Set 4: Defu-Geo

Question 1

Adjective; Latin

/dɪˈfʌŋkt/

Definition: No longer existing or functioning.

Sample Sentence: The old factory was now /dɪˈfʌŋkt/.

Answer 1

defunct

Sample Sentence: The old factory was now defunct.

Question 2

Adjective; Latin

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/

Definition: Failing in one’s duty; neglectful.

Sample Sentence: The /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ student was often late with assignments.

Answer 2

delinquent

Sample Sentence: The delinquent student was often late with assignments.

Question 3

Verb; Latin

/dɪˈlɪkwɛs/

Definition: To become liquid, typically during decomposition.

Sample Sentence: The sugar began to /dɪˈlɪkwɛs/ in the humid air.

Answer 3

deliquesce

Sample Sentence: The sugar began to deliquesce in the humid air.

Question 4

Noun; English

/dɪˈmiːnər/

Definition: A person’s outward behavior or bearing.

Sample Sentence: Her calm /dɪˈmiːnər/ impressed everyone at the meeting.

Answer 4

demeanor

Sample Sentence: Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.

Question 5

Adjective; Latin

/dɪˈmjʊr/

Definition: Reserved, modest, and shy.

Sample Sentence: Her /dɪˈmjʊr/ smile charmed everyone.

Answer 5

demure

Sample Sentence: Her demure smile charmed everyone.

Question 6

Noun; French

/dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

Definition: A charge payable to the owner of a chartered ship on failure to load or discharge the ship within the time agreed.

Sample Sentence: The shipping company incurred /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/ fees due to the port delays.

Answer 6

demurrage

Sample Sentence: The shipping company incurred demurrage fees due to the port delays.

Question 7

Noun; Greek

/dɛndroʊkrəˈnɑlədʒi/

Definition: The scientific method of dating based on the analysis of patterns of tree rings.

Sample Sentence: Scientists use /dɛndroʊkrəˈnɑlədʒi/ to study past climate conditions.

Answer 7

dendrochronology

Sample Sentence: Scientists use dendrochronology to study past climate conditions.

Question 8

Noun; Latin

/dɛpəˈzɪʃən/

Definition: The action of deposing someone, especially a monarch.

Sample Sentence: The king’s /dɛpəˈzɪʃən/ marked the end of an era.

Answer 8

deposition

Sample Sentence: The king’s deposition marked the end of an era.

Question 9

Noun; Latin

/ˌdɛstəˈtjuːʃən/

Definition: Poverty so extreme that one lacks the means to provide for oneself.

Sample Sentence: The charity worked to alleviate /ˌdɛstəˈtjuːʃən/ in the city.

Answer 9

destitution

Sample Sentence: The charity worked to alleviate destitution in the city.

Question 10

Noun; French

/dɪˈteɪniːz/

Definition: People held in custody, especially for political reasons.

Sample Sentence: The government released the /dɪˈteɪniːz/ after negotiations.

Answer 10

detainees

Sample Sentence: The government released the detainees after negotiations.

Question 11

Noun; Greek

/ˌdjuːˈtɪriəm/

Definition: An isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron in the nucleus, making it twice as heavy as normal hydrogen.

Sample Sentence: Scientists use /ˌdjuːˈtɪriəm/ in nuclear reactors to slow down neutrons.

Answer 11

deuterium

Sample Sentence: Scientists use deuterium in nuclear reactors to slow down neutrons.

Question 12

Noun; Latin

/dɛvəˈsteɪvɪt/

Definition: A legal term referring to the mismanagement or waste of a deceased person’s estate by an executor.

Sample Sentence: The court found evidence of /dɛvəˈsteɪvɪt/ in the handling of the will.

Answer 12

devastavit

Sample Sentence: The court found evidence of devastavit in the handling of the will.

Question 13

Noun; Greek

/daɪˈæstəli/

Definition: The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood.

Sample Sentence: During /daɪˈæstəli/, the heart refills with blood, preparing for the next contraction.

Answer 13

diastole

Sample Sentence: During diastole, the heart refills with blood, preparing for the next contraction.

Question 14

Noun; English

/ˌdaɪdʒəˈreɪti/

Definition: People skilled in the use of digital technology, particularly the Internet.

Sample Sentence: The /ˌdaɪdʒəˈreɪti/ are reshaping the way we communicate.

Answer 14

digerati

Sample Sentence: The digerati are reshaping the way we communicate.

Question 15

Verb; Latin

/daɪˈluːt/

Definition: To make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it.

Sample Sentence: You need to /daɪˈluːt/ the concentrated juice before drinking it.

Answer 15

dilute

Sample Sentence: You need to dilute the concentrated juice before drinking it.

Question 16

Adjective; Latin

/ˈdɪs.ɪ.fɔːm/

Definition: Having a disk-like shape.

Sample Sentence: The microorganism was /ˈdɪs.ɪ.fɔːm/ in structure.

Answer 16

disciform

Sample Sentence: The microorganism was disciform in structure.

Question 17

Adjective; Latin

/dɪsˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/

Definition: Having or showing refined taste or good judgment.

Sample Sentence: She is known for her /dɪsˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/ taste in art.

Answer 17

discriminating

Sample Sentence: She is known for her discriminating taste in art.

Question 18

Adjective; Latin

/ˌdɪsɪmˈbɒdid/

Definition: Separated from or existing without the body.

Sample Sentence: The ghostly voice seemed to be /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɒdid/.

Answer 18

disembodied

Sample Sentence: The ghostly voice seemed to be disembodied.

Question 19

Verb; Latin

/ˌdɪsɪnˈfrænˌʧaɪz/

Definition: To deprive someone of the right to vote.

Sample Sentence: Many were /ˌdɪsɪnˈfrænˌʧaɪz/ by the new voting law.

Answer 19

disenfranchise

Sample Sentence: Many were disenfranchised by the new voting law.

Question 20

Noun; Scottish

/ˈdɪvət/

Definition: A piece of turf cut out of the ground by a golf club in making a stroke.

Sample Sentence: He replaced the /ˈdɪvət/ after his golf swing.

Answer 20

divot

Sample Sentence: He replaced the divot after his golf swing.

Question 21

Noun; Italian

/dəˈɡɑːnə/

Definition: A customhouse or customs duty in Italy.

Sample Sentence: They had to pay the /dəˈɡɑːnə/ before their goods could enter the city.

Answer 21

dogana

Sample Sentence: They had to pay the dogana before their goods could enter the city.

Question 22

Noun; Latin

/ˌdɔːrsəˈflɛksər/

Definition: A muscle that causes dorsiflexion of a part of the body.

Sample Sentence: The /ˌdɔːrsəˈflɛksər/ muscle is important for foot movement.

Answer 22

dorsiflexor

Sample Sentence: The dorsiflexor muscle is important for foot movement.

Question 23

Noun; French

/dræˈʒeɪ/

Definition: A sugar-coated nut or candy.

Sample Sentence: The wedding favors included a small box of /dræˈʒeɪ/ in various colors.

Answer 23

dragée

Sample Sentence: The wedding favors included a small box of dragée in various colors.

Question 24

Noun; Middle English

/ˈdrʌdʒəri/

Definition: Hard, menial, or dull work.

Sample Sentence: He was tired of the daily /ˈdrʌdʒəri/ in his job.

Answer 24

drudgery

Sample Sentence: He was tired of the daily drudgery in his job.

Question 25

# Noun; Italian /dwɛlˈloʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A duel or a fight between two people. **Sample Sentence:** The two gentlemen arranged a /dwɛlˈloʊ/ at dawn to settle their dispute.

Answer 25

duello ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The two gentlemen arranged a *duello* at dawn to settle their dispute.

Question 26

# Noun; French /dʌkˈsɛlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A finely chopped mixture of mushrooms, onions, and herbs used as a stuffing or garnish. **Sample Sentence:** The chef prepared a /ˈdjuːksɛlz/ to accompany the roasted chicken.

Answer 26

duxelles ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The chef prepared a *duxelles* to accompany the roasted chicken.

Question 27

# Noun; Greek /ˈdaɪnəsti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A line of hereditary rulers of a country. **Sample Sentence:** *The Ming /ˈdaɪnəsti/ ruled China for centuries.*

Answer 27

dynasty ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The Ming *dynasty* ruled China for centuries.

Question 28

# Adjective; English /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not operating normally or properly. **Sample Sentence:** *The /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl/ equipment caused delays in production.*

Answer 28

dysfunctional ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *dysfunctional* equipment caused delays in production.

Question 29

# Noun; Greek /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A language disorder marked by deficiency in the generation of speech, and sometimes in its comprehension, due to brain disease or damage. **Sample Sentence:** The patient struggled with /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/ after the stroke, needing speech therapy.

Answer 29

dysphasia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The patient struggled with *dysphasia* after the stroke, needing speech therapy.

Question 30

# Noun; Greek /ˌdɪsˈrɪðmiə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An abnormality in a physiological rhythm, especially in the activity of the brain or heart. **Sample Sentence:** The patient was diagnosed with a cardiac /ˌdɪsˈrɪðmiə/, requiring further examination.

Answer 30

dysrhythmia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The patient was diagnosed with a cardiac *dysrhythmia*, requiring further examination.

Question 31

# Noun; Latin /ɪˈbʌlɪəns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The quality of being cheerful and full of energy. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ɪˈbʌlɪəns/ was contagious, lifting everyone's spirits.*

Answer 31

ebullience ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *ebullience* was contagious, lifting everyone's spirits.

Question 32

# Noun; Greek /ˌɛk.liˈzi.ɒl.ə.dʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The study of churches, especially church building and decoration. **Sample Sentence:** *Her interest in architecture led her to study /ˌɛk.liˈzi.ɒl.ə.dʒi/.*

Answer 32

ecclesiology ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her interest in architecture led her to study *ecclesiology*.

Question 33

# Adjective; Latin /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective. **Sample Sentence:** *Her approach to the problem was /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/ and yielded quick results.*

Answer 33

effectual ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her approach to the problem was *effectual* and yielded quick results.

Question 34

# Adjective; Latin /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Giving off bubbles; fizzy. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ soda was refreshing on a hot day.*

Answer 34

effervescent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *effervescent* soda was refreshing on a hot day.

Question 35

# Adjective; Latin /ɪˈfiːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lacking in wholesome vigor; worn out. **Sample Sentence:** After the long journey, she felt completely /ɪˈfiːt/ and exhausted.

Answer 35

effete ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** After the long journey, she felt completely *effete* and exhausted.

Question 36

# Noun; Latin /ˈɛfɪdʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A sculpture or model of a person. **Sample Sentence:** *The protestors burned an /ˈɛfɪdʒi/ of the leader.*

Answer 36

effigy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The protestors burned an *effigy* of the leader.

Question 37

# Adjective; Greek /ˌɛlɪˈmɒsɪˌnɛri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to charity or charitable activities. **Sample Sentence:** *The foundation provided /ˌɛlɪˈmɒsɪˌnɛri/ support to the community.*

Answer 37

eleemosynary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The foundation provided *eleemosynary* support to the community.

Question 38

# Verb; Latin /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Completely remove or get rid of something. **Sample Sentence:** *The new policy aims to /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/ unnecessary paperwork.*

Answer 38

eliminate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The new policy aims to *eliminate* unnecessary paperwork.

Question 39

# Noun; Greek /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The omission from speech or writing of a word or words that are superfluous or able to be understood from contextual clues. **Sample Sentence:** *In the novel, an /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ was used to skip over the uneventful years.*

Answer 39

ellipsis ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** In the novel, an *ellipsis* was used to skip over the uneventful years.

Question 40

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

Answer 40

elocution ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *elocution* captivated the audience during the speech.

Question 41

# Adjective; Latin /ɪˈlɔŋˌɡeɪtɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having been made longer or stretched out. **Sample Sentence:** *The cat stretched out into an /ɪˈlɔŋˌɡeɪtɪd/ position on the sunny windowsill.*

Answer 41

elongated ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The cat stretched out into an *elongated* position on the sunny windowsill.

Question 42

# Noun; Greek /ˈɛmbləm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A symbolic representation or badge. **Sample Sentence:** *The national /ˈɛmbləm/ was proudly displayed on the flag.*

Answer 42

emblem ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The national *emblem* was proudly displayed on the flag.

Question 43

# Adjective; French /ɪmˈbɒst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Decorated with a raised design. **Sample Sentence:** *The invitation was /ɪmˈbɒst/ with a golden crest.*

Answer 43

embossed ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The invitation was *embossed* with a golden crest.

Question 44

# Noun; Latin /iˈmɒljʊmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A salary, fee, or profit from employment or office. **Sample Sentence:** The job offered a generous /iˈmɒljʊmənt/, which was hard to refuse.

Answer 44

emolument ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The job offered a generous *emolument*, which was hard to refuse.

Question 45

# Noun; French /ɪˈnæməl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A vitreous, usually opaque, protective or decorative coating. **Sample Sentence:** *The artist used /ɪˈnæməl/ to finish the jewelry.*

Answer 45

enamel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist used *enamel* to finish the jewelry.

Question 46

# Verb; Latin /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To surround and have or hold within. **Sample Sentence:** *The new park will /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ the entire block.*

Answer 46

encompass ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The new park will *encompass* the entire block.

Question 47

# Verb; Old English /ɪnˈdaʊd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To provide with a quality, ability, or asset. **Sample Sentence:** *She was /ɪnˈdaʊd/ with a remarkable talent for music.*

Answer 47

endowed ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was *endowed* with a remarkable talent for music.

Question 48

# Noun; French /ˌɒ̃ˈwiː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. **Sample Sentence:** He was filled with /ˌɒ̃ˈwiː/ during the long, uneventful summer.

Answer 48

ennui ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was filled with *ennui* during the long, uneventful summer.

Question 49

# Noun; Japanese /ɛˈnəʊki/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of edible mushroom with a slender stem and small cap. **Sample Sentence:** The chef added /ɛˈnəʊki/ mushrooms to the soup for a delicate flavor.

Answer 49

enoki ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The chef added *enoki* mushrooms to the soup for a delicate flavor.

Question 50

# Noun; English /ɪnˈsnɛərmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act of capturing or trapping someone or something. **Sample Sentence:** *The hunter's /ɪnˈsnɛərmənt/ of the animal was swift and efficient.*

Answer 50

ensnarement ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The hunter's *ensnarement* of the animal was swift and efficient.

Question 51

# Adjective; Greek /ˌɛpɪkˈsaɪləs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Growing upon wood. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˌɛpɪkˈsaɪləs/ moss covered the fallen logs in the forest.

Answer 51

epixylous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *epixylous* moss covered the fallen logs in the forest.

Question 52

# Noun; German /ˈɛrlənˌmaɪər flæsk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of laboratory flask with a flat bottom and a conical body. **Sample Sentence:** *The chemist poured the solution into the /ˈɛrlənˌmaɪər flæsk/ to mix it safely.*

Answer 52

Erlenmeyer flask ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The chemist poured the solution into the *Erlenmeyer flask* to mix it safely.

Question 53

# Noun; English /ɪsˈtʃiːtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An official who manages the escheat of land to the crown. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ɪsˈtʃiːtər/ was responsible for reclaiming unclaimed property.*

Answer 53

escheator ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *escheator* was responsible for reclaiming unclaimed property.

Question 54

# Noun; French /ˈɛskrəˌtwɑːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A writing desk with drawers and compartments. **Sample Sentence:** She kept her letters neatly organized in the /ˈɛskrəˌtwɑːr/ in the study.

Answer 54

escritoire ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She kept her letters neatly organized in the *escritoire* in the study.

Question 55

# Noun; French /ˈɛspaɪəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act of watching or observing. **Sample Sentence:** His /ˈɛspaɪəl/ of wildlife led to many interesting discoveries.

Answer 55

espial ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *espial* of wildlife led to many interesting discoveries.

Question 56

# Noun; French /ˈɛspləˌnɑːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long, open, level area, typically beside the sea, where people may walk. **Sample Sentence:** *The tourists strolled along the /ˈɛspləˌnɑːd/ enjoying the ocean view.*

Answer 56

esplanade ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The tourists strolled along the *esplanade* enjoying the ocean view.

Question 57

# Noun; Greek /ˈjuːlədʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈjuːlədʒi/ delivered at the funeral was both touching and profound.*

Answer 57

eulogy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *eulogy* delivered at the funeral was both touching and profound.

Question 58

# Adjective; Greek /juːˈfəʊ.ni.əs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Pleasing to the ear. **Sample Sentence:** *The /juːˈfəʊ.ni.əs/ melody captivated the audience.*

Answer 58

euphonious ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *euphonious* melody captivated the audience.

Question 59

# Noun; Greek /juːˈfɔːriə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. **Sample Sentence:** *She felt a wave of /juːˈfɔːriə/ after the exhilarating ride.*

Answer 59

euphoria ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She felt a wave of *euphoria* after the exhilarating ride.

Question 60

# Proper Noun; Greek /juːˈfreɪtiːz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A major river in Western Asia, flowing through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. **Sample Sentence:** *The ancient city was located near the /juːˈfreɪtiːz/ River.*

Answer 60

Euphrates ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient city was located near the *Euphrates* River.

Question 61

# Adjective; Latin /ɛɡˈzɔːɡjʊrəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the end of a term of office. **Sample Sentence:** The president gave an /ɛɡˈzɔːɡjʊrəl/ address to summarize his achievements.

Answer 61

exaugural ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The president gave an *exaugural* address to summarize his achievements.

Question 62

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɛksɪkrəbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Extremely bad or unpleasant. **Sample Sentence:** The service at the restaurant was /ˈɛksɪkrəbl/, leading to numerous complaints.

Answer 62

execrable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The service at the restaurant was *execrable*, leading to numerous complaints.

Question 63

# Adjective; Latin /ɪɡˈzɪɡjuəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Very small in size or amount; meager. **Sample Sentence:** *The resources available were /ɪɡˈzɪɡjuəs/ compared to the demand.*

Answer 63

exiguous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The resources available were *exiguous* compared to the demand.

Question 64

# Noun; Latin /ˈɛɡzaɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons. **Sample Sentence:** *He lived in /ˈɛɡzaɪl/ for many years before returning home.*

Answer 64

exile ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He lived in *exile* for many years before returning home.

Question 65

# Noun; Latin /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a country. **Sample Sentence:** *The student faced /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ for violating the school rules.*

Answer 65

expulsion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The student faced *expulsion* for violating the school rules.

Question 66

# Adjective; Latin /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/ lifestyle was hard to maintain.*

Answer 66

extravagant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *extravagant* lifestyle was hard to maintain.

Question 67

# Adjective; Latin /fəˈsiːʃəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor. **Sample Sentence:** *His /fəˈsiːʃəs/ remarks were not appreciated during the meeting.*

Answer 67

facetious ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *facetious* remarks were not appreciated during the meeting.

Question 68

# Adjective; Latin /ˈfæsaɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Appearing neat and comprehensive by ignoring the true complexities of an issue. **Sample Sentence:** His /ˈfæsaɪl/ explanation of the problem failed to address the underlying issues.

Answer 68

facile ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *facile* explanation of the problem failed to address the underlying issues.

Question 69

# Noun; Spanish /fænˈdæŋɡoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A lively Spanish dance for two people, typically accompanied by guitar and castanets or tambourine. **Sample Sentence:** *The dancers performed a spirited /fænˈdæŋɡoʊ/.*

Answer 69

fandango ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dancers performed a spirited *fandango*.

Question 70

# Noun; Latin /fəˈrɑːɡəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A confused mixture. **Sample Sentence:** The novel was a /fəˈrɑːɡəʊ/ of different genres and styles.

Answer 70

farrago ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The novel was a *farrago* of different genres and styles.

Question 71

# Adjective; English /faɪsti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lively, determined, and courageous. **Sample Sentence:** *The /faɪsti/ kitten pounced on the yarn with great enthusiasm.*

Answer 71

feisty ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *feisty* kitten pounced on the yarn with great enthusiasm.

Question 72

# Noun; German /ˈfɛldənkraɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A method of exercise therapy designed to improve movement and relieve tension. **Sample Sentence:** She attended /ˈfɛldənkraɪs/ classes to enhance her flexibility and posture.

Answer 72

Feldenkrais ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She attended *Feldenkrais* classes to enhance her flexibility and posture.

Question 73

# Noun; Old English /fɛnz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Low land covered wholly or partially with water unless artificially drained. **Sample Sentence:** *The /fɛnz/ provide a unique habitat for a variety of wildlife species.*

Answer 73

fens ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *fens* provide a unique habitat for a variety of wildlife species.

Question 74

# Adjective; Latin /fəˈruːdʒɪnəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Reddish-brown or rust-colored. **Sample Sentence:** The /fəˈruːdʒɪnəs/ hue of the autumn leaves was breathtaking.

Answer 74

ferruginous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *ferruginous* hue of the autumn leaves was breathtaking.

Question 75

# Noun; Middle English /ˈfɛtlɒks/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The joint of a horse or other quadruped's leg between the cannon bone and the pastern. **Sample Sentence:** *The horse's /ˈfɛtlɒks/ were carefully bandaged after the race.*

Answer 75

fetlocks ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The horse's *fetlocks* were carefully bandaged after the race.

Question 76

# Noun; French /flæmˈboʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A flaming torch, especially one used in processions. **Sample Sentence:** *The procession was led by a bearer of a /flæmˈboʊ/.*

Answer 76

flambeau ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The procession was led by a bearer of a *flambeau*.

Question 77

# Adjective; French /flæmˈbɔɪənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Tending to attract attention because of exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /flæmˈbɔɪənt/ outfit turned heads at the event.*

Answer 77

flamboyant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *flamboyant* outfit turned heads at the event.

Question 78

# Noun; French /flɛʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An architectural spire, typically on a church steeple. **Sample Sentence:** *The cathedral's /flɛʃ/ could be seen from miles away.*

Answer 78

flèche ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The cathedral's *flèche* could be seen from miles away.

Question 79

# Noun; Italian /fəˈkætʃə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of Italian bread made with olive oil and seasonings. **Sample Sentence:** *We often have /fəˈkætʃə/ with our pasta dinners.*

Answer 79

focaccia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We often have *focaccia* with our pasta dinners.

Question 80

# Verb; Dutch /fɔɪst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To force upon or impose fraudulently or unjustifiably. **Sample Sentence:** *He tried to /fɔɪst/ his unwanted opinion on the committee.*

Answer 80

foist ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He tried to *foist* his unwanted opinion on the committee.

Question 81

# Verb; Old English /fɔrˈsʊk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Past tense of forsake; to abandon or leave. **Sample Sentence:** *He /fɔrˈsʊk/ his old lifestyle for a new beginning.*

Answer 81

forsook ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He *forsook* his old lifestyle for a new beginning.

Question 82

# Noun; French /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public, especially a hotel or theater. **Sample Sentence:** *Guests mingled in the /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ before the performance began.*

Answer 82

foyer ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Guests mingled in the *foyer* before the performance began.

Question 83

# Noun; French /ˈfrækɑː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A noisy disturbance or quarrel. **Sample Sentence:** The sudden /ˈfrækɑː/ in the street attracted a crowd.

Answer 83

fracas ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The sudden *fracas* in the street attracted a crowd.

Question 84

# Noun; French /fræˈzɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Soft or amorphous ice formed on water. **Sample Sentence:** The river was covered with a layer of /fræˈzɪl/ ice during the early winter.

Answer 84

frazil ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The river was covered with a layer of *frazil* ice during the early winter.

Question 85

# Noun; French /ˈfrɪɡət/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A warship with a mixed armament, generally lighter than a destroyer. **Sample Sentence:** *The navy deployed a /ˈfrɪɡət/ for the mission.*

Answer 85

frigate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The navy deployed a *frigate* for the mission.

Question 86

# Noun; Spanish /frɪˈhoʊleɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Beans, especially when cooked or used as food. **Sample Sentence:** *For dinner, the family enjoyed rice and /frɪˈhoʊleɪs/.*

Answer 86

frijoles ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** For dinner, the family enjoyed rice and *frijoles*.

Question 87

# Adjective; Latin /ˈfʊldʒənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Dazzlingly bright or radiant. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˈfʊldʒənt/ sun lit up the entire valley.

Answer 87

fulgent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *fulgent* sun lit up the entire valley.

Question 88

# Noun; Latin /ˈfjʊrʌŋkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles. **Sample Sentence:** The doctor examined the /ˈfjʊrʌŋkəl/ on his patient's neck.

Answer 88

furuncle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The doctor examined the *furuncle* on his patient's neck.

Question 89

# Noun; French /ˈfjuːzəlɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The main body of an aircraft. **Sample Sentence:** *The engineer inspected the /ˈfjuːzəlɪdʒ/ for any signs of damage.*

Answer 89

fuselage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The engineer inspected the *fuselage* for any signs of damage.

Question 90

# Noun; French /ɡæbəˈriːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A framework used to determine the maximum dimensions of a vehicle or load. **Sample Sentence:** The engineer checked the /ɡæbəˈriːt/ to ensure the truck met road regulations.

Answer 90

gabarit ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The engineer checked the *gabarit* to ensure the truck met road regulations.

Question 91

# Noun; Italian /ˈɡæbroʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A coarse-grained igneous rock similar to basalt. **Sample Sentence:** *The mountain was primarily composed of /ˈɡæbroʊ/.*

Answer 91

gabbro ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The mountain was primarily composed of *gabbro*.

Question 92

# Noun; Japanese /ˈɡɑːɡɑːkuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of traditional Japanese court music. **Sample Sentence:** *The concert featured a performance of /ˈɡɑːɡɑːkuː/.*

Answer 92

gagaku ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The concert featured a performance of *gagaku*.

Question 93

# Noun; Named for Gaillard de Charentonneau /ɡeɪˈjɑːrdiə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of flowering plant belonging to the sunflower family. **Sample Sentence:** The garden was brightened by the colorful blooms of /ɡeɪˈjɑːrdiə/.

Answer 93

gaillardia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The garden was brightened by the colorful blooms of *gaillardia*.

Question 94

# Noun; Middle English /ˈɡælɪˌpɒt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small pot or jar, especially one used by apothecaries. **Sample Sentence:** *The herbalist stored ointments in a /ˈɡælɪˌpɒt/.*

Answer 94

gallipot ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The herbalist stored ointments in a *gallipot*.

Question 95

# Noun; Hindi /ˈɡælɪvæt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small, flat-bottomed boat used in India. **Sample Sentence:** *The fishermen took the /ˈɡælɪvæt/ out to the lake at dawn.*

Answer 95

gallivat ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fishermen took the *gallivat* out to the lake at dawn.

Question 96

# Noun; English /ɡəˈluːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A clumsy or uncouth person. **Sample Sentence:** The large, awkward man was affectionately called a /ɡəˈluːt/ by his friends.

Answer 96

galoot ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The large, awkward man was affectionately called a *galoot* by his friends.

Question 97

# Verb; French /ˈɡæmbəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To run or jump about playfully. **Sample Sentence:** *The lambs /ˈɡæmbəl/ around the field.*

Answer 97

gambol ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The lambs *gambol* around the field.

Question 98

# Noun; French /ɡaˈtiːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of infectious disease affecting livestock. **Sample Sentence:** The farmer was worried about an outbreak of /ɡaˈtiːn/ among his sheep.

Answer 98

gattine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farmer was worried about an outbreak of *gattine* among his sheep.

Question 99

# Verb; Latin /ˈdʒɛnjʊˌflɛkt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To bend the knee or touch one knee to the ground, as in worship. **Sample Sentence:** *The congregation was asked to /ˈdʒɛnjʊˌflɛkt/ during the prayer.*

Answer 99

genuflect ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The congregation was asked to *genuflect* during the prayer.

Question 100

# Noun; Greek /dʒiːəˈpɒlɪtɪks/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The study of the effects of geography on international politics and relations. **Sample Sentence:** *He was an expert in /dʒiːəˈpɒlɪtɪks/ and advised governments on policy.*

Answer 100

geopolitics ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was an expert in *geopolitics* and advised governments on policy.