Set 5: Her-Ma

Question 1

Adverb; Old English

/hɪər/

Definition: In, at, or to this place or position.

Sample Sentence: Come /hɪər/ and see this picture.

Answer 1

here

Sample Sentence: Come here and see this picture.

Question 2

Noun; Arabic

/hɪˈdʒɑːb/

Definition: A head covering worn in public by some Muslim women.

Sample Sentence: She wore a /hɪˈdʒɑːb/ as part of her religious practice.

Answer 2

hijab

Sample Sentence: She wore a hijab as part of her religious practice.

Question 3

Noun; Middle English

/hɪnt/

Definition: A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.

Sample Sentence: She gave him a /hɪnt/ about the surprise party.

Answer 3

hint

Sample Sentence: She gave him a hint about the surprise party.

Question 4

Pronoun; Old English

/hɪz/

Definition: Belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned or easily identified.

Sample Sentence: The book is /hɪz/.

Answer 4

his

Sample Sentence: The book is his.

Question 5

Adjective; English

/hɔrs/

Definition: Having a rough or harsh voice, often due to illness or shouting.

Sample Sentence: After cheering at the game, her voice was /hɔrs/.

Answer 5

hoarse

Sample Sentence: After cheering at the game, her voice was hoarse.

Question 6

Noun; English

/hoʊks/

Definition: A humorous or malicious deception.

Sample Sentence: The news story turned out to be a /hoʊks/.

Answer 6

hoax

Sample Sentence: The news story turned out to be a hoax.

Question 7

Verb; Middle English

/ˈhɒbl/

Definition: To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury.

Sample Sentence: He began to /ˈhɒbl/ after twisting his ankle.

Answer 7

hobble

Sample Sentence: He began to hobble after twisting his ankle.

Question 8

Noun; Old French

/ˈhɒmɪdʒ/

Definition: Special honor or respect shown publicly.

Sample Sentence: They paid /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/ to the fallen heroes.

Answer 8

homage

Sample Sentence: They paid homage to the fallen heroes.

Question 9

Adjective; English

/ˈhɒŋkɪŋ/

Definition: Producing a loud, harsh noise.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈhɒŋkɪŋ/ sound of the car horn startled everyone.

Answer 9

honking

Sample Sentence: The honking sound of the car horn startled everyone.

Question 10

Noun; Middle English

/ˈhɔːrsrædɪʃ/

Definition: A plant of the mustard family with a long root used as a condiment.

Sample Sentence: She added /ˈhɔːrsrædɪʃ/ to the sauce for extra flavor.

Answer 10

horseradish

Sample Sentence: She added horseradish to the sauce for extra flavor.

Question 11

Verb; Old Norse

/hʌɡ/

Definition: To squeeze someone tightly in one’s arms, typically to express affection.

Sample Sentence: She gave him a warm /hʌɡ/ to say goodbye.

Answer 11

hug

Sample Sentence: She gave him a warm hug to say goodbye.

Question 12

Noun; Hawaiian

/ˈhuːlə/

Definition: A Polynesian dance characterized by rhythmic hip movements and gestures.

Sample Sentence: The tourists enjoyed watching the /ˈhuːlə/ dance performance.

Answer 12

hula

Sample Sentence: The tourists enjoyed watching the hula dance performance.

Question 13

Noun; Greek

/ˈhaɪdrə/

Definition: A serpent-like water monster in Greek mythology with many heads.

Sample Sentence: The hero faced the /ˈhaɪdrə/ in the myth.

Answer 13

hydra

Sample Sentence: The hero faced the hydra in the myth.

Question 14

Verb; Latin

/ɪɡˈnaɪt/

Definition: To catch fire or cause to catch fire.

Sample Sentence: The match failed to /ɪɡˈnaɪt/.

Answer 14

ignite

Sample Sentence: The match failed to ignite.

Question 15

Noun; Latin

/ɪˈluːʒənɪst/

Definition: A performer skilled in the art of creating illusions, especially in magic shows.

Sample Sentence: The /ɪˈluːʒənɪst/ amazed the audience with his disappearing act.

Answer 15

illusionist

Sample Sentence: The illusionist amazed the audience with his disappearing act.

Question 16

Noun; Latin

/ˈɪləstreɪtər/

Definition: A person who creates images for books or other print materials.

Sample Sentence: She is a talented /ˈɪləstreɪtər/ known for her children’s book art.

Answer 16

illustrator

Sample Sentence: She is a talented illustrator known for her children’s book art.

Question 17

Noun; Latin

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

Definition: A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

Sample Sentence: The company offered a cash /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ to the employee with the best performance.

Answer 17

incentive

Sample Sentence: The company offered a cash incentive to the employee with the best performance.

Question 18

Noun; Latin

/ˈɪn.kʌm/

Definition: Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

Sample Sentence: His /ˈɪn.kʌm/ exceeded his expenses.

Answer 18

income

Sample Sentence: His income exceeded his expenses.

Question 19

Verb; Latin

/ˈɪn.fɪl.treɪt/

Definition: To secretly enter or gain access to an organization or place, especially in order to acquire secret information or cause damage.

Sample Sentence: The spy was able to /ˈɪn.fɪl.treɪt/ the organization without being detected.

Answer 19

infiltrate

Sample Sentence: The spy was able to infiltrate the organization without being detected.

Question 20

Adjective; Latin

/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/

Definition: Having great influence on someone or something.

Sample Sentence: Her /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ speech inspired many in the audience.

Answer 20

influential

Sample Sentence: Her influential speech inspired many in the audience.

Question 21

Noun; Latin

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

Definition: Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.

Sample Sentence: Flour is an essential /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ in baking bread.

Answer 21

ingredient

Sample Sentence: Flour is an essential ingredient in baking bread.

Question 22

Noun; Latin

/ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Definition: Habitual sleeplessness or inability to sleep.

Sample Sentence: He suffered from /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/ and rarely had a full night’s sleep.

Answer 22

insomnia

Sample Sentence: He suffered from insomnia and rarely had a full night’s sleep.

Question 23

Noun; Greek

/aɪˈoʊ.tə/

Definition: An extremely small amount.

Sample Sentence: There wasn’t an /aɪˈoʊ.tə/ of doubt in his mind.

Answer 23

iota

Sample Sentence: There wasn’t an iota of doubt in his mind.

Question 24

Noun; Old English

/ˈaɪ.lənd/

Definition: A piece of land surrounded by water.

Sample Sentence: They vacationed on a small /ˈaɪ.lənd/ in the Caribbean.

Answer 24

island

Sample Sentence: They vacationed on a small island in the Caribbean.

Question 25

# Noun; Latin /aɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process or fact of isolating or being isolated. **Sample Sentence:** *The patient was kept in /aɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ to prevent the spread of the disease.*

Answer 25

isolation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The patient was kept in *isolation* to prevent the spread of the disease.

Question 26

# Noun; Latin /ˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The repetition of a process or utterance. **Sample Sentence:** *The software went through several /ˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/s before the final release.*

Answer 26

iteration ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The software went through several *iterations* before the final release.

Question 27

# Noun; English /ˈdʒæmər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A device that transmits signals to interfere with communication. **Sample Sentence:** *The spy used a /ˈdʒæmər/ to block the radio frequencies.*

Answer 27

jammer ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The spy used a *jammer* to block the radio frequencies.

Question 28

# Noun; English /ˈdʒænɪtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person employed as a caretaker of a building; a custodian. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈdʒænɪtər/ cleaned the halls every evening.*

Answer 28

janitor ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *janitor* cleaned the halls every evening.

Question 29

# Noun; British English /ˈdʒæŋkəz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Military punishment involving hard labor. **Sample Sentence:** *He was sentenced to /ˈdʒæŋkəz/ for disobeying orders.*

Answer 29

jankers ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was sentenced to *jankers* for disobeying orders.

Question 30

# Adjective; English /ˈdʒæzi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Bright, colorful, and showy. **Sample Sentence:** *She wore a /ˈdʒæzi/ outfit to the party.*

Answer 30

jazzy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore a *jazzy* outfit to the party.

Question 31

# Noun; French /ˈdʒɛləsi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state or feeling of being envious of someone or their achievements and advantages. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈdʒɛləsi/ was apparent when she won the award.*

Answer 31

jealousy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *jealousy* was apparent when she won the award.

Question 32

# Noun; Middle French /dʒiːnz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Denim pants or trousers. **Sample Sentence:** *She wore a pair of blue /dʒiːnz/ to the party.*

Answer 32

jeans ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore a pair of blue *jeans* to the party.

Question 33

# Noun; English /ˈdʒɜːrzi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of fabric made from wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers. **Sample Sentence:** *She wore a comfortable /ˈdʒɜːrzi/ to the game.*

Answer 33

jersey ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore a comfortable *jersey* to the game.

Question 34

# Noun; Middle English /ˈdʒuː.əl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A precious stone or piece of jewelry. **Sample Sentence:** *The ring was adorned with a sparkling /ˈdʒuː.əl/.*

Answer 34

jewel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ring was adorned with a sparkling *jewel*.

Question 35

# Noun; American English /ˈdʒɪtərˌbʌɡ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A fast and lively dance popular in the 1940s, performed chiefly to swing music. **Sample Sentence:** *They danced the /ˈdʒɪtərˌbʌɡ/ at the 1940s-themed party.*

Answer 35

jitterbug ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They danced the *jitterbug* at the 1940s-themed party.

Question 36

# Verb; Latin /dʒɔɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To connect or fasten things together. **Sample Sentence:** *She decided to /dʒɔɪn/ the art club at school.*

Answer 36

join ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She decided to *join* the art club at school.

Question 37

# Noun; Old French /dʒuːs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables. **Sample Sentence:** *She drank a glass of orange /dʒuːs/.*

Answer 37

juice ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She drank a glass of orange *juice*.

Question 38

# Noun; English /kəˈzuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small musical instrument that produces sound by humming into it. **Sample Sentence:** *He played a tune on his /kəˈzuː/ at the party.*

Answer 38

kazoo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He played a tune on his *kazoo* at the party.

Question 39

# Noun; Old Norse /ˈkɛnɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A compound expression in Old English and Old Norse poetry with metaphorical meaning. **Sample Sentence:** *The poet used a /ˈkɛnɪŋ/ to enrich his verse.*

Answer 39

kenning ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The poet used a *kenning* to enrich his verse.

Question 40

# Noun; English /ˈkɪdəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Informal term for a child or young person. **Sample Sentence:** *Hey, /ˈkɪdəʊ/, want to play catch?*

Answer 40

kiddo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Hey, *kiddo*, want to play catch?

Question 41

# Noun; Middle English /ˈkɪdni/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An organ in the body that filters waste from the blood. **Sample Sentence:** *The doctor explained how the /ˈkɪdni/ functions in the body.*

Answer 41

kidney ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The doctor explained how the *kidney* functions in the body.

Question 42

# Adjective; English /ˈkɪndrəd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Related by blood or similar in nature. **Sample Sentence:** *They felt a /ˈkɪndrəd/ spirit in their shared goals.*

Answer 42

kindred ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They felt a *kindred* spirit in their shared goals.

Question 43

# Noun; Old English /ˈkɪtʃɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A room or area where food is prepared and cooked. **Sample Sentence:** *The smell of baking filled the /ˈkɪtʃɪn/.*

Answer 43

kitchen ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The smell of baking filled the *kitchen*.

Question 44

# Noun; Maori /ˈkiːwiː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A flightless bird native to New Zealand. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈkiːwiː/ is an iconic symbol of New Zealand.*

Answer 44

kiwi ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *kiwi* is an iconic symbol of New Zealand.

Question 45

# Verb; Middle English /nɒk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially when waiting to be let in through a door. **Sample Sentence:** *He went to /nɒk/ on the door to see if anyone was home.*

Answer 45

knock ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He went to *knock* on the door to see if anyone was home.

Question 46

# Noun; Old English /noʊl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small hill or mound. **Sample Sentence:** *They rested on the grassy /noʊl/ after the hike.*

Answer 46

knoll ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They rested on the grassy *knoll* after the hike.

Question 47

# Noun; Old English /nɒt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar. **Sample Sentence:** *She tied a /nɒt/ in the rope to secure it.*

Answer 47

knot ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She tied a *knot* in the rope to secure it.

Question 48

# Noun; Greek /ˈkjuːdɒs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Praise and honor received for an achievement. **Sample Sentence:** *She received /ˈkjuːdɒs/ for her outstanding performance.*

Answer 48

kudos ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She received *kudos* for her outstanding performance.

Question 49

# Noun; Old English /ˈlædər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A structure consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something. **Sample Sentence:** *He climbed up the /ˈlædər/ to fix the roof.*

Answer 49

ladder ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He climbed up the *ladder* to fix the roof.

Question 50

# Noun; American English /ˈleɪdibʌɡ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small beetle with a domed back, typically red or yellow with black spots. **Sample Sentence:** *A /ˈleɪdibʌɡ/ landed on the leaf.*

Answer 50

ladybug ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** A *ladybug* landed on the leaf.

Question 51

# Noun; Old English /leɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large body of water surrounded by land. **Sample Sentence:** *They spent the afternoon fishing at the /leɪk/.*

Answer 51

lake ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They spent the afternoon fishing at the *lake*.

Question 52

# Verb; French /læmˈbæstɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To criticize someone or something harshly. **Sample Sentence:** *The critics /læmˈbæstɪd/ the new film for its lack of originality.*

Answer 52

lambasted ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The critics *lambasted* the new film for its lack of originality.

Question 53

# Noun; English /ˈlæmbkɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small or young lamb. **Sample Sentence:** *The shepherd watched over the /ˈlæmbkɪn/ in the meadow.*

Answer 53

lambkin ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The shepherd watched over the *lambkin* in the meadow.

Question 54

# Noun; Middle English /læmp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A device for giving light, especially one that has a covering or is contained within something. **Sample Sentence:** *She turned on the /læmp/ to read.*

Answer 54

lamp ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She turned on the *lamp* to read.

Question 55

# Noun; Old English /leɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A narrow road, especially in a rural area. **Sample Sentence:** *They walked down the quiet /leɪn/ hand in hand.*

Answer 55

lane ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They walked down the quiet *lane* hand in hand.

Question 56

# Verb; Latin /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To lose or lack vitality; grow weak. **Sample Sentence:** *The plant began to /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/ without sunlight.*

Answer 56

languish ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The plant began to *languish* without sunlight.

Question 57

# Noun; French /ləˈpɛl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The part of a garment that is turned back on the chest, such as the front of a coat. **Sample Sentence:** *He pinned the flower to his /ləˈpɛl/ before the ceremony.*

Answer 57

lapel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He pinned the flower to his *lapel* before the ceremony.

Question 58

# Adjective; Latin /lɑːrdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity. **Sample Sentence:** *They bought a /lɑːrdʒ/ pizza to share.*

Answer 58

large ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They bought a *large* pizza to share.

Question 59

# Adverb; Middle English /ˈleɪtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** At a time in the future or after the time you have mentioned. **Sample Sentence:** *I'll call you /ˈleɪtər/.*

Answer 59

later ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** I'll call you *later*.

Question 60

# Adjective; Latin /ˈlæt.ər.əl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the sides. **Sample Sentence:** *The athlete focused on improving his /ˈlæt.ər.əl/ movement.*

Answer 60

lateral ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The athlete focused on improving his *lateral* movement.

Question 61

# Verb; Old English /lɜːrn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) by study, experience, or being taught. **Sample Sentence:** *He wanted to /lɜːrn/ to play the guitar.*

Answer 61

learn ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wanted to *learn* to play the guitar.

Question 62

# Verb; Old English /ˈlɛvən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To cause to rise or ferment. **Sample Sentence:** *The baker let the dough /ˈlɛvən/ overnight.*

Answer 62

leaven ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The baker let the dough *leaven* overnight.

Question 63

# Adjective; Old English /lɛft/ ## Footnote **Definition:** On, toward, or relating to the side of a human body or of a thing that is to the west when the person or thing is facing north. **Sample Sentence:** *He wrote with his /lɛft/ hand.*

Answer 63

left ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wrote with his *left* hand.

Question 64

# Noun; Latin /ˈlɛɡəsi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An amount of money or property left to someone in a will. **Sample Sentence:** *His grandfather's /ˈlɛɡəsi/ helped him start a new business.*

Answer 64

legacy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His grandfather's *legacy* helped him start a new business.

Question 65

# Noun; Latin /ˈlɛt.ər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A written, typed, or printed communication, sent in an envelope by post or messenger. **Sample Sentence:** *He received a /ˈlɛt.ər/ from his friend overseas.*

Answer 65

letter ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He received a *letter* from his friend overseas.

Question 66

# Noun; Latin /ˈlɛvɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Humor or frivolity, especially in the treatment of a serious matter. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈlɛvɪti/ was appreciated during the tense meeting.*

Answer 66

levity ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *levity* was appreciated during the tense meeting.

Question 67

# Noun; Old French /liːdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A feudal superior or sovereign. **Sample Sentence:** *The knight pledged loyalty to his /liːdʒ/.*

Answer 67

liege ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The knight pledged loyalty to his *liege*.

Question 68

# Preposition; Old English /laɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having the same or similar qualities or characteristics as something else. **Sample Sentence:** *He wanted a car /laɪk/ his brother's, fast and reliable.*

Answer 68

like ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wanted a car *like* his brother's, fast and reliable.

Question 69

# Noun; Latin /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The scientific study of language and its structure. **Sample Sentence:** *She majored in /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ at university.*

Answer 69

linguistics ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She majored in *linguistics* at university.

Question 70

# Noun; Middle English /ˈlɪsnə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who listens, especially someone who does so in an attentive manner. **Sample Sentence:** *She was a good /ˈlɪsnə/, always understanding others' problems.*

Answer 70

listener ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was a good *listener*, always understanding others' problems.

Question 71

# Adverb; Latin /ˈlɪtərəli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In a literal manner or sense; exactly. **Sample Sentence:** *He was /ˈlɪtərəli/ jumping with joy.*

Answer 71

literally ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was *literally* jumping with joy.

Question 72

# Noun; Greek /ˈlɪtərdʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted. **Sample Sentence:** *The church's /ˈlɪtərdʒi/ was beautiful and solemn.*

Answer 72

liturgy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The church's *liturgy* was beautiful and solemn.

Question 73

# Verb; Old English /lɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To remain alive. **Sample Sentence:** *He wants to /lɪv/ a long life.*

Answer 73

live ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wants to *live* a long life.

Question 74

# Adjective; Latin /ˈlɪvɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Furiously angry. **Sample Sentence:** *He was /ˈlɪvɪd/ when he found out the truth.*

Answer 74

livid ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was *livid* when he found out the truth.

Question 75

# Adjective; Latin /ˈləʊkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating or restricted to a particular area or one's neighborhood. **Sample Sentence:** *They supported the /ˈləʊkəl/ businesses in their town.*

Answer 75

local ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They supported the *local* businesses in their town.

Question 76

# Adjective; Greek /ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument. **Sample Sentence:** *The scientist followed a /ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ approach to the problem.*

Answer 76

logical ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist followed a *logical* approach to the problem.

Question 77

# Noun; English /ˈlʊkaʊt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A place from which to keep watch or view landscape. **Sample Sentence:** *The ranger stood at the /ˈlʊkaʊt/ scanning the horizon.*

Answer 77

lookout ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ranger stood at the *lookout* scanning the horizon.

Question 78

# Adjective; Old English /lɒst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Unable to find one's way; not knowing one's whereabouts. **Sample Sentence:** *He felt /lɒst/ in the unfamiliar city.*

Answer 78

lost ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He felt *lost* in the unfamiliar city.

Question 79

# Adjective; American English /ˈlaʊzi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Very poor or bad in quality. **Sample Sentence:** *The weather was /ˈlaʊzi/ on our vacation.*

Answer 79

lousy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The weather was *lousy* on our vacation.

Question 80

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈlʌki/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having good fortune. **Sample Sentence:** *She felt /ˈlʌki/ to have such great friends.*

Answer 80

lucky ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She felt *lucky* to have such great friends.

Question 81

# Noun; Old Norse /lʌntʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal. **Sample Sentence:** *They met for /lʌntʃ/ at the cafe.*

Answer 81

lunch ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They met for *lunch* at the cafe.

Question 82

# Noun; English /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who writes the words to a popular song or musical. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/ was praised for her poignant lyrics.*

Answer 82

lyricist ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *lyricist* was praised for her poignant lyrics.

Question 83

# Noun; Latin /məˈdʒɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person with special knowledge or skill in magic; a performer of tricks. **Sample Sentence:** *The /məˈdʒɪʃən/ performed an incredible card trick.*

Answer 83

magician ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *magician* performed an incredible card trick.

Question 84

# Noun; Spanish /meɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Another term for corn, especially as a crop grown by native peoples in the Americas. **Sample Sentence:** *The farmer harvested a large crop of /meɪz/ this year.*

Answer 84

maize ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farmer harvested a large crop of *maize* this year.

Question 85

# Noun; Latin /ˈmænəkl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A shackle for the hand; handcuff. **Sample Sentence:** *The prisoner struggled against the /ˈmænəklz/.*

Answer 85

manacle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The prisoner struggled against the *manacles*.

Question 86

# Noun; Latin /ˈmændeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An official order or commission to do something. **Sample Sentence:** *The government issued a /ˈmændeɪt/ for reform.*

Answer 86

mandate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The government issued a *mandate* for reform.

Question 87

# Noun; Spanish /ˈmæntə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large ray that has triangular pectoral fins, horn-shaped cephalic fins, and a large, forward-facing mouth, known as the giant oceanic manta ray. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈmæntə/ glided gracefully through the water.*

Answer 87

manta ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *manta* glided gracefully through the water.

Question 88

# Noun; Latin /məˈnʊər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Animal dung used for fertilizing land. **Sample Sentence:** *The farmer spread /məˈnʊər/ over the fields to enrich the soil.*

Answer 88

manure ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farmer spread *manure* over the fields to enrich the soil.

Question 89

# Noun; Latin /ˈmænjʊskrɪpt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed. **Sample Sentence:** *The ancient /ˈmænjʊskrɪpt/ was kept in a glass case.*

Answer 89

manuscript ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient *manuscript* was kept in a glass case.

Question 90

# Noun; Greek /mærəθɑn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long-distance running race, traditionally 42.195 kilometers. **Sample Sentence:** *She trained for months to run in the /mærəθɑn/.*

Answer 90

marathon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She trained for months to run in the *marathon*.

Question 91

# Adjective; Latin /ˈmærɪˌtaɪm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity. **Sample Sentence:** *The city has a rich /ˈmærɪˌtaɪm/ history.*

Answer 91

maritime ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The city has a rich *maritime* history.

Question 92

# Verb; French /məˈrund/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To leave someone trapped or isolated in an inaccessible place. **Sample Sentence:** *The sailors were /məˈrund/ on the desert island.*

Answer 92

marooned ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The sailors were *marooned* on the desert island.

Question 93

# Verb; English /ˈmæri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To join in marriage. **Sample Sentence:** *They decided to /ˈmæri/ in the spring.*

Answer 93

marry ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They decided to *marry* in the spring.

Question 94

# Adjective; Latin /ˈmɑːr.ʃəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or characteristic of war or warriors. **Sample Sentence:** *The country's /ˈmɑːr.ʃəl/ law was enforced during the conflict.*

Answer 94

martial ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The country's *martial* law was enforced during the conflict.

Question 95

# Noun; Latin /məˈtɜrnɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Motherhood or the period during pregnancy and shortly after childbirth. **Sample Sentence:** *She took /məˈtɜrnɪti/ leave after the baby was born.*

Answer 95

maternity ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She took *maternity* leave after the baby was born.

Question 96

# Noun; Greek /mæθ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Short for mathematics, the abstract science of number, quantity, and space. **Sample Sentence:** *He excels in /mæθ/ and science classes.*

Answer 96

math ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He excels in *math* and science classes.

Question 97

# Noun; French /moʊv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A pale purple color. **Sample Sentence:** *She chose a /moʊv/ dress for the event.*

Answer 97

mauve ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She chose a *mauve* dress for the event.

Question 98

# Adjective; Latin /ˈmæksɪməm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** As great, high, or intense as possible or permitted. **Sample Sentence:** *The car reached its /ˈmæksɪməm/ speed on the highway.*

Answer 98

maximum ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The car reached its *maximum* speed on the highway.

Question 99

# Noun; Old English /meɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The fifth month of the year. **Sample Sentence:** *Her birthday is in /meɪ/.*

Answer 99

May ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her birthday is in *May*.

Question 100

# Noun; English /ˈmeɪhɛm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Violent or damaging disorder; chaos. **Sample Sentence:** *The storm caused /ˈmeɪhɛm/ across the city.*

Answer 100

mayhem ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The storm caused *mayhem* across the city.