Set 7: Pare-Rel

Question 1

Adjective; Greek

/pɛrˈɛnˌθɛtɪk/

Definition: Inserted as a parenthesis.

Sample Sentence: The author included a /pɛrˈɛnˌθɛtɪk/ remark to clarify his point.

Answer 1

parenthetic

Sample Sentence: The author included a parenthetic remark to clarify his point.

Question 2

Noun; Old French

/pɑrk/

Definition: A large public green area in a town, used for recreation.

Sample Sentence: They went for a walk in the /pɑrk/.

Answer 2

park

Sample Sentence: They went for a walk in the park.

Question 3

Noun; French

/ˈpɑːrli/

Definition: A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice.

Sample Sentence: The leaders agreed to a /ˈpɑːrli/ to negotiate peace.

Answer 3

parley

Sample Sentence: The leaders agreed to a parley to negotiate peace.

Question 4

Noun; Latin

/ˈpɑːrtnər/

Definition: A person who takes part in an undertaking with another or others, especially in a business or company with shared risks and profits.

Sample Sentence: He is my business /ˈpɑːrtnər/.

Answer 4

partner

Sample Sentence: He is my business partner.

Question 5

Noun; French

/ˈpɑːrti/

Definition: A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.

Sample Sentence: They hosted a lavish /ˈpɑːrti/ for their anniversary.

Answer 5

party

Sample Sentence: They hosted a lavish party for their anniversary.

Question 6

Noun; Old French

/ˈpæsɪdʒ/

Definition: A part of a written work or piece of music.

Sample Sentence: She read a /ˈpæsɪdʒ/ from her favorite book.

Answer 6

passage

Sample Sentence: She read a passage from her favorite book.

Question 7

Noun; Middle English

/ˈpæstaɪm/

Definition: An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.

Sample Sentence: Reading is her favorite /ˈpæstaɪm/.

Answer 7

pastime

Sample Sentence: Reading is her favorite pastime.

Question 8

Noun; Greek

/ˈpæθədʒən/

Definition: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

Sample Sentence: Scientists discovered a new /ˈpæθədʒən/ that could affect the human population.

Answer 8

pathogen

Sample Sentence: Scientists discovered a new pathogen that could affect the human population.

Question 9

Noun; Latin

/ˈpeɪʃəns/

Definition: The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.

Sample Sentence: Developing /ˈpeɪʃəns/ is crucial when learning a new skill.

Answer 9

patience

Sample Sentence: Developing patience is crucial when learning a new skill.

Question 10

Noun; Latin

/ˈpɔːpər/

Definition: A very poor person.

Sample Sentence: The story depicted the life of a /ˈpɔːpər/ striving to improve his circumstances.

Answer 10

pauper

Sample Sentence: The story depicted the life of a pauper striving to improve his circumstances.

Question 11

Noun; Old English

/pɛə(r)/

Definition: A sweet fruit with a thin skin and a central core with seeds.

Sample Sentence: She sliced the /pɛə(r)/ for the fruit salad.

Answer 11

pear

Sample Sentence: She sliced the pear for the fruit salad.

Question 12

Noun; Old English

/piːt/

Definition: A brown, soil-like material characteristic of boggy, acid ground, consisting of partly decomposed vegetable matter.

Sample Sentence: The gardener used /piːt/ to improve the soil quality in the flower beds.

Answer 12

peat

Sample Sentence: The gardener used peat to improve the soil quality in the flower beds.

Question 13

Verb; Middle English

/ˈpɛdəl/

Definition: To sell goods, especially in small quantities and by traveling around.

Sample Sentence: He decided to /ˈpɛdəl/ his wares in the market.

Answer 13

peddle

Sample Sentence: He decided to peddle his wares in the market.

Question 14

Noun; French

/ˈpɛdɪɡri/

Definition: The recorded ancestry or lineage of a person or family.

Sample Sentence: The dog has a long /ˈpɛdɪɡri/ of champions.

Answer 14

pedigree

Sample Sentence: The dog has a long pedigree of champions.

Question 15

Verb; Old English

/piːl/

Definition: To remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable.

Sample Sentence: She began to /piːl/ the apple for the pie.

Answer 15

peel

Sample Sentence: She began to peel the apple for the pie.

Question 16

Adjective; Latin

/pəˈnɪnsjələr/

Definition: Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

Sample Sentence: The country has a /pəˈnɪnsjələr/ geographical shape.

Answer 16

peninsular

Sample Sentence: The country has a peninsular geographical shape.

Question 17

Noun; Latin

/pəˈmɪʃən/

Definition: Consent or authorization to do something.

Sample Sentence: She asked her parents for /pəˈmɪʃən/ to go to the party.

Answer 17

permission

Sample Sentence: She asked her parents for permission to go to the party.

Question 18

Verb; Middle English

/pəˈruːz/

Definition: To read something, typically in a thorough or careful way.

Sample Sentence: She decided to /pəˈruːz/ the article before the meeting.

Answer 18

peruse

Sample Sentence: She decided to peruse the article before the meeting.

Question 19

Noun; Greek

/ˈpɛtl/

Definition: Each of the segments of the corolla of a flower, which are modified leaves and are typically colored.

Sample Sentence: The rose’s /ˈpɛtl/ fell to the ground.

Answer 19

petal

Sample Sentence: The rose’s petal fell to the ground.

Question 20

Noun; Greek

/foʊn/

Definition: A device used for communication over a distance.

Sample Sentence: She reached for her /foʊn/ to call her friend.

Answer 20

phone

Sample Sentence: She reached for her phone to call her friend.

Question 21

Adjective; Greek

/ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definition: Looking attractive in photographs or on film.

Sample Sentence: The scenic landscape was incredibly /ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ and perfect for the photoshoot.

Answer 21

photogenic

Sample Sentence: The scenic landscape was incredibly photogenic and perfect for the photoshoot.

Question 22

Adjective; Latin

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Definition: Relating to the body as opposed to the mind.

Sample Sentence: Regular /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ activity is important for maintaining good health.

Answer 22

physical

Sample Sentence: Regular physical activity is important for maintaining good health.

Question 23

Noun; Latin

/ˈfɪzɪsɪsts/

Definition: Scientists who study or are experts in physics.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈfɪzɪsɪsts/ presented their findings at the international conference.

Answer 23

physicists

Sample Sentence: The physicists presented their findings at the international conference.

Question 24

Verb; Old English

/pɪk/

Definition: To take hold of and remove (a flower, fruit, or vegetable) from where it is growing.

Sample Sentence: She went to the orchard to /pɪk/ apples.

Answer 24

pick

Sample Sentence: She went to the orchard to pick apples.

Question 25

# Noun; Old French /ˈpiːsɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Parts of a whole, such as sections of an item. **Sample Sentence:** *They put the puzzle /ˈpiːsɪz/ together.*

Answer 25

pieces ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They put the puzzle *pieces* together.

Question 26

# Noun; French /ˈpɪdʒən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A stout seed- or fruit-eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice. **Sample Sentence:** *A /ˈpɪdʒən/ landed on the balcony railing.*

Answer 26

pigeon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** A *pigeon* landed on the balcony railing.

Question 27

# Noun; Middle English /ˈpɪloʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A cushion used to support the head of a person lying down. **Sample Sentence:** *She fluffed her /ˈpɪloʊ/ before going to sleep.*

Answer 27

pillow ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She fluffed her *pillow* before going to sleep.

Question 28

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈpɪtəfʊl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Deserving or arousing pity. **Sample Sentence:** *The stray dog looked /ˈpɪtəfʊl/ in the rain.*

Answer 28

pitiful ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The stray dog looked *pitiful* in the rain.

Question 29

# Noun; French /ˈplækɑːrdz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Notices or signs for public display, either fixed to walls or carried during demonstrations. **Sample Sentence:** *The protesters held /ˈplækɑːrdz/ demanding change.*

Answer 29

placards ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The protesters held *placards* demanding change.

Question 30

# Noun; Latin /plæn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something. **Sample Sentence:** *His /plæn/ for the project was thorough and well thought out.*

Answer 30

plan ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *plan* for the project was thorough and well thought out.

Question 31

# Noun; Old English /pleɪts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Flat dishes, typically circular and made of ceramic, from which food is eaten or served. **Sample Sentence:** *The waiter collected the empty /pleɪts/ from the table.*

Answer 31

plates ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The waiter collected the empty *plates* from the table.

Question 32

# Noun; French /pləˈtuːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit commanded by a lieutenant and divided into several sections. **Sample Sentence:** The /pləˈtuːn/ was deployed to the front lines during the operation.

Answer 32

platoon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The platoon was deployed to the front lines during the operation.

Question 33

# Noun; Old English /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An outdoor area provided for children to play in, especially at a school or public park. **Sample Sentence:** *The children ran to the /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/ after school.*

Answer 33

playground ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The children ran to the *playground* after school.

Question 34

# Interjection; Latin /pliːz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Used to add urgency and emotion to a request. **Sample Sentence:** */pliːz/ pass the salt.*

Answer 34

please ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** *Please* pass the salt.

Question 35

# Adjective; Latin /ˈplaɪənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Easily bent or flexible. **Sample Sentence:** The material was very /ˈplaɪənt/ and could be shaped into various forms.

Answer 35

pliant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The material was very pliant and could be shaped into various forms.

Question 36

# Noun; Middle English /plɒt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful. **Sample Sentence:** *They uncovered a /plɒt/ to overthrow the government.*

Answer 36

plot ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They uncovered a *plot* to overthrow the government.

Question 37

# Noun; Middle English /ˈpləʊvər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of wading bird. **Sample Sentence:** *We spotted a /ˈpləʊvər/ by the lakeside.*

Answer 37

plover ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We spotted a *plover* by the lakeside.

Question 38

# Noun; English /ˈplʌndʒər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A tool used to clear blockages in pipes, typically a rubber suction cup attached to a stick. **Sample Sentence:** *He used a /ˈplʌndʒər/ to unclog the sink.*

Answer 38

plunger ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He used a *plunger* to unclog the sink.

Question 39

# Noun; Greek /ˈpoʊəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A piece of writing in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by particular attention to diction (sometimes involving rhyme), rhythm, and imagery. **Sample Sentence:** *She recited a beautiful /ˈpoʊəm/ she wrote.*

Answer 39

poem ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She recited a beautiful *poem* she wrote.

Question 40

# Noun; Latin /pɔɪnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A particular spot, place, or position in an area. **Sample Sentence:** *We met at the agreed /pɔɪnt/ in the park.*

Answer 40

point ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We met at the agreed *point* in the park.

Question 41

# Adjective; English /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Divided into sharply opposed groups. **Sample Sentence:** *The debate left the community /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/.*

Answer 41

polarized ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The debate left the community *polarized*.

Question 42

# Noun; Middle English /poʊl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A long, slender, rounded piece of wood or metal, typically used with one end placed in the ground as a support for something. **Sample Sentence:** *The flag was raised on the /poʊl/.*

Answer 42

pole ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The flag was raised on the *pole*.

Question 43

# Noun; Greek /ˈpɒləsi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual. **Sample Sentence:** *The company updated its privacy /ˈpɒləsi/.*

Answer 43

policy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The company updated its privacy *policy*.

Question 44

# Noun; English /ˈpəʊləʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A game of Eastern origin resembling field hockey, played on horseback with a long-handled mallet. **Sample Sentence:** *They watched a /ˈpəʊləʊ/ match at the club.*

Answer 44

polo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They watched a *polo* match at the club.

Question 45

# Noun; Old English /pɒnd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means. **Sample Sentence:** *The ducks swam in the /pɒnd/.*

Answer 45

pond ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ducks swam in the *pond*.

Question 46

# Adjective; Latin /pɔːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. **Sample Sentence:** *Many families in the area are /pɔːr/.*

Answer 46

poor ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Many families in the area are *poor*.

Question 47

# Noun; Old French /pɔrtʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building. **Sample Sentence:** *They sat on the /pɔrtʃ/ watching the sunset.*

Answer 47

porch ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They sat on the *porch* watching the sunset.

Question 48

# Verb; Latin /pɔːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To flow or cause to flow in a steady stream. **Sample Sentence:** *She began to /pɔːr/ the tea into cups.*

Answer 48

pour ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She began to *pour* the tea into cups.

Question 49

# Noun; Middle English /ˈpaʊdər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dry, bulk solid composed of a large number of very fine particles. **Sample Sentence:** *She added some /ˈpaʊdər/ to her baking recipe.*

Answer 49

powder ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She added some *powder* to her baking recipe.

Question 50

# Noun; Latin /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. **Sample Sentence:** *He found himself in a /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/ when he lost his wallet.*

Answer 50

predicament ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He found himself in a *predicament* when he lost his wallet.

Question 51

# Verb; Latin /ˈprɛzənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To introduce or give something to someone formally or ceremonially. **Sample Sentence:** *He will /ˈprɛzənt/ his report at the meeting.*

Answer 51

present ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He will *present* his report at the meeting.

Question 52

# Adjective; Latin /ˈpriːviəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Existing or occurring before in time or order. **Sample Sentence:** *She referred to a /ˈpriːviəs/ meeting during her presentation.*

Answer 52

previous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She referred to a *previous* meeting during her presentation.

Question 53

# Noun; Latin /prɪnˈsɪpəˌlɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A state ruled by a prince. **Sample Sentence:** *The /prɪnˈsɪpəˌlɪti/ was known for its historical landmarks.*

Answer 53

principality ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *principality* was known for its historical landmarks.

Question 54

# Noun; Greek /ˈprɪzəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A solid geometric figure with two identical ends and flat sides. **Sample Sentence:** The light refracted into a spectrum of colors as it passed through the /ˈprɪzəm/.

Answer 54

prism ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The light refracted into a spectrum of colors as it passed through the prism.

Question 55

# Adjective; Latin /prɪsˈtiːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In its original condition; unspoiled. **Sample Sentence:** *The beach was known for its /prɪsˈtiːn/ white sand and clear waters.*

Answer 55

pristine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The beach was known for its *pristine* white sand and clear waters.

Question 56

# Noun; Latin /prəˈsiːdʒə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An established or official way of doing something. **Sample Sentence:** The new /prəˈsiːdʒə/ was implemented to enhance efficiency.

Answer 56

procedure ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The new procedure was implemented to enhance efficiency.

Question 57

# Noun; English /ˌprɒfɪˈtɪər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who seeks to make excessive profits, especially in times of scarcity or emergency. **Sample Sentence:** *During the crisis, the /ˌprɒfɪˈtɪər/ raised prices on essential goods.*

Answer 57

profiteer ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** During the crisis, the *profiteer* raised prices on essential goods.

Question 58

# Adjective; Latin /ˈprɒmɪnənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Important; famous. **Sample Sentence:** The scientist was a /ˈprɒmɪnənt/ figure in the field of genetics.

Answer 58

prominent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist was a prominent figure in the field of genetics.

Question 59

# Adjective; Latin /prəʊn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something typically unwelcome. **Sample Sentence:** He was /prəʊn/ to making errors when tired.

Answer 59

prone ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was prone to making errors when tired.

Question 60

# Noun; Latin /pruːf/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement. **Sample Sentence:** *They needed /pruːf/ to back up their claims.*

Answer 60

proof ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They needed *proof* to back up their claims.

Question 61

# Noun; Modern Latin /prɒpəˈɡændə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view. **Sample Sentence:** *The regime spread /prɒpəˈɡændə/ to control public opinion.*

Answer 61

propaganda ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The regime spread *propaganda* to control public opinion.

Question 62

# Adjective; Latin /ˈprɒpər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Truly what something is said or regarded to be; genuine. **Sample Sentence:** *He insisted on doing things the /ˈprɒpər/ way.*

Answer 62

proper ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He insisted on doing things the *proper* way.

Question 63

# Noun; Latin /prəˈpəʊzəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration by others. **Sample Sentence:** The committee reviewed the /prəˈpəʊzəl/ before making a decision.

Answer 63

proposal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The committee reviewed the proposal before making a decision.

Question 64

# Noun; Latin /ˈprɒksi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The authority to represent someone else, especially in voting. **Sample Sentence:** She appointed her colleague as her /ˈprɒksi/ at the meeting.

Answer 64

proxy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She appointed her colleague as her proxy at the meeting.

Question 65

# Verb; Latin /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To prepare and issue a book, journal, or piece of music for public sale. **Sample Sentence:** The author was excited to /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ her first novel.

Answer 65

publish ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The author was excited to publish her first novel.

Question 66

# Noun; Latin /ˈpʌlpɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A raised platform or lectern in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon. **Sample Sentence:** The pastor spoke passionately from the /ˈpʌlpɪt/ during the service.

Answer 66

pulpit ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pastor spoke passionately from the pulpit during the service.

Question 67

# Adjective; Latin /ˈpʌndʒənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having a sharply strong taste or smell. **Sample Sentence:** The cheese had a particularly /ˈpʌndʒənt/ aroma.

Answer 67

pungent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The cheese had a particularly pungent aroma.

Question 68

# Noun; English /ˈpʌntɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act of propelling a boat with a pole. **Sample Sentence:** *They enjoyed a day of /ˈpʌntɪŋ/ on the river.*

Answer 68

punting ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They enjoyed a day of *punting* on the river.

Question 69

# Noun; French /ˈpʌpɪts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Small figures of a person or animal, typically moved by strings or a hand, used in entertainment. **Sample Sentence:** *The children watched a /ˈpʌpɪts/ show at the fair.*

Answer 69

puppets ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The children watched a *puppets* show at the fair.

Question 70

# Noun; Latin /ˈpjʊərɪtən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A member of a group of English Protestants in the late 16th and 17th centuries who wanted to simplify and regulate forms of worship. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˈpjʊərɪtən/ values emphasized simplicity and austerity.

Answer 70

puritan ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The puritan values emphasized simplicity and austerity.

Question 71

# Noun; Middle English /pɜrs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small bag used especially by a woman to carry everyday personal items. **Sample Sentence:** *She searched her /pɜrs/ for her keys.*

Answer 71

purse ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She searched her *purse* for her keys.

Question 72

# Verb; English /pʊt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To move something into a particular place or position. **Sample Sentence:** *Please /pʊt/ the book on the shelf.*

Answer 72

put ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Please *put* the book on the shelf.

Question 73

# Adjective; Latin /ˈpjuːtrɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˈpjuːtrɪd/ odor from the garbage was overwhelming.

Answer 73

putrid ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The putrid odor from the garbage was overwhelming.

Question 74

# Noun; Middle English /ˈpʌzlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Games, toys, or problems designed to test ingenuity or knowledge. **Sample Sentence:** She enjoyed challenging her mind with various /ˈpʌzlz/.

Answer 74

puzzles ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She enjoyed challenging her mind with various puzzles.

Question 75

# Noun; French /kwɔːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A unit of liquid capacity equal to a quarter of a gallon or two pints. **Sample Sentence:** She bought a /kwɔːt/ of milk from the store.

Answer 75

quart ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She bought a quart of milk from the store.

Question 76

# Verb; Middle English /ˈkweɪvər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion. **Sample Sentence:** His voice began to /ˈkweɪvər/ as he delivered the speech.

Answer 76

quaver ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His voice began to quaver as he delivered the speech.

Question 77

# Adjective; Proto-Germanic /kwɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Moving fast or doing something in a short time. **Sample Sentence:** *She had a /kwɪk/ response to the question.*

Answer 77

quick ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She had a *quick* response to the question.

Question 78

# Adjective; English /ˈkwɜrki/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits or behaviors. **Sample Sentence:** *She had a /ˈkwɜrki/ sense of fashion that made her stand out.*

Answer 78

quirky ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She had a *quirky* sense of fashion that made her stand out.

Question 79

# Noun; Latin /ˈkwəʊtə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular. **Sample Sentence:** The company had a strict /ˈkwəʊtə/ for production each month.

Answer 79

quota ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The company had a strict quota for production each month.

Question 80

# Adjective; Latin /ˈræb.ɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something. **Sample Sentence:** *He was a /ˈræb.ɪd/ fan of the local football team.*

Answer 80

rabid ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was a *rabid* fan of the local football team.

Question 81

# Noun; English /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes. **Sample Sentence:** *The little /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/ played in the alley.*

Answer 81

ragamuffin ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The little *ragamuffin* played in the alley.

Question 82

# Noun; Old English /ˈreɪndrɒp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A single drop of rain. **Sample Sentence:** *A /ˈreɪndrɒp/ fell on her cheek.*

Answer 82

raindrop ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** A *raindrop* fell on her cheek.

Question 83

# Noun; French /ˈreɪzɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dried grape. **Sample Sentence:** He added a handful of /ˈreɪzɪn/ to his oatmeal for extra sweetness.

Answer 83

raisin ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He added a handful of raisin to his oatmeal for extra sweetness.

Question 84

# Adjective; Latin /rɛər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not common or frequent; scarce. **Sample Sentence:** *Finding such a /rɛər/ gem is truly special.*

Answer 84

rare ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Finding such a *rare* gem is truly special.

Question 85

# Noun; French /ˈræzˌbɛri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An edible soft fruit related to the blackberry. **Sample Sentence:** *She picked a /ˈræzˌbɛri/ from the bush.*

Answer 85

raspberry ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She picked a *raspberry* from the bush.

Question 86

# Noun; Old English /ˈreɪvən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large, black bird known for its intelligence and adaptability. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈreɪvən/ perched on the branch, watching everything below.*

Answer 86

raven ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *raven* perched on the branch, watching everything below.

Question 87

# Adjective; Latin /riˈækʃənɛri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Opposing political or social liberalization or reform. **Sample Sentence:** *The /riˈækʃənɛri/ leader resisted change.*

Answer 87

reactionary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *reactionary* leader resisted change.

Question 88

# Verb; Old English /riːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter by mentally interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed. **Sample Sentence:** *He likes to /riːd/ before going to bed.*

Answer 88

read ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He likes to *read* before going to bed.

Question 89

# Verb; Latin /rɪˈkæntɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical. **Sample Sentence:** Under pressure, the witness /rɪˈkæntɪd/ his earlier testimony.

Answer 89

recanted ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Under pressure, the witness recanted his earlier testimony.

Question 90

# Noun; Latin /rɪˈkluːs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. **Sample Sentence:** *The old man was known as a /rɪˈkluːs/ who rarely left his home.*

Answer 90

recluse ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The old man was known as a *recluse* who rarely left his home.

Question 91

# Verb; Latin /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To think again about a decision or opinion and decide if you want to change it. **Sample Sentence:** *He began to /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/ his career choices.*

Answer 91

reconsider ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He began to *reconsider* his career choices.

Question 92

# Noun; Latin /rɪˈkʌvəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. **Sample Sentence:** The patient's /rɪˈkʌvəri/ after surgery was remarkable.

Answer 92

recovery ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The patient's recovery after surgery was remarkable.

Question 93

# Verb; French /rɪˈkruːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To enlist (someone) in the armed forces. **Sample Sentence:** The army began to /rɪˈkruːt/ new soldiers for the mission.

Answer 93

recruit ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The army began to recruit new soldiers for the mission.

Question 94

# Noun; Latin /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil. **Sample Sentence:** The novel explores themes of guilt and /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/.

Answer 94

redemption ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The novel explores themes of guilt and redemption.

Question 95

# Verb; Latin /rɪˈflɛkt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it. **Sample Sentence:** The mirror /rɪˈflɛkt/ the sunlight into the room.

Answer 95

reflect ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The mirror reflected the sunlight into the room.

Question 96

# Noun; Latin /ˈrɛdʒəmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈrɛdʒəmənt/ was deployed to the front lines.*

Answer 96

regiment ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *regiment* was deployed to the front lines.

Question 97

# Adjective; Latin /ˈriːdʒənl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or characteristic of a region. **Sample Sentence:** *The festival showcased /ˈriːdʒənl/ cuisine.*

Answer 97

regional ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The festival showcased *regional* cuisine.

Question 98

# Verb; Middle English /reɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To hold royal office; rule as king or queen. **Sample Sentence:** *The king began to /reɪn/ over the kingdom at a young age.*

Answer 98

reign ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The king began to *reign* over the kingdom at a young age.

Question 99

# Verb; Latin /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively. **Sample Sentence:** *The spa treatment helped to /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt/ her skin.*

Answer 99

rejuvenate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The spa treatment helped to *rejuvenate* her skin.

Question 100

# Verb; Middle English /ˈrɛlɪʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To enjoy greatly. **Sample Sentence:** *He seemed to /ˈrɛlɪʃ/ the challenge ahead.*

Answer 100

relish ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He seemed to *relish* the challenge ahead.