Set 5: Fan-Hydra

Question 1

Noun; Spanish

/fænˈdæŋɡoʊ/

Definition: A lively Spanish dance for two people, typically accompanied by guitar and castanets or hand-clapping.

Sample Sentence: The dancers performed a passionate /fænˈdæŋɡoʊ/.

Answer 1

fandango

Sample Sentence: The dancers performed a passionate fandango.

Question 2

Adjective; Latin

/ˈfɑːrsɪkəl/

Definition: Relating to or resembling a farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.

Sample Sentence: The play’s ending was so /ˈfɑːrsɪkəl/ that the audience couldn’t stop laughing.

Answer 2

farcical

Sample Sentence: The play’s ending was so farcical that the audience couldn’t stop laughing.

Question 3

Noun; Persian

/ˈfɑːr.si/

Definition: The modern Iranian language of Iran and western Afghanistan.

Sample Sentence: She decided to learn /ˈfɑːr.si/ to better understand Persian poetry.

Answer 3

Farsi

Sample Sentence: She decided to learn Farsi to better understand Persian poetry.

Question 4

Verb; Latin

/ˈfæsɪneɪt/

Definition: To draw irresistibly the attention and interest of someone.

Sample Sentence: The magician managed to /ˈfæsɪneɪt/ the audience with his tricks.

Answer 4

fascinate

Sample Sentence: The magician managed to fascinate the audience with his tricks.

Question 5

Verb; Latin

/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪd/

Definition: Strongly attracted and interested.

Sample Sentence: She was /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪd/ by the magician’s tricks.

Answer 5

fascinated

Sample Sentence: She was fascinated by the magician’s tricks.

Question 6

Adjective; French

/foʊ/

Definition: Made in imitation; artificial.

Sample Sentence: She wore a /foʊ/ fur coat to the event.

Answer 6

faux

Sample Sentence: She wore a faux fur coat to the event.

Question 7

Noun; Old English

/ˈfiːəlti/

Definition: A feudal tenant’s or vassal’s sworn loyalty to a lord.

Sample Sentence: They swore /ˈfiːəlti/ to the new king.

Answer 7

fealty

Sample Sentence: They swore fealty to the new king.

Question 8

Adjective; Latin

/ˈfɜːvərəs/

Definition: Displaying a passionate intensity.

Sample Sentence: The crowd was /ˈfɜːvərəs/ in their support for the local team.

Answer 8

fervorous

Sample Sentence: The crowd was fervorous in their support for the local team.

Question 9

Noun; Latin

/ˈfjuːdəlɪzəm/

Definition: The dominant social system in medieval Europe.

Sample Sentence: /ˈfjuːdəlɪzəm/ was characterized by the exchange of land for military service.

Answer 9

feudalism

Sample Sentence: Feudalism was characterized by the exchange of land for military service.

Question 10

Noun; Latin

/ˈfɪbjʊlə/

Definition: The outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in humans.

Sample Sentence: The athlete suffered a fracture in his /ˈfɪbjʊlə/.

Answer 10

fibula

Sample Sentence: The athlete suffered a fracture in his fibula.

Question 11

Noun; English

/ˈfɪdəlˌhɛd/

Definition: The young, coiled frond of a fern, harvested for use as a vegetable.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈfɪdəlˌhɛd/ was added to the salad for a unique flavor.

Answer 11

fiddlehead

Sample Sentence: The fiddlehead was added to the salad for a unique flavor.

Question 12

Noun; Latin

/ˈfɪɡ.mənt/

Definition: A thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination.

Sample Sentence: The ghost he saw was merely a /ˈfɪɡ.mənt/ of his imagination.

Answer 12

figment

Sample Sentence: The ghost he saw was merely a figment of his imagination.

Question 13

Noun; Middle English

/ˈfɪlbərt/

Definition: Another name for the hazelnut.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈfɪlbərt/ trees were ready for harvest.

Answer 13

filbert

Sample Sentence: The filbert trees were ready for harvest.

Question 14

Noun; French

/ˈfɪlɪˌɡriː/

Definition: Delicate ornamental work made from gold or silver wire.

Sample Sentence: The necklace was adorned with intricate /ˈfɪlɪˌɡriː/ patterns.

Answer 14

filigree

Sample Sentence: The necklace was adorned with intricate filigree patterns.

Question 15

Noun; Middle English

/ˈflæɡən/

Definition: A large container in which drink is served, typically with a handle and spout.

Sample Sentence: He poured the ale from a /ˈflæɡən/.

Answer 15

flagon

Sample Sentence: He poured the ale from a flagon.

Question 16

Adjective; French

/flæmˈbɔɪənt/

Definition: Marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior.

Sample Sentence: His /flæmˈbɔɪənt/ attire turned heads at the gala.

Answer 16

flamboyant

Sample Sentence: His flamboyant attire turned heads at the gala.

Question 17

Noun; Old English

/fliː/

Definition: A small wingless jumping insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds.

Sample Sentence: The dog was scratching because of a /fliː/ infestation.

Answer 17

flea

Sample Sentence: The dog was scratching because of a flea infestation.

Question 18

Noun; English

/ˌflɛksɪˈtɛərɪən/

Definition: A person who has a primarily vegetarian diet but occasionally eats meat or fish.

Sample Sentence: As a /ˌflɛksɪˈtɛərɪən/, she enjoyed both tofu and steak.

Answer 18

flexitarian

Sample Sentence: As a flexitarian, she enjoyed both tofu and steak.

Question 19

Verb; Old English

/ˈflɪtɪŋ/

Definition: Moving swiftly and lightly.

Sample Sentence: The butterfly was /ˈflɪtɪŋ/ from flower to flower.

Answer 19

flitting

Sample Sentence: The butterfly was flitting from flower to flower.

Question 20

Verb; Middle English

/ˈflʌrɪʃ/

Definition: To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.

Sample Sentence: The garden began to /ˈflʌrɪʃ/ with the arrival of spring.

Answer 20

flourish

Sample Sentence: The garden began to flourish with the arrival of spring.

Question 21

Noun; Middle English

/fluk/

Definition: An unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck.

Sample Sentence: Winning the lottery was a complete /fluk/.

Answer 21

fluke

Sample Sentence: Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.

Question 22

Verb; English

/ˈflʌməks/

Definition: To confuse or perplex.

Sample Sentence: The complex puzzle managed to /ˈflʌməks/ even the expert solvers.

Answer 22

flummox

Sample Sentence: The complex puzzle managed to flummox even the expert solvers.

Question 23

Noun; French

/ˈflʊəraɪd/

Definition: A compound of fluorine with another element or group, especially a salt of the anion F−.

Sample Sentence: The dentist recommended using toothpaste with /ˈflʊəraɪd/.

Answer 23

fluoride

Sample Sentence: The dentist recommended using toothpaste with fluoride.

Question 24

Adjective; English

/ˈfɒpɪʃ/

Definition: Concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way.

Sample Sentence: His /ˈfɒpɪʃ/ style was the talk of the town.

Answer 24

foppish

Sample Sentence: His foppish style was the talk of the town.

Question 25

# Noun; Old English /ˈfɔːrɑːrmz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The part of a person's arm extending from the elbow to the wrist or the fingertips. **Sample Sentence:** *He rolled up his sleeves to reveal muscular /ˈfɔːrɑːrmz/.*

Answer 25

forearms ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He rolled up his sleeves to reveal muscular *forearms*.

Question 26

# Noun; Latin /fɔːˈmeɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The action of forming or process of being formed. **Sample Sentence:** *The team worked on the /fɔːˈmeɪʃən/ of new policies.*

Answer 26

formation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The team worked on the *formation* of new policies.

Question 27

# Noun; Old English /faʊl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A bird of any kind. **Sample Sentence:** *The farmer raised several types of /faʊl/ on his property.*

Answer 27

fowl ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farmer raised several types of *fowl* on his property.

Question 28

# Adjective; Coined by Lewis Carroll /ˈfræbdʒəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Wonderful, elegant, superb (from Lewis Carroll's 'Jabberwocky'). **Sample Sentence:** *It was a /ˈfræbdʒəs/ day, with everything going exactly as planned.*

Answer 28

frabjous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** It was a *frabjous* day, with everything going exactly as planned.

Question 29

# Noun; Latin /ˈfræɡmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small part broken off or separated from something. **Sample Sentence:** *He found a /ˈfræɡmənt/ of the ancient pottery.*

Answer 29

fragment ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He found a *fragment* of the ancient pottery.

Question 30

# Adjective; Latin /ˈfreɪɡrənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having a pleasant or sweet smell. **Sample Sentence:** *The garden was full of /ˈfreɪɡrənt/ flowers.*

Answer 30

fragrant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The garden was full of *fragrant* flowers.

Question 31

# Noun; Italian /frænˈsɪskən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A member of an order of friars and nuns founded by St. Francis of Assisi. **Sample Sentence:** *The /frænˈsɪskən/ monk dedicated his life to helping others.*

Answer 31

Franciscan ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *Franciscan* monk dedicated his life to helping others.

Question 32

# Noun; French /ˈfræzɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Soft or loose ice forming on water. **Sample Sentence:** The river was covered with a layer of /ˈfræzɪl/ ice.

Answer 32

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

Question 33

# Noun; Latin /ˈfriːziə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small southern African plant with fragrant, colorful flowers, often used in perfumery. **Sample Sentence:** *The bouquet included /ˈfriːziə/ among other flowers.*

Answer 33

freesia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bouquet included freesia among other flowers.

Question 34

# Noun; Latin /ˈfrɪtɪˌlæri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of butterfly with distinctive orange and black markings. **Sample Sentence:** The garden was home to the colorful /ˈfrɪtɪˌlæri/ butterflies.

Answer 34

fritillary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The garden was home to the colorful fritillary butterflies.

Question 35

# Noun; Italian /frɪˈtɑːtə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An Italian dish made with eggs and various other ingredients, similar to an omelet. **Sample Sentence:** The chef prepared a delicious /frɪˈtɑːtə/ for breakfast.

Answer 35

frittata ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The chef prepared a delicious frittata for breakfast.

Question 36

# Noun; French /frʌnˈtɪər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A border separating two countries or the extreme limit of settled land. **Sample Sentence:** *They lived near the /frʌnˈtɪər/ separating the two countries.*

Answer 36

frontier ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They lived near the frontier separating the two countries.

Question 37

# Noun; Latin /fruˈɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The realization or fulfillment of a plan or project. **Sample Sentence:** *The project finally came to /fruˈɪʃən/ after years of hard work.*

Answer 37

fruition ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The project finally came to *fruition* after years of hard work.

Question 38

# Noun; French /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Large movable equipment, such as tables and chairs, used to make a house, office, or other space suitable for living or working. **Sample Sentence:** *She decided to rearrange the /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/ in her living room.*

Answer 38

furniture ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She decided to rearrange the *furniture* in her living room.

Question 39

# Noun; Latin /ˈfjʊəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Wild or violent anger. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ˈfjʊəri/ was evident when she slammed the door.*

Answer 39

fury ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *fury* was evident when she slammed the door.

Question 40

# Noun; Old French /ˈɡælən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A unit of liquid capacity equal to 3.79 liters in the US and 4.54 liters in the UK. **Sample Sentence:** *They purchased a /ˈɡælən/ of milk from the store.*

Answer 40

gallon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They purchased a *gallon* of milk from the store.

Question 41

# Noun; Middle English /ˈɡɑːɡɔɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A carved stone creature on buildings, often used to convey water away from the sides. **Sample Sentence:** *The cathedral was adorned with a /ˈɡɑːɡɔɪl/ on every corner.*

Answer 41

gargoyle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The cathedral was adorned with a *gargoyle* on every corner.

Question 42

# Noun; English /ˈɡæskɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A seal which fills the space between two surfaces to prevent leakage. **Sample Sentence:** He replaced the /ˈɡæskɪt/ to stop the leak in the engine.

Answer 42

gasket ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He replaced the *gasket* to stop the leak in the engine.

Question 43

# Noun; Greek /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Inflammation of the lining of the stomach. **Sample Sentence:** *The patient was diagnosed with /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/ after experiencing severe stomach pain.*

Answer 43

gastritis ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The patient was diagnosed with *gastritis* after experiencing severe stomach pain.

Question 44

# Verb; Old English /ˈɡæðər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To come together or bring together; to collect. **Sample Sentence:** *They decided to /ˈɡæðər/ information before making a decision.*

Answer 44

gather ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They decided to *gather* information before making a decision.

Question 45

# Noun; Latin /ˈdʒiːnəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family. **Sample Sentence:** The lion belongs to the /ˈdʒiːnəs/ Panthera.

Answer 45

genus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The lion belongs to the *genus* Panthera.

Question 46

# Noun; English /ˈdʒiːəʊˌkæʃɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The recreational activity of hunting for and finding a hidden object by means of GPS coordinates posted on a website. **Sample Sentence:** *They spent the afternoon /ˈdʒiːəʊˌkæʃɪŋ/ in the local park.*

Answer 46

geocaching ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They spent the afternoon *geocaching* in the local park.

Question 47

# Adjective; Greek /ˌdʒiːoʊˈsɛntrɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having or representing the earth as the center, as in former astronomical systems. **Sample Sentence:** *The ancient /ˌdʒiːoʊˈsɛntrɪk/ model placed Earth at the center of the universe.*

Answer 47

geocentric ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient *geocentric* model placed Earth at the center of the universe.

Question 48

# Noun; English /ˈdʒɜːrbɪlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Small rodents often kept as pets. **Sample Sentence:** *The classroom had a cage with two /ˈdʒɜːrbɪlz/ for the students to observe.*

Answer 48

gerbils ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The classroom had a cage with two *gerbils* for the students to observe.

Question 49

# Adjective; Latin /dʒɜːˈmeɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relevant to a subject under consideration. **Sample Sentence:** *His comments were /dʒɜːˈmeɪn/ to the discussion.*

Answer 49

germane ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His comments were *germane* to the discussion.

Question 50

# Verb; Latin /dʒɪˈstɪkjʊleɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words. **Sample Sentence:** He began to /dʒɪˈstɪkjʊleɪt/ wildly to make his point.

Answer 50

gesticulate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He began to gesticulate wildly to make his point.

Question 51

# Noun; Latin /ˈdʒɛstʃər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning. **Sample Sentence:** *He made a /ˈdʒɛstʃər/ to indicate that it was time to leave.*

Answer 51

gesture ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He made a *gesture* to indicate that it was time to leave.

Question 52

# Adjective; English /ˈɡəʊstli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Resembling or characteristic of a ghost. **Sample Sentence:** *The abandoned house had a /ˈɡəʊstli/ atmosphere.*

Answer 52

ghostly ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The abandoned house had a *ghostly* atmosphere.

Question 53

# Noun; Italian /ɡlɪˈsændəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A continuous slide upward or downward between two notes. **Sample Sentence:** *The pianist performed a /ɡlɪˈsændəʊ/ that thrilled the audience.*

Answer 53

glissando ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pianist performed a *glissando* that thrilled the audience.

Question 54

# Noun; English /ˌɡlɪtəˈrɑːti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Wealthy or famous people who conspicuously attend fashionable events. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌɡlɪtəˈrɑːti/ were all present at the lavish gala.*

Answer 54

glitterati ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *glitterati* were all present at the lavish gala.

Question 55

# Noun; Scottish Gaelic /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Twilight; dusk. **Sample Sentence:** *The landscape looked beautiful in the /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/.*

Answer 55

gloaming ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The landscape looked beautiful in the *gloaming*.

Question 56

# Adverb; English /ˈɡlʌmli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In a gloomy or sullen manner. **Sample Sentence:** *He walked /ˈɡlʌmli/ down the street, lost in his thoughts.*

Answer 56

glumly ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He walked *glumly* down the street, lost in his thoughts.

Question 57

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɡlʌtənəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Excessively greedy in consumption, especially of food. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈɡlʌtənəs/ appetite was legendary.*

Answer 57

gluttonous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *gluttonous* appetite was legendary.

Question 58

# Adjective; Greek /ˈnæθ.ɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the jaw. **Sample Sentence:** *The dentist examined the /ˈnæθ.ɪk/ structure of the patient's mouth.*

Answer 58

gnathic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dentist examined the *gnathic* structure of the patient's mouth.

Question 59

# Noun; French /ˈɡoʊti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small, pointed beard on the chin. **Sample Sentence:** He decided to grow a /ˈɡoʊti/ to change his appearance.

Answer 59

goatee ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He decided to grow a *goatee* to change his appearance.

Question 60

# Noun; Middle English /ˈɡɒblɪnz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Mischievous, ugly creatures from folklore. **Sample Sentence:** *The children dressed up as /ˈɡɒblɪnz/ for Halloween.*

Answer 60

goblins ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The children dressed up as *goblins* for Halloween.

Question 61

# Noun; Hebrew /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A giant philistine warrior slain by David in the Hebrew Bible. **Sample Sentence:** *The athlete was a /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ on the field.*

Answer 61

Goliath ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The athlete was a *Goliath* on the field.

Question 62

# Noun; Middle English /ˈɡɒsəmər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders. **Sample Sentence:** The field was covered in /ˈɡɒsəmər/ on the dewy morning.

Answer 62

gossamer ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The field was covered in *gossamer* on the dewy morning.

Question 63

# Adjective; Germanic /ˈɡɒθɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the style of architecture prevalent in Western Europe in the 12th-16th centuries. **Sample Sentence:** *The cathedral is a prime example of /ˈɡɒθɪk/ architecture.*

Answer 63

Gothic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The cathedral is a prime example of *Gothic* architecture.

Question 64

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈɡreɪsfəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having or showing grace or elegance. **Sample Sentence:** *She moved across the stage in a /ˈɡreɪsfəl/ manner.*

Answer 64

graceful ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She moved across the stage in a *graceful* manner.

Question 65

# Noun; Latin /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who has completed a course of study or training. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ received their diploma at the ceremony.*

Answer 65

graduate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *graduate* received their diploma at the ceremony.

Question 66

# Adjective; Latin /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/ speech impressed few and amused many.*

Answer 66

grandiloquent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *grandiloquent* speech impressed few and amused many.

Question 67

# Adjective; English /ˈɡreɪtfʊl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful. **Sample Sentence:** *He was /ˈɡreɪtfʊl/ for the support of his family.*

Answer 67

grateful ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was *grateful* for the support of his family.

Question 68

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɡreɪ.tɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Without charge; free. **Sample Sentence:** *The museum offered /ˈɡreɪ.tɪs/ admission every Sunday.*

Answer 68

gratis ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The museum offered *gratis* admission every Sunday.

Question 69

# Noun; Latin /ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. **Sample Sentence:** *She expressed her /ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/ with a heartfelt letter.*

Answer 69

gratitude ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She expressed her *gratitude* with a heartfelt letter.

Question 70

# Adjective; French /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted. **Sample Sentence:** The statue had a /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/ appearance.

Answer 70

grotesque ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The statue had a *grotesque* appearance.

Question 71

# Noun; Old English /ɡroʊvz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Small groups of trees. **Sample Sentence:** They walked through the /ɡroʊvz/ to reach the field.

Answer 71

groves ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They walked through the *groves* to reach the field.

Question 72

# Noun; English /ˌɡʌlɪˈbɪlɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A tendency to be easily persuaded that something is false. **Sample Sentence:** Her /ˌɡʌlɪˈbɪlɪti/ made her an easy target for scams.

Answer 72

gullibility ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her gullibility made her an easy target for scams.

Question 73

# Noun; Scottish Gaelic /ˈhæɡɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's offal mixed with oatmeal and spices. **Sample Sentence:** *They served /ˈhæɡɪs/ during the Burns Night supper.*

Answer 73

haggis ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They served *haggis* during the Burns Night supper.

Question 74

# Adjective; Greek /ˈhæl.si.ən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. **Sample Sentence:** *She often reminisced about the /ˈhæl.si.ən/ days of her childhood.*

Answer 74

halcyon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She often reminisced about the *halcyon* days of her childhood.

Question 75

# Verb; Latin /həˈluːsɪneɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To experience a seemingly real perception of something not actually present. **Sample Sentence:** *After taking the medication, he began to /həˈluːsɪneɪt/.*

Answer 75

hallucinate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** After taking the medication, he began to *hallucinate*.

Question 76

# Noun; French /ˈhæŋər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft. **Sample Sentence:** The airplane was stored in a /ˈhæŋər/ overnight.

Answer 76

hangar ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The airplane was stored in a hangar overnight.

Question 77

# Adjective; Middle English, from Anglo-French /hæpˈhæzərd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lacking any obvious principle of organization. **Sample Sentence:** *The books were placed in a /hæpˈhæzərd/ manner on the shelf.*

Answer 77

haphazard ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The books were placed in a *haphazard* manner on the shelf.

Question 78

# Noun; Old English /ˈhɑːrbə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter. **Sample Sentence:** *The ship docked safely in the /ˈhɑːrbə/.*

Answer 78

harbor ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ship docked safely in the *harbor*.

Question 79

# Noun; English /hɑrˈpunz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Long spears with barbed heads used for hunting large fish or whales. **Sample Sentence:** *The fishermen prepared their /hɑrˈpunz/ for the whale hunt.*

Answer 79

harpoons ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fishermen prepared their *harpoons* for the whale hunt.

Question 80

# Noun; Old English /ˈhɑrvəst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process or period of gathering in crops. **Sample Sentence:** *The farmers were busy with the /ˈhɑrvəst/.*

Answer 80

harvest ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farmers were busy with the *harvest*.

Question 81

# Noun; Old English /ˈhɔːbɜːrk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A piece of armor originally covering only the neck and shoulders but later consisting of a full-length coat of mail or military tunic. **Sample Sentence:** *The knight wore a /ˈhɔːbɜːrk/ into battle.*

Answer 81

hauberk ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The knight wore a *hauberk* into battle.

Question 82

# Noun; Middle English /ˈheɪvənz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Places of safety or refuge. **Sample Sentence:** *The islands were seen as /ˈheɪvənz/ for pirates.*

Answer 82

havens ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The islands were seen as *havens* for pirates.

Question 83

# Adjective; Greek /ˌhiːliəʊˈsɛntrɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having the sun as the center. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˌhiːliəʊˈsɛntrɪk/ model of the solar system revolutionized astronomy.

Answer 83

heliocentric ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *heliocentric* model of the solar system revolutionized astronomy.

Question 84

# Noun; Greek /ˈhiːliəˌtrəʊp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A plant of the borage family, cultivated for its fragrant purple or blue flowers. **Sample Sentence:** *The garden was filled with the scent of /ˈhiːliəˌtrəʊp/.*

Answer 84

heliotrope ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The garden was filled with the scent of heliotrope.

Question 85

# Noun; Greek /ˈhɛptæd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A group or set of seven. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˈhɛptæd/ of stars was visible in the night sky.

Answer 85

heptad ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *heptad* of stars was visible in the night sky.

Question 86

# Noun; Latin /ˈhɜːmɪtɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The dwelling of a hermit, especially when small and remote. **Sample Sentence:** *The monk lived in a secluded /ˈhɜːmɪtɪdʒ/ in the mountains.*

Answer 86

hermitage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The monk lived in a secluded *hermitage* in the mountains.

Question 87

# Adjective; Latin /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having six sides and six angles. **Sample Sentence:** *The bees built a /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ structure in their hive.*

Answer 87

hexagonal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bees built a hexagonal structure in their hive.

Question 88

# Noun; Latin /haɪˈeɪtəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process. **Sample Sentence:** *The TV show will return after a brief /haɪˈeɪtəs/.*

Answer 88

hiatus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The TV show will return after a brief hiatus.

Question 89

# Adjective; Late Latin /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrkɪkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Arranged in an order of rank. **Sample Sentence:** *The company had a /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrkɪkəl/ structure that determined employee responsibilities.*

Answer 89

hierarchical ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The company had a *hierarchical* structure that determined employee responsibilities.

Question 90

# Noun; English /ˈhɒbɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A member of a fictitious peaceful and genial race of small humanlike creatures that dwell underground. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈhɒbɪt/ lived in a cozy burrow.*

Answer 90

hobbit ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *hobbit* lived in a cozy burrow.

Question 91

# Noun; Unknown origin /ˌhoʊkəsˈpoʊkəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Meaningless talk or activity, often designed to trick or deceive. **Sample Sentence:** *He dismissed the proposal as mere /ˌhoʊkəsˈpoʊkəs/.*

Answer 91

hocus-pocus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He dismissed the proposal as mere *hocus-pocus*.

Question 92

# Noun; German /ˈhoʊlstaɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A breed of large dairy cattle known for high milk production. **Sample Sentence:** *The farm is known for its herd of /ˈhoʊlstaɪn/ cows.*

Answer 92

Holstein ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farm is known for its herd of *Holstein* cows.

Question 93

# Noun; French /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Special honor or respect shown publicly. **Sample Sentence:** *The film was a /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/ to classic cinema.*

Answer 93

homage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The film was a *homage* to classic cinema.

Question 94

# Noun; Latin /ˌɒnəˈrɪfɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A title or word implying or expressing high status, politeness, or respect. **Sample Sentence:** *He was addressed with the /ˌɒnəˈrɪfɪk/ 'Doctor'.*

Answer 94

honorific ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was addressed with the honorific 'Doctor'.

Question 95

# Noun; English /ˈhɒpˌskɒtʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A children's game in which players toss a small object into numbered spaces of a pattern of rectangles outlined on the ground and then hop or jump through the spaces to retrieve the object. **Sample Sentence:** *The children played /ˈhɒpˌskɒtʃ/ on the school playground.*

Answer 95

hopscotch ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The children played *hopscotch* on the school playground.

Question 96

# Interjection; American English /ˈhaʊdi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An informal friendly greeting. **Sample Sentence:** */ˈhaʊdi/, welcome to the ranch!*

Answer 96

howdy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** *Howdy*, welcome to the ranch!

Question 97

# Noun; English /ˈhʌmək/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small hill or mound. **Sample Sentence:** *The picnic was set up on a grassy /ˈhʌmək/.*

Answer 97

hummock ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The picnic was set up on a grassy *hummock*.

Question 98

# Adverb; English /ˈhʌŋɡrɪli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In a way that shows a strong desire or craving. **Sample Sentence:** *She ate the sandwich /ˈhʌŋɡrɪli/ after the long hike.*

Answer 98

hungrily ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She ate the sandwich *hungrily* after the long hike.

Question 99

# Noun; Spanish /ˈhɜːrɪˌkeɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A storm with a violent wind, in particular, a tropical cyclone. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈhɜːrɪˌkeɪn/ caused widespread damage along the coast.*

Answer 99

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

Question 100

# Noun; Greek /ˈhaɪdrənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An upright pipe with a spout, nozzle, or other outlet, usually in the street, for drawing water from a main or service pipe, especially for fighting fires. **Sample Sentence:** *The fire crew quickly connected their hoses to the /ˈhaɪdrənt/.*

Answer 100

hydrant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fire crew quickly connected their hoses to the *hydrant*.