Set 2: Cac-Dis

Question 1

Noun; Latin

/ˈkæktəs/

Definition: A plant that has thick, fleshy stems and spines but no leaves, typically found in deserts.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈkæktəs/ thrived in the arid climate.

Answer 1

cactus

Sample Sentence: The cactus thrived in the arid climate.

Question 2

Noun; Latin

/ˈkælɪndər/

Definition: A chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, or giving particular seasonal information.

Sample Sentence: She marked the date on her /ˈkælɪndər/.

Answer 2

calendar

Sample Sentence: She marked the date on her calendar.

Question 3

Noun; Latin

/kɑrˈneɪʃən/

Definition: A double-flowered cultivated variety of clove pink, with a spicy fragrance.

Sample Sentence: She wore a /kɑrˈneɪʃən/ in her hair for the wedding.

Answer 3

carnation

Sample Sentence: She wore a carnation in her hair for the wedding.

Question 4

Noun; Latin

/kæˈskeɪd/

Definition: A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope.

Sample Sentence: The water danced over the rocks in a beautiful /kæˈskeɪd/.

Answer 4

cascade

Sample Sentence: The water danced over the rocks in a beautiful cascade.

Question 5

Noun; English

/ˈkæsəroʊl/

Definition: A kind of stew or side dish that is cooked slowly in an oven.

Sample Sentence: She made a delicious chicken /ˈkæsəroʊl/ for dinner.

Answer 5

casserole

Sample Sentence: She made a delicious chicken casserole for dinner.

Question 6

Noun; French

/ˈkæʒuəlti/

Definition: A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

Sample Sentence: The battle resulted in heavy /ˈkæʒuəlti/s.

Answer 6

casualty

Sample Sentence: The battle resulted in heavy casualties.

Question 7

Verb; Old Norse

/kætʃ/

Definition: To capture or seize, especially after a chase.

Sample Sentence: He tried to /kætʃ/ the ball, but it slipped through his fingers.

Answer 7

catch

Sample Sentence: He tried to catch the ball, but it slipped through his fingers.

Question 8

Noun; Latin

/keɪvz/

Definition: Plural of cave; large, naturally occurring underground hollows.

Sample Sentence: They explored the dark /keɪvz/ all afternoon.

Answer 8

caves

Sample Sentence: They explored the dark caves all afternoon.

Question 9

Adjective; English

/səˈlɛbrəˌtɔri/

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a celebration.

Sample Sentence: The /səˈlɛbrəˌtɔri/ mood was infectious at the party.

Answer 9

celebratory

Sample Sentence: The celebratory mood was infectious at the party.

Question 10

Noun; Italian

/ˈtʃɛloʊ/

Definition: A large string instrument played with a bow, held upright between the legs.

Sample Sentence: The musician played the /ˈtʃɛloʊ/ beautifully at the concert.

Answer 10

cello

Sample Sentence: The musician played the cello beautifully at the concert.

Question 11

Noun; Old French

/tʃeɪn/

Definition: A connected flexible series of metal links used for fastening or securing objects.

Sample Sentence: The bike was locked with a /tʃeɪn/.

Answer 11

chain

Sample Sentence: The bike was locked with a chain.

Question 12

Adjective; Greek

/keɪˈɑtɪk/

Definition: In a state of complete confusion and disorder.

Sample Sentence: The situation in the office became /keɪˈɑtɪk/ during the merger.

Answer 12

chaotic

Sample Sentence: The situation in the office became chaotic during the merger.

Question 13

Noun; Nahuatl

/ˈtʃiːə/

Definition: A type of edible seed from the flowering plant Salvia hispanica.

Sample Sentence: He added /ˈtʃiːə/ seeds to his smoothie for extra nutrition.

Answer 13

chia

Sample Sentence: He added chia seeds to his smoothie for extra nutrition.

Question 14

Noun; Old English

/tʃaɪmz/

Definition: A set of tuned bells used as a musical instrument.

Sample Sentence: The /tʃaɪmz/ rang out across the town.

Answer 14

chimes

Sample Sentence: The chimes rang out across the town.

Question 15

Noun; Old English

/tʃɪn/

Definition: The protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw.

Sample Sentence: He rested his hand on his /tʃɪn/ in thought.

Answer 15

chin

Sample Sentence: He rested his hand on his chin in thought.

Question 16

Noun; English

/tʃɪps/

Definition: Thin slices of potato that have been deep-fried.

Sample Sentence: She ordered a burger with /tʃɪps/.

Answer 16

chips

Sample Sentence: She ordered a burger with chips.

Question 17

Noun; Old English

/tʃɔːrz/

Definition: Routine tasks, especially household ones, that are typically done regularly.

Sample Sentence: Every Saturday morning, she would tackle her /tʃɔːrz/ before enjoying the weekend.

Answer 17

chores

Sample Sentence: Every Saturday morning, she would tackle her chores before enjoying the weekend.

Question 18

Noun; Middle English

/tʃʌŋks/

Definition: Large, thick pieces or lumps of something.

Sample Sentence: She cut the fruit into /tʃʌŋks/ for the salad.

Answer 18

chunks

Sample Sentence: She cut the fruit into chunks for the salad.

Question 19

Adjective; Old English

/ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

Definition: Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

Sample Sentence: His /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/ behavior made him unpopular with his peers.

Answer 19

churlish

Sample Sentence: His churlish behavior made him unpopular with his peers.

Question 20

Noun; French

/ʃut/

Definition: A passage or channel through which things may pass.

Sample Sentence: The workers used the /ʃut/ to send packages down to the lower floor.

Answer 20

chute

Sample Sentence: The workers used the chute to send packages down to the lower floor.

Question 21

Noun; Latin

/ˈsɜːkəs/

Definition: A traveling company of entertainers such as acrobats and clowns that gives performances.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈsɜːkəs/ came to town with a spectacular show.

Answer 21

circus

Sample Sentence: The circus came to town with a spectacular show.

Question 22

Noun; Latin

/ˈsɪt.eɪ.ʃən/

Definition: A quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work.

Sample Sentence: The student included a /ˈsɪt.eɪ.ʃən/ from a famous author in her essay.

Answer 22

citation

Sample Sentence: The student included a citation from a famous author in her essay.

Question 23

Noun; Latin

/ˈklɪrəns/

Definition: The action or process of removing or getting rid of something or of something’s dispersing.

Sample Sentence: The store had a big /ˈklɪrəns/ sale to make room for new stock.

Answer 23

clearance

Sample Sentence: The store had a big clearance sale to make room for new stock.

Question 24

Verb; Old English

/kliːv/

Definition: To split or sever something, especially along a natural line or grain.

Sample Sentence: The axe was sharp enough to /kliːv/ the wood with ease.

Answer 24

cleave

Sample Sentence: The axe was sharp enough to cleave the wood with ease.

Question 25

# Adjective; Old English /ˈklɛvər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent. **Sample Sentence:** *She came up with a /ˈklɛvər/ solution to the problem.*

Answer 25

clever ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She came up with a *clever* solution to the problem.

Question 26

# Verb; Middle English /klɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make or cause to make a short, sharp sound. **Sample Sentence:** *He heard the door /klɪk/ shut behind him.*

Answer 26

click ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He heard the door *click* shut behind him.

Question 27

# Verb; Germanic /klaɪm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To ascend or scale something. **Sample Sentence:** *They decided to /klaɪm/ the mountain.*

Answer 27

climb ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They decided to *climb* the mountain.

Question 28

# Noun; Old English /ˈkloʊvər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small plant with three-lobed leaves, often associated with luck. **Sample Sentence:** *She found a four-leaf /ˈkloʊvər/ in the garden.*

Answer 28

clover ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She found a four-leaf *clover* in the garden.

Question 29

# Noun; Latin /koʊˈælɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states. **Sample Sentence:** *The parties formed a /koʊˈælɪʃən/ to gain a majority.*

Answer 29

coalition ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The parties formed a *coalition* to gain a majority.

Question 30

# Noun; Middle English /kəʊt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An outer garment with sleeves, worn outdoors and typically extending below the hips. **Sample Sentence:** *She put on her /kəʊt/ before going outside.*

Answer 30

coat ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She put on her *coat* before going outside.

Question 31

# Noun; English /ˈkɒklz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of small, edible, saltwater clam. **Sample Sentence:** *They collected /ˈkɒklz/ from the beach to cook for dinner.*

Answer 31

cockles ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They collected *cockles* from the beach to cook for dinner.

Question 32

# Adjective; Old English /kəʊld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human body. **Sample Sentence:** *The water was too /kəʊld/ to swim in.*

Answer 32

cold ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The water was too *cold* to swim in.

Question 33

# Noun; Latin /ˈkɒlər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A band, strip, or chain worn around the neck as an ornament or a means of identification. **Sample Sentence:** *The dog wore a leather /ˈkɒlər/ with his name engraved.*

Answer 33

collar ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dog wore a leather *collar* with his name engraved.

Question 34

# Noun; Scottish /ˈkɒli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of dog that is known for its herding abilities. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈkɒli/ was adept at guiding the sheep.*

Answer 34

collie ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *collie* was adept at guiding the sheep.

Question 35

# Noun; Latin /ˈkʌlər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈkʌlər/ of the sky changed at sunset.*

Answer 35

color ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *color* of the sky changed at sunset.

Question 36

# Adjective; Latin /kəmˈbʌstɪbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Capable of catching fire and burning. **Sample Sentence:** *Keep the /kəmˈbʌstɪbl/ materials away from heat sources.*

Answer 36

combustible ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Keep the *combustible* materials away from heat sources.

Question 37

# Noun; Latin /kəmˈpæniən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels. **Sample Sentence:** *He was her constant /kəmˈpæniən/ on the journey.*

Answer 37

companion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was her constant *companion* on the journey.

Question 38

# Noun; Latin /kəmˈpærɪsən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act or instance of comparing. **Sample Sentence:** *The /kəmˈpærɪsən/ of the two paintings revealed their differences.*

Answer 38

comparison ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *comparison* of the two paintings revealed their differences.

Question 39

# Noun; Latin /ˈkʌmpəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An instrument used for navigation and orientation that shows direction relative to the geographic cardinal directions. **Sample Sentence:** *He used a /ˈkʌmpəs/ to find his way through the forest.*

Answer 39

compass ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He used a *compass* to find his way through the forest.

Question 40

# Noun; Old French /kəmˈpleɪnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable. **Sample Sentence:** *He filed a /kəmˈpleɪnt/ about the noise from the construction site.*

Answer 40

complaint ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He filed a *complaint* about the noise from the construction site.

Question 41

# Adjective; Latin /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract. **Sample Sentence:** *The plan was finally put into /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/ terms with specific goals.*

Answer 41

concrete ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The plan was finally put into *concrete* terms with specific goals.

Question 42

# Noun; Latin /ˈkɒndɪmənts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Substances such as salt, mustard, or pickles that are used to add flavor to food. **Sample Sentence:** *The hot dog stand offered a variety of /ˈkɒndɪmənts/.*

Answer 42

condiments ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The hot dog stand offered a variety of *condiments*.

Question 43

# Noun; Latin /kənˈdʌktər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir. **Sample Sentence:** *The /kənˈdʌktər/ raised her baton to begin the symphony.*

Answer 43

conductor ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *conductor* raised her baton to begin the symphony.

Question 44

# Noun; Latin /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A member of a constituency; a component part of something. **Sample Sentence:** *Each /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/ of the compound plays a crucial role.*

Answer 44

constituent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Each *constituent* of the compound plays a crucial role.

Question 45

# Adjective; Latin /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Living or occurring at the same time; modern. **Sample Sentence:** *The gallery features /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/ art.*

Answer 45

contemporary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The gallery features *contemporary* art.

Question 46

# Verb; Latin /kənˈtɛstɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Disputed or argued against. **Sample Sentence:** *The election results were /kənˈtɛstɪd/ by the losing party.*

Answer 46

contested ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The election results were *contested* by the losing party.

Question 47

# Noun; Latin /kənˈtuːʒən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise. **Sample Sentence:** *She had a painful /kənˈtuːʒən/ on her arm.*

Answer 47

contusion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She had a painful *contusion* on her arm.

Question 48

# Noun; Old English /ˈkʊkɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The practice or skill of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients. **Sample Sentence:** *She loved /ˈkʊkɪŋ/ for her family.*

Answer 48

cooking ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She loved *cooking* for her family.

Question 49

# Adjective; English /kuːl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Fashionably attractive or impressive. **Sample Sentence:** *His new jacket looked really /kuːl/.*

Answer 49

cool ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His new jacket looked really *cool*.

Question 50

# Noun; English /ˈkɒpəˌhɛd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A venomous snake found in the eastern United States. **Sample Sentence:** *They spotted a /ˈkɒpəˌhɛd/ on their hike.*

Answer 50

copperhead ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They spotted a *copperhead* on their hike.

Question 51

# Noun; Welsh /ˈkɔrɡi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small breed of dog originally from Wales. **Sample Sentence:** *The Queen was known for her love of /ˈkɔrɡi/ dogs.*

Answer 51

corgi ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The Queen was known for her love of *corgi* dogs.

Question 52

# Noun; English /ˈkɔrkskruː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A device for pulling corks from bottles, consisting of a pointed metal spiral attached to a handle. **Sample Sentence:** *He used a /ˈkɔrkskruː/ to open the wine bottle.*

Answer 52

corkscrew ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He used a *corkscrew* to open the wine bottle.

Question 53

# Noun; Latin /ˈkɔːrnər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The place where two lines or surfaces meet to form an angle. **Sample Sentence:** *She waited at the /ˈkɔːrnər/ of the street for her friend.*

Answer 53

corner ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She waited at the *corner* of the street for her friend.

Question 54

# Adverb; English /ˈkɔːr.nɪ.li/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In a manner that is sentimental or trite. **Sample Sentence:** *The movie ended /ˈkɔːr.nɪ.li/, with a predictable happy ending.*

Answer 54

cornily ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The movie ended *cornily*, with a predictable happy ending.

Question 55

# Noun; Arabic /ˈkɒtən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A soft white fibrous substance that surrounds the seeds of the cotton plant and is used as textile fiber and thread for sewing. **Sample Sentence:** *She bought a new /ˈkɒtən/ shirt.*

Answer 55

cotton ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She bought a new *cotton* shirt.

Question 56

# Verb; Old English /kaʊnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To determine the total number of (a collection of items). **Sample Sentence:** *She began to /kaʊnt/ the coins in the jar.*

Answer 56

count ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She began to *count* the coins in the jar.

Question 57

# Noun; Old English /kəʊv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small sheltered bay. **Sample Sentence:** *They found a peaceful /kəʊv/ to anchor the boat.*

Answer 57

cove ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They found a peaceful *cove* to anchor the boat.

Question 58

# Noun; English /ˈkaʊlɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from the rest and that resists being combed flat. **Sample Sentence:** *He struggled to tame his persistent /ˈkaʊlɪk/.*

Answer 58

cowlick ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He struggled to tame his persistent *cowlick*.

Question 59

# Adjective; English /ˈkræfti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈkræfti/ fox outsmarted the hunters.*

Answer 59

crafty ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *crafty* fox outsmarted the hunters.

Question 60

# Verb; Latin /kriːˈeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To bring (something) into existence. **Sample Sentence:** *She wanted to /kriːˈeɪt/ a new painting.*

Answer 60

create ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wanted to *create* a new painting.

Question 61

# Noun; Middle English /kruː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A group of people who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc. **Sample Sentence:** *The /kruː/ prepared the ship for departure.*

Answer 61

crew ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *crew* prepared the ship for departure.

Question 62

# Adjective; Middle English /krɪsp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Firm, dry, and brittle, especially in a way considered pleasant or attractive. **Sample Sentence:** *The air was /krɪsp/ and refreshing on the autumn morning.*

Answer 62

crisp ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The air was *crisp* and refreshing on the autumn morning.

Question 63

# Noun; English /krɒps/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Plural form of crop, meaning cultivated plants or agricultural produce, such as grain, vegetables, or fruit. **Sample Sentence:** *The /krɒps/ were ready to be harvested.*

Answer 63

crops ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *crops* were ready to be harvested.

Question 64

# Noun; Old English /kraʊn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and jewels. **Sample Sentence:** *The king's /kraʊn/ sparkled in the sunlight.*

Answer 64

crown ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The king's *crown* sparkled in the sunlight.

Question 65

# Adjective; Latin /ˈkruːʃəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of great importance; critical. **Sample Sentence:** *Making the right decision was /ˈkruːʃəl/ for the project's success.*

Answer 65

crucial ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Making the right decision was *crucial* for the project's success.

Question 66

# Noun; English /ˈkrʌmpɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small griddle bread made from an unsweetened batter of water or milk, flour, and yeast. **Sample Sentence:** *They enjoyed tea and /ˈkrʌmpɪt/s in the afternoon.*

Answer 66

crumpet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They enjoyed tea and *crumpets* in the afternoon.

Question 67

# Noun; Old French /krʌsts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The tough outer part of a loaf of bread. **Sample Sentence:** *The pie had a golden /krʌsts/ that everyone loved.*

Answer 67

crusts ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pie had a golden *crusts* that everyone loved.

Question 68

# Noun; Latin /krʌks/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The main or central point of something. **Sample Sentence:** *The /krʌks/ of the argument was clear to everyone.*

Answer 68

crux ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *crux* of the argument was clear to everyone.

Question 69

# Verb; English /kraɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow. **Sample Sentence:** *The baby began to /kraɪ/ when she was hungry.*

Answer 69

cry ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The baby began to *cry* when she was hungry.

Question 70

# Noun; Hindi /ˈkjuːkʌmbər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long, green-skinned fruit with watery flesh, usually eaten raw in salads or pickled. **Sample Sentence:** *She added slices of /ˈkjuːkʌmbər/ to her salad.*

Answer 70

cucumber ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She added slices of *cucumber* to her salad.

Question 71

# Noun; Old English /kʌps/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Small, typically cylindrical containers used for drinking from, usually with a handle. **Sample Sentence:** *The cupboard was full of matching /kʌps/ and saucers.*

Answer 71

cups ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The cupboard was full of matching *cups* and saucers.

Question 72

# Noun; Old French /ˈkɜːr.fjuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A regulation requiring people to remain indoors during designated hours. **Sample Sentence:** *The city imposed a /ˈkɜːr.fjuː/ to ensure public safety.*

Answer 72

curfew ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The city imposed a *curfew* to ensure public safety.

Question 73

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈkɜrli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having curls or a curved shape. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ˈkɜrli/ hair was admired by everyone.*

Answer 73

curly ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *curly* hair was admired by everyone.

Question 74

# Verb; Anglo-French /kərˈteɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To reduce in extent or quantity; to impose a restriction on. **Sample Sentence:** *The government decided to /kərˈteɪl/ public spending.*

Answer 74

curtail ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The government decided to *curtail* public spending.

Question 75

# Noun; Middle English /ˈkʊʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A soft pillow or pad for sitting, kneeling, or leaning on. **Sample Sentence:** *He placed a /ˈkʊʃən/ on the chair for added comfort.*

Answer 75

cushion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He placed a *cushion* on the chair for added comfort.

Question 76

# Noun; Greek /ˈsaɪkloʊn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈsaɪkloʊn/ caused widespread damage along the coast.*

Answer 76

cyclone ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *cyclone* caused widespread damage along the coast.

Question 77

# Adjective; Middle English /dæft/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Silly or foolish. **Sample Sentence:** *His /dæft/ behavior made everyone laugh.*

Answer 77

daft ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *daft* behavior made everyone laugh.

Question 78

# Verb; French /dæns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps. **Sample Sentence:** *They love to /dæns/ at parties.*

Answer 78

dance ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They love to *dance* at parties.

Question 79

# Noun; French /ˈdændɪlaɪən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A common plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply notched leaves. **Sample Sentence:** *The field was full of /ˈdændɪlaɪən/ blossoms.*

Answer 79

dandelion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The field was full of *dandelion* blossoms.

Question 80

# Noun; Old English /diːl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An agreement entered into by two or more parties for their mutual benefit, especially in a business context. **Sample Sentence:** *They shook hands to finalize the /diːl/.*

Answer 80

deal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They shook hands to finalize the *deal*.

Question 81

# Adjective; English /dɪər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Regarded with deep affection; cherished by someone. **Sample Sentence:** *She is a /dɪər/ friend to me.*

Answer 81

dear ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She is a *dear* friend to me.

Question 82

# Verb; English /diːˈbʌŋk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief. **Sample Sentence:** *The scientist aimed to /diːˈbʌŋk/ the popular misconception.*

Answer 82

debunk ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist aimed to *debunk* the popular misconception.

Question 83

# Adjective; Old English /diːp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Extending far down from the top or surface. **Sample Sentence:** *The well was very /diːp/.*

Answer 83

deep ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The well was very *deep*.

Question 84

# Adverb; English /ˈdɛfɪnətli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Without doubt; clearly. **Sample Sentence:** *He was /ˈdɛfɪnətli/ the best candidate for the job.*

Answer 84

definitely ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was *definitely* the best candidate for the job.

Question 85

# Noun; Latin /ˈdɛl.ɪ.kə.si/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A choice or expensive food. **Sample Sentence:** *Caviar is considered a /ˈdɛl.ɪ.kə.si/ in many cultures.*

Answer 85

delicacy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Caviar is considered a *delicacy* in many cultures.

Question 86

# Noun; Greek /ˈdɛltə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈdɛltə/ was rich in wildlife and vegetation.*

Answer 86

delta ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *delta* was rich in wildlife and vegetation.

Question 87

# Noun; Latin /dɪˌmɒlɪˈʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process of destroying or tearing down a building or structure. **Sample Sentence:** *The /dɪˌmɒlɪˈʃən/ of the old stadium was scheduled for next month.*

Answer 87

demolition ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *demolition* of the old stadium was scheduled for next month.

Question 88

# Noun; French /ˈdiːəʊdəˌrænt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A substance applied to the body to prevent or mask body odor. **Sample Sentence:** *He applied /ˈdiːəʊdəˌrænt/ before heading out.*

Answer 88

deodorant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He applied *deodorant* before heading out.

Question 89

# Verb; Latin /dɪˈpoʊz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To remove from office suddenly and forcefully. **Sample Sentence:** *The dictator was /dɪˈpoʊz/ by a popular uprising.*

Answer 89

depose ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dictator was *deposed* by a popular uprising.

Question 90

# Noun; English /ˈdɜrbi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A race or contest open to all comers or a sporting event. **Sample Sentence:** *The annual /ˈdɜrbi/ attracted competitors from all over the country.*

Answer 90

derby ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The annual *derby* attracted competitors from all over the country.

Question 91

# Noun; French /dɪˈzaɪnər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who plans the form, look, or workings of something before it is made or built. **Sample Sentence:** *The /dɪˈzaɪnər/ was known for her innovative fashion creations.*

Answer 91

designer ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *designer* was known for her innovative fashion creations.

Question 92

# Noun; Old English /dɛsk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing, reading, or working. **Sample Sentence:** *She organized her /dɛsk/ before starting work.*

Answer 92

desk ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She organized her *desk* before starting work.

Question 93

# Noun; French /ˈdiːteɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An individual feature, fact, or item. **Sample Sentence:** *He paid attention to every /ˈdiːteɪl/ of the project.*

Answer 93

detail ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He paid attention to every *detail* of the project.

Question 94

# Noun; Old French /ˈdiːtʊər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long or roundabout route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way. **Sample Sentence:** *We took a /ˈdiːtʊər/ to avoid the traffic jam.*

Answer 94

detour ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We took a *detour* to avoid the traffic jam.

Question 95

# Adjective; English /ˈdaɪsi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Unpredictable and potentially dangerous. **Sample Sentence:** *The situation became /ˈdaɪsi/ quickly.*

Answer 95

dicey ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The situation became *dicey* quickly.

Question 96

# Noun; Latin /ˈdɪktəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source. **Sample Sentence:** *The judge's /ˈdɪktəm/ was final and binding.*

Answer 96

dictum ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The judge's *dictum* was final and binding.

Question 97

# Verb; English /ˈdɪl.iˌdæl.i/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision. **Sample Sentence:** *Don't /ˈdɪl.iˌdæl.i/ if you want to make it to the meeting on time.*

Answer 97

dillydally ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Don't *dillydally* if you want to make it to the meeting on time.

Question 98

# Adjective; Latin /dɪˈrɛkt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Without intervening factors or intermediaries. **Sample Sentence:** *They took a /dɪˈrɛkt/ route to the city.*

Answer 98

direct ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They took a *direct* route to the city.

Question 99

# Noun; Italian /dɪˈzæstər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A sudden event causing great damage or suffering. **Sample Sentence:** *The earthquake was a natural /dɪˈzæstər/ that affected thousands.*

Answer 99

disaster ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The earthquake was a natural *disaster* that affected thousands.

Question 100

# Adjective; Latin /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others. **Sample Sentence:** *Her voice has a /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ tone.*

Answer 100

distinctive ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her voice has a *distinctive* tone.