noun; Latin /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A state of anxiety or nervous excitement. **Sample Sentence:** The news caused widespread /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/ among the townspeople.

Answer 49

agitation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The news caused widespread *agitation* among the townspeople.

Question 50

# Noun; Old English /ˈæɡneɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A sore or inflammation near the nail of a finger or toe. **Sample Sentence:** She had an /ˈæɡneɪl/ that made typing painful.

Answer 50

agnail ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She had an agnail that made typing painful.

Question 51

# Adjective; Greek /əˈɡɒɡ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Very eager or curious to hear or see something. **Sample Sentence:** *The audience was /əˈɡɒɡ/ with anticipation.*

Answer 51

agog ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The audience was *agog* with anticipation.

Question 52

# Noun; Greek /ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbiə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Extreme or irrational fear of open or public places. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbiə/ prevented him from attending the outdoor concert.*

Answer 52

agoraphobia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *agoraphobia* prevented him from attending the outdoor concert.

Question 53

# Noun; Latin /əˈɡriːmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling; a position or result of agreeing. **Sample Sentence:** *They reached an /əˈɡriːmənt/ after hours of negotiation.*

Answer 53

agreement ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They reached an *agreement* after hours of negotiation.

Question 54

# Noun; Japanese /aɪˈkiːdoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba. **Sample Sentence:** He practiced /aɪˈkiːdoʊ/ to improve his self-defense skills.

Answer 54

aikido ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He practiced *aikido* to improve his self-defense skills.

Question 55

# Noun; Provençal /aɪˈoʊli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A Mediterranean sauce made of garlic and olive oil. **Sample Sentence:** *The dish was served with a side of /aɪˈoʊli/.*

Answer 55

aioli ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dish was served with a side of *aioli*.

Question 56

# Noun; Latin /əˈlækrɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Brisk and cheerful readiness. **Sample Sentence:** *She accepted the invitation with /əˈlækrɪti/.*

Answer 56

alacrity ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She accepted the invitation with alacrity.

Question 57

# Conjunction; Middle English /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Although; even though. **Sample Sentence:** He decided to go for a walk, /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/ the weather was less than ideal.

Answer 57

albeit ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He decided to go for a walk, albeit the weather was less than ideal.

Question 58

# Noun; Latin /ˈælbəmz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Collections of recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, or another medium. **Sample Sentence:** *She collected vintage /ˈælbəmz/ from the 1960s.*

Answer 58

albums ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She collected vintage *albums* from the 1960s.

Question 59

# Noun; Alchemical /əˈlɛmbroʊθ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A supposed universal solvent sought by alchemists. **Sample Sentence:** *The alchemist dreamed of discovering /əˈlɛmbroʊθ/.*

Answer 59

alembroth ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The alchemist dreamed of discovering *alembroth*.

Question 60

# Noun; Greek /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A city in Egypt founded by Alexander the Great. **Sample Sentence:** The ancient library of /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/ was world-renowned.

Answer 60

Alexandria ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient library of *Alexandria* was world-renowned.

Question 61

# Noun; Latin /ˌælɪmenˈteɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The provision of nourishment or other necessities of life. **Sample Sentence:** *Proper /ˌælɪmenˈteɪʃən/ is essential for maintaining health.*

Answer 61

alimentation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Proper *alimentation* is essential for maintaining health.

Question 62

# Adjective; Greek /ˌælɚˈdʒɛnɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Causing an allergic reaction. **Sample Sentence:** They avoided the /ˌælɚˈdʒɛnɪk/ foods to prevent an allergic reaction.

Answer 62

allergenic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They avoided the *allergenic* foods to prevent an allergic reaction.

Question 63

# Adjective; Latin /ˈæləˌkeɪbl̩/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Capable of being assigned or allocated. **Sample Sentence:** The budget was /ˈæləˌkeɪbl̩/ across several departments.

Answer 63

allocable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The budget was allocable across several departments.

Question 64

# Noun; Greek /ˈælənɪm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A name assumed by an author instead of their real name. **Sample Sentence:** The novel was published under an /ˈælənɪm/ to mask the author's identity.

Answer 64

allonym ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The novel was published under an *allonym* to mask the author's identity.

Question 65

# Adjective; Latin /əˈluːviəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or derived from alluvium, a deposit of clay, silt, sand, and gravel left by flowing streams in a river valley or delta. **Sample Sentence:** The farmers took advantage of the fertile /əˈluːviəl/ soil for their crops.

Answer 65

alluvial ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farmers took advantage of the fertile alluvial soil for their crops.

Question 66

# Noun; Latin /ˌælmə ˈmeɪtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The school, college, or university that one has attended. **Sample Sentence:** She proudly visited her /ˌælmə ˈmeɪtər/ to give a lecture.

Answer 66

alma mater ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She proudly visited her alma mater to give a lecture.

Question 67

# Noun; Spanish, from Latin /ælˈpækə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A domesticated South American mammal related to the llama. **Sample Sentence:** *The farmer raised /ælˈpækə/ for their wool.*

Answer 67

alpaca ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farmer raised *alpaca* for their wool.

Question 68

# Adjective; Latin /ælˈpɛstrɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Pertaining to or growing in alpine regions. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ælˈpɛstrɪn/ plants thrived in the mountainous area.*

Answer 68

alpestrine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *alpestrine* plants thrived in the mountainous area.

Question 69

# Noun; Latin /ˈɔːltər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual. **Sample Sentence:** *The priest stood at the /ˈɔːltər/ to deliver the sermon.*

Answer 69

altar ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The priest stood at the *altar* to deliver the sermon.

Question 70

# Noun; German /ˈɔːlˌθɔrn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A musical instrument similar to a tenor horn. **Sample Sentence:** *The musician played the /ˈɔːlˌθɔrn/ with great skill at the concert.*

Answer 70

althorn ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The musician played the *althorn* with great skill at the concert.

Question 71

# Adjective; Latin /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. **Sample Sentence:** *The politician's statement was /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/.*

Answer 71

ambiguous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The politician's statement was *ambiguous*.

Question 72

# Adjective; Greek /æmˈbroʊziəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; worthy of the gods. **Sample Sentence:** *The dessert was /æmˈbroʊziəl/ and left everyone wanting more.*

Answer 72

ambrosial ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dessert was *ambrosial* and left everyone wanting more.

Question 73

# Adverb; Latin /ˈeɪmiəbli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In a friendly and pleasant manner. **Sample Sentence:** *They parted /ˈeɪmiəbli/ after the discussion.*

Answer 73

amiably ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They parted *amiably* after the discussion.

Question 74

# Noun; Greek /ˈæməˌnaɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An extinct group of marine mollusk animals. **Sample Sentence:** *The fossil of an /ˈæməˌnaɪt/ was found in the cliffs.*

Answer 74

ammonite ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fossil of an *ammonite* was found in the cliffs.

Question 75

# Noun; French /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A supply or quantity of bullets and shells. **Sample Sentence:** *The soldiers were running low on /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/.*

Answer 75

ammunition ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The soldiers were running low on *ammunition*.

Question 76

# Noun; Greek /æmˈniːʒə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A partial or total loss of memory. **Sample Sentence:** *The accident caused him to suffer from /æmˈniːʒə/.*

Answer 76

amnesia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The accident caused him to suffer from *amnesia*.

Question 77

# Noun; Greek /ˈænəɡlɪfi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The art of carving or embossing in low relief, especially on stone. **Sample Sentence:** *The museum featured an impressive /ˈænəɡlɪfi/ exhibit.*

Answer 77

anaglyphy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The museum featured an impressive *anaglyphy* exhibit.

Question 78

# Noun; Chinese /ˈænəlɛkts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A collection of short literary or philosophical extracts. **Sample Sentence:** *The philosopher's /ˈænəlɛkts/ were studied by many students over the centuries.*

Answer 78

analects ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The philosopher's *analects* were studied by many students over the centuries.

Question 79

# Noun; Greek /ˌænəˈlɛpsɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A literary term for a flashback. **Sample Sentence:** *The novel uses /ˌænəˈlɛpsɪs/ to reveal the character's past.*

Answer 79

analepsis ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The novel uses *analepsis* to reveal the character's past.

Question 80

# Noun; Greek /ænəlˈdʒiːziə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The inability to feel pain while still conscious. **Sample Sentence:** *The patient was grateful for the /ænəlˈdʒiːziə/ provided during the surgery.*

Answer 80

analgesia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The patient was grateful for the *analgesia* provided during the surgery.

Question 81

# Adjective; Greek /ˌænəˈtɑmɪkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the structure of the body. **Sample Sentence:** The book contained detailed /ˌænəˈtɑmɪkəl/ drawings.

Answer 81

anatomical ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The book contained detailed *anatomical* drawings.

Question 82

# Preposition; Middle English /əˈnɛnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** About; concerning. **Sample Sentence:** *The letter was written /əˈnɛnt/ the recent developments.*

Answer 82

anent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The letter was written *anent* the recent developments.

Question 83

# Noun; Latin /ˈæŋɡlɪˌfaɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who is fond of or greatly admires England or Britain. **Sample Sentence:** *As an /ˈæŋɡlɪˌfaɪl/, he collected British literature.*

Answer 83

anglophile ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** As an *anglophile*, he collected British literature.

Question 84

# Noun; Pali /əˈnɪtʃə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The Buddhist concept of impermanence. **Sample Sentence:** The monk explained the principle of /əˈnɪtʃə/ to the visitors.

Answer 84

anicca ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The monk explained the principle of *anicca* to the visitors.

Question 85

# Adjective; Greek /ænˈaɪˌɑːnɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or characterized by negatively charged ions. **Sample Sentence:** The /ænˈaɪˌɑːnɪk/ compound played a crucial role in the reaction.

Answer 85

anionic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The anionic compound played a crucial role in the reaction.

Question 86

# Noun; Greek /ˈænɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A flowering plant known for its aromatic seeds used in cooking and herbal medicine. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˈænɪs/ seeds added a distinct flavor to the dish.

Answer 86

anise ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The anise seeds added a distinct flavor to the dish.

Question 87

# Noun; French /ˈænʒuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A variety of pear known for its sweet flavor. **Sample Sentence:** *The dessert was topped with slices of ripe /ˈænʒuː/.*

Answer 87

Anjou ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dessert was topped with slices of ripe *Anjou*.

Question 88

# Verb; Old English /əˈniːl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To heat metal or glass and allow it to cool slowly. **Sample Sentence:** The blacksmith had to /əˈniːl/ the metal before crafting the sword.

Answer 88

anneal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The blacksmith had to *anneal* the metal before crafting the sword.

Question 89

# Noun; Latin /əˈnʌlmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act of declaring something invalid, such as a marriage. **Sample Sentence:** *The couple sought an /əˈnʌlmənt/ after realizing their differences.*

Answer 89

annulment ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The couple sought an *annulment* after realizing their differences.

Question 90

# Adjective; Greek /ˈænəˌdaɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not likely to provoke dissent or offense; inoffensive. **Sample Sentence:** The speaker's /ˈænəˌdaɪn/ comments avoided controversy.

Answer 90

anodyne ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The speaker's *anodyne* comments avoided controversy.

Question 91

# Verb; Latin /əˈnɔɪnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony. **Sample Sentence:** The priest began to /əˈnɔɪnt/ the new king with oil.

Answer 91

anoint ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The priest began to anoint the new king with oil.

Question 92

# Noun; Latin /əˈnəʊli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small American lizard that can change color, often found in gardens. **Sample Sentence:** *The /əˈnəʊli/ darted across the patio in search of insects.*

Answer 92

anole ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *anole* darted across the patio in search of insects.

Question 93

# Adjective; Greek /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having human characteristics. **Sample Sentence:** *The cartoon character was designed with an /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/ appearance.*

Answer 93

anthropomorphic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The cartoon character was designed with an *anthropomorphic* appearance.

Question 94

# Adjective; Latin /ænˈtɪsɪpətɔːri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Happening, performed, or felt in anticipation of something. **Sample Sentence:** Her /ænˈtɪsɪpətɔːri/ excitement was palpable before the concert.

Answer 94

anticipatory ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her anticipatory excitement was palpable before the concert.

Question 95

# Noun; Greek /ænˈtɪpəθi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A deep-seated feeling of aversion. **Sample Sentence:** *She had a strong /ænˈtɪpəθi/ towards injustice.*

Answer 95

antipathy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She had a strong *antipathy* towards injustice.

Question 96

# Noun; Latin /ˌæntɪˈkwɛəriən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who studies or collects antiques or ancient objects. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌæntɪˈkwɛəriən/ was excited to find a rare artifact.*

Answer 96

antiquarian ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The antiquarian was excited to find a rare artifact.

Question 97

# Noun; Latin /ˈeɪpiˌɛri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives. **Sample Sentence:** The beekeeper tended to his /ˈeɪpiˌɛri/ with great care.

Answer 97

apiary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The beekeeper tended to his apiary with great care.

Question 98

# Noun; Greek /əˈpɒθ.ɪˌkɛə.ri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who prepared and sold medicines in past times. **Sample Sentence:** *The /əˈpɒθ.ɪˌkɛə.ri/ offered remedies for various ailments.*

Answer 98

apothecary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *apothecary* offered remedies for various ailments.

Question 99

# Noun; Greek /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax. **Sample Sentence:** *The film represented the /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/ of his directing career.*

Answer 99

apotheosis ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The film represented the *apotheosis* of his directing career.

Question 100

# Noun; Latin /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A name or title. **Sample Sentence:** *He was given the /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/ of 'The Great' after his many achievements.*

Answer 100

appellation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was given the appellation of 'The Great' after his many achievements.