Set 10: Ther-Zur

Question 1

Noun; Greek

/ˌθɪəriˈætrɪks/

Definition: The treatment of wild animals.

Sample Sentence: The veterinarian specialized in /ˌθɪəriˈætrɪks/.

Answer 1

theriatrics

Sample Sentence: The veterinarian specialized in theriatrics.

Question 2

Noun; Greek

/ˈθɔː.ræks/

Definition: The part of the body of a mammal between the neck and the abdomen, including the cavity enclosed by the ribs.

Sample Sentence: The doctor examined the patient’s /ˈθɔː.ræks/ for any signs of injury.

Answer 2

thorax

Sample Sentence: The doctor examined the patient’s thorax for any signs of injury.

Question 3

Noun; Old English

/ˈθaʊ.zənd/

Definition: The number equivalent to the product of a hundred and ten; 1,000.

Sample Sentence: The charity raised over a /ˈθaʊ.zənd/ dollars for the cause.

Answer 3

thousand

Sample Sentence: The charity raised over a thousand dollars for the cause.

Question 4

Noun; Old English

/ˈθrɛʃˌhəʊld/

Definition: The magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon, result, or condition to occur or be manifested.

Sample Sentence: He was on the /ˈθrɛʃˌhəʊld/ of a great discovery.

Answer 4

threshold

Sample Sentence: He was on the threshold of a great discovery.

Question 5

Adverb; Old English

/θruːˈaʊt/

Definition: In every part of a place or object.

Sample Sentence: The news spread /θruːˈaʊt/ the town.

Answer 5

throughout

Sample Sentence: The news spread throughout the town.

Question 6

Noun; Greek

/taɪm/

Definition: An aromatic herb used in cooking.

Sample Sentence: She added a pinch of /taɪm/ to the stew.

Answer 6

thyme

Sample Sentence: She added a pinch of thyme to the stew.

Question 7

Noun; Old English

/tɪndʒ/

Definition: A slight coloring, flavor, or quality.

Sample Sentence: The sky had a /tɪndʒ/ of pink at sunset.

Answer 7

tinge

Sample Sentence: The sky had a tinge of pink at sunset.

Question 8

Adjective; Greek

/taɪˈtænɪk/

Definition: Of exceptional strength, size, or power.

Sample Sentence: The construction of the bridge was a /taɪˈtænɪk/ effort.

Answer 8

titanic

Sample Sentence: The construction of the bridge was a titanic effort.

Question 9

Noun; British English

/ˈtɒmɪrɒt/

Definition: Nonsense or foolishness.

Sample Sentence: She dismissed his ideas as /ˈtɒmɪrɒt/.

Answer 9

tommyrot

Sample Sentence: She dismissed his ideas as tommyrot.

Question 10

Noun; Latin

/ˈtoʊpiˌɛri/

Definition: The art or practice of clipping shrubs or trees into ornamental shapes.

Sample Sentence: The garden featured intricate /ˈtoʊpiˌɛri/ designs.

Answer 10

topiary

Sample Sentence: The garden featured intricate topiary designs.

Question 11

Noun; Latin

/ˈtɔːrʃən/

Definition: The action of twisting or the state of being twisted.

Sample Sentence: The engineer analyzed the /ˈtɔːrʃən/ in the metal rod.

Answer 11

torsion

Sample Sentence: The engineer analyzed the torsion in the metal rod.

Question 12

Noun; Middle English

/ˈtɔːtəs/

Definition: A slow-moving land reptile enclosed in a scaly or leathery domed shell.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈtɔːtəs/ slowly made its way across the garden.

Answer 12

tortoise

Sample Sentence: The tortoise slowly made its way across the garden.

Question 13

Noun; Spanish

/toʊˈstoʊ.neɪs/

Definition: Twice-fried plantain slices commonly found in Latin American cuisine.

Sample Sentence: The meal was served with a side of crispy /toʊˈstoʊ.neɪs/.

Answer 13

tostones

Sample Sentence: The meal was served with a side of crispy tostones.

Question 14

Noun; Latin

/trænˈskrɪpʃən/

Definition: A written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium.

Sample Sentence: The /trænˈskrɪpʃən/ of the interview was available online.

Answer 14

transcription

Sample Sentence: The transcription of the interview was available online.

Question 15

Verb; Latin

/trænsˈfɔːrm/

Definition: To make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of something.

Sample Sentence: The caterpillar will /trænsˈfɔːrm/ into a butterfly.

Answer 15

transform

Sample Sentence: The caterpillar will transform into a butterfly.

Question 16

Adjective; Latin

/trænzˈluː.sənt/

Definition: Allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent.

Sample Sentence: The /trænzˈluː.sənt/ curtains gently diffused the sunlight.

Answer 16

translucent

Sample Sentence: The translucent curtains gently diffused the sunlight.

Question 17

Adjective; Latin

/trænzˈpoʊzəbl/

Definition: Capable of being transferred from one place to another.

Sample Sentence: The data was /trænzˈpoʊzəbl/ across different devices.

Answer 17

transposable

Sample Sentence: The data was transposable across different devices.

Question 18

Noun; Middle English, from Anglo-French

/ˈtrɛfɔɪl/

Definition: A design of three leaves or a plant with such leaves.

Sample Sentence: The garden had a patch of /ˈtrɛfɔɪl/.

Answer 18

trefoil

Sample Sentence: The garden had a patch of trefoil.

Question 19

Noun; Dutch

/trɛk/

Definition: A long, arduous journey, especially one made on foot.

Sample Sentence: Their /trɛk/ through the mountains was challenging but rewarding.

Answer 19

trek

Sample Sentence: Their trek through the mountains was challenging but rewarding.

Question 20

Adjective; Latin

/ˈtrɛmjʊləs/

Definition: Shaking or quivering slightly.

Sample Sentence: Her voice was /ˈtrɛmjʊləs/ with emotion as she delivered her speech.

Answer 20

tremulous

Sample Sentence: Her voice was tremulous with emotion as she delivered her speech.

Question 21

Noun; Greek

/ˌtrɛpəˈneɪʃən/

Definition: A surgical intervention where a hole is drilled into the human skull.

Sample Sentence: The ancient practice of /ˌtrɛpəˈneɪʃən/ was used for medical purposes.

Answer 21

trepanation

Sample Sentence: The ancient practice of trepanation was used for medical purposes.

Question 22

Noun; Latin

/ˈtrɪbjʊtəri/

Definition: A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈtrɪbjʊtəri/ fed into the main river.

Answer 22

tributary

Sample Sentence: The tributary fed into the main river.

Question 23

Noun; Greek

/trɪˈɡlɪsəraɪdz/

Definition: A type of fat found in your blood.

Sample Sentence: High levels of /trɪˈɡlɪsəraɪdz/ can increase the risk of heart disease.

Answer 23

triglycerides

Sample Sentence: High levels of triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease.

Question 24

Verb; Unknown

/traʊns/

Definition: To defeat heavily in a contest.

Sample Sentence: Our team managed to /traʊns/ the competition in the finals.

Answer 24

trounce

Sample Sentence: Our team managed to trounce the competition in the finals.

Question 25

# Noun; Middle English /ˈtraʊzərz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg. **Sample Sentence:** *He wore his favorite /ˈtraʊzərz/ to the meeting.*

Answer 25

trousers ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore his favorite *trousers* to the meeting.

Question 26

# Noun; French /ˈtrʌfəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A strong-smelling underground fungus considered a delicacy, especially in France. **Sample Sentence:** *The chef prepared a dish garnished with /ˈtrʌfəl/ for the main course.*

Answer 26

truffle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The chef prepared a dish garnished with *truffle* for the main course.

Question 27

# Adjective; Latin /ˈtjuːbjʊlər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having the form or shape of a tube. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˈtjuːbjʊlər/ structure of the plant allowed it to transport water efficiently.

Answer 27

tubular ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *tubular* structure of the plant allowed it to transport water efficiently.

Question 28

# Noun; Persian /ˈtɜːr.bən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long cloth wound around the head worn especially by Muslim and Sikh men. **Sample Sentence:** *He wore a colorful /ˈtɜːr.bən/ as part of his traditional attire.*

Answer 28

turban ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore a colorful *turban* as part of his traditional attire.

Question 29

# Noun; Spanish /ˌtɜːbɪˈneɪdoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Raw sugar that is only partially refined and retains some molasses. **Sample Sentence:** She used /ˌtɜːbɪˈneɪdoʊ/ sugar to sweeten her coffee.

Answer 29

turbinado ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She used *turbinado* sugar to sweeten her coffee.

Question 30

# Noun; Latin /ˈtɜːpɪˌtjuːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Depravity; wickedness. **Sample Sentence:** *The novel depicted a world filled with /ˈtɜːpɪˌtjuːd/.*

Answer 30

turpitude ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The novel depicted a world filled with turpitude.

Question 31

# Adjective; Latin /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Present, appearing, or found everywhere. **Sample Sentence:** *Smartphones have become /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ in modern society.*

Answer 31

ubiquitous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Smartphones have become *ubiquitous* in modern society.

Question 32

# Noun; English /juːˈfɒl.ə.dʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The study of unidentified flying objects. **Sample Sentence:** *He had a keen interest in /juːˈfɒl.ə.dʒi/ and often attended related conferences.*

Answer 32

ufology ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He had a keen interest in *ufology* and often attended related conferences.

Question 33

# Noun; Latin /ˈʌlnə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm. **Sample Sentence:** The X-ray showed a fracture in the /ˈʌlnə/.

Answer 33

ulna ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The X-ray showed a fracture in the *ulna*.

Question 34

# Adjective; Latin /ʌlˈtreɪdiən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or denoting a recurrent period or cycle repeated throughout a 24-hour circadian day. **Sample Sentence:** The scientist studied /ʌlˈtreɪdiən/ rhythms in sleep patterns.

Answer 34

ultradian ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist studied *ultradian* rhythms in sleep patterns.

Question 35

# Noun; French /ˈʌm.brɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Offense or annoyance. **Sample Sentence:** *She took /ˈʌm.brɪdʒ/ at the rude comment.*

Answer 35

umbrage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She took *umbrage* at the rude comment.

Question 36

# Adjective; Latin /ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily. **Sample Sentence:** *The salesman's /ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/ demeanor made the customers wary.*

Answer 36

unctuous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The salesman's *unctuous* demeanor made the customers wary.

Question 37

# Adjective; Old English /ʌnˈnəʊtɪst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not noticed. **Sample Sentence:** *Her efforts went /ʌnˈnəʊtɪst/ by her colleagues.*

Answer 37

unnoticed ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her efforts went *unnoticed* by her colleagues.

Question 38

# Adjective; Latin /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. **Sample Sentence:** *The argument was deemed /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/ by the critics.*

Answer 38

untenable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The argument was deemed *untenable* by the critics.

Question 39

# Verb; Middle English /ʌpˈbreɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To find fault with or reproach severely. **Sample Sentence:** *The teacher had to /ʌpˈbreɪd/ the student for not completing the assignment.*

Answer 39

upbraid ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The teacher had to *upbraid* the student for not completing the assignment.

Question 40

# Noun; English /ˈʌproʊr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A loud and impassioned noise or disturbance. **Sample Sentence:** *There was an /ˈʌproʊr/ when the decision was announced.*

Answer 40

uproar ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** There was an *uproar* when the decision was announced.

Question 41

# Noun; Greek /jʊˈreɪniəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dense gray radioactive metal used as a fuel in nuclear reactors. **Sample Sentence:** *The discovery of /jʊˈreɪniəm/ was pivotal in the development of nuclear energy.*

Answer 41

uranium ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The discovery of uranium was pivotal in the development of nuclear energy.

Question 42

# Noun; Latin /ˈɜːrdʒənsi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Importance requiring swift action. **Sample Sentence:** *The situation was treated with /ˈɜːrdʒənsi/.*

Answer 42

urgency ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The situation was treated with *urgency*.

Question 43

# Adjective; Latin /ˌjuː.tɪˌlɪˈtɛə.ri.ən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ˌjuː.tɪˌlɪˈtɛə.ri.ən/ approach to furniture emphasized function over form.*

Answer 43

utilitarian ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *utilitarian* approach to furniture emphasized function over form.

Question 44

# Adjective; Latin /ˈjuːviːəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the layer of the eye, consisting of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. **Sample Sentence:** *The doctor explained the /ˈjuːviːəl/ inflammation affecting her vision.*

Answer 44

uveal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The doctor explained the *uveal* inflammation affecting her vision.

Question 45

# Noun; Latin /ˈjuː.vjʊ.lə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the throat. **Sample Sentence:** *The doctor explained that the /ˈjuː.vjʊ.lə/ was causing the snoring.*

Answer 45

uvula ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The doctor explained that the *uvula* was causing the snoring.

Question 46

# Verb; Latin /ˈvæsɪleɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. **Sample Sentence:** She would /ˈvæsɪleɪt/ between staying in and going out.

Answer 46

vacillate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She would vacillate between staying in and going out.

Question 47

# Noun; Latin /ˈvækjʊəsnəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lack of thought or intelligence; emptiness. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈvækjʊəsnəs/ of the comment was apparent to everyone.*

Answer 47

vacuousness ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The vacuousness of the comment was apparent to everyone.

Question 48

# Adjective; Latin /veɪɡ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning. **Sample Sentence:** *His explanation was too /veɪɡ/ to understand fully.*

Answer 48

vague ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His explanation was too *vague* to understand fully.

Question 49

# Adjective; Latin /ˈvæljənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Possessing or showing courage or determination. **Sample Sentence:** The soldier was celebrated for his /ˈvæljənt/ deeds.

Answer 49

valiant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The soldier was celebrated for his *valiant* deeds.

Question 50

# Noun; Latin /ˈvæl.i/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river running through it. **Sample Sentence:** *The picturesque /ˈvæl.i/ was dotted with quaint cottages.*

Answer 50

valley ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The picturesque *valley* was dotted with quaint cottages.

Question 51

# Adjective; Latin /ˈvælərəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈvælərəs/ actions earned him a medal of honor.*

Answer 51

valorous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His valorous actions earned him a medal of honor.

Question 52

# Verb; Latin /ˈvændəˌlaɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To deliberately destroy or damage property. **Sample Sentence:** The park was /ˈvændəˌlaɪz/ during the night.

Answer 52

vandalize ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The park was vandalized during the night.

Question 53

# Noun; Trademark /ˈvæs.əˌliːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A trademark for a brand of petroleum jelly. **Sample Sentence:** *She applied /ˈvæs.əˌliːn/ to her chapped lips to soothe them.*

Answer 53

Vaseline ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She applied *Vaseline* to her chapped lips to soothe them.

Question 54

# Noun; Latin /ˈviːəməns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression. **Sample Sentence:** She spoke with such /ˈviːəməns/ that everyone was compelled to listen.

Answer 54

vehemence ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She spoke with such *vehemence* that everyone was compelled to listen.

Question 55

# Noun; Latin /vɛnˈtrɪləkwɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The art of speaking without moving the lips, so that the voice appears to come from elsewhere. **Sample Sentence:** His talent for /vɛnˈtrɪləkwɪ/ amazed the audience.

Answer 55

ventriloquy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His talent for ventriloquy amazed the audience.

Question 56

# Noun; Latin /vɜːrˈbiːnə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A genus of flowering plants commonly known as vervain. **Sample Sentence:** *The garden was filled with blooming /vɜːrˈbiːnə/.*

Answer 56

verbena ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The garden was filled with blooming *verbena*.

Question 57

# Noun; Latin /ˈvɜrmɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Wild mammals and birds that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals, or game. **Sample Sentence:** *The barn was infested with /ˈvɜrmɪn/.*

Answer 57

vermin ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The barn was infested with *vermin*.

Question 58

# Adjective; Latin /ˈvɜːrnəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the spring season. **Sample Sentence:** *The garden bloomed with /ˈvɜːrnəl/ flowers.*

Answer 58

vernal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The garden bloomed with *vernal* flowers.

Question 59

# Noun; Latin /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, often associated with looking down from a great height. **Sample Sentence:** *He experienced /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ when standing on the edge of the cliff.*

Answer 59

vertigo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He experienced *vertigo* when standing on the edge of the cliff.

Question 60

# Noun; French /vɜːv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm. **Sample Sentence:** *The artist painted with great /vɜːv/, capturing the energy of the scene.*

Answer 60

verve ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist painted with great *verve*, capturing the energy of the scene.

Question 61

# Noun; Old French /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town. **Sample Sentence:** *The quaint /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ was known for its friendly residents.*

Answer 61

village ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The quaint *village* was known for its friendly residents.

Question 62

# Noun; Latin /ˈvɪnjɑːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A plantation of grapevines, typically producing grapes for wine making. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈvɪnjɑːd/ stretched across the rolling hills.*

Answer 62

vineyard ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *vineyard* stretched across the rolling hills.

Question 63

# Noun; Latin /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The faculty or state of being able to see. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ deteriorated with age, requiring glasses.*

Answer 63

vision ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *vision* deteriorated with age, requiring glasses.

Question 64

# Adjective; Latin /vɪˈtrɪɒlɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Filled with bitter criticism or malice. **Sample Sentence:** Her /vɪˈtrɪɒlɪk/ comments hurt his feelings.

Answer 64

vitriolic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her vitriolic comments hurt his feelings.

Question 65

# Adjective; Latin /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Bitter and abusive. **Sample Sentence:** *The politician's /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/ comments sparked controversy.*

Answer 65

vituperative ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The politician's *vituperative* comments sparked controversy.

Question 66

# Noun; Latin /vəˈkæbjʊləri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The body of words used in a particular language. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /vəˈkæbjʊləri/ expanded as she learned new words.*

Answer 66

vocabulary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *vocabulary* expanded as she learned new words.

Question 67

# Adjective; Latin /ˈvɒlətaɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. **Sample Sentence:** *The stock market has been extremely /ˈvɒlətaɪl/ this year.*

Answer 67

volatile ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The stock market has been extremely *volatile* this year.

Question 68

# Adjective; Latin /vəˈreɪ.ʃəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Wanting or devouring great quantities of food. **Sample Sentence:** *His /vəˈreɪ.ʃəs/ appetite astonished everyone at the dinner table.*

Answer 68

voracious ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *voracious* appetite astonished everyone at the dinner table.

Question 69

# Noun; French /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long journey involving travel by sea or in space. **Sample Sentence:** *Their /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/ across the ocean took several weeks.*

Answer 69

voyage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Their *voyage* across the ocean took several weeks.

Question 70

# Noun; Latin /ˈvʌlkən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The Roman god of fire and metalworking. **Sample Sentence:** The blacksmith worked with the skill of /ˈvʌlkən/.

Answer 70

Vulcan ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The blacksmith worked with the skill of *Vulcan*.

Question 71

# Noun; Latin /ˈvʌl.tʃərz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Large birds of prey that feed on carrion. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈvʌl.tʃərz/ circled high above the desert landscape.*

Answer 71

vultures ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *vultures* circled high above the desert landscape.

Question 72

# Verb; Middle English /ˈwɒf.tɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To pass or cause to pass gently through the air. **Sample Sentence:** *The scent of roses was /ˈwɒf.tɪŋ/ through the garden.*

Answer 72

wafting ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scent of roses was *wafting* through the garden.

Question 73

# Noun; Dutch /ˈwæɡən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A vehicle used for transporting goods or another specified purpose. **Sample Sentence:** *They loaded the /ˈwæɡən/ with supplies for the journey.*

Answer 73

wagon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They loaded the *wagon* with supplies for the journey.

Question 74

# Noun; Dharug /ˈwɒl.əˌbi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small or mid-sized macropod native to Australia and New Guinea. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈwɒl.əˌbi/ hopped across the open field.*

Answer 74

wallaby ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *wallaby* hopped across the open field.

Question 75

# Noun; Old English /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The day of the week following Tuesday and preceding Thursday. **Sample Sentence:** We plan to meet on /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ for lunch.

Answer 75

Wednesday ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We plan to meet on *Wednesday* for lunch.

Question 76

# Noun; Dutch /vɛrf/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An obsolete term for a shipyard. **Sample Sentence:** *The old /vɛrf/ was once bustling with shipbuilders.*

Answer 76

werf ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The old *werf* was once bustling with shipbuilders.

Question 77

# Noun; Old English /weɪlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Large marine mammals belonging to the order Cetacea. **Sample Sentence:** *The /weɪlz/ were spotted off the coast during the tour.*

Answer 77

whales ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *whales* were spotted off the coast during the tour.

Question 78

# Adjective; Old English /ˈwiː.zi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Making a high-pitched, whistling sound while breathing. **Sample Sentence:** *The child was /ˈwiː.zi/ due to his asthma.*

Answer 78

wheezy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The child was *wheezy* due to his asthma.

Question 79

# Adjective; English /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing way. **Sample Sentence:** *The artist's /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ style was evident in every piece.*

Answer 79

whimsical ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist's *whimsical* style was evident in every piece.

Question 80

# Adverb; Old English /ˈwɪdərʃɪnz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered as unlucky. **Sample Sentence:** The dancers moved /ˈwɪdərʃɪnz/ around the fire.

Answer 80

widdershins ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dancers moved *widdershins* around the fire.

Question 81

# Noun; Dutch /ˈvɪldəbiːst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large, dark antelope with a long head, beard, and mane, native to southern Africa. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈvɪldəbiːst/ roamed the plains in large herds.*

Answer 81

wildebeest ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *wildebeest* roamed the plains in large herds.

Question 82

# Noun; Old English /ˈwɪz.dəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈwɪz.dəm/ was sought after by many who faced difficult decisions.*

Answer 82

wisdom ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *wisdom* was sought after by many who faced difficult decisions.

Question 83

# Adjective; Old English /ˈwəʊbɪɡɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Sad or miserable in appearance. **Sample Sentence:** *The stray dog looked /ˈwəʊbɪɡɒn/ as it wandered the streets.*

Answer 83

woebegone ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The stray dog looked *woebegone* as it wandered the streets.

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# Verb; Old English /ˈræŋɡəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To have a long and complicated dispute. **Sample Sentence:** They began to /ˈræŋɡəl/ over the details of the contract.

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wrangle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They began to *wrangle* over the details of the contract.

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# Noun; Middle English /ˈrɛkɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The remains of something that has been destroyed. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈrɛkɪdʒ/ of the ship was scattered along the beach.*

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wreckage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *wreckage* of the ship was scattered along the beach.

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# Noun; German /ˈvʊndərkɪnd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who achieves great success when relatively young. **Sample Sentence:** *The young musician was hailed as a /ˈvʊndərkɪnd/.*

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wunderkind ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The young musician was hailed as a wunderkind.

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# Noun; Greek /ˈziːnɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A chemical element with symbol Xe and atomic number 54. **Sample Sentence:** The scientist conducted experiments using /ˈziːnɒn/ gas.

Answer 87

xenon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist conducted experiments using *xenon* gas.

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# Noun; Greek /ˌzinəˈfoʊbiə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries. **Sample Sentence:** *The debate centered around the rise of /ˌzinəˈfoʊbiə/ in recent years.*

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xenophobia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The debate centered around the rise of *xenophobia* in recent years.

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# Noun; Aboriginal Australian /ˈjæbiːz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of freshwater crayfish found in Australia. **Sample Sentence:** The children caught /ˈjæbiːz/ in the creek.

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yabbies ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The children caught *yabbies* in the creek.

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# Noun; Greek /ˈjɔːˌmiː.tər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An instrument for measuring yaw, the twisting of an aircraft around its vertical axis. **Sample Sentence:** *The pilot checked the /ˈjɔːˌmiː.tər/ to stabilize the flight.*

Answer 90

yawmeter ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pilot checked the *yawmeter* to stabilize the flight.

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# Verb; Old English /jiːld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product). **Sample Sentence:** *The farm was able to /jiːld/ a large harvest this season.*

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yield ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farm was able to *yield* a large harvest this season.

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# Noun; Yoruba /ˈjɒrəˌbuːə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A member of a people of southwestern Nigeria and Benin. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈjɒrəˌbuːə/ culture is rich with tradition.*

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Yoruba ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *Yoruba* culture is rich with tradition.

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# Noun; German /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time. **Sample Sentence:** *The movie perfectly captured the /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ of the 1980s.*

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zeitgeist ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The movie perfectly captured the *zeitgeist* of the 1980s.

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# Noun; Greek /ˈzɛfər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A gentle, mild breeze. **Sample Sentence:** *A /ˈzɛfər/ blew through the open window, cooling the room.*

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zephyr ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** A *zephyr* blew through the open window, cooling the room.

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# Noun; German /ˈzɛpəlɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large German airship of the early 20th century, long and cylindrical in shape and with a rigid framework. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈzɛpəlɪn/ floated gracefully across the sky.*

Answer 95

zeppelin ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *zeppelin* floated gracefully across the sky.

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# Noun; Akkadian /ˈzɪɡʊræt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A rectangular stepped tower, sometimes surmounted by a temple. **Sample Sentence:** The ancient /ˈzɪɡʊræt/ was a testament to the civilization's architectural skill.

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ziggurat ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient *ziggurat* was a testament to the civilization's architectural skill.

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# Noun; German /zɜːˈkoʊniəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A chemical element with the symbol Zr, used in nuclear reactors. **Sample Sentence:** /zɜːˈkoʊniəm/ is used in many industrial applications.

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zirconium ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Zirconium is used in many industrial applications.

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# Noun; Greek /zoʊˈɒlətri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The worship of animals. **Sample Sentence:** *Ancient cultures often practiced /zoʊˈɒlətri/ as part of their religious rituals.*

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zoolatry ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Ancient cultures often practiced *zoolatry* as part of their religious rituals.

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# Interjection; English /ˈzaʊ.i/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Used to express astonishment or admiration. **Sample Sentence:** *When the fireworks exploded, she exclaimed /ˈzaʊ.i/!*

Answer 99

zowie ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** When the fireworks exploded, she exclaimed *zowie*!

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# Noun; Turkish /ˈzʊrnə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A traditional Turkish woodwind instrument. **Sample Sentence:** The musician played a lively tune on the /ˈzʊrnə/.

Answer 100

zurna ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The musician played a lively tune on the *zurna*.