Set 8: Palp-Ri for Spelling Bee Level 2

Adjective; Latin

/pælˈpɪtənt/

Definition: Beating rapidly or strongly; throbbing.

Sample Sentence: His heart was /pælˈpɪtənt/ with excitement.

palpitant

Sample Sentence: His heart was palpitant with excitement.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈpæn.ə.ri/

Definition: Relating to bread or breadmaking.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈpæn.ə.ri/ shelves were filled with various kinds of bread.

panary

Sample Sentence: The panary shelves were filled with various kinds of bread.

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Noun; Greek

/ˌpænəˈræmə/

Definition: An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.

Sample Sentence: The mountain summit offered a breathtaking /ˌpænəˈræmə/.

panorama

Sample Sentence: The mountain summit offered a breathtaking panorama.

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Noun; French

/ˈpæn.tri/

Definition: A small room or closet in which food, dishes, and utensils are kept.

Sample Sentence: She organized the /ˈpæn.tri/ to make it easier to find ingredients.

pantry

Sample Sentence: She organized the pantry to make it easier to find ingredients.

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Noun; French

/pæpɪˈjɒn/

Definition: A breed of small dog known for its butterfly-like ears.

Sample Sentence: The /pæpɪˈjɒn/ pranced around the garden with energy.

papillon

Sample Sentence: The papillon pranced around the garden with energy.

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Noun; Greek

/pəˈræbələ/

Definition: A symmetrical open plane curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side.

Sample Sentence: The satellite dish is shaped like a /pəˈræbələ/ to receive signals.

parabola

Sample Sentence: The satellite dish is shaped like a parabola to receive signals.

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Adjective; Latin

/ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkl/

Definition: Seemingly absurd or self-contradictory.

Sample Sentence: The statement appeared /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkl/ but was true upon closer inspection.

paradoxical

Sample Sentence: The statement appeared paradoxical but was true upon closer inspection.

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Noun; French

/pɑːrkʊr/

Definition: An athletic training discipline using movement developed from military obstacle course training.

Sample Sentence: He practiced /pɑːrkʊr/ to improve his agility and strength.

parkour

Sample Sentence: He practiced parkour to improve his agility and strength.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈpɑːsɪməni/

Definition: Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.

Sample Sentence: His /ˈpɑːsɪməni/ was evident in his reluctance to invest.

parsimony

Sample Sentence: His parsimony was evident in his reluctance to invest.

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Noun; Old French

/ˈpɑːtrɪdʒ/

Definition: A short-tailed game bird with mainly brown plumage, native to Eurasia.

Sample Sentence: The hunter spotted a /ˈpɑːtrɪdʒ/ in the field.

partridge

Sample Sentence: The hunter spotted a partridge in the field.

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Noun; Latin

/pəˈtɛlə/

Definition: The kneecap.

Sample Sentence: The athlete suffered an injury to his /pəˈtɛlə/ during the game.

patella

Sample Sentence: The athlete suffered an injury to his patella during the game.

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Noun; French

/pəˈvɪljənz/

Definition: Large, often open, structures used for shelter or exhibits.

Sample Sentence: The park had several /pəˈvɪljənz/ for visitors to enjoy.

pavilions

Sample Sentence: The park had several pavilions for visitors to enjoy.

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Adjective; English

/ˈpiːs.fəl/

Definition: Free from disturbance; tranquil.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈpiːs.fəl/ garden was an ideal place for meditation.

peaceful

Sample Sentence: The peaceful garden was an ideal place for meditation.

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Noun; Latin

/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəri/

Definition: A prison for people convicted of serious crimes.

Sample Sentence: He was sentenced to ten years in the /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəri/.

penitentiary

Sample Sentence: He was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary.

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Adjective; Greek

/pəˈrɪfərəl/

Definition: Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.

Sample Sentence: He had /pəˈrɪfərəl/ vision problems.

peripheral

Sample Sentence: He had peripheral vision problems.

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Noun; Latin

/ˌpɜːmjʊˈteɪʃən/

Definition: The action of changing the arrangement, especially the linear order, of a set of items.

Sample Sentence: The puzzle required a /ˌpɜːmjʊˈteɪʃən/ of the pieces.

permutation

Sample Sentence: The puzzle required a permutation of the pieces.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/

Definition: A privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages; especially one expected or promised.

Sample Sentence: A company car is a /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ of the job.

perquisite

Sample Sentence: A company car is a perquisite of the job.

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Noun; Latin

/pərˌsɪˈvɪərəns/

Definition: Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Sample Sentence: Her /pərˌsɪˈvɪərəns/ paid off when she finally graduated.

perseverance

Sample Sentence: Her perseverance paid off when she finally graduated.

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Noun; French

/pɜːsəˈnɛl/

Definition: People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking.

Sample Sentence: The company hired additional /pɜːsəˈnɛl/ for the busy season.

personnel

Sample Sentence: The company hired additional personnel for the busy season.

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Noun; Latin

/pəˈtrəʊliəm/

Definition: A liquid mixture of hydrocarbons that is present in certain rock strata and can be extracted and refined to produce fuels.

Sample Sentence: The country is rich in /pəˈtrəʊliəm/ reserves.

petroleum

Sample Sentence: The country is rich in petroleum reserves.

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Noun; Greek

/fəˈlændʒiz/

Definition: The bones in the fingers or toes.

Sample Sentence: The x-ray showed a fracture in one of the /fəˈlændʒiz/.

phalanges

Sample Sentence: The x-ray showed a fracture in one of the phalanges.

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Noun; Greek

/ˈfæntəm/

Definition: A ghost or ghostly figure.

Sample Sentence: The old house was said to be haunted by a /ˈfæntəm/.

phantom

Sample Sentence: The old house was said to be haunted by a phantom.

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Noun; Greek

/ˈfiːnəˌtaɪp/

Definition: The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Sample Sentence: The plants exhibited a distinctive /ˈfiːnəˌtaɪp/.

phenotype

Sample Sentence: The plants exhibited a distinctive phenotype.

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Adjective; French

/ˌfɪlhɑːrˈmɒnɪk/

Definition: Devoted to music, especially orchestral music.

Sample Sentence: She attended the /ˌfɪlhɑːrˈmɒnɪk/ concert every Saturday.

philharmonic

Sample Sentence: She attended the philharmonic concert every Saturday.

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# Adjective; Greek /ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Emitting light without heat. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsənt/ paint glowed in the dark.*

phosphorescent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *phosphorescent* paint glowed in the dark.

# Noun; Greek /faɪˈkɒlədʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The branch of botany dealing with algae. **Sample Sentence:** *She studied /faɪˈkɒlədʒi/ at the university to better understand marine ecosystems.*

phycology ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She studied *phycology* at the university to better understand marine ecosystems.

# Noun; Greek /ˈfɪzɪsɪsts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Scientists who study or practice physics. **Sample Sentence:** *The conference was attended by leading /ˈfɪzɪsɪsts/ from around the world.*

physicists ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The conference was attended by leading *physicists* from around the world.

# Noun; French /ˈpaɪlətɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act of piloting a ship or aircraft. **Sample Sentence:** The /ˈpaɪlətɪdʒ/ was smooth and efficient.

pilotage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pilotage was smooth and efficient.

# Noun; Latin /ˈpɪnəkəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The highest point of development or achievement. **Sample Sentence:** *Winning the award was the /ˈpɪnəkəl/ of her career.*

pinnacle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Winning the award was the *pinnacle* of her career.

# Noun; French /ˈpɪvət/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns. **Sample Sentence:** *The dancer used her foot as a /ˈpɪvət/ to spin gracefully.*

pivot ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dancer used her foot as a *pivot* to spin gracefully.

# Noun; French /ˈplækɑːrdz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Posters or signs for public display. **Sample Sentence:** Protesters held /ˈplækɑːrdz/ demanding action on climate change.

placards ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Protesters held *placards* demanding action on climate change.

# Noun; Greek /ˈplækəˌdɜːrm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An extinct class of armored prehistoric fish. **Sample Sentence:** *The fossil of a /ˈplækəˌdɜːrm/ was discovered in the rocks.*

placoderm ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fossil of a *placoderm* was discovered in the rocks.

# Noun; French /plæk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A flat, thin piece of metal or another material with writing on it that is attached to a wall or other surface. **Sample Sentence:** *The award was mounted on a /plæk/.*

plaque ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The award was mounted on a *plaque*.

# Noun; French /ˈplætɪˌtjuːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful. **Sample Sentence:** *His speech was full of tired /ˈplætɪˌtjuːd/.*

platitude ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His speech was full of tired platitudes.

# Noun; French /pləˈtuːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A military unit typically composed of two or more squads or sections. **Sample Sentence:** *The /pləˈtuːn/ was deployed to the front lines.*

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

# Noun; Greek /ˈplæt.ɪ.pəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A semiaquatic egg-laying mammal native to eastern Australia. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈplæt.ɪ.pəs/ is known for its duck-billed appearance.*

platypus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *platypus* is known for its duck-billed appearance.

# Noun; Spanish /ˈplɑː.zə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A public square, marketplace, or similar open space in a built-up area. **Sample Sentence:** *The concert was held in the town's central /ˈplɑː.zə/.*

plaza ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The concert was held in the town's central *plaza*.

# Noun; Latin /pluˈmɛriə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, also known as frangipani. **Sample Sentence:** *The garden was filled with the scent of /pluˈmɛriə/ flowers.*

plumeria ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The garden was filled with the scent of *plumeria* flowers.

# Noun; English /pluːˈtɒnəmi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An economy significantly influenced or controlled by the wealthy. **Sample Sentence:** *The country's /pluːˈtɒnəmi/ made it hard for the lower classes to thrive.*

plutonomy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The country's *plutonomy* made it hard for the lower classes to thrive.

# Noun; Old French /ˈpɔɪnjənsi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. **Sample Sentence:** *The film's /ˈpɔɪnjənsi/ left the audience in tears.*

poignancy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The film's *poignancy* left the audience in tears.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Capable of causing illness or death if taken into the body. **Sample Sentence:** *The berries were identified as /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/ and should not be eaten.*

poisonous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The berries were identified as *poisonous* and should not be eaten.

# Noun; Latin /ˈpɒntɪf/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A high-ranking bishop, especially the Pope. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈpɒntɪf/ addressed the crowd from the balcony.*

pontiff ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *pontiff* addressed the crowd from the balcony.

# Noun; English /ˈpɒp.oʊ.vərz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Light, hollow rolls made from an egg batter, baked until they expand and pop over the edge of the pan. **Sample Sentence:** *She baked a batch of /ˈpɒp.oʊ.vərz/ for breakfast.*

popovers ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She baked a batch of *popovers* for breakfast.

# Noun; Spanish /poʊˈsɑːdə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of inn or lodge in Spanish-speaking countries. **Sample Sentence:** *They stayed at a quaint /poʊˈsɑːdə/ during their trip.*

posada ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They stayed at a quaint *posada* during their trip.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Able to be done; within the power or capacity of someone or something. **Sample Sentence:** *It is /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ to complete the project by the deadline.*

possible ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** It is *possible* to complete the project by the deadline.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈpɒstjʊməs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator. **Sample Sentence:** *The artist's /ˈpɒstjʊməs/ exhibition drew large crowds.*

posthumous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist's *posthumous* exhibition drew large crowds.

# Noun; English /paʊtʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small bag or flexible receptacle, typically carried in a pocket or attached to a belt. **Sample Sentence:** *He kept his coins in a leather /paʊtʃ/.*

pouch ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He kept his coins in a leather *pouch*.

# Noun; Latin /ˈpræk.tɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories about such application or use. **Sample Sentence:** *Regular /ˈpræk.tɪs/ is essential for improving any skill.*

practice ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Regular *practice* is essential for improving any skill.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈpriːviəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Existing or occurring before in time or order. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈpriːviəs/ owner left the house in good condition.*

previous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *previous* owner left the house in good condition.

# Adjective; Latin /praɪˈmiːvəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of or resembling the earliest ages in the history of the world. **Sample Sentence:** The forest was a /praɪˈmiːvəl/ landscape untouched by modern civilization.

primeval ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The forest was a primeval landscape untouched by modern civilization.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something. **Sample Sentence:** *They studied the /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/ tools used by early humans.*

primitive ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They studied the *primitive* tools used by early humans.

# Noun; Greek /ˈpraɪɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An infectious agent composed of protein in a misfolded form. **Sample Sentence:** /ˈpraɪɒn/ diseases affect the brain and nervous system.

prion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Prion diseases affect the brain and nervous system.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈprɒmɪnənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Standing out so as to be easily seen; important or well-known. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈprɒmɪnənt/ lawyer was known for his high-profile cases.*

prominent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *prominent* lawyer was known for his high-profile cases.

# Verb; Latin /prəˈroʊɡ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To discontinue a session of (a parliament or other legislative assembly) without dissolving it. **Sample Sentence:** *The government decided to /prəˈroʊɡ/ the current session until further notice.*

prorogue ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The government decided to *prorogue* the current session until further notice.

# Noun; Latin /prəˈvaɪzəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A condition attached to an agreement. **Sample Sentence:** *The contract included a /prəˈvaɪzəʊ/ for early termination.*

proviso ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The contract included a *proviso* for early termination.

# Noun; Greek /ˈpaɪraɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A yellow mineral also known as fool's gold because of its superficial resemblance to gold. **Sample Sentence:** *The prospector mistook the shiny rock for gold, but it was only /ˈpaɪraɪt/.*

pyrite ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The prospector mistook the shiny rock for gold, but it was only *pyrite*.

# Noun; French /kwɒˈdrɪljən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The number equivalent to a thousand raised to the power of five (10^15). **Sample Sentence:** The scientist calculated the distance in /kwɒˈdrɪljən/ kilometers.

quadrillion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist calculated the distance in quadrillion kilometers.

# Adjective; Middle English /kweɪnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Attractively unusual or old-fashioned. **Sample Sentence:** *The village had a /kweɪnt/ charm that appealed to tourists.*

quaint ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The village had a *quaint* charm that appealed to tourists.

# Noun; Latin /kwɔːmz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear. **Sample Sentence:** *She had /kwɔːmz/ about the decision to move abroad.*

qualms ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She had *qualms* about the decision to move abroad.

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

quaver ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her voice began to *quaver* as she delivered the speech.

# Noun; English /kwɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A pen made from a feather, used in the past for writing with ink. **Sample Sentence:** *She wrote the letter with a /kwɪl/.*

quill ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wrote the letter with a *quill*.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈkwaɪnəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or consisting of five. **Sample Sentence:** *The committee was made up of a /ˈkwaɪnəri/ group.*

quinary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The committee was made up of a *quinary* group.

# Noun; Spanish /kwɪns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The fruit of a small deciduous tree, similar to a pear, used in preserves or as a flavoring. **Sample Sentence:** *She made a delicious jam from the ripe /kwɪns/.*

quince ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She made a delicious jam from the ripe *quince*.

# Adjective; Latin /ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Representing the most perfect or typical example. **Sample Sentence:** *She was the /ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃəl/ teacher, always patient and kind.*

quintessential ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was the *quintessential* teacher, always patient and kind.

# Noun; English /kwɪp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A witty remark or joke. **Sample Sentence:** *He made a clever /kwɪp/ during the meeting, which lightened the mood.*

quip ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He made a clever *quip* during the meeting, which lightened the mood.

# Adjective; Spanish /kwɪkˈsɒt.ɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. **Sample Sentence:** *His /kwɪkˈsɒt.ɪk/ quest for perfection was never-ending.*

quixotic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *quixotic* quest for perfection was never-ending.

# Noun; Latin /kwəʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker. **Sample Sentence:** *The book opened with a famous /kwəʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ from Shakespeare.*

quotation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The book opened with a famous *quotation* from Shakespeare.

# Noun; English /ˈkwɜːrti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A standard layout for a keyboard or typewriter. **Sample Sentence:** *She preferred the /ˈkwɜːrti/ layout for typing efficiency.*

QWERTY ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She preferred the *QWERTY* layout for typing efficiency.

# Adjective; Hebrew /rəˈbɪnɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to rabbis or their teachings. **Sample Sentence:** *The scholar was well-versed in /rəˈbɪnɪk/ literature.*

rabbinic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scholar was well-versed in *rabbinic* literature.

# Noun; English /ˈræmˌpeɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior. **Sample Sentence:** *The crowd went on a /ˈræmˌpeɪdʒ/ after the final whistle.*

rampage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The crowd went on a *rampage* after the final whistle.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈræptʃərəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm. **Sample Sentence:** *The audience gave a /ˈræptʃərəs/ applause after the performance.*

rapturous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The audience gave a *rapturous* applause after the performance.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈrɔː.kəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈrɔː.kəs/ laughter filled the room.*

raucous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *raucous* laughter filled the room.

# Noun; Old English /ˈreɪ.zər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A tool or device with a sharp blade, used for removing unwanted hair from the face or body. **Sample Sentence:** *He used a /ˈreɪ.zər/ to shave his beard.*

razor ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He used a *razor* to shave his beard.

# Noun; American English /ˈriːəltər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who acts as an agent for the sale and purchase of buildings and land; a real estate agent. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈriːəltər/ helped them find their dream home.*

realtor ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *realtor* helped them find their dream home.

# Verb; Latin /rɪˈbjuːk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions. **Sample Sentence:** *The teacher had to /rɪˈbjuːk/ the students for talking during the lesson.*

rebuke ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The teacher had to *rebuke* the students for talking during the lesson.

# Noun; Latin /rɪˈsaɪ.təl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A performance of a program of music by a soloist or small group. **Sample Sentence:** *The pianist gave a stunning /rɪˈsaɪ.təl/ at the concert hall.*

recital ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pianist gave a stunning *recital* at the concert hall.

# Noun; Latin /ˈrɛktɪˌtjuːd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈrɛktɪˌtjuːd/ was admired by his peers.*

rectitude ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His rectitude was admired by his peers.

# Noun; Latin /rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process of recovering or regaining something. **Sample Sentence:** *His /rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪʃən/ from the surgery took several weeks.*

recuperation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His recuperation from the surgery took several weeks.

# Noun; Latin /ˈrɛf.ər.əns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The action of mentioning or alluding to something. **Sample Sentence:** *The article included several /ˈrɛf.ər.əns/ to historical events.*

reference ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The article included several *references* to historical events.

# Noun; Latin /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A general vote by the electorate on a single political question. **Sample Sentence:** *The government decided to hold a /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/ to decide on the new policy.*

referendum ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The government decided to hold a *referendum* to decide on the new policy.

# Noun; Latin /rɪˈɡeɪliə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The emblems or insignia of royalty, especially the crown, scepter, and other ornaments used at a coronation. **Sample Sentence:** *The monarch's /rɪˈɡeɪliə/ were displayed in the museum.*

regalia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The monarch's *regalia* were displayed in the museum.

# Noun; Latin /ˈrɛdʒɪstrɑːr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An official responsible for keeping a register or official records. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈrɛdʒɪstrɑːr/ recorded the details of the transaction.*

registrar ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *registrar* recorded the details of the transaction.

# Verb; Latin /rɪˈɡɜː.dʒɪˌteɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To bring swallowed food up again to the mouth. **Sample Sentence:** *The bird would /rɪˈɡɜː.dʒɪˌteɪt/ food to feed its young.*

regurgitate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bird would *regurgitate* food to feed its young.

# Noun; Old Norse /ˈreɪnˌdɪər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A species of deer native to Arctic and Subarctic regions. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈreɪnˌdɪər/ migrate across the tundra in large herds.*

reindeer ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *reindeer* migrate across the tundra in large herds.

# 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.

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

# Adjective; Latin /rɪˈmɔːsfəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Filled with regret or sorrow for one's actions. **Sample Sentence:** *She felt /rɪˈmɔːsfəl/ after realizing her mistake.*

remorseful ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She felt *remorseful* after realizing her mistake.

# Verb; Latin /rɪˈpleɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To take the place of something or put something back in its former position. **Sample Sentence:** *We need to /rɪˈpleɪs/ the broken window before winter.*

replace ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We need to *replace* the broken window before winter.

# Noun; Latin /ˈrɛp.lɪ.kə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale. **Sample Sentence:** *The museum displayed a /ˈrɛp.lɪ.kə/ of the ancient artifact.*

replica ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The museum displayed a *replica* of the ancient artifact.

# Noun; Latin /rɪˈpɒzɪˌtɔːri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A place or container where things are stored. **Sample Sentence:** *The library served as a /rɪˈpɒzɪˌtɔːri/ of knowledge.*

repository ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The library served as a *repository* of knowledge.

# Verb; Middle French /rɪˈpriːv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially a death sentence. **Sample Sentence:** *The prisoner was granted a last-minute /rɪˈpriːv/ by the governor.*

reprieve ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The prisoner was granted a last-minute *reprieve* by the governor.

# Adjective; Latin /rɪˈzɪliənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. **Sample Sentence:** *The community was /rɪˈzɪliənt/ in the face of adversity.*

resilient ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The community was *resilient* in the face of adversity.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈrɛzə.nənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having the ability to evoke or suggest enduring images, memories, or emotions. **Sample Sentence:** *The speaker's /ˈrɛzə.nənt/ voice captivated the audience.*

resonant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The speaker's *resonant* voice captivated the audience.

# Noun; Latin /rɪˈsplɛndəns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Dazzlingly impressive beauty or magnificence. **Sample Sentence:** The palace was a sight of /rɪˈsplɛndəns/ under the evening sky.

resplendence ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The palace was a sight of resplendence under the evening sky.

# Adjective; Latin /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role. **Sample Sentence:** *He is /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ for managing the team.*

responsible ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He is *responsible* for managing the team.

# Verb; Latin /rɪˈtriːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat. **Sample Sentence:** *The army was forced to /rɪˈtriːt/ from the battlefield.*

retreat ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The army was forced to *retreat* from the battlefield.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈrɛtrəʊɡreɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Directed or moving backward. **Sample Sentence:** *The planet appeared to move in a /ˈrɛtrəʊɡreɪd/ motion.*

retrograde ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The planet appeared to move in a *retrograde* motion.

# Noun; Greek /ˈræpsədi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling. **Sample Sentence:** *The poem was a /ˈræpsədi/ of joy and triumph.*

rhapsody ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The poem was a *rhapsody* of joy and triumph.

# Verb; French /ˈrɪkəʃeɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To rebound one or more times off a surface. **Sample Sentence:** *The bullet /ˈrɪkəʃeɪ/ off the wall.*

ricochet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bullet *ricocheted* off the wall.

# Noun; Latin /ˈrɪktəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A fixed grimace or grin. **Sample Sentence:** His face was frozen in a /ˈrɪktəs/ of pain.

rictus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His face was frozen in a *rictus* of pain.

# Noun; Italian /rɪˈvjɛərə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A coastal region with a Mediterranean climate and vegetation. **Sample Sentence:** *They spent their vacation on the Italian /rɪˈvjɛərə/.*

riviera ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They spent their vacation on the Italian *riviera*.

Set 8: Palp-Ri Flashcards

Advance your spelling with words from Palp to Ri, including pronunciations, definitions, and sample sentences to help you perfect your skills. (100 cards)