Set 4: Cred-Fam

Question 1

Noun; Latin

/krɪˈdjuːlɪti/

Definition: A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

Sample Sentence: His /krɪˈdjuːlɪti/ made him an easy target for scams.

Answer 1

credulity

Sample Sentence: His credulity made him an easy target for scams.

Question 2

Noun; Italian

/krɪˈʃɛndoʊ/

Definition: A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music.

Sample Sentence: The symphony ended in a powerful /krɪˈʃɛndoʊ/.

Answer 2

crescendo

Sample Sentence: The symphony ended in a powerful crescendo.

Question 3

Noun; French

/ˈkrɪnəlɪn/

Definition: A stiffened or hooped petticoat worn to make a long skirt stand out.

Sample Sentence: The dress was supported by a /ˈkrɪnəlɪn/ to give it volume.

Answer 3

crinoline

Sample Sentence: The dress was supported by a crinoline to give it volume.

Question 4

Noun; Greek

/kraɪˈtɪəriə/

Definition: A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

Sample Sentence: The selection /kraɪˈtɪəriə/ were clear and fair for all applicants.

Answer 4

criteria

Sample Sentence: The selection criteria were clear and fair for all applicants.

Question 5

Noun; English

/ˈkrɪtərz/

Definition: Informal term for animals, especially small ones.

Sample Sentence: The forest was full of nocturnal /ˈkrɪtərz/.

Answer 5

critters

Sample Sentence: The forest was full of nocturnal critters.

Question 6

Adjective; Latin

/kruːəl/

Definition: Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.

Sample Sentence: The villain’s /kruːəl/ actions were condemned by all.

Answer 6

cruel

Sample Sentence: The villain’s cruel actions were condemned by all.

Question 7

Noun; French

/ˈkjuːbɪzəm/

Definition: An early 20th-century style and movement in art.

Sample Sentence: She studied the works of /ˈkjuːbɪzəm/ during her art history classes.

Answer 7

cubism

Sample Sentence: She studied the works of cubism during her art history classes.

Question 8

Adjective; Middle English

/ˈdæpər/

Definition: Neat and trim in appearance.

Sample Sentence: He looked very /ˈdæpər/ in his new suit.

Answer 8

dapper

Sample Sentence: He looked very dapper in his new suit.

Question 9

Adjective; English

/ˈdæpəld/

Definition: Marked with spots or rounded patches.

Sample Sentence: The horse had a /ˈdæpəld/ coat.

Answer 9

dappled

Sample Sentence: The horse had a dappled coat.

Question 10

Noun; English

/ˈdɛrˌdɛvɪl/

Definition: A person who is daring and enjoys taking risks.

Sample Sentence: The stuntman was a true /ˈdɛrˌdɛvɪl/ on the set.

Answer 10

daredevil

Sample Sentence: The stuntman was a true daredevil on the set.

Question 11

Noun; Middle English

/ˈdɔːbstər/

Definition: A bungler; an unskilled painter.

Sample Sentence: His work was so poor that he was dismissed as a /ˈdɔːbstər/ by his peers.

Answer 11

daubster

Sample Sentence: His work was so poor that he was dismissed as a daubster by his peers.

Question 12

Noun; French

/deɪˈbriː/

Definition: Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Sample Sentence: The streets were filled with /deɪˈbriː/ after the storm.

Answer 12

debris

Sample Sentence: The streets were filled with debris after the storm.

Question 13

Noun; Latin

/dɪˌfɛnəˈstreɪʃən/

Definition: The action of throwing someone out of a window.

Sample Sentence: The act of /dɪˌfɛnəˈstreɪʃən/ was recorded in the annals of history as a dramatic event.

Answer 13

defenestration

Sample Sentence: The act of defenestration was recorded in the annals of history as a dramatic event.

Question 14

Noun; Latin

/ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Definition: A group of representatives.

Sample Sentence: The /ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ visited the foreign embassy for talks.

Answer 14

delegation

Sample Sentence: The delegation visited the foreign embassy for talks.

Question 15

Adverb; Latin

/dɪˈlɪbərətli/

Definition: Done on purpose; intentionally.

Sample Sentence: She /dɪˈlɪbərətli/ avoided answering the question.

Answer 15

deliberately

Sample Sentence: She deliberately avoided answering the question.

Question 16

Noun; Greek

/ˈdɛmɪˌɡɒd/

Definition: A being with partial or lesser divine status, such as a minor deity or the offspring of a god and a mortal.

Sample Sentence: In mythology, Hercules is often considered a /ˈdɛmɪˌɡɒd/.

Answer 16

demigod

Sample Sentence: In mythology, Hercules is often considered a demigod.

Question 17

Noun; Greek

/ˌdiːməˈɡræfɪks/

Definition: Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Sample Sentence: The report included a detailed analysis of the /ˌdiːməˈɡræfɪks/.

Answer 17

demographics

Sample Sentence: The report included a detailed analysis of the demographics.

Question 18

Adjective; Latin

/dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

Definition: Tending to show feelings, especially of affection, openly.

Sample Sentence: He was very /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/ with his affection, often giving hugs.

Answer 18

demonstrative

Sample Sentence: He was very demonstrative with his affection, often giving hugs.

Question 19

Noun; Latin

/dɪˈnɒməˌneɪtər/

Definition: The number below the line in a common fraction; a divisor.

Sample Sentence: In the fraction ¾, the /dɪˈnɒməˌneɪtər/ is 4.

Answer 19

denominator

Sample Sentence: In the fraction ¾, the denominator is 4.

Question 20

Noun; Latin

/dɪˈprævɪti/

Definition: Moral corruption; wickedness.

Sample Sentence: The novel explored themes of /dɪˈprævɪti/ and redemption.

Answer 20

depravity

Sample Sentence: The novel explored themes of depravity and redemption.

Question 21

Noun; Latin

/ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/

Definition: The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

Sample Sentence: The region suffered from severe /ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/ after the disaster.

Answer 21

deprivation

Sample Sentence: The region suffered from severe deprivation after the disaster.

Question 22

Noun; Latin

/ˌdɛsɪˈkreɪʃən/

Definition: The act of depriving something of its sacred character.

Sample Sentence: The vandalism was considered a /ˌdɛsɪˈkreɪʃən/ of the ancient shrine.

Answer 22

desecration

Sample Sentence: The vandalism was considered a desecration of the ancient shrine.

Question 23

Noun; French

/dɪˈzɜːrt/

Definition: A sweet course served after the main meal.

Sample Sentence: The /dɪˈzɜːrt/ was a delicious chocolate cake.

Answer 23

dessert

Sample Sentence: The dessert was a delicious chocolate cake.

Question 24

Noun; Latin

/dɪˈvoʊʃən/

Definition: Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.

Sample Sentence: Her /dɪˈvoʊʃən/ to her work was admired by everyone.

Answer 24

devotion

Sample Sentence: Her devotion to her work was admired by everyone.

Question 25

# Noun; Spanish /diˈæbloʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A Spanish term for devil. **Sample Sentence:** *The legend spoke of a /diˈæbloʊ/ that haunted the village.*

Answer 25

diablo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The legend spoke of a *diablo* that haunted the village.

Question 26

# Noun; Greek /ˈdaɪəmənd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A precious stone consisting of a clear and typically colorless crystalline form of pure carbon. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈdaɪəmənd/ sparkled in the sunlight.*

Answer 26

diamond ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *diamond* sparkled in the sunlight.

Question 27

# Adjective; Greek /daɪˈæfənəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Light, delicate, and translucent. **Sample Sentence:** *She wore a /daɪˈæfənəs/ dress that shimmered in the sunlight.*

Answer 27

diaphanous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore a *diaphanous* dress that shimmered in the sunlight.

Question 28

# Adjective; Greek /ˌdaɪəˈtɛtɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to diet or the regulation of food intake. **Sample Sentence:** *The doctor provided /ˌdaɪəˈtɛtɪk/ advice to improve her health.*

Answer 28

dietetic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The doctor provided *dietetic* advice to improve her health.

Question 29

# Adjective; Latin /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect. **Sample Sentence:** *The /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd/ house was scheduled for demolition.*

Answer 29

dilapidated ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *dilapidated* house was scheduled for demolition.

Question 30

# Noun; Old English /ˈdɪmpəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles. **Sample Sentence:** Her /ˈdɪmpəl/ appeared every time she smiled.

Answer 30

dimple ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *dimple* appeared every time she smiled.

Question 31

# Noun; Greek /ˈdaɪoʊd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A semiconductor device with two terminals, typically allowing the flow of current in one direction only. **Sample Sentence:** *The circuit was completed using a /ˈdaɪoʊd/.*

Answer 31

diode ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The circuit was completed using a *diode*.

Question 32

# Noun; Greek /dɪˈploʊmə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A certificate awarded by an educational establishment to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study. **Sample Sentence:** *She proudly held her /dɪˈploʊmə/ at graduation.*

Answer 32

diploma ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She proudly held her *diploma* at graduation.

Question 33

# Noun; Greek /ˈdɪptɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A painting, especially an altarpiece, on two hinged wooden panels that may be closed like a book. **Sample Sentence:** The museum displayed a beautiful /ˈdɪptɪk/ from the medieval period.

Answer 33

diptych ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The museum displayed a beautiful *diptych* from the medieval period.

Question 34

# Noun; English /dɪsˈkleɪmər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A statement that denies something, especially responsibility. **Sample Sentence:** *The report included a /dɪsˈkleɪmər/ about the accuracy of the data.*

Answer 34

disclaimer ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The report included a *disclaimer* about the accuracy of the data.

Question 35

# Noun; Latin /dɪsˈdeɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect. **Sample Sentence:** *She looked at the proposal with /dɪsˈdeɪn/.*

Answer 35

disdain ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She looked at the proposal with *disdain*.

Question 36

# Adjective; English /dɪsˈɡrʌntld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Angry or dissatisfied. **Sample Sentence:** *The employees were /dɪsˈɡrʌntld/ with the new policy.*

Answer 36

disgruntled ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The employees were *disgruntled* with the new policy.

Question 37

# Verb; French /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To change the appearance of something to conceal its identity. **Sample Sentence:** *She had to /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ herself to avoid recognition.*

Answer 37

disguise ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She had to *disguise* herself to avoid recognition.

Question 38

# Verb; Latin /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To scatter or vanish, often by dispersion. **Sample Sentence:** *The morning fog began to /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/ as the sun rose.*

Answer 38

dissipate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The morning fog began to *dissipate* as the sun rose.

Question 39

# Verb; Latin /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To move or extend in different directions from a common point. **Sample Sentence:** *The paths /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/ in the woods.*

Answer 39

diverge ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The paths *diverge* in the woods.

Question 40

# Adjective; British informal /ˈdɒdʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Dishonest or unreliable. **Sample Sentence:** *The mechanic's reputation was /ˈdɒdʒi/.*

Answer 40

dodgy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The mechanic's reputation was *dodgy*.

Question 41

# Noun; Turkish /dɒlmə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dish of vegetables, meat, or rice wrapped in grape leaves. **Sample Sentence:** *They served /dɒlmə/ as a starter at the dinner party.*

Answer 41

dolma ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They served *dolma* as a starter at the dinner party.

Question 42

# Noun; Greek /ˈdɒlfɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small gregarious toothed whale with a beaklike snout. **Sample Sentence:** *The children were excited to see a /ˈdɒlfɪn/ jump out of the water.*

Answer 42

dolphin ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The children were excited to see a *dolphin* jump out of the water.

Question 43

# Noun; French /dɒˈsjeɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject. **Sample Sentence:** The detective examined the /dɒˈsjeɪ/ on the case.

Answer 43

dossier ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The detective examined the dossier on the case.

Question 44

# Noun; Dutch /ˈdoʊnʌt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small fried cake of sweetened dough, typically in the shape of a ball or ring. **Sample Sentence:** *He bought a /ˈdoʊnʌt/ for breakfast.*

Answer 44

doughnut ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He bought a *doughnut* for breakfast.

Question 45

# Noun; Middle English /ˈdaʊədʒər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A widow with a title or property derived from her late husband. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈdaʊədʒər/ lived in the grand estate alone.*

Answer 45

dowager ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *dowager* lived in the grand estate alone.

Question 46

# Noun; English /drɔːrz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A boxlike storage compartment without a lid, made to slide horizontally in and out of a desk, chest, or other piece of furniture. **Sample Sentence:** *She found the old photos in one of the /drɔːrz/.*

Answer 46

drawers ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She found the old photos in one of the *drawers*.

Question 47

# Verb; English /drɔːl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds. **Sample Sentence:** *He began to /drɔːl/ his words after a long day.*

Answer 47

drawl ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He began to *drawl* his words after a long day.

Question 48

# Adjective; Old Norse /drəʊl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement. **Sample Sentence:** *The comedian's /drəʊl/ humor had everyone laughing.*

Answer 48

droll ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The comedian's *droll* humor had everyone laughing.

Question 49

# Adjective; Greek /ˈdrɒmɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to running or pathways. **Sample Sentence:** The city planned a /ˈdrɒmɪk/ route for the marathon.

Answer 49

dromic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The city planned a *dromic* route for the marathon.

Question 50

# Adjective; Latin /druːˈpɪfərəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Bearing or producing drupes (a type of fruit). **Sample Sentence:** *The /druːˈpɪfərəs/ trees were heavy with fruit.*

Answer 50

drupiferous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *drupiferous* trees were heavy with fruit.

Question 51

# Adjective; Latin /ˈdʌlsɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** (especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically). **Sample Sentence:** *She played a /ˈdʌlsɪt/ melody on the piano.*

Answer 51

dulcet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She played a dulcet melody on the piano.

Question 52

# Noun; Latin /ˌdjuːəˈdiːnəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌdjuːəˈdiːnəm/ plays a crucial role in digestion.*

Answer 52

duodenum ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The duodenum plays a crucial role in digestion.

Question 53

# Adjective; Latin /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Deceitful or treacherous. **Sample Sentence:** The politician's /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/ nature made it hard to trust his promises.

Answer 53

duplicitous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The politician's *duplicitous* nature made it hard to trust his promises.

Question 54

# Noun; Middle English, from Anglo-French /ˈdʊrəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Compulsion by threat or force. **Sample Sentence:** *He signed the contract under /ˈdʊrəs/.*

Answer 54

duress ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He signed the contract under *duress*.

Question 55

# Noun; Latin /ɪˈbʌliəns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The quality of being cheerful and full of energy. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ɪˈbʌliəns/ was infectious and lifted everyone’s spirits.*

Answer 55

ebullience ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *ebullience* was infectious and lifted everyone’s spirits.

Question 56

# Adjective; Greek /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Unconventional and slightly strange. **Sample Sentence:** His /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/ behavior intrigued his neighbors.

Answer 56

eccentric ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *eccentric* behavior intrigued his neighbors.

Question 57

# Noun; Greek /ˈɛksəmə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A medical condition causing skin to become inflamed or irritated. **Sample Sentence:** She had a mild form of /ˈɛksəmə/ on her hands.

Answer 57

eczema ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She had a mild form of eczema on her hands.

Question 58

# Adjective; Hebrew /iːˈdɛnɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or characteristic of the Garden of Eden. **Sample Sentence:** *The lush garden seemed truly /iːˈdɛnɪk/ in its beauty.*

Answer 58

Edenic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The lush garden seemed truly *Edenic* in its beauty.

Question 59

# Noun; Latin /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually. **Sample Sentence:** *The book was chosen for its potential for /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.*

Answer 59

edification ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The book was chosen for its potential for edification.

Question 60

# Adjective; Latin /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Giving off bubbles; fizzy. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ drink was refreshing.*

Answer 60

effervescent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *effervescent* drink was refreshing.

Question 61

# Noun; Latin /ɪˈfjuːʒən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act of pouring forth, usually a liquid or emotion. **Sample Sentence:** *There was an /ɪˈfjuːʒən/ of gratitude from the community after the fundraiser.*

Answer 61

effusion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** There was an *effusion* of gratitude from the community after the fundraiser.

Question 62

# Adjective; Latin /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ thanks made everyone smile.*

Answer 62

effusive ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *effusive* thanks made everyone smile.

Question 63

# Noun; Latin /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different floors or levels. **Sample Sentence:** They took the /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/ to the top floor.

Answer 63

elevator ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They took the elevator to the top floor.

Question 64

# Adjective; Greek /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or having the form of an ellipse; using or involving ellipsis, especially so as to be difficult to understand. **Sample Sentence:** *His speech was so /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/ that many were left confused.*

Answer 64

elliptical ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His speech was so *elliptical* that many were left confused.

Question 65

# Noun; Latin /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃən/ impressed the audience during the debate.*

Answer 65

elocution ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *elocution* impressed the audience during the debate.

Question 66

# Verb; Old French /ɪmˈbleɪzənd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Conspicuously inscribe or display a design on. **Sample Sentence:** *The shield was /ɪmˈbleɪzənd/ with the family crest.*

Answer 66

emblazoned ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The shield was *emblazoned* with the family crest.

Question 67

# Verb; French /ɛmˈbrɔɪld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Involved in conflict or difficulties. **Sample Sentence:** *He found himself /ɛmˈbrɔɪld/ in a political scandal.*

Answer 67

embroiled ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He found himself *embroiled* in a political scandal.

Question 68

# Noun; Greek /ˈɛmərəld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A bright green precious stone consisting of a variety of beryl. **Sample Sentence:** *The ring featured a large /ˈɛmərəld/ set in gold.*

Answer 68

emerald ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ring featured a large *emerald* set in gold.

Question 69

# Adjective; Latin /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/ professor still gave guest lectures occasionally.*

Answer 69

emeritus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *emeritus* professor still gave guest lectures occasionally.

Question 70

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɛmɪnənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɛmɪnənt/ scientist received numerous awards for his work.*

Answer 70

eminent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *eminent* scientist received numerous awards for his work.

Question 71

# Verb; Latin /ɪnˈdjʊə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently. **Sample Sentence:** *He had to /ɪnˈdjʊə/ the harsh conditions of the marathon.*

Answer 71

endure ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He had to *endure* the harsh conditions of the marathon.

Question 72

# Verb; Old English /ɪnˈɡʌlf/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To sweep over something so as to surround or cover it completely. **Sample Sentence:** *The floodwaters began to /ɪnˈɡʌlf/ the small town.*

Answer 72

engulf ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The floodwaters began to *engulf* the small town.

Question 73

# Noun; French /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr/ launched a successful startup.*

Answer 73

entrepreneur ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *entrepreneur* launched a successful startup.

Question 74

# Adjective; Greek /ɪˈfɛmərəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lasting for a very short time. **Sample Sentence:** *The beauty of the sunrise was /ɪˈfɛmərəl/, disappearing as quickly as it came.*

Answer 74

ephemeral ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The beauty of the sunrise was *ephemeral*, disappearing as quickly as it came.

Question 75

# Noun; Greek /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A neurological disorder characterized by sudden, recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. **Sample Sentence:** *She was diagnosed with /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ at a young age.*

Answer 75

epilepsy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age.

Question 76

# Noun; Greek /ˈɛpɪˌθɛt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An adjective or phrase expressing a quality or attribute regarded as characteristic of the person or thing mentioned. **Sample Sentence:** *He was known by the /ˈɛpɪˌθɛt/ 'The Great'.*

Answer 76

epithet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was known by the *epithet* 'The Great'.

Question 77

# Noun; Greek /iːˈpɒksi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A strong adhesive made from synthetic thermosetting polymers. **Sample Sentence:** *They used /iːˈpɒksi/ to secure the broken vase.*

Answer 77

epoxy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They used *epoxy* to secure the broken vase.

Question 78

# Conjunction; Latin /ˈɜːrɡoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Therefore or consequently. **Sample Sentence:** *He was the eldest son, /ˈɜːrɡoʊ/, he inherited the estate.*

Answer 78

ergo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was the eldest son, *ergo*, he inherited the estate.

Question 79

# Noun; Old French /ˈɜːrmɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of weasel with a white winter coat, also its fur. **Sample Sentence:** The royal robes were trimmed with /ˈɜːrmɪn/.

Answer 79

ermine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The royal robes were trimmed with *ermine*.

Question 80

# Noun; Old English /ˈɛrəndz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Short journeys undertaken in order to deliver or collect something. **Sample Sentence:** *She spent her afternoon running /ˈɛrəndz/ around town.*

Answer 80

errands ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She spent her afternoon running *errands* around town.

Question 81

# Noun; Latin /ɪˈrɑːtə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A list of errors and their corrections. **Sample Sentence:** *The publisher issued an /ɪˈrɑːtə/ for the new edition of the book.*

Answer 81

errata ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The publisher issued an *errata* for the new edition of the book.

Question 82

# Adjective; Old English /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Former or of an earlier time. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/ colleague attended the meeting.*

Answer 82

erstwhile ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *erstwhile* colleague attended the meeting.

Question 83

# Noun; Latin /ɪˈrʌpʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A sudden outbreak of something, typically something unwelcome or noisy. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ɪˈrʌpʃən/ of the volcano caused widespread panic.*

Answer 83

eruption ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *eruption* of the volcano caused widespread panic.

Question 84

# Noun; Latin /ˈɛstjʊəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream. **Sample Sentence:** *The city is located at the /ˈɛstjʊəri/ of the river.*

Answer 84

estuary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The city is located at the *estuary* of the river.

Question 85

# Noun; Greek /jʊˈroʊpiəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A chemical element with symbol Eu and atomic number 63. **Sample Sentence:** *The scientist explained the properties of /jʊˈroʊpiəm/ in their lecture.*

Answer 85

europium ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist explained the properties of *europium* in their lecture.

Question 86

# Verb; Latin /ɪˈvæljʊeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To assess or determine the value or amount of; appraise. **Sample Sentence:** *The teacher will /ɪˈvæljʊeɪt/ the students' projects next week.*

Answer 86

evaluate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The teacher will *evaluate* the students' projects next week.

Question 87

# Noun; Latin /ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process by which a liquid changes into a gas. **Sample Sentence:** *The heat caused rapid /ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/ of the water in the dish.*

Answer 87

evaporation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The heat caused rapid *evaporation* of the water in the dish.

Question 88

# Verb; Latin /ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse. **Sample Sentence:** *His comments only served to /ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt/ the tension in the room.*

Answer 88

exacerbate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His comments only served to *exacerbate* the tension in the room.

Question 89

# Adverb; Latin /ɪɡˈzæktli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Without any mistake or in every way accurate. **Sample Sentence:** She knew /ɪɡˈzæktli/ what to say to comfort him.

Answer 89

exactly ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She knew *exactly* what to say to comfort him.

Question 90

# Noun; Latin /ɪkˈsɪʒən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The action of cutting something out, especially surgically. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ɪkˈsɪʒən/ of the tumor was successful.*

Answer 90

excision ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *excision* of the tumor was successful.

Question 91

# Noun; Latin /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity. **Sample Sentence:** *The family planned an /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/ to the countryside.*

Answer 91

excursion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The family planned an *excursion* to the countryside.

Question 92

# Noun; Latin /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model. **Sample Sentence:** She was an /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/ of professionalism.

Answer 92

exemplar ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was an exemplar of professionalism.

Question 93

# Noun; Latin /ɪkˈspɛktərənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A medicine promoting the secretion of sputum by the air passages, used to treat coughs. **Sample Sentence:** She took an /ɪkˈspɛktərənt/ to help with her cough.

Answer 93

expectorant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She took an expectorant to help with her cough.

Question 94

# Noun; English /ɪkˈsprɛsˌweɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A major highway where automobiles travel at high speeds. **Sample Sentence:** *They took the /ɪkˈsprɛsˌweɪ/ to save time.*

Answer 94

expressway ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They took the *expressway* to save time.

Question 95

# Verb; Latin /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To erase or remove completely. **Sample Sentence:** *They decided to /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/ the outdated information from the report.*

Answer 95

expunge ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They decided to *expunge* the outdated information from the report.

Question 96

# Noun; Latin /ˈfæbjʊlɪst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who composes or relates fables. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈfæbjʊlɪst/ entertained the children with stories.*

Answer 96

fabulist ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *fabulist* entertained the children with stories.

Question 97

# Noun; French /fəˈsɑːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one. **Sample Sentence:** *The /fəˈsɑːd/ of the old theater was beautifully ornate.*

Answer 97

facade ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *facade* of the old theater was beautifully ornate.

Question 98

# Noun; Latin /ˈfæləsi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments. **Sample Sentence:** *Believing that correlation implies causation is a common /ˈfæləsi/.*

Answer 98

fallacy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Believing that correlation implies causation is a common *fallacy*.

Question 99

# Adjective; Old English /ˈfæloʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Plowed and left unseeded for a season or more; uncultivated. **Sample Sentence:** *The farmer decided to leave the field /ˈfæloʊ/ for the season.*

Answer 99

fallow ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farmer decided to leave the field *fallow* for the season.

Question 100

# Noun; Latin /ˈfæmɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Extreme scarcity of food. **Sample Sentence:** *The region was struck by a severe /ˈfæmɪn/.*

Answer 100

famine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The region was struck by a severe *famine*.