Set 6: Me-Para

Question 1

Adjective; English

/ˈmiːzli/

Definition: Contemptibly small or few.

Sample Sentence: He was paid a /ˈmiːzli/ amount for his efforts.

Answer 1

measly

Sample Sentence: He was paid a measly amount for his efforts.

Question 2

Adjective; Middle English

/ˈmɛltɪd/

Definition: Having been liquefied by heat.

Sample Sentence: The ice cream quickly /ˈmɛltɪd/ in the sun.

Answer 2

melted

Sample Sentence: The ice cream quickly melted in the sun.

Question 3

Noun; Greek

/miːmz/

Definition: An element of culture or system of behavior passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means, often via the internet.

Sample Sentence: The /miːmz/ quickly went viral on social media.

Answer 3

memes

Sample Sentence: The memes quickly went viral on social media.

Question 4

Noun; Greek

/ˈmɛntɔr/

Definition: An experienced and trusted advisor.

Sample Sentence: He looked up to his /ˈmɛntɔr/ for guidance.

Answer 4

mentor

Sample Sentence: He looked up to his mentor for guidance.

Question 5

Adverb; Middle English

/ˈmɪərli/

Definition: Just; only.

Sample Sentence: It was /ˈmɪərli/ a misunderstanding.

Answer 5

merely

Sample Sentence: It was merely a misunderstanding.

Question 6

Noun; English

/ˈmɛtəˌdeɪtə/

Definition: A set of data that describes and gives information about other data.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈmɛtəˌdeɪtə/ provided insights into user behavior.

Answer 6

metadata

Sample Sentence: The metadata provided insights into user behavior.

Question 7

Adjective; Greek

/ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

Definition: Relating to or composed in poetic meter.

Sample Sentence: The poem had a distinct /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/ structure.

Answer 7

metrical

Sample Sentence: The poem had a distinct metrical structure.

Question 8

Noun; French

/ˈmiː.ɡreɪn/

Definition: A severe headache, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light.

Sample Sentence: She had to lie down because she was suffering from a /ˈmiː.ɡreɪn/.

Answer 8

migraine

Sample Sentence: She had to lie down because she was suffering from a migraine.

Question 9

Adjective; Latin

/ˈmaɪɡrətɔri/

Definition: Denoting an animal that migrates.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈmaɪɡrətɔri/ birds travel thousands of miles each year.

Answer 9

migratory

Sample Sentence: The migratory birds travel thousands of miles each year.

Question 10

Noun; Old English

/maɪl/

Definition: A unit of linear measure equal to 1,760 yards.

Sample Sentence: She walked a /maɪl/ every day for exercise.

Answer 10

mile

Sample Sentence: She walked a mile every day for exercise.

Question 11

Verb; Old French

/mɪns/

Definition: To cut or chop into small pieces.

Sample Sentence: She began to /mɪns/ the garlic for the recipe.

Answer 11

mince

Sample Sentence: She began to mince the garlic for the recipe.

Question 12

Noun; Swedish

/mɪŋk/

Definition: A small semiaquatic mammal valued for its fur.

Sample Sentence: The /mɪŋk/ coat was soft and luxurious.

Answer 12

mink

Sample Sentence: The mink coat was soft and luxurious.

Question 13

Noun; Latin

/ˈmɪnɪt/

Definition: A period of time equal to sixty seconds or a sixtieth of an hour.

Sample Sentence: She waited for him for over a /ˈmɪnɪt/.

Answer 13

minute

Sample Sentence: She waited for him for over a minute.

Question 14

Adjective; Latin

/mɪˈrækjələs/

Definition: Occurring through divine or supernatural intervention, or manifesting such power.

Sample Sentence: The recovery was nothing short of /mɪˈrækjələs/.

Answer 14

miraculous

Sample Sentence: The recovery was nothing short of miraculous.

Question 15

Noun; Old English

/ˈmɪstʃɪf/

Definition: Playful misbehavior or troublemaking.

Sample Sentence: The child’s /ˈmɪstʃɪf/ was evident by his grin.

Answer 15

mischief

Sample Sentence: The child’s mischief was evident by his grin.

Question 16

Noun; Latin

/ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃən/

Definition: A view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding.

Sample Sentence: There is a common /ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃən/ about the effectiveness of the policy.

Answer 16

misconception

Sample Sentence: There is a common misconception about the effectiveness of the policy.

Question 17

Verb; Middle English

/mɪs/

Definition: To fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with (something aimed at).

Sample Sentence: He didn’t want to /mɪs/ the opportunity.

Answer 17

miss

Sample Sentence: He didn’t want to miss the opportunity.

Question 18

Noun; Latin

/ˈmɪsəl/

Definition: An object that is forcibly propelled at a target.

Sample Sentence: The army trained with a new /ˈmɪsəl/ system.

Answer 18

missile

Sample Sentence: The army trained with a new missile system.

Question 19

Noun; English

/ˈmɪstər/

Definition: A title used before a surname or full name to address or refer to a man.

Sample Sentence: Please meet /ˈmɪstər/ Smith at the entrance.

Answer 19

mister

Sample Sentence: Please meet Mr. Smith at the entrance.

Question 20

Verb; Latin

/mɪks/

Definition: To combine or blend into one mass.

Sample Sentence: She needed to /mɪks/ the ingredients thoroughly.

Answer 20

mix

Sample Sentence: She needed to mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Question 21

Noun; Latin

/mɒdəsti/

Definition: The quality of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one’s abilities.

Sample Sentence: His /mɒdəsti/ in accepting the award was appreciated by everyone.

Answer 21

modesty

Sample Sentence: His modesty in accepting the award was appreciated by everyone.

Question 22

Noun; Persian

/ˈmoʊɡəl/

Definition: An important or powerful person, especially in the motion picture or media industry.

Sample Sentence: He became a /ˈmoʊɡəl/ in the tech industry.

Answer 22

mogul

Sample Sentence: He became a mogul in the tech industry.

Question 23

Noun; Middle English

/ˈmɔɪstʃər/

Definition: Water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapor, within a solid, or condensed on a surface.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈmɔɪstʃər/ in the air made it feel warmer.

Answer 23

moisture

Sample Sentence: The moisture in the air made it feel warmer.

Question 24

Noun; Latin

/ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

Definition: The smallest particle of a chemical element or compound.

Sample Sentence: They examined the /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/ under the microscope.

Answer 24

molecule

Sample Sentence: They examined the molecule under the microscope.

Question 25

# Noun; Greek /ˈmɒnəstəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows. **Sample Sentence:** *He visited the ancient /ˈmɒnəstəri/ during his travels.*

Answer 25

monastery ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He visited the ancient *monastery* during his travels.

Question 26

# Noun; Old English /ˈmʌndeɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The day of the week before Tuesday and following Sunday. **Sample Sentence:** *She dreaded going back to work on /ˈmʌndeɪ/.*

Answer 26

Monday ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She dreaded going back to work on *Monday*.

Question 27

# Noun; Latin /ˈmɒnstər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening. **Sample Sentence:** *The story was about a /ˈmɒnstər/ that lived under the bed.*

Answer 27

monster ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The story was about a *monster* that lived under the bed.

Question 28

# Verb; English /moʊpt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To move around slowly and aimlessly. **Sample Sentence:** *He /moʊpt/ around the house all afternoon.*

Answer 28

moped ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He *moped* around the house all afternoon.

Question 29

# Determiner & Pronoun; Old English /mɔːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A greater or additional amount or degree. **Sample Sentence:** *Would you like some /mɔːr/ tea?*

Answer 29

more ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Would you like some *more* tea?

Question 30

# Noun; Latin /moʊˈzeɪɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A pattern or picture made by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material. **Sample Sentence:** *The artist created a beautiful /moʊˈzeɪɪk/ on the floor.*

Answer 30

mosaic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist created a beautiful *mosaic* on the floor.

Question 31

# Noun; English /ˈmʌðər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A woman in relation to her child or children. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ˈmʌðər/ was a wonderful cook.*

Answer 31

mother ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *mother* was a wonderful cook.

Question 32

# Noun; Old English /maʊnd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A rounded mass projecting above a surface. **Sample Sentence:** *They climbed the grassy /maʊnd/ to get a better view.*

Answer 32

mound ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They climbed the grassy *mound* to get a better view.

Question 33

# Noun; English /ˈmɑːksi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The ability to face difficulty with spirit and courage. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ˈmɑːksi/ was evident in the way she handled the situation.*

Answer 33

moxie ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *moxie* was evident in the way she handled the situation.

Question 34

# Adjective; Old English /mʌtʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To a great degree; a great amount. **Sample Sentence:** *They enjoyed the concert very /mʌtʃ/.*

Answer 34

much ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They enjoyed the concert very *much*.

Question 35

# Adjective; English /ˈmʌdi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Covered in or full of mud. **Sample Sentence:** *The path was /ˈmʌdi/ after the rain.*

Answer 35

muddy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The path was *muddy* after the rain.

Question 36

# Noun; Latin /mjuːl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The offspring of a donkey and a horse (strictly, a male donkey and a female horse), typically sterile and used as a beast of burden. **Sample Sentence:** *The farmer used a /mjuːl/ to carry supplies.*

Answer 36

mule ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farmer used a *mule* to carry supplies.

Question 37

# Verb; English /ˈmʌmbəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear. **Sample Sentence:** *He tended to /ˈmʌmbəl/ when he was nervous.*

Answer 37

mumble ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He tended to *mumble* when he was nervous.

Question 38

# Adjective; English /ˈmʊʃi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Soft and pulpy. **Sample Sentence:** *The bananas became /ˈmʊʃi/ as they ripened.*

Answer 38

mushy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bananas became *mushy* as they ripened.

Question 39

# Noun; Greek /ˈmjuːzɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈmjuːzɪk/ played softly in the background.*

Answer 39

music ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *music* played softly in the background.

Question 40

# Verb; English /ˈmʌtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To speak quietly and indistinctly. **Sample Sentence:** *He began to /ˈmʌtər/ under his breath.*

Answer 40

mutter ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He began to *mutter* under his breath.

Question 41

# Verb; Middle English /næɡd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging. **Sample Sentence:** *He /næɡd/ her about the chores.*

Answer 41

nagged ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He *nagged* her about the chores.

Question 42

# Noun; English /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts. **Sample Sentence:** *His speech was filled with /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/.*

Answer 42

nationalism ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His speech was filled with *nationalism*.

Question 43

# Adverb; Old English /nɪər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** At or to a short distance away; close. **Sample Sentence:** *The store is /nɪər/ the school.*

Answer 43

near ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The store is *near* the school.

Question 44

# Verb; English /ˈniː.tən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make neat or tidy. **Sample Sentence:** *She decided to /ˈniː.tən/ her room before guests arrived.*

Answer 44

neaten ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She decided to *neaten* her room before guests arrived.

Question 45

# Noun; Old English /ˈniːdl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small, slender, pointed implement used for sewing or surgical operations. **Sample Sentence:** *She threaded the /ˈniːdl/ with blue thread.*

Answer 45

needle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She threaded the *needle* with blue thread.

Question 46

# Verb; Old English /neɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make the characteristic cry of a horse. **Sample Sentence:** *The horse began to /neɪ/ loudly.*

Answer 46

neigh ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The horse began to *neigh* loudly.

Question 47

# Noun; Greek /ˈniːɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A chemical element with the symbol Ne and atomic number 10, used in fluorescent lamps and advertising signs. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈniːɒn/ lights lit up the street.*

Answer 47

neon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *neon* lights lit up the street.

Question 48

# Adverb; Old English /ˈnɛvər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** At no time in the past or future; not ever. **Sample Sentence:** *He had /ˈnɛvər/ been to the new restaurant.*

Answer 48

never ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He had *never* been to the new restaurant.

Question 49

# Noun; English /ˈnuːbi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief. **Sample Sentence:** *As a /ˈnuːbi/ at the game, she was eager to learn.*

Answer 49

newbie ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** As a *newbie* at the game, she was eager to learn.

Question 50

# Pronoun; Middle English /ˈnoʊbɒdi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** No person; no one. **Sample Sentence:** */ˈnoʊbɒdi/ knew the answer to the question posed by the teacher.*

Answer 50

nobody ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** *Nobody* knew the answer to the question posed by the teacher.

Question 51

# Adjective; Latin /nɒkˈtɜːrnəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Active at night. **Sample Sentence:** *Owls are known for their /nɒkˈtɜːrnəl/ habits.*

Answer 51

nocturnal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Owls are known for their *nocturnal* habits.

Question 52

# Noun; English /ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːrmɪst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices in their behavior or views. **Sample Sentence:** */ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːrmɪst/s often challenge societal norms.*

Answer 52

nonconformist ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** *Nonconformists* often challenge societal norms.

Question 53

# Noun; Old English /nʊk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security. **Sample Sentence:** *She found a quiet /nʊk/ to read in.*

Answer 53

nook ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She found a quiet *nook* to read in.

Question 54

# Verb; Yiddish /nɒʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To eat enthusiastically. **Sample Sentence:** *They like to /nɒʃ/ on popcorn during the movie.*

Answer 54

nosh ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They like to *nosh* on popcorn during the movie.

Question 55

# Adverb; English /nɒt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Used with an auxiliary verb or "be" to form the negative. **Sample Sentence:** *She did /nɒt/ want to go to the party.*

Answer 55

not ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She did *not* want to go to the party.

Question 56

# Noun; English /ˈnəʊtbʊk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes in. **Sample Sentence:** *She jotted down the idea in her /ˈnəʊtbʊk/.*

Answer 56

notebook ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She jotted down the idea in her *notebook*.

Question 57

# Verb; Old French /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. **Sample Sentence:** *The gardener aims to /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ/ the plants with organic fertilizer.*

Answer 57

nourish ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The gardener aims to *nourish* the plants with organic fertilizer.

Question 58

# Noun; English /ˈnɒzlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube used to control a jet of gas or liquid. **Sample Sentence:** *The fireman adjusted the /ˈnɒzlz/ on the hose.*

Answer 58

nozzles ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fireman adjusted the *nozzles* on the hose.

Question 59

# Noun; English /ˈnʌɡɪts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small chunk or lump, especially of gold. **Sample Sentence:** *They found /ˈnʌɡɪts/ of gold in the river.*

Answer 59

nuggets ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They found *nuggets* of gold in the river.

Question 60

# Noun; Middle English /ˈnjuːsəns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance. **Sample Sentence:** *Construction noise has become a /ˈnjuːsəns/ to the residents.*

Answer 60

nuisance ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Construction noise has become a *nuisance* to the residents.

Question 61

# Verb; Latin /ˈnɜːtʃə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To care for and encourage the growth or development of. **Sample Sentence:** *Parents /ˈnɜːtʃə/ their children to help them succeed.*

Answer 61

nurture ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Parents *nurture* their children to help them succeed.

Question 62

# Verb; Latin /əˈblɪtəreɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To destroy utterly; wipe out. **Sample Sentence:** *The bomb could /əˈblɪtəreɪt/ the entire city.*

Answer 62

obliterate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bomb could *obliterate* the entire city.

Question 63

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɒblɒŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having an elongated shape, as a rectangle or an oval. **Sample Sentence:** *The table had an /ˈɒblɒŋ/ shape that fit perfectly in the dining room.*

Answer 63

oblong ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The table had an *oblong* shape that fit perfectly in the dining room.

Question 64

# Adjective; Latin /əbˈskjʊr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not discovered or known about; uncertain. **Sample Sentence:** *The origins of the artifact remain /əbˈskjʊr/.*

Answer 64

obscure ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The origins of the artifact remain *obscure*.

Question 65

# Noun; Greek /ˈɒktəpəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A marine animal with eight arms. **Sample Sentence:** *The diver was amazed by the /ˈɒktəpəs/ in the ocean.*

Answer 65

octopus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The diver was amazed by the *octopus* in the ocean.

Question 66

# Preposition; Old English /ɒf/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Away from the place in question; to or at a distance. **Sample Sentence:** *She jumped /ɒf/ the last step and landed on the ground.*

Answer 66

off ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She jumped *off* the last step and landed on the ground.

Question 67

# Noun; Latin /ˈɒfɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for commercial, professional, or bureaucratic work. **Sample Sentence:** *She spends most of her day at the /ˈɒfɪs/.*

Answer 67

office ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She spends most of her day at the *office*.

Question 68

# Noun; English /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A state in the northeastern part of the United States. **Sample Sentence:** *She was born and raised in /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/.*

Answer 68

Ohio ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was born and raised in *Ohio*.

Question 69

# Noun; Greek /əˈlɪmpɪæd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A major international sports event held once every four years. **Sample Sentence:** *Athletes from around the world gathered for the /əˈlɪmpɪæd/.*

Answer 69

olympiad ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Athletes from around the world gathered for the *olympiad*.

Question 70

# Noun; Greek /oʊˈmeɡə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The last letter of the Greek alphabet, used figuratively to mean the end. **Sample Sentence:** *She viewed the project as the /oʊˈmeɡə/ of her career.*

Answer 70

omega ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She viewed the project as the *omega* of her career.

Question 71

# Noun; Latin /əˈmɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The action of excluding or leaving out someone or something. **Sample Sentence:** *The /əˈmɪʃən/ of his name from the guest list was noticed.*

Answer 71

omission ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *omission* of his name from the guest list was noticed.

Question 72

# Adjective; English /ˈɒnʃɔːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Situated or occurring on land (often used in relation to the oil and gas industry). **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɒnʃɔːr/ facilities were inspected regularly.*

Answer 72

onshore ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *onshore* facilities were inspected regularly.

Question 73

# Exclamation; English /uːps/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Used to show recognition of a mistake or minor accident. **Sample Sentence:** *When she dropped the cup, she said, "/uːps/!"*

Answer 73

oops ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** When she dropped the cup, she said, "*oops*!"

Question 74

# Adjective; English /əˈpɪnjəneɪtɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Assertive in one's opinions, especially in an unwarranted manner. **Sample Sentence:** *His /əˈpɪnjəneɪtɪd/ remarks often sparked debates.*

Answer 74

opinionated ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *opinionated* remarks often sparked debates.

Question 75

# Noun; Greek /ɒpˈtɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person qualified to make and supply eyeglasses and contact lenses for correction of vision. **Sample Sentence:** *He visited the /ɒpˈtɪʃən/ for a new pair of glasses.*

Answer 75

optician ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He visited the *optician* for a new pair of glasses.

Question 76

# Noun; Latin /ˈɒptɪməm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The most favorable conditions or level for growth, reproduction, or success. **Sample Sentence:** *They aimed to create the /ˈɒptɪməm/ conditions for growth.*

Answer 76

optimum ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They aimed to create the *optimum* conditions for growth.

Question 77

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish. **Sample Sentence:** *The palace was decorated in an /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ style.*

Answer 77

opulent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The palace was decorated in an *opulent* style.

Question 78

# Noun; Latin /ˈɒrəkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought. **Sample Sentence:** *The villagers visited the /ˈɒrəkəl/ for guidance.*

Answer 78

oracle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The villagers visited the *oracle* for guidance.

Question 79

# Noun; Latin /ˈɔrdər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An arrangement or sequence. **Sample Sentence:** *The books were arranged in alphabetical /ˈɔrdər/.*

Answer 79

order ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The books were arranged in alphabetical *order*.

Question 80

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɔrdəˌnɛri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** With no special or distinctive features; normal. **Sample Sentence:** *It was an /ˈɔrdəˌnɛri/ day at the office.*

Answer 80

ordinary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** It was an *ordinary* day at the office.

Question 81

# Noun; Italian /ɔːrˈɡænzə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A thin, plain weave, sheer fabric used for formal dresses and curtains. **Sample Sentence:** *The dress was made of delicate /ɔːrˈɡænzə/ and shimmered in the light.*

Answer 81

organza ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dress was made of delicate *organza* and shimmered in the light.

Question 82

# Verb; Latin /ˈɔːrɪdʒɪneɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To have a specified beginning; to start or begin. **Sample Sentence:** *The custom is believed to /ˈɔːrɪdʒɪneɪt/ in ancient times.*

Answer 82

originate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The custom is believed to *originate* in ancient times.

Question 83

# Noun; Old French /ˈɔrnəmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A thing used to adorn something but usually having no practical purpose. **Sample Sentence:** *The Christmas tree was covered in /ˈɔrnəmənt/s.*

Answer 83

ornament ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The Christmas tree was covered in *ornaments*.

Question 84

# Adjective; Old English /ˈʌðər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Used to refer to a person or thing that is different or distinct from one already mentioned or known. **Sample Sentence:** *She picked the /ˈʌðər/ option on the menu.*

Answer 84

other ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She picked the *other* option on the menu.

Question 85

# Noun; Latin /aʊns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound. **Sample Sentence:** *He bought an /aʊns/ of gold at the market.*

Answer 85

ounce ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He bought an *ounce* of gold at the market.

Question 86

# Noun; English /ˈaʊstər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Dismissal or expulsion from a position. **Sample Sentence:** *The board voted for his /ˈaʊstər/ from the company.*

Answer 86

ouster ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The board voted for his *ouster* from the company.

Question 87

# Adverb; Old English /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Situated or moving beyond the limits or confines of something. **Sample Sentence:** *Let's play /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ in the garden.*

Answer 87

outside ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Let's play *outside* in the garden.

Question 88

# Verb; Old English /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty. **Sample Sentence:** *She managed to /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/ her fears.*

Answer 88

overcome ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She managed to *overcome* her fears.

Question 89

# Adjective; Old English /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Showing excessive confidence or pride. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/ arrogance was off-putting.*

Answer 89

overweening ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *overweening* arrogance was off-putting.

Question 90

# Noun; Greek /ˈoʊzoʊn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A colorless unstable toxic gas with a pungent odor and powerful oxidizing properties. **Sample Sentence:** *The smell of /ˈoʊzoʊn/ was strong after the storm.*

Answer 90

ozone ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The smell of *ozone* was strong after the storm.

Question 91

# Noun; Latin /peɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** One side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper. **Sample Sentence:** *He bookmarked the /peɪdʒ/ he was reading before going to sleep.*

Answer 91

page ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He bookmarked the *page* he was reading before going to sleep.

Question 92

# Noun; Old French /ˈpeɪdʒəntri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Elaborate display or ceremony. **Sample Sentence:** *The festival was full of /ˈpeɪdʒəntri/ and excitement.*

Answer 92

pageantry ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The festival was full of *pageantry* and excitement.

Question 93

# Verb; Latin /ˈpædʒɪneɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To number the pages of a book or manuscript. **Sample Sentence:** *She needed to /ˈpædʒɪneɪt/ the document before submitting it.*

Answer 93

paginate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She needed to *paginate* the document before submitting it.

Question 94

# Noun; English /peɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A bucket, often used for carrying liquids. **Sample Sentence:** *She filled the /peɪl/ with water from the well.*

Answer 94

pail ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She filled the *pail* with water from the well.

Question 95

# Noun; Scottish /ˈpeɪzli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A distinctive, intricate pattern of curved, feather-shaped figures based on a pine-cone design from India. **Sample Sentence:** *The scarf was adorned with a colorful /ˈpeɪzli/ pattern.*

Answer 95

paisley ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scarf was adorned with a colorful *paisley* pattern.

Question 96

# Adjective; Latin /pəˈleɪʃəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid. **Sample Sentence:** *The hotel had a /pəˈleɪʃəl/ lobby.*

Answer 96

palatial ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The hotel had a *palatial* lobby.

Question 97

# Noun; Latin /ˈpælər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Unusual lightness of skin color, often due to illness or emotional distress. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈpælər/ was noticeable after the shock.*

Answer 97

pallor ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *pallor* was noticeable after the shock.

Question 98

# Noun; Greek /pænəˈræmə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer. **Sample Sentence:** *They enjoyed a /pænəˈræmə/ of the city from the top of the hill.*

Answer 98

panorama ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They enjoyed a *panorama* of the city from the top of the hill.

Question 99

# Noun; Greek /ˈpænθiːɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** All the gods of a people or religion collectively. **Sample Sentence:** *The ancient Greeks worshipped a /ˈpænθiːɒn/ of gods.*

Answer 99

pantheon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient Greeks worshipped a *pantheon* of gods.

Question 100

# Noun; Greek /ˈpærəsaɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈpærəsaɪt/ caused illness in the host animal.*

Answer 100

parasite ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *parasite* caused illness in the host animal.