Set 6: Hydro-Lou

Question 1

Noun; Greek

/ˌhaɪdrəˈfoʊbiə/

Definition: An extreme or irrational fear of water, especially as a symptom of rabies in humans.

Sample Sentence: The patient showed signs of /ˌhaɪdrəˈfoʊbiə/ during the examination.

Answer 1

hydrophobia

Sample Sentence: The patient showed signs of hydrophobia during the examination.

Question 2

Adjective; Greek

/ˌhaɪdrəˈpɒnɪk/

Definition: Of or relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.

Sample Sentence: The /ˌhaɪdrəˈpɒnɪk/ garden produced fresh vegetables all year.

Answer 2

hydroponic

Sample Sentence: The hydroponic garden produced fresh vegetables all year.

Question 3

Noun; Greek

/haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

Definition: The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

Sample Sentence: In the right triangle, the /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/ was calculated using the Pythagorean theorem.

Answer 3

hypotenuse

Sample Sentence: In the right triangle, the hypotenuse was calculated using the Pythagorean theorem.

Question 4

Noun; Greek

/ˈhaɪræks/

Definition: A small, thickset, herbivorous mammal found in Africa and the Middle East, related to the elephant and manatee.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈhaɪræks/ is known for its loud, distinctive call.

Answer 4

hyrax

Sample Sentence: The hyrax is known for its loud, distinctive call.

Question 5

Noun; Greek

/aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/

Definition: A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions.

Sample Sentence: The writer was known as an /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/ for challenging societal norms.

Answer 5

iconoclast

Sample Sentence: The writer was known as an iconoclast for challenging societal norms.

Question 6

Verb; Latin

/ɪɡˈnɔːr/

Definition: Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.

Sample Sentence: She chose to /ɪɡˈnɔːr/ the warning signs.

Answer 6

ignore

Sample Sentence: She chose to ignore the warning signs.

Question 7

Noun; Old French

/ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

Definition: Visually descriptive or figurative language in literature.

Sample Sentence: The novel was filled with vivid /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/ that brought the scenes to life.

Answer 7

imagery

Sample Sentence: The novel was filled with vivid imagery that brought the scenes to life.

Question 8

Adjective; Latin

/ˈɪmɪnənt/

Definition: About to happen.

Sample Sentence: The dark clouds signaled an /ˈɪmɪnənt/ storm.

Answer 8

imminent

Sample Sentence: The dark clouds signaled an imminent storm.

Question 9

Adjective; Latin

/ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

Definition: Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Sample Sentence: His /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/ manner made him unpopular among his peers.

Answer 9

imperious

Sample Sentence: His imperious manner made him unpopular among his peers.

Question 10

Verb; Latin

/ɪmˈplɔːr/

Definition: Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Sample Sentence: She began to /ɪmˈplɔːr/ him to stay.

Answer 10

implore

Sample Sentence: She began to implore him to stay.

Question 11

Adjective; Latin

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/

Definition: Of great significance or value.

Sample Sentence: This decision is /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ for the future.

Answer 11

important

Sample Sentence: This decision is important for the future.

Question 12

Adjective; Latin

/ɪmˈpɔːtjʊnət/

Definition: Persistent, especially to the point of annoyance or intrusion.

Sample Sentence: The salesperson’s /ɪmˈpɔːtjʊnət/ calls became quite bothersome.

Answer 12

importunate

Sample Sentence: The salesperson’s importunate calls became quite bothersome.

Question 13

Adjective; Latin

/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/

Definition: Grand and impressive in appearance.

Sample Sentence: The castle was an /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/ sight on the hill.

Answer 13

imposing

Sample Sentence: The castle was an imposing sight on the hill.

Question 14

Verb; Latin

/ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

Definition: Make (a person or area) poor.

Sample Sentence: The war served to /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/ the nation.

Answer 14

impoverish

Sample Sentence: The war served to impoverish the nation.

Question 15

Adjective; French

/ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/

Definition: Done without being planned or rehearsed.

Sample Sentence: His speech was completely /ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/.

Answer 15

impromptu

Sample Sentence: His speech was completely impromptu.

Question 16

Verb; Latin

/ɪmˈpruːv/

Definition: Make or become better.

Sample Sentence: He worked hard to /ɪmˈpruːv/ his skills.

Answer 16

improve

Sample Sentence: He worked hard to improve his skills.

Question 17

Verb; Latin

/ɪnˈsɪnəreɪt/

Definition: Destroy by burning.

Sample Sentence: The waste was /ɪnˈsɪnəreɪt/ to reduce its volume.

Answer 17

incinerate

Sample Sentence: The waste was incinerate to reduce its volume.

Question 18

Noun; Latin

/ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪ.fɔːrm/

Definition: Resembling a cutting tooth.

Sample Sentence: The fossil had an /ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪ.fɔːrm/ tooth characteristic of early mammals.

Answer 18

incisiform

Sample Sentence: The fossil had an incisiform tooth characteristic of early mammals.

Question 19

Adjective; Latin

/ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

Definition: Expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear.

Sample Sentence: His speech was /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/ after the accident.

Answer 19

incoherent

Sample Sentence: His speech was incoherent after the accident.

Question 20

Adjective; Latin

/ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

Definition: Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.

Sample Sentence: The modern furniture looked /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/ in the old-fashioned house.

Answer 20

incongruous

Sample Sentence: The modern furniture looked incongruous in the old-fashioned house.

Question 21

Noun; Latin

/ˈɪŋkjʊˌbeɪtər/

Definition: A controlled-environment apparatus used for caring for premature babies, hatching eggs, or cultivating microorganisms.

Sample Sentence: The premature baby was placed in an /ˈɪŋkjʊˌbeɪtər/.

Answer 21

incubator

Sample Sentence: The premature baby was placed in an incubator.

Question 22

Adverb; English

/ɪnˈdiːd/

Definition: Used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested.

Sample Sentence: It was /ɪnˈdiːd/ a surprise to see him there.

Answer 22

indeed

Sample Sentence: It was indeed a surprise to see him there.

Question 23

Adjective; Latin

/ɪˈnɛfəbl/

Definition: Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Sample Sentence: The beauty of the sunset was /ɪˈnɛfəbl/.

Answer 23

ineffable

Sample Sentence: The beauty of the sunset was ineffable.

Question 24

Adjective; Latin

/ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

Definition: Limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate.

Sample Sentence: The universe is often described as /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/.

Answer 24

infinite

Sample Sentence: The universe is often described as infinite.

Question 25

# Noun; Latin /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Facts provided or learned about something or someone. **Sample Sentence:** *She gathered /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ for her report.*

Answer 25

information ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She gathered *information* for her report.

Question 26

# Noun; Latin /ˈɪnəveɪtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. **Sample Sentence:** The company's success was attributed to its chief /ˈɪnəveɪtər/.

Answer 26

innovator ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The company's success was attributed to its chief *innovator*.

Question 27

# Noun; Latin /ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Words inscribed, as on a monument or in a book. **Sample Sentence:** *The ancient /ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/ was difficult to read.*

Answer 27

inscription ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient *inscription* was difficult to read.

Question 28

# Adjective; Latin /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Impossible to understand or interpret. **Sample Sentence:** *His expression was /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/.*

Answer 28

inscrutable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His expression was *inscrutable*.

Question 29

# Noun; Latin /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem. **Sample Sentence:** *He wore the /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/ of his rank proudly.*

Answer 29

insignia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore the *insignia* of his rank proudly.

Question 30

# Noun; Latin /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The action or process of installing something. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/ of the new software was completed successfully.

Answer 30

installation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *installation* of the new software was completed successfully.

Question 31

# Verb; Latin /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To bring about or initiate (an action or event). **Sample Sentence:** *The report was intended to /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/ change within the organization.*

Answer 31

instigate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The report was intended to *instigate* change within the organization.

Question 32

# Noun; Latin /ˈɪnsjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Material used to prevent the passage of heat, electricity, or sound. **Sample Sentence:** *The house was fitted with /ˈɪnsjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/ to reduce energy bills.*

Answer 32

insulation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The house was fitted with *insulation* to reduce energy bills.

Question 33

# Verb; Latin /ɪnˈsʌlt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse. **Sample Sentence:** *He didn't mean to /ɪnˈsʌlt/ anyone with his remarks.*

Answer 33

insult ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He didn't mean to *insult* anyone with his remarks.

Question 34

# Noun; Latin /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation. **Sample Sentence:** *The debate was engaging for both the speaker and the /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/.*

Answer 34

interlocutor ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The debate was engaging for both the speaker and the interlocutor.

Question 35

# Adjective; Latin /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Coming between two things in time, place, character, etc. **Sample Sentence:** *She took an /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/ course to bridge her knowledge gap.*

Answer 35

intermediate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She took an *intermediate* course to bridge her knowledge gap.

Question 36

# Noun; Italian /ˌɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A short piece of music or a performance inserted between the acts of a play. **Sample Sentence:** *The audience enjoyed the /ˌɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ/ during the theater performance.*

Answer 36

intermezzo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The audience enjoyed the intermezzo during the theater performance.

Question 37

# Noun; English /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ has revolutionized how we access information.*

Answer 37

Internet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *Internet* has revolutionized how we access information.

Question 38

# Verb; English /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Twist or twine together. **Sample Sentence:** *The vines /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪn/ with each other along the fence.*

Answer 38

intertwine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The vines *intertwine* with each other along the fence.

Question 39

# Verb; Latin /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants. **Sample Sentence:** *They tried to /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ the new recruits.*

Answer 39

intimidate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They tried to *intimidate* the new recruits.

Question 40

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɪntrɪkət/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Very complicated or detailed. **Sample Sentence:** The artist's /ˈɪntrɪkət/ designs were admired by everyone at the gallery.

Answer 40

intricate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist's *intricate* designs were admired by everyone at the gallery.

Question 41

# Adjective; Late Latin /ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Easily understood or operated without explicit instruction. **Sample Sentence:** *The new software had an /ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/ interface that required no training.*

Answer 41

intuitive ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The new software had an *intuitive* interface that required no training.

Question 42

# Verb; Latin /ˈɪnʌnˌdeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with. **Sample Sentence:** *The office was /ˈɪnʌnˌdeɪt/ with requests.*

Answer 42

inundate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The office was inundated with requests.

Question 43

# Noun; Latin /ˈɪnvəntɔːri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building. **Sample Sentence:** *The store manager checked the /ˈɪnvəntɔːri/.*

Answer 43

inventory ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The store manager checked the *inventory*.

Question 44

# Adjective; Latin /ɪnˈvɪzɪbl̩/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Unable to be seen; not visible to the eye. **Sample Sentence:** *The air around us is /ɪnˈvɪzɪbl̩/.*

Answer 44

invisible ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The air around us is *invisible*.

Question 45

# Adjective; Latin /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles. **Sample Sentence:** *The soap bubble had an /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/ sheen.*

Answer 45

iridescent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The soap bubble had an *iridescent* sheen.

Question 46

# Noun; Latin /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The quality of being easily annoyed or angered. **Sample Sentence:** His /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ increased when he was stressed.

Answer 46

irritability ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *irritability* increased when he was stressed.

Question 47

# Noun; Latin /ˈdʒæktəns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Boastfulness. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈdʒæktəns/ was off-putting to his peers.*

Answer 47

jactance ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *jactance* was off-putting to his peers.

Question 48

# Noun; Spanish /ˈdʒeɪdaɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consisting of the mineral jade. **Sample Sentence:** The ancient tool was made of /ˈdʒeɪdaɪt/.

Answer 48

jadeite ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient tool was made of jadeite.

Question 49

# Noun; Spanish /hɑːləˈpeɪn(j)oʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A medium-sized chili pepper that is commonly picked and consumed while still green. **Sample Sentence:** *He added /hɑːləˈpeɪn(j)oʊ/ to the salsa for extra heat.*

Answer 49

jalapeño ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He added *jalapeño* to the salsa for extra heat.

Question 50

# Noun; Louisiana Creole /ˌdʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A spicy dish of rice cooked with meat, such as chicken and sausage, and vegetables. **Sample Sentence:** *We enjoyed a hearty bowl of /ˌdʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ for dinner.*

Answer 50

jambalaya ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We enjoyed a hearty bowl of *jambalaya* for dinner.

Question 51

# Noun; English /ˈdʒɜːrki/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Meat that has been cut into strips and dried to prevent spoilage. **Sample Sentence:** *They packed /ˈdʒɜːrki/ for the hiking trip.*

Answer 51

jerky ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They packed *jerky* for the hiking trip.

Question 52

# Noun; Mexican Spanish /ˈhiːkəmə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An edible tuberous root of a tropical American plant, typically eaten raw or cooked. **Sample Sentence:** *The salad included slices of /ˈhiːkəmə/ for a refreshing crunch.*

Answer 52

jicama ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The salad included slices of *jicama* for a refreshing crunch.

Question 53

# Adjective; Latin /ˈdʒɒkjələr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈdʒɒkjələr/ remarks lightened the mood during the meeting.*

Answer 53

jocular ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *jocular* remarks lightened the mood during the meeting.

Question 54

# Adjective; Latin /ˈdʒuːbɪlənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph. **Sample Sentence:** The crowd was /ˈdʒuːbɪlənt/ after the team's victory.

Answer 54

jubilant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The crowd was *jubilant* after the team's victory.

Question 55

# Noun; Middle English /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who performs tricks, especially by throwing and catching objects. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/ amazed the audience with his skill.*

Answer 55

juggler ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *juggler* amazed the audience with his skill.

Question 56

# Verb; French /ˌdʒuːliˈɛn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Cut (food) into thin strips. **Sample Sentence:** *The chef will /ˌdʒuːliˈɛn/ the vegetables for the stir-fry.*

Answer 56

julienne ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The chef will *julienne* the vegetables for the stir-fry.

Question 57

# Verb; Middle English /ˈdʒʌmbəld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Mixed up in a confused or untidy way. **Sample Sentence:** *The puzzle pieces were all /ˈdʒʌmbəld/ on the table.*

Answer 57

jumbled ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The puzzle pieces were all *jumbled* on the table.

Question 58

# Noun; Latin /dʒuːvəˈnɪliə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Works produced by an author or artist while still young. **Sample Sentence:** *The museum exhibited the artist's /dʒuːvəˈnɪliə/.*

Answer 58

juvenilia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The museum exhibited the artist's *juvenilia*.

Question 59

# Verb; Latin /ˈdʒʌkstəpəʊz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Place or deal with close together for contrasting effect. **Sample Sentence:** *The artist decided to /ˈdʒʌkstəpəʊz/ the bright colors against the dark background.*

Answer 59

juxtapose ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist decided to *juxtapose* the bright colors against the dark background.

Question 60

# Noun; German /ˈkaɪzər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The German emperor, the emperor of Austria, or the head of the Holy Roman Empire. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈkaɪzər/ ruled over a vast empire.*

Answer 60

kaiser ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *kaiser* ruled over a vast empire.

Question 61

# Noun; Greek /kəˈlaɪ.dəˌskəʊp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A toy consisting of a tube containing mirrors and pieces of colored glass or paper, whose reflections produce changing patterns when the tube is rotated. **Sample Sentence:** *The child was fascinated by the patterns in the /kəˈlaɪ.dəˌskəʊp/.*

Answer 61

kaleidoscope ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The child was fascinated by the patterns in the *kaleidoscope*.

Question 62

# Noun; Japanese /ˈkændʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A system of Japanese writing using Chinese characters. **Sample Sentence:** *She studied /ˈkændʒi/ to improve her language skills.*

Answer 62

kanji ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She studied *kanji* to improve her language skills.

Question 63

# Noun; Japanese /kəˈrɑːti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A martial art developed in Japan, characterized by punching and kicking techniques. **Sample Sentence:** *He earned a black belt in /kəˈrɑːti/.*

Answer 63

karate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He earned a black belt in *karate*.

Question 64

# Noun; Greek /ˌkɛrəˈtaɪtɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Inflammation of the cornea of the eye. **Sample Sentence:** *She was treated for /ˌkɛrəˈtaɪtɪs/ by a specialist.*

Answer 64

keratitis ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was treated for keratitis by a specialist.

Question 65

# Noun; Middle English /ˈkɜːʧɪf/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A piece of fabric used to cover the head or worn around the neck. **Sample Sentence:** *She tied a /ˈkɜːʧɪf/ around her neck to keep warm.*

Answer 65

kerchief ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She tied a *kerchief* around her neck to keep warm.

Question 66

# Adjective; Greek /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or resulting from motion. **Sample Sentence:** *The dancer's /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ performance captivated the audience.*

Answer 66

kinetic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dancer's *kinetic* performance captivated the audience.

Question 67

# Noun; Greek /ˈklɛptəˌkræt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A ruler who uses political power to steal their country's resources. **Sample Sentence:** *The regime was led by a notorious /ˈklɛptəˌkræt/.*

Answer 67

kleptocrat ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The regime was led by a notorious *kleptocrat*.

Question 68

# Noun; Japanese /ˈkoʊtoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A Japanese musical instrument resembling a zither. **Sample Sentence:** *She played a beautiful melody on her /ˈkoʊtoʊ/.*

Answer 68

koto ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She played a beautiful melody on her *koto*.

Question 69

# Noun; Greek /ˈkrɪp.tɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A chemical element with symbol Kr and atomic number 36; a noble gas. **Sample Sentence:** *The scientist conducted experiments using /ˈkrɪp.tɒn/ gas.*

Answer 69

krypton ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist conducted experiments using *krypton* gas.

Question 70

# Noun; Arabic /ˈkuːfi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A brimless, short, rounded cap worn by men in many countries. **Sample Sentence:** He wore a /ˈkuːfi/ as part of his traditional attire.

Answer 70

kufi ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore a *kufi* as part of his traditional attire.

Question 71

# Noun; Yiddish /ˈkuːɡəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A baked pudding or casserole, typically made from egg noodles or potatoes. **Sample Sentence:** *The family enjoyed a traditional /ˈkuːɡəl/ with dinner.*

Answer 71

kugel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The family enjoyed a traditional *kugel* with dinner.

Question 72

# Noun; Greek /ˈlæbərɪnθ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A complex, intricate network of passages. **Sample Sentence:** *The garden maze was like a /ˈlæbərɪnθ/ with its winding paths and dead ends.*

Answer 72

labyrinth ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The garden maze was like a *labyrinth* with its winding paths and dead ends.

Question 73

# Adjective; Greek /ˌlæbəˈrɪnθaɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Like a labyrinth; irregular and twisting. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌlæbəˈrɪnθaɪn/ corridors of the old mansion were confusing.*

Answer 73

labyrinthine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *labyrinthine* corridors of the old mansion were confusing.

Question 74

# Adjective; Greek /ləˈkɒnɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Using very few words. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ləˈkɒnɪk/ reply was unexpected.*

Answer 74

laconic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *laconic* reply was unexpected.

Question 75

# Adjective; Latin /ləˈkʌstrɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or associated with lakes. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ləˈkʌstrɪn/ environment was teeming with wildlife.*

Answer 75

lacustrine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *lacustrine* environment was teeming with wildlife.

Question 76

# Noun; French /ləˈpɛl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar which is folded back. **Sample Sentence:** *He pinned a flower to his /ləˈpɛl/ for the wedding.*

Answer 76

lapel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He pinned a flower to his *lapel* for the wedding.

Question 77

# Noun; Latin /ˈlɒrɪət/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who is honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement. **Sample Sentence:** *The poet was named the /ˈlɒrɪət/ of the year.*

Answer 77

laureate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The poet was named the *laureate* of the year.

Question 78

# Noun; Latin /ˈlɔːrəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A shrub or small tree with dark green glossy leaves. **Sample Sentence:** *The garden was bordered by /ˈlɔːrəl/ bushes.*

Answer 78

laurel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The garden was bordered by *laurel* bushes.

Question 79

# Noun; Latin /ˌliːɡəˈliːz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The formal and technical language of legal documents. **Sample Sentence:** *The contract was filled with /ˌliːɡəˈliːz/ difficult to understand.*

Answer 79

legalese ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The contract was filled with *legalese* difficult to understand.

Question 80

# Adjective; Italian /ləˈɡɑːtəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** (in music) in a smooth, flowing manner, without breaks between notes. **Sample Sentence:** *The violinist played the piece /ləˈɡɑːtəʊ/.*

Answer 80

legato ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The violinist played the piece *legato*.

Question 81

# Noun; Latin /liːdʒəˈnɛr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A member of a legion. **Sample Sentence:** *The /liːdʒəˈnɛr/ was honored for his bravery in battle.*

Answer 81

legionnaire ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The legionnaire was honored for his bravery in battle.

Question 82

# Adjective; Latin /lɪˈɡjuːmɪnəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or denoting plants of the pea family (Leguminosae). **Sample Sentence:** *The farm specialized in /lɪˈɡjuːmɪnəs/ crops.*

Answer 82

leguminous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farm specialized in leguminous crops.

Question 83

# Noun; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin /ˈliːʒər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Free time when one is not working. **Sample Sentence:** *On weekends, she enjoys her /ˈliːʒər/ by reading books.*

Answer 83

leisure ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** On weekends, she enjoys her *leisure* by reading books.

Question 84

# Adverb; Italian /ˈlɛntəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** (in music) slow tempo. **Sample Sentence:** *The piece was played /ˈlɛntəʊ/ to emphasize its melancholy.*

Answer 84

lento ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The piece was played *lento* to emphasize its melancholy.

Question 85

# Verb; Latin /ˈlevɪˌteɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To rise or cause to rise and hover in the air, typically by means of supposed magical powers. **Sample Sentence:** *The magician seemed to /ˈlevɪˌteɪt/ above the stage.*

Answer 85

levitate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The magician seemed to *levitate* above the stage.

Question 86

# Noun; Greek /ˈlɛksɪˌkɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge. **Sample Sentence:** *The scientist's /ˈlɛksɪˌkɒn/ was filled with technical terms and jargon.*

Answer 86

lexicon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist's *lexicon* was filled with technical terms and jargon.

Question 87

# Verb; French /liˈeɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Establish a working relationship, typically in order to cooperate on a matter of mutual concern. **Sample Sentence:** *She will /liˈeɪz/ between the different departments.*

Answer 87

liaise ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She will *liaise* between the different departments.

Question 88

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

Answer 88

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

Question 89

# Noun; Latin /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A band of tissue connecting bones or holding organs in place. **Sample Sentence:** *The athlete tore a /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ during the game.*

Answer 89

ligament ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The athlete tore a *ligament* during the game.

Question 90

# Verb; Middle English /lɪmd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Described or depicted in painting or words. **Sample Sentence:** The artist /lɪmd/ the landscape in vibrant colors.

Answer 90

limned ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist *limned* the landscape in vibrant colors.

Question 91

# Noun; Latin /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person skilled in foreign languages or a student of linguistics. **Sample Sentence:** *As a /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/, she had a deep understanding of several languages.*

Answer 91

linguist ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** As a *linguist*, she had a deep understanding of several languages.

Question 92

# Noun; Latin /lɪˈnoʊliəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A floor covering made from materials such as solidified linseed oil and ground cork dust. **Sample Sentence:** The kitchen floor was covered in /lɪˈnoʊliəm/.

Answer 92

linoleum ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The kitchen floor was covered in *linoleum*.

Question 93

# Noun; Greek /ˈlɪtməs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A test used to identify the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. **Sample Sentence:** *The scientist used a /ˈlɪtməs/ test to determine the pH level.*

Answer 93

litmus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist used a litmus test to determine the pH level.

Question 94

# Noun; Greek /ləˈbɒtəmi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A surgical operation involving incision into the prefrontal lobe of the brain, formerly used to treat mental illness. **Sample Sentence:** *The controversial /ləˈbɒtəmi/ procedure was once common.*

Answer 94

lobotomy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The controversial *lobotomy* procedure was once common.

Question 95

# Noun; Latin /ˈləʊkəst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large, mainly tropical grasshopper with strong powers of flight. **Sample Sentence:** *A swarm of /ˈləʊkəst/ descended on the crops, causing devastation.*

Answer 95

locust ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** A swarm of *locust* descended on the crops, causing devastation.

Question 96

# Adjective; Greek /ˌloʊɡəˈrɪðmɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or expressed in terms of logarithms. **Sample Sentence:** *The graph displayed /ˌloʊɡəˈrɪðmɪk/ growth.*

Answer 96

logarithmic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The graph displayed *logarithmic* growth.

Question 97

# Verb; Unknown origin /ˈlɒliˌɡæɡ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To spend time aimlessly; to dawdle. **Sample Sentence:** *He was often late because he would /ˈlɒliˌɡæɡ/ on his way to work.*

Answer 97

lollygag ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was often late because he would *lollygag* on his way to work.

Question 98

# Noun; Latin /ˈlɒn(d)ʒɪtjuːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England, or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes. **Sample Sentence:** *The navigator calculated the /ˈlɒn(d)ʒɪtjuːd/ to plot the course.*

Answer 98

longitude ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The navigator calculated the *longitude* to plot the course.

Question 99

# Noun; Dutch /ˈlɒrɪkiːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small, brightly colored parrot with a brush-tipped tongue for feeding on nectar. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˈlɒrɪkiːt/ perched on the branch, displaying its vibrant plumage.

Answer 99

lorikeet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *lorikeet* perched on the branch, displaying its vibrant plumage.

Question 100

# Noun; Latin /ˈlaʊsɪˌsaɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A substance used to kill lice. **Sample Sentence:** *The shampoo was an effective /ˈlaʊsɪˌsaɪd/.*

Answer 100

lousicide ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The shampoo was an effective *lousicide*.