Set 7: Moi-Pot

Question 1

Noun; Latin

/ˈmɔɪəti/

Definition: One of two approximately equal parts.

Sample Sentence: The inheritance was divided into a /ˈmɔɪəti/ for each of the siblings.

Answer 1

moiety

Sample Sentence: The inheritance was divided into a moiety for each of the siblings.

Question 2

Noun; Greek

/ˈmɔɪrə/

Definition: A person’s destiny or fate.

Sample Sentence: He believed it was his /ˈmɔɪrə/ to become a great leader.

Answer 2

moira

Sample Sentence: He believed it was his moira to become a great leader.

Question 3

Noun; Greek

/ˈmɒnətoʊn/

Definition: A continuous, unchanging tone without variation in pitch.

Sample Sentence: The lecturer’s /ˈmɒnətoʊn/ made it hard to stay awake.

Answer 3

monotone

Sample Sentence: The lecturer’s monotone made it hard to stay awake.

Question 4

Noun; French

/mɔːˈreɪn/

Definition: Accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier.

Sample Sentence: The hikers climbed over the /mɔːˈreɪn/ at the base of the glacier.

Answer 4

moraine

Sample Sentence: The hikers climbed over the moraine at the base of the glacier.

Question 5

Noun; Latin

/mɔːˈbɪdɪti/

Definition: The condition of being diseased or the prevalence of disease within a population.

Sample Sentence: The report highlighted the /mɔːˈbɪdɪti/ rates of the region.

Answer 5

morbidity

Sample Sentence: The report highlighted the morbidity rates of the region.

Question 6

Noun; Old French

/məˈrɛl/

Definition: An edible fungus with a distinctive honeycomb appearance.

Sample Sentence: We found a /məˈrɛl/ in the forest clearing.

Answer 6

morel

Sample Sentence: We found a morel in the forest clearing.

Question 7

Noun; Greek

/mɔːˈfɒlədʒi/

Definition: The study of the form and structure of organisms.

Sample Sentence: In biology class, we studied the /mɔːˈfɒlədʒi/ of various plants.

Answer 7

morphology

Sample Sentence: In biology class, we studied the morphology of various plants.

Question 8

Adjective; Middle English

/ˈmɒtli/

Definition: Composed of diverse and varied elements.

Sample Sentence: The audience was a /ˈmɒtli/ crew of different ages and backgrounds.

Answer 8

motley

Sample Sentence: The audience was a motley crew of different ages and backgrounds.

Question 9

Noun; French

/muːˈlɑːʒ/

Definition: A mold or cast of a part of the body.

Sample Sentence: The artist created a /muːˈlɑːʒ/ of the sculpture’s face.

Answer 9

moulage

Sample Sentence: The artist created a moulage of the sculpture’s face.

Question 10

Noun; Italian

/ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

Definition: A person who deceives others, especially in order to trick them out of their money; a charlatan.

Sample Sentence: The crowd was entertained by the antics of a /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/.

Answer 10

mountebank

Sample Sentence: The crowd was entertained by the antics of a mountebank.

Question 11

Noun; English

/mɔɹnəz/

Definition: People who are feeling or expressing sorrow, especially for someone’s death.

Sample Sentence: The /mɔɹnəz/ gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.

Answer 11

mourners

Sample Sentence: The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.

Question 12

Proper noun; Marathi

/mʊmˈbaɪ/

Definition: The capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra, formerly known as Bombay.

Sample Sentence: /mʊmˈbaɪ/ is known for its vibrant culture and bustling economy.

Answer 12

Mumbai

Sample Sentence: Mumbai is known for its vibrant culture and bustling economy.

Question 13

Noun; English

/ˈmʌtənˌtʃɑps/

Definition: Sideburns, especially when bushy and extending to the lower jaw.

Sample Sentence: He decided to grow /ˈmʌtənˌtʃɑps/ as a nod to the classic style of the 19th century.

Answer 13

muttonchops

Sample Sentence: He decided to grow muttonchops as a nod to the classic style of the 19th century.

Question 14

Verb; Greek

/ˈmɪstɪfaɪd/

Definition: Utterly perplexed or bewildered.

Sample Sentence: She was /ˈmɪstɪfaɪd/ by the magician’s trick.

Answer 14

mystified

Sample Sentence: She was mystified by the magician’s trick.

Question 15

Noun; French

/næˈsɛl/

Definition: A streamlined housing or tank for something on the outside of an aircraft or spacecraft.

Sample Sentence: The engine was mounted in a /næˈsɛl/ on the aircraft.

Answer 15

nacelle

Sample Sentence: The engine was mounted in a nacelle on the aircraft.

Question 16

Noun; Spanish

/nəˌrænˈhi.lə/

Definition: A small, orange-colored fruit from South America.

Sample Sentence: The /nəˌrænˈhi.lə/ was juicy and sweet.

Answer 16

naranjilla

Sample Sentence: The naranjilla was juicy and sweet.

Question 17

Noun; Latin

/ˈnærɪkɔːn/

Definition: A hard, horn-like structure; particularly the sheath covering a bird’s nostril.

Sample Sentence: The ornithologist noted the unique shape of the /ˈnærɪkɔːn/ on the bird’s beak.

Answer 17

naricorn

Sample Sentence: The ornithologist noted the unique shape of the naricorn on the bird’s beak.

Question 18

Noun; Latin

/ˈnærətɪv/

Definition: A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Sample Sentence: The novel’s /ˈnærətɪv/ captured the imagination of its readers.

Answer 18

narrative

Sample Sentence: The novel’s narrative captured the imagination of its readers.

Question 19

Noun; Trademark

/ˈnɔːɡəˌhaɪd/

Definition: A trademark for an artificial leather made from plastic.

Sample Sentence: The chair was upholstered in /ˈnɔːɡəˌhaɪd/.

Answer 19

Naugahyde

Sample Sentence: The chair was upholstered in Naugahyde.

Question 20

Adjective; French

/niːˈswɑːz/

Definition: Prepared in the style of Nice, France, typically with tomatoes, olives, and anchovies.

Sample Sentence: The chef prepared a /niːˈswɑːz/ salad that was both fresh and flavorful.

Answer 20

Nicoise

Sample Sentence: The chef prepared a Nicoise salad that was both fresh and flavorful.

Question 21

Noun; Latin

/ˈniːɪhɪlɪzəm/

Definition: The philosophical belief that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles.

Sample Sentence: His essays often explore themes of /ˈniːɪhɪlɪzəm/.

Answer 21

nihilism

Sample Sentence: His essays often explore themes of nihilism.

Question 22

Adjective; Latin

/ˈnaɪsaɪ/

Definition: A legal term indicating a judgment that is not final or absolute.

Sample Sentence: The court issued a /ˈnaɪsaɪ/ decree subject to further evidence.

Answer 22

nisi

Sample Sentence: The court issued a nisi decree subject to further evidence.

Question 23

Adjective; Latin

/ˈnaɪ.tɪd/

Definition: Bright or shining.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈnaɪ.tɪd/ surface of the lake reflected the moonlight beautifully.

Answer 23

nitid

Sample Sentence: The nitid surface of the lake reflected the moonlight beautifully.

Question 24

Noun; Latin

/ˈnaɪtrədʒən/

Definition: A colorless, odorless unreactive gas that forms about 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere.

Sample Sentence: Plants require /ˈnaɪtrədʒən/ to grow, which they often obtain from the soil.

Answer 24

nitrogen

Sample Sentence: Plants require nitrogen to grow, which they often obtain from the soil.

Question 25

# Adjective; Latin /ˈnaɪvəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or occurring in snowy regions. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈnaɪvəl/ landscape was breathtaking in winter.*

Answer 25

nival ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *nival* landscape was breathtaking in winter.

Question 26

# Noun; French /niːˈvoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A level or stage in a process. **Sample Sentence:** *The project reached a new /niːˈvoʊ/ of development.*

Answer 26

niveau ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The project reached a new *niveau* of development.

Question 27

# Adjective; Latin /nɒkˈtɜːrnəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Active during the night. **Sample Sentence:** *Owls are /nɒkˈtɜːrnəl/ creatures, hunting for prey after dark.*

Answer 27

nocturnal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Owls are *nocturnal* creatures, hunting for prey after dark.

Question 28

# Noun; Middle English /ˈnɒnɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The period of life before adulthood; youth. **Sample Sentence:** *During his /ˈnɒnɪdʒ/, he learned many valuable lessons about life.*

Answer 28

nonage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** During his *nonage*, he learned many valuable lessons about life.

Question 29

# Adjective; English /nɒnkəˈmɪtəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action. **Sample Sentence:** *He gave a /nɒnkəˈmɪtəl/ answer when asked about his plans.*

Answer 29

noncommittal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He gave a *noncommittal* answer when asked about his plans.

Question 30

# Adjective; Latin /nɑndɪˈskrɪpt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics. **Sample Sentence:** *The building was quite /nɑndɪˈskrɪpt/ and blended in with its surroundings.*

Answer 30

nondescript ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The building was quite *nondescript* and blended in with its surroundings.

Question 31

# Noun; Spanish /nɔˈpælɛs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The edible pads of the prickly pear cactus. **Sample Sentence:** *In Mexican cuisine, /nɔˈpælɛs/ are often added to salads and tacos for a unique flavor.*

Answer 31

nopales ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** In Mexican cuisine, *nopales* are often added to salads and tacos for a unique flavor.

Question 32

# Noun; Italian /nɒtˈtuːrnəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A musical composition or a painting that is inspired by, or evocative of, night. **Sample Sentence:** The pianist played a beautiful /nɒtˈtuːrnəʊ/ that captured the calm of the evening.

Answer 32

notturno ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pianist played a beautiful *notturno* that captured the calm of the evening.

Question 33

# Adjective; Latin /ˈnjuːsɪfɔːrm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Resembling a nut in shape or form. **Sample Sentence:** *The seed had a distinctly /ˈnjuːsɪfɔːrm/ appearance.*

Answer 33

nuciform ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The seed had a distinctly *nuciform* appearance.

Question 34

# Noun; Greek /nɪkˈtɪnəsti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The movement of plants or plant parts in response to the onset of darkness. **Sample Sentence:** The botanist observed the /nɪkˈtɪnəsti/ of the flowers as night fell.

Answer 34

nyctinasty ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The botanist observed the *nyctinasty* of the flowers as night fell.

Question 35

# Adjective; French /oʊˈbeɪsənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Showing deferential respect. **Sample Sentence:** *The servant was /oʊˈbeɪsənt/ when speaking to the king.*

Answer 35

obeisant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The servant was *obeisant* when speaking to the king.

Question 36

# Verb; Latin /ˈɒbfʌˌskeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible. **Sample Sentence:** *The instructions were meant to clarify, not /ˈɒbfʌˌskeɪt/.*

Answer 36

obfuscate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The instructions were meant to clarify, not *obfuscate*.

Question 37

# Noun; French /ɔbʒeɪ ˈdaʁ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An object of artistic value or curiosity. **Sample Sentence:** *The museum's new exhibit featured a stunning /ɔbʒeɪ ˈdaʁ/.*

Answer 37

objet d’art ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The museum's new exhibit featured a stunning *objet d’art*.

Question 38

# Adverb; English /ˌɒfˈhændɪdli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Without previous thought or preparation; casually. **Sample Sentence:** *She mentioned it /ˌɒfˈhændɪdli/ in the conversation.*

Answer 38

offhandedly ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She mentioned it *offhandedly* in the conversation.

Question 39

# Proper noun; Creek /oʊkəˈfɪˌnoʊki/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large swamp located in the southeastern United States, known for its diverse wildlife. **Sample Sentence:** *The /oʊkəˈfɪˌnoʊki/ Swamp is a popular destination for eco-tourists.*

Answer 39

Okefenokee ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *Okefenokee* Swamp is a popular destination for eco-tourists.

Question 40

# Noun; Greek /oʊˈlɛkrənɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The bony prominence of the elbow, on the upper end of the ulna. **Sample Sentence:** He injured his /oʊˈlɛkrənɒn/ in a fall, making it difficult to move his arm.

Answer 40

olecranon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He injured his *olecranon* in a fall, making it difficult to move his arm.

Question 41

# Noun; French /ˈoʊliːˌkʌltʃər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The cultivation of olives. **Sample Sentence:** The region's economy heavily relies on /ˈoʊliːˌkʌltʃər/ as a primary agricultural activity.

Answer 41

oleiculture ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The region's economy heavily relies on *oleiculture* as a primary agricultural activity.

Question 42

# Noun; Greek /əˈlɪmpɪks/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A leading international sporting event featuring summer and winter sports competitions. **Sample Sentence:** *Athletes from around the world compete in the /əˈlɪmpɪks/.*

Answer 42

Olympics ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Athletes from around the world compete in the *Olympics*.

Question 43

# Noun; Greek /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named. **Sample Sentence:** Words like "buzz" and "click" are examples of /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ in English.

Answer 43

onomatopoeia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Words like "buzz" and "click" are examples of *onomatopoeia* in English.

Question 44

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɒpərənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Engaged in or relating to the performance of an action. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɒpərənt/ behavior of the animal indicated it was searching for food.*

Answer 44

operant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *operant* behavior of the animal indicated it was searching for food.

Question 45

# Verb; Latin /əpˈjuːɡn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To oppose, resist, or argue against something. **Sample Sentence:** *She decided to /əpˈjuːɡn/ the policy in the meeting.*

Answer 45

oppugn ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She decided to *oppugn* the policy in the meeting.

Question 46

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ mansion was filled with expensive art and furniture.*

Answer 46

opulent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *opulent* mansion was filled with expensive art and furniture.

Question 47

# Verb; Latin /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make someone a priest or minister; confer holy orders on. **Sample Sentence:** *He was /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/ as a minister last Sunday.*

Answer 47

ordained ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was *ordained* as a minister last Sunday.

Question 48

# Noun; Arabic /ʊd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A pear-shaped stringed instrument commonly used in Middle Eastern music. **Sample Sentence:** The musician played a haunting melody on the /ʊd/ during the concert.

Answer 48

oud ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The musician played a haunting melody on the *oud* during the concert.

Question 49

# Adjective; Latin /oʊˈvɪpərəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Describing animals that lay eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. **Sample Sentence:** Birds and reptiles are examples of /oʊˈvɪpərəs/ creatures.

Answer 49

oviparous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Birds and reptiles are examples of *oviparous* creatures.

Question 50

# Noun; Greek /ˈpækɪˌdɜːrm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An animal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈpækɪˌdɜːrm/ slowly lumbered across the savannah.*

Answer 50

pachyderm ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *pachyderm* slowly lumbered across the savannah.

Question 51

# Noun; Hawaiian /pəˈhoʊ.eɪˌhoʊ.eɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of smooth, unbroken, basaltic lava flow. **Sample Sentence:** *The /pəˈhoʊ.eɪˌhoʊ.eɪ/ lava spread across the island's surface.*

Answer 51

pahoehoe ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *pahoehoe* lava spread across the island's surface.

Question 52

# Noun; Portuguese /pəˈlæv.ər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lengthy and idle talk. **Sample Sentence:** *The meeting dragged on with endless /pəˈlæv.ər/.*

Answer 52

palaver ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The meeting dragged on with endless *palaver*.

Question 53

# Noun; Greek /ˌpænəˈθɛniːə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An ancient Greek festival in honor of the goddess Athena. **Sample Sentence:** *The city celebrated the /ˌpænəˈθɛniːə/ with great enthusiasm.*

Answer 53

Panathenaea ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The city celebrated the *Panathenaea* with great enthusiasm.

Question 54

# Adjective; Latin /ˈpænəʊs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having a texture or appearance like cloth or felt. **Sample Sentence:** The botanist noted the /ˈpænəʊs/ surface of the plant's leaves.

Answer 54

pannose ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The botanist noted the *pannose* surface of the plant's leaves.

Question 55

# Noun; French /pæˈpeɪtəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Writing materials such as paper and envelopes. **Sample Sentence:** *The store had a wide selection of /pæˈpeɪtəri/.*

Answer 55

papeterie ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The store had a wide selection of *papeterie*.

Question 56

# Noun; Italian /pɑːpɑːrˈdɛleɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of wide, flat pasta. **Sample Sentence:** The chef expertly paired the /pɑːpɑːrˈdɛleɪ/ with a rich, meaty sauce.

Answer 56

pappardelle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The chef expertly paired the *pappardelle* with a rich, meaty sauce.

Question 57

# Noun; Greek /pəˈræləsɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body. **Sample Sentence:** *The patient suffered from /pəˈræləsɪs/ after the severe injury.*

Answer 57

paralysis ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The patient suffered from *paralysis* after the severe injury.

Question 58

# Noun; French /pɑːrmənˈtjeɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dish made primarily with potatoes. **Sample Sentence:** *The restaurant's signature dish was a /pɑːrmənˈtjeɪ/.*

Answer 58

Parmentier ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The restaurant's signature dish was a *Parmentier*.

Question 59

# Verb; English /ˈpærətɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To repeat or imitate exactly, without understanding. **Sample Sentence:** *The student was /ˈpærətɪŋ/ the teacher's words without comprehension.*

Answer 59

parroting ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The student was *parroting* the teacher's words without comprehension.

Question 60

# Noun; French /pɑːrˈtɛər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A level space in a garden occupied by an ornamental arrangement of flower beds. **Sample Sentence:** *The /pɑːrˈtɛər/ was in full bloom during the summer.*

Answer 60

parterre ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *parterre* was in full bloom during the summer.

Question 61

# Noun; Spanish /pəˈsiːjə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of mild chili pepper. **Sample Sentence:** The dish was spiced with /pəˈsiːjə/ to add a subtle heat.

Answer 61

pasilla ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dish was spiced with *pasilla* to add a subtle heat.

Question 62

# Noun; Greek /pæsˈtɪtsioʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A Greek baked pasta dish with meat and béchamel sauce. **Sample Sentence:** The /pæsˈtɪtsioʊ/ was served hot, with the béchamel sauce bubbling at the edges.

Answer 62

pastitsio ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *pastitsio* was served hot, with the béchamel sauce bubbling at the edges.

Question 63

# Noun; French /pæˈti.si.eɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A pastry chef. **Sample Sentence:** *The /pæˈti.si.eɪ/ was famous for his exquisite desserts.*

Answer 63

patissier ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *patissier* was famous for his exquisite desserts.

Question 64

# Noun; French /ˈpætwa/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dialect or form of speech used by a particular group. **Sample Sentence:** The locals spoke a /ˈpætwa/ that was difficult for outsiders to understand.

Answer 64

patois ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The locals spoke a *patois* that was difficult for outsiders to understand.

Question 65

# Verb; Latin /ˈpætrəˌnaɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority. **Sample Sentence:** *She did not appreciate being /ˈpætrəˌnaɪz/ by her colleagues.*

Answer 65

patronize ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She did not appreciate being *patronize* by her colleagues.

Question 66

# Verb; Latin /ˈpiːdʒəˌreɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make or become worse. **Sample Sentence:** *His comments only served to /ˈpiːdʒəˌreɪt/ the situation.*

Answer 66

pejorate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His comments only served to *pejorate* the situation.

Question 67

# Noun; Chinese /ˈpiː.kəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of black tea. **Sample Sentence:** *She enjoyed a cup of /ˈpiː.kəʊ/ every morning.*

Answer 67

pekoe ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She enjoyed a cup of *pekoe* every morning.

Question 68

# Adjective; Greek /pəˈleɪdʒiəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the open sea, especially the upper layers of the ocean. **Sample Sentence:** Many marine species thrive in the /pəˈleɪdʒiəl/ zone.

Answer 68

pelagial ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Many marine species thrive in the *pelagial* zone.

Question 69

# Noun; French /pəˈliːs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long cloak or coat, typically worn in the 19th century. **Sample Sentence:** *The vintage store had an exquisite /pəˈliːs/ on display.*

Answer 69

pelisse ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The vintage store had an exquisite *pelisse* on display.

Question 70

# Noun; French /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something. **Sample Sentence:** *She has a /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/ for vintage clothing.*

Answer 70

penchant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She has a *penchant* for vintage clothing.

Question 71

# Noun; Greek /pɛnˈtæmɪtɚ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet. **Sample Sentence:** *The poet wrote the sonnet in iambic /pɛnˈtæmɪtɚ/.*

Answer 71

pentameter ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The poet wrote the sonnet in iambic *pentameter*.

Question 72

# Noun; Greek /ˈpɛpləs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A garment worn by women in ancient Greece, typically a long, sleeveless dress. **Sample Sentence:** *The statue was draped in a beautifully carved /ˈpɛpləs/.*

Answer 72

peplos ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The statue was draped in a beautifully carved *peplos*.

Question 73

# Noun; Greek /ˈpɛriænθ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The outer part of a flower, typically consisting of the calyx and corolla. **Sample Sentence:** The bright colors of the /ˈpɛriænθ/ attract pollinators to the flower.

Answer 73

perianth ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bright colors of the *perianth* attract pollinators to the flower.

Question 74

# Noun; Greek /pəˈrɪfəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The outer limits or edge of an area or object. **Sample Sentence:** *The security lights were installed around the /pəˈrɪfəri/ of the property.*

Answer 74

periphery ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The security lights were installed around the *periphery* of the property.

Question 75

# Noun; Latin /ˈpɜːmənəns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈpɜːmənəns/ of the monument was ensured through careful preservation.*

Answer 75

permanence ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *permanence* of the monument was ensured through careful preservation.

Question 76

# Noun; Latin /pərˌpɛndɪkjʊˈlærɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state of being at right angles to a specified plane. **Sample Sentence:** *The architect ensured the /pərˌpɛndɪkjʊˈlærɪti/ of the walls for the building's stability.*

Answer 76

perpendicularity ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The architect ensured the *perpendicularity* of the walls for the building's stability.

Question 77

# Verb; Latin /pəˈpɛtɹeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To carry out or commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral action. **Sample Sentence:** *The gang planned to /pəˈpɛtɹeɪt/ a robbery.*

Answer 77

perpetrate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The gang planned to *perpetrate* a robbery.

Question 78

# Adjective; Latin /pərˈplɛkst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Completely baffled; very puzzled. **Sample Sentence:** *She was /pərˈplɛkst/ by the complex puzzle.*

Answer 78

perplexed ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was *perplexed* by the complex puzzle.

Question 79

# Noun; French /ˈpɜːsɪˌflɑːʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter. **Sample Sentence:** *Their conversation was filled with /ˈpɜːsɪˌflɑːʒ/.*

Answer 79

persiflage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Their conversation was filled with *persiflage*.

Question 80

# Verb; Latin /pərˈveɪdɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To spread through and be perceived in every part of. **Sample Sentence:** *A sense of unease was /pərˈveɪdɪŋ/ the room.*

Answer 80

pervading ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** A sense of unease was *pervading* the room.

Question 81

# Noun; French /ˈpɛtɪˌkoʊt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An underskirt, especially one that is full and often trimmed and ruffled, worn under a dress or skirt. **Sample Sentence:** *She wore a /ˈpɛtɪˌkoʊt/ to give her skirt extra volume.*

Answer 81

petticoat ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore a *petticoat* to give her skirt extra volume.

Question 82

# Noun; Old English /pjuz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Long benches with backs, found in churches, for the congregation to sit on. **Sample Sentence:** *The congregation filled the /pjuz/ during the service.*

Answer 82

pews ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The congregation filled the *pews* during the service.

Question 83

# Noun; Greek /ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods. **Sample Sentence:** */ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/ is essential for plant growth.*

Answer 83

photosynthesis ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** *Photosynthesis* is essential for plant growth.

Question 84

# Noun; Greek /fɪˈzɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person qualified to practice medicine, especially as a doctor of internal medicine. **Sample Sentence:** *The /fɪˈzɪʃən/ examined the patient thoroughly.*

Answer 84

physician ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *physician* examined the patient thoroughly.

Question 85

# Adjective; Greek /faɪˈtɒ.fɪ.ləs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having an affinity for plants. **Sample Sentence:** *The /faɪˈtɒ.fɪ.ləs/ insects were found in the lush garden.*

Answer 85

phytophilous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *phytophilous* insects were found in the lush garden.

Question 86

# Noun; Latin /ˈpɪnɪˌpɛd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A member of the marine mammal group that includes seals, sea lions, and walrus. **Sample Sentence:** The aquarium's new exhibit featured a variety of /ˈpɪnɪˌpɛd/ to the delight of visitors.

Answer 86

pinniped ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The aquarium's new exhibit featured a variety of *pinniped* to the delight of visitors.

Question 87

# Noun; Spanish /piːˈnjɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The edible seed of the piñon pine. **Sample Sentence:** *The /piːˈnjɒn/ is a sought-after delicacy in Southwestern cuisine.*

Answer 87

piñon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *piñon* is a sought-after delicacy in Southwestern cuisine.

Question 88

# Noun; Chinese /ˈpɪnˌjɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The official Romanization system for Standard Mandarin Chinese. **Sample Sentence:** *Learning /ˈpɪnˌjɪn/ can help Mandarin learners pronounce Chinese words correctly.*

Answer 88

pinyin ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Learning *pinyin* can help Mandarin learners pronounce Chinese words correctly.

Question 89

# Adjective; Latin /pɪˈsɪvərəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Feeding on fish. **Sample Sentence:** *Many seabirds are /pɪˈsɪvərəs/ animals.*

Answer 89

piscivorous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Many seabirds are *piscivorous* animals.

Question 90

# Noun; French /ˈpiːstuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A Provençal cold sauce made from garlic, basil, and olive oil. **Sample Sentence:** She added a dollop of /ˈpiːstuː/ to the soup for extra flavor.

Answer 90

pistou ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She added a dollop of *pistou* to the soup for extra flavor.

Question 91

# Noun; English /ˈpɪksəlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The smallest unit of a digital image or graphic that can be displayed and represented on a digital display device. **Sample Sentence:** *The image resolution is determined by the number of /ˈpɪksəlz/.*

Answer 91

pixels ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The image resolution is determined by the number of *pixels*.

Question 92

# Noun; Latin /ˈpleɪ.dʒə.rɪ.zəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. **Sample Sentence:** *The professor warned the students about the consequences of /ˈpleɪ.dʒə.rɪ.zəm/.*

Answer 92

plagiarism ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The professor warned the students about the consequences of *plagiarism*.

Question 93

# Noun; English /ˌplænɪˈtɛsɪməl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small body from which a planet originated in the early stages of development of the solar system. **Sample Sentence:** *The study focused on the formation of /ˌplænɪˈtɛsɪməl/s.*

Answer 93

planetesimal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The study focused on the formation of *planetesimals*.

Question 94

# Noun; French /plænˈtædʒənɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A member of the royal house that ruled England from 1154 to 1485. **Sample Sentence:** The /plænˈtædʒənɪt/ lineage includes many famous kings and queens.

Answer 94

Plantagenet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *Plantagenet* lineage includes many famous kings and queens.

Question 95

# Proper noun; Greek /ˈplaɪədiːz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus, also known as the Seven Sisters. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈplaɪədiːz/ are easily visible in the night sky during winter.*

Answer 95

Pleiades ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *Pleiades* are easily visible in the night sky during winter.

Question 96

# Noun; Italian /pɒlˈtruːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A cowardly person. **Sample Sentence:** *He was labeled a /pɒlˈtruːn/ for avoiding the confrontation.*

Answer 96

poltroon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was labeled a *poltroon* for avoiding the confrontation.

Question 97

# Noun; Latin /pəˈmɒlədʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The study or cultivation of fruit. **Sample Sentence:** *He pursued a career in /pəˈmɒlədʒi/ to improve apple varieties.*

Answer 97

pomology ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He pursued a career in *pomology* to improve apple varieties.

Question 98

# Noun; Latin /pɒmˈpeɪiː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An ancient city in Italy, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. **Sample Sentence:** The ruins of /pɒmˈpeɪiː/ attract thousands of tourists every year.

Answer 98

Pompeii ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ruins of *Pompeii* attract thousands of tourists every year.

Question 99

# Proper noun; Nahuatl /ˌpoʊpoʊˈkætəˌpɛtəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An active volcano located in Mexico. **Sample Sentence:** */ˌpoʊpoʊˈkætəˌpɛtəl/ is one of Mexico's most famous volcanoes.*

Answer 99

Popocatepetl ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** *Popocatepetl* is one of Mexico's most famous volcanoes.

Question 100

# Noun; French /ˌpɒtpʊˈriː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A mixture of dried petals and spices placed in a bowl to perfume a room. **Sample Sentence:** The living room was filled with the scent of /ˌpɒtpʊˈriː/.

Answer 100

potpourri ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The living room was filled with the scent of *potpourri*.