Set 7: Luc-Pall

Question 1

Adjective; Latin

/ˈluːkjʊlənt/

Definition: (of writing or speech) clearly expressed and easily understood.

Sample Sentence: Her /ˈluːkjʊlənt/ explanation made the topic easy to grasp.

Answer 1

luculent

Sample Sentence: Her luculent explanation made the topic easy to grasp.

Question 2

Adjective; Latin

/ˈluːdɪkrəs/

Definition: So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing.

Sample Sentence: The idea was /ˈluːdɪkrəs/, but it worked surprisingly well.

Answer 2

ludicrous

Sample Sentence: The idea was ludicrous, but it worked surprisingly well.

Question 3

Adjective; Latin

/ˈlʌmbər/

Definition: Relating to the lower part of the back.

Sample Sentence: He suffered from /ˈlʌmbər/ pain after the hike.

Answer 3

lumbar

Sample Sentence: He suffered from lumbar pain after the hike.

Question 4

Noun; Latin

/ˈluːmɪnəns/

Definition: The quality of being luminous; brightness.

Sample Sentence: The room was filled with the soft /ˈluːmɪnəns/ of the morning light.

Answer 4

luminance

Sample Sentence: The room was filled with the soft luminance of the morning light.

Question 5

Noun; Latin

/ˈluːpaɪn/

Definition: A plant of the pea family with deeply divided leaves and tall, colorful, tapering spikes of flowers.

Sample Sentence: The garden was full of blooming /ˈluːpaɪn/.

Answer 5

lupine

Sample Sentence: The garden was full of blooming lupine.

Question 6

Verb; Latin

/lʌɡˈzjʊərieɪt/

Definition: Enjoy oneself in a luxurious way; take self-indulgent delight.

Sample Sentence: They decided to /lʌɡˈzjʊərieɪt/ in the spa for the afternoon.

Answer 6

luxuriate

Sample Sentence: They decided to luxuriate in the spa for the afternoon.

Question 7

Noun; Spanish

/məˈʃɛti/

Definition: A broad, heavy knife used for cutting vegetation, agricultural work, or as a weapon in some regions.

Sample Sentence: He used a /məˈʃɛti/ to clear the dense undergrowth.

Answer 7

machete

Sample Sentence: He used a machete to clear the dense undergrowth.

Question 8

Noun; Old French

/ˈmækəˌrɛl/

Definition: A type of fish known for its oily flesh and distinctive wavy patterns on its back.

Sample Sentence: The fisherman caught a large /ˈmækəˌrɛl/ during his trip.

Answer 8

mackerel

Sample Sentence: The fisherman caught a large mackerel during his trip.

Question 9

Noun; Greek

/ˈmækrəˌkɒzəm/

Definition: The whole universe; a system reflecting on a larger scale.

Sample Sentence: The philosopher pondered the mysteries of the /ˈmækrəˌkɒzəm/.

Answer 9

macrocosm

Sample Sentence: The philosopher pondered the mysteries of the macrocosm.

Question 10

Noun; French

/mædmwɑˈzɛl/

Definition: A title or form of address used to or of an unmarried French-speaking woman, corresponding to Miss.

Sample Sentence: The young /mædmwɑˈzɛl/ greeted everyone with a smile.

Answer 10

mademoiselle

Sample Sentence: The young mademoiselle greeted everyone with a smile.

Question 11

Adjective; Latin

/məˈlɛvələnt/

Definition: Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Sample Sentence: The villain had a /məˈlɛvələnt/ smile.

Answer 11

malevolent

Sample Sentence: The villain had a malevolent smile.

Question 12

Noun; Latin

/ˈmæntəl/

Definition: A shelf above a fireplace.

Sample Sentence: The clock was placed on the /ˈmæntəl/.

Answer 12

mantel

Sample Sentence: The clock was placed on the mantel.

Question 13

Noun; Latin

/ˈmænjʊəl/

Definition: A book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject; a handbook.

Sample Sentence: The technician referred to the /ˈmænjʊəl/ during the repair.

Answer 13

manual

Sample Sentence: The technician referred to the manual during the repair.

Question 14

Noun; Greek

/ˈmɑːrbəl/

Definition: A hard crystalline metamorphic form of limestone, typically white with mottlings or streaks of color, that is capable of being polished and is used in sculpture and architecture.

Sample Sentence: The statue was carved from /ˈmɑːrbəl/.

Answer 14

marble

Sample Sentence: The statue was carved from marble.

Question 15

Noun; English

/ˈmɑrkˌsmɛnˌʃɪp/

Definition: Skill in shooting at a target.

Sample Sentence: His /ˈmɑrkˌsmɛnˌʃɪp/ earned him a spot on the shooting team.

Answer 15

marksmanship

Sample Sentence: His marksmanship earned him a spot on the shooting team.

Question 16

Noun; Greek

/mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

Definition: A mammal of an order whose members are born incompletely developed and are carried and suckled in a pouch on the mother’s belly.

Sample Sentence: The kangaroo is a well-known /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/.

Answer 16

marsupial

Sample Sentence: The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.

Question 17

Noun; Greek

/ˈmæstədɒn/

Definition: A large extinct elephant-like mammal of the Miocene to Pleistocene epochs, having shaggy hair and a long trunk.

Sample Sentence: Fossils of the /ˈmæstədɒn/ were discovered in the quarry.

Answer 17

mastodon

Sample Sentence: Fossils of the mastodon were discovered in the quarry.

Question 18

Noun; English

/mætrəs/

Definition: A large, rectangular pad used for supporting the reclining body, typically as part of a bed.

Sample Sentence: She decided to replace her old /mætrəs/ for a more comfortable night’s sleep.

Answer 18

mattress

Sample Sentence: She decided to replace her old mattress for a more comfortable night’s sleep.

Question 19

Noun; French

/moʊv/

Definition: A pale purple color.

Sample Sentence: She wore a dress of /moʊv/ that matched her eyes.

Answer 19

mauve

Sample Sentence: She wore a dress of mauve that matched her eyes.

Question 20

Noun; American English

/ˈmævərɪk/

Definition: An independent-minded person.

Sample Sentence: He was known as a /ˈmævərɪk/ in the business world.

Answer 20

maverick

Sample Sentence: He was known as a maverick in the business world.

Question 21

Adjective; Greek

/ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθ.ɪk/

Definition: Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing megaliths.

Sample Sentence: The /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθ.ɪk/ structures puzzled archaeologists.

Answer 21

megalithic

Sample Sentence: The megalithic structures puzzled archaeologists.

Question 22

Noun; Greek

/ˈmɛləˌmiːn/

Definition: A white crystalline compound used in making plastics.

Sample Sentence: The dishes are made of /ˈmɛləˌmiːn/.

Answer 22

melamine

Sample Sentence: The dishes are made of melamine.

Question 23

Noun; Greek

/ˈmɛlənˌkɔli/

Definition: A deep, persistent sadness.

Sample Sentence: He was overwhelmed by a sense of /ˈmɛlənˌkɔli/ after the movie.

Answer 23

melancholy

Sample Sentence: He was overwhelmed by a sense of melancholy after the movie.

Question 24

Noun; French

/ˈmeɪleɪ/

Definition: A confused fight, skirmish, or scuffle.

Sample Sentence: The players were involved in a /ˈmeɪleɪ/ on the field.

Answer 24

melee

Sample Sentence: The players were involved in a melee on the field.

Question 25

# Noun; Spanish /məˈriːnoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A breed of fine wool sheep. **Sample Sentence:** The farm specialized in raising /məˈriːnoʊ/ sheep.

Answer 25

merino ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farm specialized in raising *merino* sheep.

Question 26

# Noun; Greek /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːrfəsɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A transformation or dramatic change. **Sample Sentence:** *The caterpillar underwent a /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːrfəsɪs/ into a butterfly.*

Answer 26

metamorphosis ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The caterpillar underwent a *metamorphosis* into a butterfly.

Question 27

# Noun; English /ˈmɪdˌɛər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A point in the air not touching any surface. **Sample Sentence:** *The bird caught the insect in /ˈmɪdˌɛər/.*

Answer 27

midair ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bird caught the insect in *midair*.

Question 28

# Noun; Latin /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to soldiers, arms, or war. **Sample Sentence:** *He decided to pursue a career in the /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/.*

Answer 28

military ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He decided to pursue a career in the *military*.

Question 29

# Adjective; Greek /mɪˈmɛtɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to, constituting, or habitually practicing imitation. **Sample Sentence:** *The artist's /mɪˈmɛtɪk/ style was remarkable.*

Answer 29

mimetic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist's mimetic style was remarkable.

Question 30

# Noun; Greek /ˈmaɪnətɔːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A mythical creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man. **Sample Sentence:** *The legend of the /ˈmaɪnətɔːr/ is a famous part of Greek mythology.*

Answer 30

Minotaur ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The legend of the Minotaur is a famous part of Greek mythology.

Question 31

# Noun; French /mɪˈrɑːʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions. **Sample Sentence:** *In the desert, they saw a /mɪˈrɑːʒ/ of water that wasn’t really there.*

Answer 31

mirage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** In the desert, they saw a *mirage* of water that wasn’t really there.

Question 32

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way. **Sample Sentence:** *The child had a /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/ grin.*

Answer 32

mischievous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The child had a *mischievous* grin.

Question 33

# Verb; Old English /mɪsˈliːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Cause someone to have a wrong idea or impression. **Sample Sentence:** *The advertisement was designed to /mɪsˈliːd/ consumers.*

Answer 33

mislead ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The advertisement was designed to *mislead* consumers.

Question 34

# Adjective; Latin /ˈmɪtɪgəˌtɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Serving to make a condition or consequence less severe. **Sample Sentence:** *The lawyer presented /ˈmɪtɪgəˌtɪv/ factors to reduce the sentence.*

Answer 34

mitigative ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The lawyer presented *mitigative* factors to reduce the sentence.

Question 35

# Adjective; Latin /ˈmɒdjʊlər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Composed of standardized units or sections for easy construction or flexible arrangement. **Sample Sentence:** The office furniture was designed to be /ˈmɒdjʊlər/ so it could fit any space.

Answer 35

modular ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The office furniture was designed to be *modular* so it could fit any space.

Question 36

# Adjective; French /mɒnəkrəʊm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Consisting of or displaying images in black and white or in varying tones of only one color. **Sample Sentence:** *The gallery featured a /mɒnəkrəʊm/ photograph exhibit.*

Answer 36

monochrome ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The gallery featured a *monochrome* photograph exhibit.

Question 37

# Adjective; Greek /məˈnɒtənəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest. **Sample Sentence:** *The lecturer's /məˈnɒtənəs/ voice made it hard to stay awake.*

Answer 37

monotonous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The lecturer's *monotonous* voice made it hard to stay awake.

Question 38

# Noun; Middle English /ˈmʊrɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A charge for mooring a boat. **Sample Sentence:** *The marina's /ˈmʊrɪdʒ/ fees were quite reasonable.*

Answer 38

moorage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The marina's moorage fees were quite reasonable.

Question 39

# Adjective; Latin /ˈmɔːrdənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ˈmɔːrdənt/ remarks made everyone uncomfortable.*

Answer 39

mordant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *mordant* remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

Question 40

# Adjective; Greek /ˌmɔːrfəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the form or structure of things. **Sample Sentence:** The study focused on the /ˌmɔːrfəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ characteristics of the species.

Answer 40

morphological ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The study focused on the morphological characteristics of the species.

Question 41

# Noun; Greek /məʊˈzeɪɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A picture or pattern created by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass. **Sample Sentence:** *The floor was decorated with an ancient /məʊˈzeɪɪk/.*

Answer 41

mosaic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The floor was decorated with an ancient *mosaic*.

Question 42

# Noun; Latin /ˈmoʊʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The action or process of moving or being moved. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈmoʊʃən/ of the waves was calming.*

Answer 42

motion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *motion* of the waves was calming.

Question 43

# Noun; Irish /ˈmʌlɪɡən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A second chance to perform an action, usually in sports, when the first attempt was unsuccessful. **Sample Sentence:** *He took a /ˈmʌlɪɡən/ on the first hole after missing the putt.*

Answer 43

mulligan ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He took a *mulligan* on the first hole after missing the putt.

Question 44

# Adjective; English /ˈmɜːrki/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist. **Sample Sentence:** *The river was too /ˈmɜːrki/ to see the bottom.*

Answer 44

murky ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The river was too *murky* to see the bottom.

Question 45

# Noun; Latin /ˈmʌsəlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Tissues composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement. **Sample Sentence:** *The athlete's /ˈmʌsəlz/ were well-defined after months of training.*

Answer 45

muscles ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The athlete's *muscles* were well-defined after months of training.

Question 46

# Noun; Greek /ˌmaɪəˈɡloʊbɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A red protein containing heme that carries and stores oxygen in muscle cells. **Sample Sentence:** *The presence of /ˌmaɪəˈɡloʊbɪn/ is crucial for muscle function.*

Answer 46

myoglobin ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The presence of *myoglobin* is crucial for muscle function.

Question 47

# Adjective; Greek /maɪˈɒpɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight. **Sample Sentence:** His /maɪˈɒpɪk/ view limited the project's potential.

Answer 47

myopic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *myopic* view limited the project's potential.

Question 48

# Noun; French /næpəˈleɪən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A French pastry made of layers of puff pastry filled with cream. **Sample Sentence:** *She ordered a /næpəˈleɪən/ for dessert.*

Answer 48

napoleon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She ordered a napoleon for dessert.

Question 49

# Noun; Old Norse /ˈnɑːrwɔːl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A medium-sized toothed whale that possesses a large "tusk" from a protruding canine tooth. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈnɑːrwɔːl/ is known for its long, spiral tusk.*

Answer 49

narwhal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *narwhal* is known for its long, spiral tusk.

Question 50

# Adjective; Latin /ˈnætʃərəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind. **Sample Sentence:** *The park is a beautiful example of /ˈnætʃərəl/ landscape.*

Answer 50

natural ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The park is a beautiful example of *natural* landscape.

Question 51

# Adjective; English /ˈnɔːti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Behaving badly or disobediently. **Sample Sentence:** The child was often /ˈnɔːti/ at school.

Answer 51

naughty ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The child was often *naughty* at school.

Question 52

# Adjective; Greek /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of or concerning sailors or navigation; maritime. **Sample Sentence:** *He had extensive knowledge of /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/ terms and seafaring.*

Answer 52

nautical ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He had extensive knowledge of *nautical* terms and seafaring.

Question 53

# Adjective; Latin /ˈnɛbjʊləs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy. **Sample Sentence:** *His plans for the future remain /ˈnɛbjʊləs/.*

Answer 53

nebulous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His plans for the future remain nebulous.

Question 54

# Noun; Greek /niːˈɒtəˌrɪzəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A new word, expression, or usage; the creation or use of new words or senses. **Sample Sentence:** *The language constantly evolves with /niːˈɒtəˌrɪzəm/.*

Answer 54

neoterism ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The language constantly evolves with *neoterism*.

Question 55

# Noun; Greek /nʊˈrɒtɪsɪzəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A personality trait involving a long-term tendency to be in a negative emotional state. **Sample Sentence:** *Her high level of /nʊˈrɒtɪsɪzəm/ affected her daily life.*

Answer 55

neuroticism ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her high level of *neuroticism* affected her daily life.

Question 56

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈnjuːˌfæŋɡəld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Different from what one is used to; objectionably new. **Sample Sentence:** *He was skeptical of the /ˈnjuːˌfæŋɡəld/ technology.*

Answer 56

newfangled ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was skeptical of the *newfangled* technology.

Question 57

# Noun; Middle English /ˈnaɪttaɪm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The time between evening and morning; the time of darkness. **Sample Sentence:** *The city is beautiful at /ˈnaɪttaɪm/.*

Answer 57

nighttime ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The city is beautiful at *nighttime*.

Question 58

# Noun; Latin /ˈnaɪtreɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A salt or ester of nitric acid, containing the anion NO3− or the group —NO3. **Sample Sentence:** *The soil was rich in /ˈnaɪtreɪt/.*

Answer 58

nitrate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The soil was rich in *nitrate*.

Question 59

# Adjective; Latin /nəʊˈbɪljəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the nobility. **Sample Sentence:** *The /nəʊˈbɪljəri/ titles were passed down through generations.*

Answer 59

nobiliary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The nobiliary titles were passed down through generations.

Question 60

# Adjective; Latin /ˈnəʊ.sɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Harmful or injurious. **Sample Sentence:** *Exposure to /ˈnəʊ.sɪv/ chemicals without protection can be dangerous.*

Answer 60

nocive ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Exposure to *nocive* chemicals without protection can be dangerous.

Question 61

# Noun; Latin /nɒkˈtæmbjʊlɪst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who walks about in their sleep; a sleepwalker. **Sample Sentence:** *The /nɒkˈtæmbjʊlɪst/ was found wandering the halls at night.*

Answer 61

noctambulist ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *noctambulist* was found wandering the halls at night.

Question 62

# Adjective; Latin /nɒkˈtɜː.nəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Done, occurring, or active at night. **Sample Sentence:** *Owls are known for their /nɒkˈtɜː.nəl/ hunting habits.*

Answer 62

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

Question 63

# Noun; Greek /ˈnɒm.ən.si/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Divination by examining names. **Sample Sentence:** *He practiced /ˈnɒm.ən.si/ to predict future events.*

Answer 63

nomancy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He practiced *nomancy* to predict future events.

Question 64

# Noun; Latin /nəʊˈmɛnklətʃər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A system of names or terms used in a particular science, discipline, or art. **Sample Sentence:** *The /nəʊˈmɛnklətʃər/ of chemical compounds can be quite complex.*

Answer 64

nomenclature ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *nomenclature* of chemical compounds can be quite complex.

Question 65

# Noun; French /ˈnɒnʃəlɒ̃s/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state of being calm and relaxed; lacking concern. **Sample Sentence:** *He answered the question with surprising /ˈnɒnʃəlɒ̃s/.*

Answer 65

nonchalance ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He answered the question with surprising *nonchalance*.

Question 66

# Noun; Latin /ˈnɒnsɛns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense. **Sample Sentence:** *His explanation was dismissed as /ˈnɒnsɛns/.*

Answer 66

nonsense ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His explanation was dismissed as *nonsense*.

Question 67

# Noun; Old English /ˈnɒstrəlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Either of the two openings of the nose through which air moves when you breathe. **Sample Sentence:** *The scent of the flowers filled her /ˈnɒstrəlz/ as she walked through the garden.*

Answer 67

nostrils ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scent of the flowers filled her *nostrils* as she walked through the garden.

Question 68

# Adjective; French /nuːˈvoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Newly arrived or developed. Often used in the context of fashion or art. **Sample Sentence:** *The gallery featured /nuːˈvoʊ/ art that captivated the audience.*

Answer 68

nouveau ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The gallery featured *nouveau* art that captivated the audience.

Question 69

# Noun; Latin /ˌnɒvəm.dɪˈsɪl.i.ən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A cardinal number represented in the U.S. by 1 followed by 60 zeros. **Sample Sentence:** *The concept of a /ˌnɒvəm.dɪˈsɪl.i.ən/ is often used in theoretical mathematics.*

Answer 69

novemdecillion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The concept of a *novemdecillion* is often used in theoretical mathematics.

Question 70

# Adjective; Latin /ˈnɒkʃəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. **Sample Sentence:** *The factory emitted /ˈnɒkʃəs/ fumes.*

Answer 70

noxious ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The factory emitted *noxious* fumes.

Question 71

# Adjective; Latin /ˈnjuː.sɪ.fɔːrm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having the shape or form of a nut. **Sample Sentence:** *The seed had a /ˈnjuː.sɪ.fɔːrm/ appearance, resembling a walnut.*

Answer 71

nuciform ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The seed had a *nuciform* appearance, resembling a walnut.

Question 72

# Noun; Spanish /ˈnjuː.tri.ə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent native to South America. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈnjuː.tri.ə/ is known for its destructive feeding habits on aquatic vegetation.*

Answer 72

nutria ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *nutria* is known for its destructive feeding habits on aquatic vegetation.

Question 73

# Verb; Latin /ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible. **Sample Sentence:** *The instructions were meant to /ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/ rather than clarify.*

Answer 73

obfuscate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The instructions were meant to *obfuscate* rather than clarify.

Question 74

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

Answer 74

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

Question 75

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɒbsəliːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** No longer produced or used; out of date. **Sample Sentence:** *The company phased out its /ˈɒbsəliːt/ models.*

Answer 75

obsolete ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The company phased out its *obsolete* models.

Question 76

# Adjective; Latin /əbˈstrɛpərəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Noisy and difficult to control. **Sample Sentence:** The teacher struggled to calm the /əbˈstrɛpərəs/ class.

Answer 76

obstreperous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The teacher struggled to calm the *obstreperous* class.

Question 77

# Adjective; Latin /əbˈtjuːs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand. **Sample Sentence:** *His /əbˈtjuːs/ remarks during the meeting frustrated everyone.*

Answer 77

obtuse ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *obtuse* remarks during the meeting frustrated everyone.

Question 78

# Verb; Latin /ˈɒk.jə.paɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To take control or possession of a place or space. **Sample Sentence:** *The army plans to /ˈɒk.jə.paɪ/ the strategic location by dawn.*

Answer 78

occupy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The army plans to *occupy* the strategic location by dawn.

Question 79

# Noun; Nahuatl /ˈɒsəlɒt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A wild cat native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. **Sample Sentence:** The zoo had recently acquired an /ˈɒsəlɒt/ for their exhibit.

Answer 79

ocelot ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The zoo had recently acquired an *ocelot* for their exhibit.

Question 80

# Noun; English /ˈɒd.ɪ.ti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Something unusual or remarkable. **Sample Sentence:** *The museum's new exhibit was filled with historical /ˈɒd.ɪ.ti/.*

Answer 80

oddity ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The museum's new exhibit was filled with historical *oddity*.

Question 81

# Adjective; Latin /əˈfɪsɪnəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Used in a sentence to describe things that are of or relating to a pharmacy or a dispensary. **Sample Sentence:** The /əˈfɪsɪnəl/ herbs were kept in the apothecary.

Answer 81

officinal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The officinal herbs were kept in the apothecary.

Question 82

# Noun; French /ˈoʊɡrəz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A mythical creature, often depicted as a large, hideous, man-like being. **Sample Sentence:** The story warned children of the dangerous /ˈoʊɡrəz/ in the forest.

Answer 82

ogres ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The story warned children of the dangerous *ogres* in the forest.

Question 83

# Noun; African (Ngando) /oʊˈkæpi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large browsing mammal of the giraffe family that lives in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. **Sample Sentence:** *The /oʊˈkæpi/ is known for its zebra-like stripes.*

Answer 83

okapi ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *okapi* is known for its zebra-like stripes.

Question 84

# Noun; Arabic /oʊˈmɑːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. **Sample Sentence:** *He traveled to /oʊˈmɑːn/ to experience its rich cultural heritage.*

Answer 84

Oman ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He traveled to *Oman* to experience its rich cultural heritage.

Question 85

# Adjective; Latin /ˈoʊnərəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty. **Sample Sentence:** The task proved to be as /ˈoʊnərəs/ as it was important.

Answer 85

onerous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The task proved to be as onerous as it was important.

Question 86

# Noun; Greek /ˈɒnɪks/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A semiprecious variety of agate with different colors in layers. **Sample Sentence:** *The ring was adorned with a beautiful /ˈɒnɪks/ stone.*

Answer 86

onyx ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ring was adorned with a beautiful *onyx* stone.

Question 87

# Noun; Latin /əˈpəʊnənsi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state or condition of being opposed or in conflict. **Sample Sentence:** *The intense /əˈpəʊnənsi/ between the two teams was evident during the match.*

Answer 87

opponency ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The intense *opponency* between the two teams was evident during the match.

Question 88

# Verb; Latin /əˈpjuːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To fight against or call into question. **Sample Sentence:** *The lawyer decided to /əˈpjuːn/ the witness's credibility during the trial.*

Answer 88

oppugn ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The lawyer decided to *oppugn* the witness's credibility during the trial.

Question 89

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish. **Sample Sentence:** *The palace was decorated in an /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ style, reflecting the wealth of its owner.*

Answer 89

opulent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The palace was decorated in an *opulent* style, reflecting the wealth of its owner.

Question 90

# Noun; Latin /ˈɔːrəkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought in ancient times. **Sample Sentence:** *They traveled to consult the /ˈɔːrəkəl/ about their future.*

Answer 90

oracle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They traveled to consult the *oracle* about their future.

Question 91

# Noun; Latin /ˌɔːɡəˈnɛl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function. **Sample Sentence:** *The mitochondrion is an important /ˌɔːɡəˈnɛl/ in the cell.*

Answer 91

organelle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The mitochondrion is an important *organelle* in the cell.

Question 92

# Noun; Latin /ˈɒsprɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large fish-eating bird of prey. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɒsprɪ/ soared over the lake scanning for fish.*

Answer 92

osprey ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *osprey* soared over the lake scanning for fish.

Question 93

# Pronoun; English /aʊəˈsɛlvz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The reflexive form of 'we', used to emphasize the subject. **Sample Sentence:** *We need to remind /aʊəˈsɛlvz/ to stay focused on our goals.*

Answer 93

ourselves ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We need to remind *ourselves* to stay focused on our goals.

Question 94

# Noun; Middle English /ˈaʊtkʌm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The way a thing turns out; a consequence. **Sample Sentence:** *They were anxious about the /ˈaʊtkʌm/ of the election.*

Answer 94

outcome ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They were anxious about the *outcome* of the election.

Question 95

# Noun; English /ˈaʊt.fɪts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Sets of clothing, especially when worn together for a particular occasion or purpose. **Sample Sentence:** *The store displayed a variety of new /ˈaʊt.fɪts/ for the summer season.*

Answer 95

outfits ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The store displayed a variety of new *outfits* for the summer season.

Question 96

# Verb; Latin /ˈɒksɪdʒəˌneɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To supply, combine, or enrich something with oxygen. **Sample Sentence:** *The process was designed to /ˈɒksɪdʒəˌneɪt/ the water.*

Answer 96

oxygenate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The process was designed to oxygenate the water.

Question 97

# Noun; English /ˈɔɪstərz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Saltwater bivalve mollusks used as food. **Sample Sentence:** *We enjoyed a platter of fresh /ˈɔɪstərz/ at the seaside restaurant.*

Answer 97

oysters ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We enjoyed a platter of fresh *oysters* at the seaside restaurant.

Question 98

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

Answer 98

paisley ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore a scarf with a *paisley* pattern.

Question 99

# Noun; French /ˈpælɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colors. **Sample Sentence:** *The artist's /ˈpælɪt/ was filled with vibrant colors.*

Answer 99

palette ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist's *palette* was filled with vibrant colors.

Question 100

# Adjective; Latin /pæliˈeɪtɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relieving pain without dealing with the cause of the condition. **Sample Sentence:** *The patient was given /pæliˈeɪtɪv/ care to ease discomfort.*

Answer 100

palliative ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The patient was given palliative care to ease discomfort.