Set 3: Bur-Def

Question 1

Noun; French

/ˈbjʊrəˌkræts/

Definition: Officials in a government or organization, especially those perceived as being concerned with procedural correctness at the expense of people’s needs.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈbjʊrəˌkræts/ were known for their strict adherence to regulations.

Answer 1

bureaucrats

Sample Sentence: The bureaucrats were known for their strict adherence to regulations.

Question 2

Noun; Middle English

/ˈbʌzɚd/

Definition: A large bird of prey, typically a type of hawk.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈbʌzɚd/ soared high above the fields in search of prey.

Answer 2

buzzard

Sample Sentence: The buzzard soared high above the fields in search of prey.

Question 3

Adjective; Greek

/bɪˈzæntɪn/

Definition: Relating to the Eastern Roman Empire or its complex and intricate art and architecture.

Sample Sentence: The museum’s exhibit featured /bɪˈzæntɪn/ mosaics.

Answer 3

Byzantine

Sample Sentence: The museum’s exhibit featured Byzantine mosaics.

Question 4

Noun; Spanish

/kɑːˈbeɪsə/

Definition: The head or chief of a group.

Sample Sentence: The /kɑːˈbeɪsə/ of the project was known for his innovative ideas.

Answer 4

cabeza

Sample Sentence: The cabeza of the project was known for his innovative ideas.

Question 5

Noun; Portuguese

/ˈkæʃəˌlɒt/

Definition: A large toothed whale, the sperm whale.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈkæʃəˌlɒt/ is known for its massive head and deep-sea diving abilities.

Answer 5

cachalot

Sample Sentence: The cachalot is known for its massive head and deep-sea diving abilities.

Question 6

Noun; French

/kæʃ/

Definition: A collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.

Sample Sentence: The explorers discovered a /kæʃ/ of ancient artifacts buried in the cave.

Answer 6

cache

Sample Sentence: The explorers discovered a cache of ancient artifacts buried in the cave.

Question 7

Noun; Latin

/kəˈduːsɪti/

Definition: The quality of being transitory or perishable.

Sample Sentence: The /kəˈduːsɪti/ of life is a common theme in poetry.

Answer 7

caducity

Sample Sentence: The caducity of life is a common theme in poetry.

Question 8

Noun; Welsh

/kərˈfɪli/

Definition: A hard, crumbly white cheese named after a town in Wales.

Sample Sentence: The cheesemonger recommended trying the /kərˈfɪli/.

Answer 8

caerphilly

Sample Sentence: The cheesemonger recommended trying the caerphilly.

Question 9

Noun; French

/kaɪˈkiːk/

Definition: A small, flat-bottomed boat used in the Mediterranean.

Sample Sentence: The fisherman took his /kaɪˈkiːk/ out to sea at dawn.

Answer 9

caique

Sample Sentence: The fisherman took his caique out to sea at dawn.

Question 10

Noun; French

/ˈkeɪsɒn/

Definition: A watertight structure used for underwater construction or repairs.

Sample Sentence: The engineers used a /ˈkeɪsɒn/ to repair the bridge’s foundation.

Answer 10

caisson

Sample Sentence: The engineers used a caisson to repair the bridge’s foundation.

Question 11

Noun; Latin

/ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Definition: The making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone’s reputation.

Sample Sentence: The politician was a victim of /ˈkæl.əm.ni/ during the election campaign.

Answer 11

calumny

Sample Sentence: The politician was a victim of calumny during the election campaign.

Question 12

Noun; French

/ˈkæməmˌbɛr/

Definition: A creamy, soft cheese from France.

Sample Sentence: We paired the /ˈkæməmˌbɛr/ with a nice red wine.

Answer 12

camembert

Sample Sentence: We paired the camembert with a nice red wine.

Question 13

Verb; French

/ˈkæməˌflɑːʒd/

Definition: Hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage.

Sample Sentence: The soldiers /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒd/ their equipment to blend in with the surroundings.

Answer 13

camouflaged

Sample Sentence: The soldiers camouflaged their equipment to blend in with the surroundings.

Question 14

Noun; French

/kəˈnaɪ/

Definition: The common people; the masses.

Sample Sentence: The politician was accused of pandering to the /kəˈnaɪ/ to gain votes.

Answer 14

canaille

Sample Sentence: The politician was accused of pandering to the canaille to gain votes.

Question 15

Noun; English

/ˈkæntəbəri/

Definition: A historic cathedral city in southeast England.

Sample Sentence: Tourists often visit /ˈkæntəbəri/ to explore its medieval architecture.

Answer 15

Canterbury

Sample Sentence: Tourists often visit Canterbury to explore its medieval architecture.

Question 16

Noun; French

/kɑːrˈmæɡ.nəʊl/

Definition: A lively song and dance popular during the French Revolution.

Sample Sentence: The play included a rendition of the /kɑːrˈmæɡ.nəʊl/.

Answer 16

carmagnole

Sample Sentence: The play included a rendition of the carmagnole.

Question 17

Noun; English

/kɑːrməˌlaɪt/

Definition: A member of the Carmelite religious order, which originated on Mount Carmel.

Sample Sentence: The /kɑːrməˌlaɪt/ wore a distinctive brown habit as part of their religious tradition.

Answer 17

Carmelite

Sample Sentence: The Carmelite wore a distinctive brown habit as part of their religious tradition.

Question 18

Noun; Latin

/ˈkɑːrnɪˌtiːn/

Definition: A compound that is involved in the metabolism of fatty acids.

Sample Sentence: Athletes often take supplements containing /ˈkɑːrnɪˌtiːn/ to boost energy.

Answer 18

carnitine

Sample Sentence: Athletes often take supplements containing carnitine to boost energy.

Question 19

Noun; French

/kɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

Definition: Complete freedom to act as one wishes.

Sample Sentence: The manager was given /kɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/ to run the project.

Answer 19

carte blanche

Sample Sentence: The manager was given carte blanche to run the project.

Question 20

Noun; French

/kɑːrˈtuːʃ/

Definition: An ornamental or decorative frame or border, often containing an inscription or coat of arms.

Sample Sentence: The ancient manuscript was adorned with an intricate /kɑːrˈtuːʃ/ that highlighted its significance.

Answer 20

cartouches

Sample Sentence: The ancient manuscript was adorned with an intricate cartouches that highlighted its significance.

Question 21

Noun; Greek

/ˈkærɪətɪd/

Definition: A stone carving of a draped female figure used as a pillar.

Sample Sentence: The ancient temple was adorned with several /ˈkærɪətɪd/ supporting its roof.

Answer 21

caryatid

Sample Sentence: The ancient temple was adorned with several caryatid supporting its roof.

Question 22

Noun; Spanish

/ˈkæskəˌbɛl/

Definition: A small bell or rattle, typically made of metal.

Sample Sentence: The dancer’s costume was adorned with a /ˈkæskəˌbɛl/ that jingled with every step.

Answer 22

cascabel

Sample Sentence: The dancer’s costume was adorned with a cascabel that jingled with every step.

Question 23

Noun; Middle English

/ˈkæs.ək/

Definition: A long, close-fitting garment worn by members of the clergy.

Sample Sentence: The priest donned his /ˈkæs.ək/ before the ceremony.

Answer 23

cassock

Sample Sentence: The priest donned his cassock before the ceremony.

Question 24

Adjective; Spanish

/kæsˈtɪliən/

Definition: Relating to the region of Castile in Spain or to the Castilian Spanish language.

Sample Sentence: He spoke with a distinct /kæsˈtɪliən/ accent.

Answer 24

Castilian

Sample Sentence: He spoke with a distinct Castilian accent.

Question 25

# Noun; Greek /kəˈtɑːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Excessive discharge or buildup of mucus in the nose or throat. **Sample Sentence:** He complained of a persistent /kəˈtɑːr/ that made breathing difficult.

Answer 25

catarrh ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He complained of a persistent *catarrh* that made breathing difficult.

Question 26

# Noun; Greek /kəˈθɑːrθ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An emotionally purifying process. **Sample Sentence:** *Writing in her journal acted as a /kəˈθɑːrθ/ for her feelings.*

Answer 26

catarth ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Writing in her journal acted as a *catarth* for her feelings.

Question 27

# Noun; Greek /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers. **Sample Sentence:** *The priest taught the /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ to the children.*

Answer 27

catechism ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The priest taught the *catechism* to the children.

Question 28

# Adverb; Greek /kætəˈɡɔrɪkli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct. **Sample Sentence:** *He /kætəˈɡɔrɪkli/ denied the allegations.*

Answer 28

categorically ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He *categorically* denied the allegations.

Question 29

# Adjective; French /kævəˈlɪr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Showing a lack of proper concern; offhand. **Sample Sentence:** *His /kævəˈlɪr/ attitude toward deadlines often got him into trouble.*

Answer 29

cavalier ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *cavalier* attitude toward deadlines often got him into trouble.

Question 30

# Noun; Latin /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A machine that uses centrifugal force to separate substances of different densities. **Sample Sentence:** *The lab technician used a /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/ to separate the blood components.*

Answer 30

centrifuge ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The lab technician used a *centrifuge* to separate the blood components.

Question 31

# Noun; Greek /ˈsɛfəˌlɒpɒd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A class of mollusks including squid, octopus, and cuttlefish. **Sample Sentence:** The aquarium featured a fascinating exhibit on /ˈsɛfəˌlɒpɒd/ like the octopus.

Answer 31

cephalopod ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The aquarium featured a fascinating exhibit on *cephalopod* like the octopus.

Question 32

# Noun; English /ˈsɜːrmɛt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A composite material made of ceramic and metal. **Sample Sentence:** The engineers chose /ˈsɜːrmɛt/ for its durability and heat resistance.

Answer 32

cermet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The engineers chose *cermet* for its durability and heat resistance.

Question 33

# Noun; French /ˌʃæmˈpiɲɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of edible mushroom. **Sample Sentence:** *The recipe called for sliced /ˌʃæmˈpiɲɒn/.*

Answer 33

champignon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The recipe called for sliced *champignon*.

Question 34

# Noun; French /ʃəˈrɑːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An absurd pretense intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance. **Sample Sentence:** *Their polite conversation was merely a /ʃəˈrɑːd/ to hide the tension.*

Answer 34

charade ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Their polite conversation was merely a *charade* to hide the tension.

Question 35

# Noun; French /ʃɑːrˈkuːtəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A selection of cold cooked meats. **Sample Sentence:** *They ordered a platter of /ʃɑːrˈkuːtəri/ to start the meal.*

Answer 35

charcuterie ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They ordered a platter of *charcuterie* to start the meal.

Question 36

# Noun; Greek /ˈkæzəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface. **Sample Sentence:** *They peered into the /ˈkæzəm/ hoping to see the bottom.*

Answer 36

chasm ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They peered into the *chasm* hoping to see the bottom.

Question 37

# Noun; Russian /ˈtʃæstʊʃkə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of traditional Russian or Ukrainian folk song, typically humorous or satirical. **Sample Sentence:** *She sang a lively /ˈtʃæstʊʃkə/ at the festival.*

Answer 37

chastushka ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She sang a lively *chastushka* at the festival.

Question 38

# Noun; Latin /ˈʃæzjuːbəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A sleeveless outer vestment worn by a priest during Mass. **Sample Sentence:** The priest wore a richly embroidered /ˈʃæzjuːbəl/ during the ceremony.

Answer 38

chasuble ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The priest wore a richly embroidered *chasuble* during the ceremony.

Question 39

# Noun; Cantonese /ˈtʃɒŋsæm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress for women. **Sample Sentence:** She wore a traditional /ˈtʃɒŋsæm/ to the cultural festival.

Answer 39

cheongsam ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore a traditional *cheongsam* to the cultural festival.

Question 40

# Noun; Ukrainian /tʃɜːrˈnoʊbəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A city in Ukraine, known for the site of a catastrophic nuclear accident in 1986. **Sample Sentence:** *The incident at /tʃɜːrˈnoʊbəl/ had lasting effects on nuclear policy worldwide.*

Answer 40

Chernobyl ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The incident at *Chernobyl* had lasting effects on nuclear policy worldwide.

Question 41

# Noun; Spanish /ʃɪˈkænə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A woman or girl of Mexican origin or descent in the U.S. **Sample Sentence:** *As a proud /ʃɪˈkænə/, she celebrated her heritage through cultural festivals.*

Answer 41

Chicana ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** As a proud *Chicana*, she celebrated her heritage through cultural festivals.

Question 42

# Noun; Greek /kɪˈmɪərə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A thing that is hoped or wished for but is illusory or impossible to achieve. **Sample Sentence:** *He pursued the business idea like a /kɪˈmɪərə/.*

Answer 42

chimera ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He pursued the business idea like a *chimera*.

Question 43

# Noun; English /ˌklɔːroʊˌflʊroʊˈkɑːrbən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A compound containing carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, once used in refrigerants and aerosol propellants. **Sample Sentence:** *Efforts to reduce /ˌklɔːroʊˌflʊroʊˈkɑːrbən/ emissions have been successful.*

Answer 43

chlorofluorocarbon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Efforts to reduce *chlorofluorocarbon* emissions have been successful.

Question 44

# Noun; English /ˈʧɔːktɔːz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A Native American people originally from the southeastern United States. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈʧɔːktɔːz/ have a rich cultural heritage and history.*

Answer 44

Choctaws ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *Choctaws* have a rich cultural heritage and history.

Question 45

# Noun; French /ˈʃuːkruːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dish of sauerkraut cooked with meat, especially sausage. **Sample Sentence:** The restaurant's specialty was /ˈʃuːkruːt/ garnished with a variety of sausages.

Answer 45

choucroute ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The restaurant's specialty was *choucroute* garnished with a variety of sausages.

Question 46

# Noun; Greek /ˈkrɪsəlaɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A yellowish-green or brownish variety of olivine used as a gemstone. **Sample Sentence:** The jeweler displayed a /ˈkrɪsəlaɪt/ ring that caught the light beautifully.

Answer 46

chrysolite ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The jeweler displayed a *chrysolite* ring that caught the light beautifully.

Question 47

# Verb; Greek /ˈsɪk.ə.traɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To heal or become healed with the formation of a scar. **Sample Sentence:** *The doctor's treatment helped the wound to /ˈsɪk.ə.traɪz/ quickly.*

Answer 47

cicatrize ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The doctor's treatment helped the wound to *cicatrize* quickly.

Question 48

# Noun; English /ˌsɪnsɪˈnæti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A city in Ohio, United States, known for its historic architecture and cultural landmarks. **Sample Sentence:** *We visited /ˌsɪnsɪˈnæti/ during our road trip across the Midwest.*

Answer 48

Cincinnati ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We visited *Cincinnati* during our road trip across the Midwest.

Question 49

# Adverb; Latin /sɜːrkəmˈspɛktli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In a wary and unwilling to take risks manner. **Sample Sentence:** *She approached the negotiations /sɜːrkəmˈspɛktli/, aware of the potential pitfalls.*

Answer 49

circumspectly ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She approached the negotiations *circumspectly*, aware of the potential pitfalls.

Question 50

# Noun; English /ˈklɛrɪhjuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A whimsical, four-line biographical poem with an AABB rhyme scheme. **Sample Sentence:** *She wrote a /ˈklɛrɪhjuː/ about her favorite author.*

Answer 50

clerihew ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wrote a *clerihew* about her favorite author.

Question 51

# Verb; Middle English /ˈklaʊtɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Hitting hard with the hand or a hard object. **Sample Sentence:** *He was /ˈklaʊtɪŋ/ the ball with a bat.*

Answer 51

clouting ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was *clouting* the ball with a bat.

Question 52

# Verb; Latin /ˈkəʊæɡjʊleɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state. **Sample Sentence:** *The blood began to /ˈkəʊæɡjʊleɪt/ around the wound.*

Answer 52

coagulate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The blood began to *coagulate* around the wound.

Question 53

# Noun; Latin /ˌkoʊəˈlɛsəns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process of coming together to form one mass or whole. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˌkoʊəˈlɛsəns/ of the two companies was seen as mutually beneficial.

Answer 53

coalescence ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *coalescence* of the two companies was seen as mutually beneficial.

Question 54

# Verb; Old English /ˈkəʊksɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Persuading someone gradually or by flattery to do something. **Sample Sentence:** *She was /ˈkəʊksɪŋ/ him to join the team.*

Answer 54

coaxing ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was *coaxing* him to join the team.

Question 55

# Noun; Greek /ˌkɒksɪdioʊˈsiːəsɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A parasitic disease affecting the intestines of birds and mammals. **Sample Sentence:** *Poultry farmers must watch for signs of /ˌkɒksɪdioʊˈsiːəsɪs/ in their flocks.*

Answer 55

coccidiosis ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Poultry farmers must watch for signs of *coccidiosis* in their flocks.

Question 56

# Adjective; English /kɒkˈsɪdʒiəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the coccyx or tailbone. **Sample Sentence:** The patient complained of /kɒkˈsɪdʒiəl/ pain after the fall.

Answer 56

coccygeal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The patient complained of *coccygeal* pain after the fall.

Question 57

# Noun; Latin /kəˈkuːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A protective case or shell, often made of silk, spun by insect larvae for protection during development. **Sample Sentence:** *The caterpillar spun a /kəˈkuːn/ before transforming into a butterfly.*

Answer 57

cocoon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The caterpillar spun a *cocoon* before transforming into a butterfly.

Question 58

# Noun; Latin /ˈkoʊhɔːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A group of individuals with a shared characteristic, typically used in statistical studies. **Sample Sentence:** *The study followed a /ˈkoʊhɔːt/ of patients over ten years.*

Answer 58

cohort ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The study followed a *cohort* of patients over ten years.

Question 59

# Noun; French /ˈkwɑːfjʊr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one. **Sample Sentence:** *She admired the model's elegant /ˈkwɑːfjʊr/ at the fashion show.*

Answer 59

coiffure ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She admired the model's elegant *coiffure* at the fashion show.

Question 60

# Noun; Greek /ˈkoʊliəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A tropical plant known for its brightly colored leaves. **Sample Sentence:** *The vibrant leaves of the /ˈkoʊliəs/ added a splash of color to the garden.*

Answer 60

coleus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The vibrant leaves of the *coleus* added a splash of color to the garden.

Question 61

# Noun; Old English /kəˈmændmənts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments. **Sample Sentence:** *They live by the /kəˈmændmənts/ listed in their religious texts.*

Answer 61

commandments ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They live by the *commandments* listed in their religious texts.

Question 62

# Noun; Latin /kəˈmɔːr.i.ənts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** People who die together or at the same time. **Sample Sentence:** *The will included a clause for /kəˈmɔːr.i.ənts/ beneficiaries.*

Answer 62

commorients ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The will included a clause for *commorients* beneficiaries.

Question 63

# Verb; Latin /kəˈmjunɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To communicate intimately. **Sample Sentence:** *She enjoyed /kəˈmjunɪŋ/ with nature during her hikes.*

Answer 63

communing ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She enjoyed *communing* with nature during her hikes.

Question 64

# Adjective; Latin /kənˈsɪliəˌtɔri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Intended or likely to placate or pacify. **Sample Sentence:** *His speech was /kənˈsɪliəˌtɔri/ in tone, hoping to calm the audience.*

Answer 64

conciliatory ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His speech was *conciliatory* in tone, hoping to calm the audience.

Question 65

# Noun; American English /ˌkɒnəˈstoʊɡə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of covered wagon used in the late 18th and 19th centuries, especially on the American prairies. **Sample Sentence:** *The pioneers traveled west in a /ˌkɒnəˈstoʊɡə/.*

Answer 65

Conestoga ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pioneers traveled west in a *Conestoga*.

Question 66

# Noun; Latin /kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An arrangement of elements in a particular form, figure, or combination. **Sample Sentence:** *The architect designed a unique /kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/ for the building.*

Answer 66

configuration ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The architect designed a unique *configuration* for the building.

Question 67

# Noun; Spanish /kɔnˈxʊntoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A style of music that combines influences from Mexican, German, and American musical traditions. **Sample Sentence:** *The band played /kɔnˈxʊntoʊ/ at the festival, getting everyone on their feet.*

Answer 67

conjunto ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The band played *conjunto* at the festival, getting everyone on their feet.

Question 68

# Noun; Latin /kənˈsɛnsəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** General agreement or collective opinion. **Sample Sentence:** *The committee reached a /kənˈsɛnsəs/ on the proposal.*

Answer 68

consensus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The committee reached a *consensus* on the proposal.

Question 69

# Adjective; Latin /kənˌspɪrəˈtɔːrɪəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or suggestive of a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful. **Sample Sentence:** *They exchanged /kənˌspɪrəˈtɔːrɪəl/ glances before revealing their plan.*

Answer 69

conspiratorial ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They exchanged *conspiratorial* glances before revealing their plan.

Question 70

# Noun; Latin /kənˈteɪdʒən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The communication of disease by direct or indirect contact. **Sample Sentence:** *The fear of /kənˈteɪdʒən/ spread quickly throughout the community.*

Answer 70

contagion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fear of *contagion* spread quickly throughout the community.

Question 71

# Noun; Latin /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning. **Sample Sentence:** *The water supply faced severe /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ from industrial waste.*

Answer 71

contamination ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The water supply faced severe *contamination* from industrial waste.

Question 72

# Adjective; Latin /kənˈtɛmptəbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Deserving contempt; despicable. **Sample Sentence:** *His /kənˈtɛmptəbl/ actions were widely criticized by the community.*

Answer 72

contemptible ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *contemptible* actions were widely criticized by the community.

Question 73

# Noun; Italian /ˌkɒntrəˈpɒstəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A pose in sculpture in which the weight is shifted onto one leg. **Sample Sentence:** The statue's /ˌkɒntrəˈpɒstəʊ/ stance gave it a dynamic sense of movement.

Answer 73

contrapposto ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The statue's *contrapposto* stance gave it a dynamic sense of movement.

Question 74

# Adjective; Latin /ˌkɒntjʊˈmiːliəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Scornful and insulting; insolent. **Sample Sentence:** His /ˌkɒntjʊˈmiːliəs/ remarks offended everyone at the meeting.

Answer 74

contumelious ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *contumelious* remarks offended everyone at the meeting.

Question 75

# Noun; Latin /kənˈveɪəns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The action or process of transporting someone or something from one place to another. **Sample Sentence:** *The /kənˈveɪəns/ of goods across the country was efficient and quick.*

Answer 75

conveyance ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *conveyance* of goods across the country was efficient and quick.

Question 76

# Noun; Latin /kənˈvɪkʃənz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Firmly held beliefs or opinions. **Sample Sentence:** *He spoke about his /kənˈvɪkʃənz/ with passion.*

Answer 76

convictions ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He spoke about his *convictions* with passion.

Question 77

# Noun; Danish /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The capital city of Denmark. **Sample Sentence:** *She visited /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ during her summer vacation.*

Answer 77

Copenhagen ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She visited *Copenhagen* during her summer vacation.

Question 78

# Noun; Spanish /kɔːrdɪˈjɛrə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A system or group of parallel mountain ranges together with the intervening plateaus and other features, especially in the Andes or the Rockies. **Sample Sentence:** *Hikers often explore the /kɔːrdɪˈjɛrə/ during the summer months.*

Answer 78

cordillera ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Hikers often explore the *cordillera* during the summer months.

Question 79

# Noun; French /kɔrnɪˈʃɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small crisp pickled cucumber. **Sample Sentence:** *She garnished the plate with a /kɔrnɪˈʃɒn/ for added flavor.*

Answer 79

cornichon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She garnished the plate with a *cornichon* for added flavor.

Question 80

# Noun; Latin /kɔːrɪˈdʒɛndə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Items to be corrected in a printed work. **Sample Sentence:** *The editor found several /kɔːrɪˈdʒɛndə/ in the manuscript.*

Answer 80

corrigenda ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The editor found several *corrigenda* in the manuscript.

Question 81

# Noun; French /ˈkoʊtəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small group of people with shared interests or tastes. **Sample Sentence:** The artist's /ˈkoʊtəri/ often met at the local cafe to discuss their work.

Answer 81

coterie ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist's *coterie* often met at the local cafe to discuss their work.

Question 82

# Noun; French /kuː də ˈɡrɑːs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal. **Sample Sentence:** *The knight delivered the /kuː də ˈɡrɑːs/ to his opponent.*

Answer 82

coup de grace ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The knight delivered the *coup de grace* to his opponent.

Question 83

# Noun; Middle English /ˈkræniz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Small, narrow openings or spaces. **Sample Sentence:** *The wind whistled through the /ˈkræniz/ in the old wooden fence.*

Answer 83

crannies ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The wind whistled through the *crannies* in the old wooden fence.

Question 84

# Noun; French /krækˈljʊr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A fine pattern of dense cracking formed on the surface of materials, especially paintings. **Sample Sentence:** *The painting's /krækˈljʊr/ added to its antique charm.*

Answer 84

craquelure ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The painting's *craquelure* added to its antique charm.

Question 85

# Noun; Greek /ˈkriːəsəʊt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dark brown oil distilled from coal tar, used as a wood preservative. **Sample Sentence:** *The wooden fence was treated with /ˈkriːəsəʊt/ to prevent decay.*

Answer 85

creosote ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The wooden fence was treated with *creosote* to prevent decay.

Question 86

# Noun; French /ˈkroʊkɪnˌoʊl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A method of curling hair by winding it around cylinders. **Sample Sentence:** *She used a /ˈkroʊkɪnˌoʊl/ technique to style her hair.*

Answer 86

croquignole ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She used a *croquignole* technique to style her hair.

Question 87

# Adjective; Greek /ˈkrɪptɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure. **Sample Sentence:** *The message was written in a /ˈkrɪptɪk/ code that few could understand.*

Answer 87

cryptic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The message was written in a *cryptic* code that few could understand.

Question 88

# Adjective; Greek /ˈkrɪstəlaɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having the structure and form of a crystal; clear and transparent. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈkrɪstəlaɪn/ waters of the lake were breathtaking.*

Answer 88

crystalline ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *crystalline* waters of the lake were breathtaking.

Question 89

# Noun; Greek /ˈsaɪklɒps/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A giant with a single eye in the middle of its forehead, from Greek mythology. **Sample Sentence:** *The hero encountered a /ˈsaɪklɒps/ during his journey.*

Answer 89

Cyclops ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The hero encountered a *Cyclops* during his journey.

Question 90

# Noun; Greek /ˈsaɪkləˌtrɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of particle accelerator invented in the early 20th century. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈsaɪkləˌtrɒn/ was essential for the experiments in nuclear physics.*

Answer 90

cyclotron ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *cyclotron* was essential for the experiments in nuclear physics.

Question 91

# Noun; Old French /ˈsɪɡnɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A young swan. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˈsɪɡnɪt/ followed its mother across the pond.

Answer 91

cygnet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *cygnet* followed its mother across the pond.

Question 92

# Adjective; Greek /dækˈtɪlɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or composed of dactyls, which are metrical foot consisting of one long syllable followed by two short syllables. **Sample Sentence:** The poem had a strong /dækˈtɪlɪk/ rhythm that captured the audience's attention.

Answer 92

dactylic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The poem had a strong *dactylic* rhythm that captured the audience's attention.

Question 93

# Noun; French /dəˈɡɛrəʊtaɪp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An early photographic process using silver on a copper plate. **Sample Sentence:** She found an old /dəˈɡɛrəʊtaɪp/ in the attic among her grandmother's belongings.

Answer 93

daguerreotype ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She found an old *daguerreotype* in the attic among her grandmother's belongings.

Question 94

# Noun; English /ˈdæmzən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small purple or black plum. **Sample Sentence:** *She made a delicious jam from /ˈdæmzən/ plums.*

Answer 94

damson ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She made a delicious jam from *damson* plums.

Question 95

# Verb; Middle English /ˈdɔːdəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To waste time or be slow. **Sample Sentence:** *Don't /ˈdɔːdəl/ on your way to school, or you'll be late.*

Answer 95

dawdle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Don't *dawdle* on your way to school, or you'll be late.

Question 96

# Adjective; English /ˈdɛdˌpæn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Deliberately impassive or expressionless. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈdɛdˌpæn/ humor made everyone laugh.*

Answer 96

deadpan ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *deadpan* humor made everyone laugh.

Question 97

# Noun; Latin /ˈdɛsɪbɛlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electrical signal. **Sample Sentence:** *The music at the concert reached over 100 /ˈdɛsɪbɛlz/.*

Answer 97

decibels ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The music at the concert reached over 100 *decibels*.

Question 98

# Noun; Latin /diːˈfaɪbrɪleɪtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A device that delivers a dose of electric current to the heart to restore its normal rhythm. **Sample Sentence:** *The paramedics used a /diːˈfaɪbrɪleɪtər/ to restart the patient's heart.*

Answer 98

defibrillator ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The paramedics used a *defibrillator* to restart the patient's heart.

Question 99

# Noun; Latin /dɪˈfɪʃənsiz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A lack or shortage. **Sample Sentence:** *The diet was designed to address nutritional /dɪˈfɪʃənsiz/.*

Answer 99

deficiencies ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The diet was designed to address nutritional *deficiencies*.

Question 100

# Noun; Latin /dɪˈfoʊliənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A chemical that removes the leaves from trees and plants. **Sample Sentence:** *The farmer used a /dɪˈfoʊliənt/ to prepare the field for harvesting.*

Answer 100

defoliant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farmer used a *defoliant* to prepare the field for harvesting.