English | Pronunciation | IPA | Meaning |
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Aberrant | uh-BER-uhnt | / æˈberənt / | Deviating from the norm or typical behavior. |
Accede | uhk-seed | / əkˈsiːd / | To consent, give approval; yield to another’s wishes. |
Accessory | uhk-ses-uh-ree | / əkˈsesəri / | Small thing you wear with clothes to add style. |
Adamant | AD-uh-muhnt | / ˈædəmənt / | Firmly refusing to change one's mind. |
Adumbrate | ad-UHM-breyt | / ˈædəmbreɪt / | To give a vague or sketchy outline of. |
Agoraphobia | uh-gaw-ruh-foh-bee-uh | / ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbiə / | A fear of places or situations that you can't escape from; fear of open spaces. |
Albeit | all-BEE-it | / ɒlˈbiːət / | Despite the fact that. |
Alias | ay-lee-uhs | / ˈeɪliəs / | An assumed name taken on temporarily, sometimes by a criminal or fugitive. |
Almond | AL-muhnd | / ˈɑːmənd / | A small, oval. |
Anathema | uh-nath-uh-muh | / əˈnæθəmə / | Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes. |
Anemone | uh-nem-uh-nee | / əˈneməni / | Small plant. |
Anesthetist | uh-neth-uh-tist | / əˈniːsθətɪst / | An anesthesiologist. |
Aneurysm | uh-nur-izm | / ˈænjəˌrɪzəm / | Excessive localized swelling of the wall of an artery. |
Antarctic | ant-aark-tik | / ænˈtɑːktɪk / | Extremely cold region in the Southern part of the world. |
Anthropomorphism | an-thruh-puh-mawr-fiz-uhm | / ˌænθrəʊpəʊˈmɔːfˌɪzəm / | The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object. |
Antidisestablishmentarianism | an-teye-dis-es-tab-lish-muhnt-air-ee-uh-niz-uhm | / ˌæntidɪsəˌstæbləʃmənˈteriənɪzəm / | Opposition to the disestablishment of the Church of England. |
Apocryphal | uh-PAHK-ruh-fuhl | / əˈpɑːkrəfl̩ / | Of doubtful authenticity. |
Archetype | AHR-kih-t | / ˈɑːrkəˌtaɪp / | A very typical example of something. |
Archipelago | AHR-kih-pel-uh-goh | / ˌɑːrkəˈpeləˌɡoʊ / | A group of islands. |
Ascetic | ass-et-ick | / əˈsetɪk / | A person who practices extreme self-discipline. |
Asterisk | ay-stuh-risk | / ˈæstərɪsk / | The symbol: * |
Athlete | ATH-leet | / ˈæθˌlit / | A person who is skilled in sports or other physical activities. |
Bacteriology | bak-teer-ee-awl-uh-jee | / bækˌtɪəriˈɒlədʒi / | The study of bacteria. |
Beguile | bee-gyle | / bɪˈɡaɪl / | To deceive or cheat someone. |
Blasphemy | blas-fuh-mee | / ˈblæsfəmi / | Speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things. |
Bouquet | boo-KAY | / buːˈkeɪ / | A bunch of flowers. |
Bourbon | BER-buhn | / ˈbɝːbən / | A type of whiskey made primarily from corn. |
Brewery | BREW-uh-ree | / ˈbruːəri / | A place where beer is produced. |
Broccoli | BROK-uh-lee | / ˈbrɑːkəli / | A green vegetable with a tree-like shape. |
Buoy | boy | / ˈbuːi / | A floating device used to mark a location or to indicate a navigational hazard. |
Bureaucracy | byoo-rok-ruh-see | / bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi / | Excessively complex administrative procedures. |
Bury | BER-ee | / ˈberi / | To put underground, typically in the earth. |
Cacciatore | kuh-chuh-tawr-ee | / katʃəˈtɔːi / | Prepared in a spicy tomato sauce with mushrooms and herbs. |
Cache | kash | / ˈkæʃ / | A hiding place for storing away goods. |
Cacophony | kuh-kof-uh-nee | / kæˈkɒfəni / | Unpleasant mixture of sounds. |
Cajole | kuh-johl | / kəˈdʒoʊl / | To persuade someone to do something by being very friendly. |
Callous | kal-us | / ˈkæləs / | Showing no emotion or sympathy; insensitive. |
Camaraderie | kam-ruh-duh-ree | / ˌkæməˈrɑːdəri / | Easy familiarity and friendship, often built over time. |
Candidate | KAND-uh-deyt | / ˈkændədet / | A person seeking an office or position. |
Caramel | kar-uh-mel | / ˈkerəməl / | A sweet, golden brown confectionery made by heating sugar. |
Caricature | kuh-RIK-uh-cher | / ˈkerəkətʃər / | A representation that exaggerates the characteristic features. |
Cavalry | KAV-uhl-ree | / ˈkævəlri / | Soldiers trained to fight on horseback. |
Chaos | KAY-ahs | / ˈkeɪas / | Complete disorder and confusion. |
Charcuterie | shahr-koo-tuh-REE | / charcuterie / | The branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products. |
Chauvinism | shoh-vuh-niz-uhm | / ˈʃoʊvɪnɪzəm / | Excessive patriotism, a belief in the superiority of one's own gender. |
Chimpanzee | chimp-uhn-zee | / ˌtʃɪmpænˈziː / | A type of monkey. |
Chipotle | chi-poat-lee | /tʃɪˈpɒtleɪ,tʃɪˈpɒtli,tʃɪˈpəʊtleɪ,tʃɪˈpəʊtli/ | Smoked and dried chili pepper. |
Choir | kwahy-er | / ˈkwaɪər / | A group of singers who perform together. |
Clothes | klohz | / kloʊðz / | Articles of clothing you wear. |
Cocoa | koh-KOH | / ˈkokoʊ / | A powder made from ground roasted cocoa beans. |
Colloquialism | kuh-loh-kwee-uh-liz-uhm | / kəˈləʊkwɪəlɪzəm / | A word, phrase, or expression that is conversational rather than formal. |
Colonel | ker-nuhl | / ˈkɜːnl̩ / | High ranking officer in the military. |
Comfortable | kum-fuhr-tuh-buhl | / ˈkʌmftəbl̩ / | Feeling relaxed. |
Connecticut | kon-uh-NEHK-ut | / kəˈnetɪkət / | A state in the United States. |
Connoisseur | kon-uh-ser | / ˌkɒnəˈsɜː / | Someone who knows a lot about a particular thing. |
Conscience | kon-shuhns | / ˈkɒnʃəns / | A person’s moral sense of right or wrong. |
Coup | koo | / ˈkuː / | A sudden seizure of power from a government. |
Cryptography | krip-taw-gree-fee | / krɪpˈtɒɡrəfi / | Writing or solving codes. |
Curmudgeon | kur-muhj-uhn | / kɜːˈmʌdʒən / | Someone who gets annoyed easily. |
Cyanosis | sy-uh-noh-sis | / ˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs / | A bluish discoloration of the skin due to poor circulation. |
Cytology | sy-taw-luh-jee | / saɪˈtɒlədʒi / | Science concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells. |
Data | day-tuh | / ˈdeɪtə / | Information used for making calculations. |
Debauch | di-bawch | / dɪˈbɔːtʃ / | To lead away from virtue; to corrupt morally . |
Debris | DEB-ree | / dəˈbriː / | The remains of something that has been destroyed. |
Debut | dey-BYOO | / ˈdeɪbjuː / | The first public performance. |
Decrepit | dih-KREP-it | / dəˈkrepət / | In a very poor condition as a result of age. |
Defibrillator | dih-FIB-ri-ley-ter | / diˈfɪbrəˌletər / | A medical device that uses electric shock to restart a person's heart. |
Demagogue | dem-uh-gog | / ˈdeməɡɒɡ / | A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument. |
Dengue | DEN-gyoo | / ˈdenɡ / | A viral disease spread by mosquitoes. |
Deteriorate | dih-TEER-ee-uh-rayt | / dəˈtɪriəˌret / | To become worse in quality or condition. |
Diaphanous | dy-uh-fuh-nuhs | / daɪˈæfənəs / | Light, delicate, and translucent. |
Diaphragm | dy-uh-fram | / ˈdaɪəfræm / | An organ for breathing between separation the thorax from the abdomen. |
Dilate | DY-layt | / daɪˈleɪt / | To make wider or larger. |
Drawer | draw-er | / drɔː / | Furniture components that slide in and out. |
Elite | eh-LEET | / əˈliːt / | A group of people of high status. |
Emollient | i-mawl-yuhnt | / iˈmɒliənt / | Making smoother or less harsh. |
Entrepreneur | on-truh-pruh-nur | / ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː / | Someone who owns their own business. |
Ephemeral | i-fem-uh-rul | / ɪˈfemərəl / | Lasting for a short time. |
Epistemology | ep-uh-stem-awl-uh-jee | / ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi / | A theory of knowledge. |
Epitome | ep-uh-taw-mee | / ɪˈpɪtəmi / | A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type. |
Equanimity | ee-kwuh-nim-uh-tee | / ˌikwəˈnɪməti / | Calmness and composure. |
Equivocal | ih-KWIV-uh-kuhl | / ɪˈkwɪvəkl̩ / | Open to more than one interpretation. |
Erinaceous | ehr-uh-nay-shuhs | /ˌɛrɪˈneɪʃəs/ | Relating to a hedgehog. |
Espouse | i-spowz | / ɪˈspaʊz / | To follow or support an idea or theory as a cause. |
Espresso | i-spres-oh | / eˈspresəʊ / | A small Italian coffee. |
Etcetera | et-suh-TEHR-uh | / etˈsetərə / | Expression used to enumerate something. |
Eulogy | YOO-luh-jee | / ˈjuːlədʒi / | A speech or written tribute in honor of a deceased person. |
Euouae | yoo-oh-wee | / euouae / | A mnemonic used to recall the sequence of tones in a particular passage of the Gloria Patri. |
Euthanasia | yoo-thuh-nay-zhuh | / ˌjuːθəˈneɪzɪə / | The painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease. |
Expatiate | iks-pay-shee-ayt | / ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt / | To talk or write in great detail about. |
Fatuous | fach-oos | / ˈfætʃʊəs / | Foolish, inane; devoid of intelligence. |
Faux pas | foh PAH | / ˌfoʊ ˈpɑ: / | A socially unacceptable mistake. |
February | feb-roo-air-ee | / ˈfebjʊəri / | The second month of the year. |
Film | film | / ˈfɪlm / | A movie or a series. |
Fiscal | FIS-kuhl | / ˈfɪskl̩ / | Relating to government revenue, especially taxes. |
Floccinaucinihilipilification | flok-suh-naw-suh-ny-hil-uh-pil-uh-fi-kay-shun | /ˌflɒksɪnɔːsɪˌnɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ | The action or habit of estimating something as worthless. |
Foliage | FOH-lee-ij | / ˈfoʊliɪdʒ / | Leaves of a plant. |
Foyer | FOY-yer | / ˈfɔɪər / | An entrance hall or lobby. |
Fuchsia | fyoo-shuh | / ˈfjuːʃə / | A bright pink color or a type of flower. |
Gauge | gayj | / ˈɡeɪdʒ / | A device for measuring the amount, level, or pressure of something. |
Genre | ZHAHN-ruh | / ˈʒɑːnrə / | A category of artistic, musical, or literary composition. |
Gibberish | jib-uh-rish | / ˈdʒɪbərɪʃ / | Senseless talk. |
GIF | jif | / gif / | A type of animated image. |
Gourmet | goor-may | / ˈɡʊəmeɪ / | A connoisseur of good food. |
Grandiloquent | gran-dil-uh-kwuhnt | / ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt / | Extravagant, lofty, or bombastic in style or manner. |
Hegemony | hi-jem-uh-nee | / hɪˈɡeməni / | Authority, leadership, or influence by a dominant social group. |
Heinous | HAY-nuhs | / ˈheɪnəs / | Extremely wicked or cruel; evil. |
Heir | er | / ˈer / | A person who inherits something. |
Herb | herb | / ˈɝːb / | A plant used for culinary purposes. |
Heresy | HEHR-uh-see | / ˈherəsi / | A belief that is at odds with established religious doctrine. |
Hernia | her-nee-uh | / ˈhɜːnɪə / | A condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it. |
Hierarchy | HAHY-er-ahr-kee | / ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki / | A system in which people or things are arranged in order of rank or importance. |
Hors d'oeuvres | or-durv | / ˌɔ: ˈdɜ:v / | Elegant word for starters, loanword from French. |
Ignominious | ig-nuh-min-ee-uhs | / ˌɪɡnəˈmɪnɪəs / | Very embarrassing. |
Illinois | il-uh-noy | / ˌɪlə,ˈnɔɪ / | A state in the USA. |
Inchoate | in-koh-it | / ɪnˈkəʊɪt / | Only partly in existence; partially formed, as in an idea. |
Infamous | in-FAM-uhs | / ˈɪnfəməs / | Well known for some bad quality or deed. |
Ingenuity | in-JEN-yoo-uh-tee | / ˌɪndʒəˈnuːəti / | The ability to think of new ideas. |
Interpret | in-ter-PRIT | / ˌɪnˈtɝːprət / | To explain or give the meaning of something. |
Ischaemia | is-kee-mee-uh | / ischaemia / | An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body. |
Island | AYL-land | / ˈaɪlənd / | A piece of land surrounded by water. |
Isthmus | IZ-muhs | / ˈɪsməs / | A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses. |
Itinerary | ahy-tuh-NAIR-ee | / aɪˈtɪnəˌreri / | A plan of a journey. |
Jalapeño | ha-luh-peyn-yo | /haləˈpeɪn(j)əʊ,haləˈpiːnəʊ/ | Small green or red pepper. |
Jaundice | jawn-dis | / ˈdʒɔːndɪs / | The yellowing of the skin, or an adjective meaning bitterness, resentment, or cynicism. |
Jewelry | JOO-luh-ree | / ˈdʒuːəlri / | Ornaments people wear for adornment. |
Juror | JOOR-er | / ˈdʒʊrər / | A person selected to serve on a jury. |
Kaleidoscopic | kuh-leye-duh-skawp-ik | / kəˌlaɪdəˈskɒpɪk / | Having complex patterns of colors. |
Knead | need | / ˈniːd / | To work and press with the hands. |
Knee | knee | / ˈniː / | The joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg. |
Knell | nell | / ˈnel / | The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral. |
Lackadaisical | lak-uh-day-zee-kul | / ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkl̩ / | Doing something in a lazy way. |
Leicester Square | les-tuhr skweir | / ˈlestər ˈskwer / | A square in London. |
Liable | LY-uh-buhl | / ˈlaɪəbl̩ / | Legally responsible. |
Liaison | lee-AY-zawn | / liˈeɪˌzɑːn / | A link or connection between people or organizations. |
Library | LAHY-brer-ee | / ˈlaɪbreri / | A collection of books. |
Licentious | lahy-SEN-chuhs | / laɪˈsentʃəs / | Lacking moral restraint. |
Lingerie | lan-zhuh-REE | / ˈlɑːnʒəˌre / | Women's underwear. |
Maelstrom | meyl-strahm | / ˈmeɪlstrəm / | A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river. |
Massachusetts | mas-uh-CHOOS-its | / ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts / | A state in the United States. |
Mastectomy | mas-tek-tuh-mee | / mæˈstektəmi / | Operation to remove a woman’s breast. |
Mauve | mov | / moʊv / | A pale purple color name. |
Medieval | mid-EE-vuhl | / məˈdiːvl̩ / | Relating to the Middle Ages. |
Meme | meem | / meme / | A funny image in the internet. |
Metamorphosis | meh-tuh-mawr-fuh-sis | / ˌmetəˈmɔːrfəsəs / | A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one. |
Miniature | MIN-ee-cher | / ˈmɪniəˌtʃʊr / | A small-scale model of something. |
Mischievous | mis-chuh-vuhs | / ˈmɪstʃəvəs / | Person who enjoys causing trouble for fun. |
Misogynist | muh-saj-uh-nist | / mysoginist / | Person who hates women. |
Monk | monk | / ˈməŋk / | A person who lives in a monastery or convent. |
Moot | moot | / ˈmuːt / | Open to discussion; debatable. |
Muscle | mus-ul | / ˈmʌsl̩ / | A body tissue composed of cells or fibers. |
Mustache | Muh-STASH | / ˈməˌstæʃ / | Hair growing on the upper lip. |
Nadir | nay-der | / ˈneɪdər / | The lowest point. |
Narcissistic | nahr-suh-SIS-tik | / ˌnɑːrsəˈsɪstɪk / | Having an excessive interest in oneself. |
Neophyte | nee-uh-fyt | / ˈniːəˌfaɪt / | A beginner, a new participant. |
Niche | neesh | / ˈnɪtʃ / | A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service. |
Nihilism | nahy-uh-liz-uhm | / ˈnaɪəˌlɪzəm / | The belief that nothing in the world has a real existence. |
Noisome | noy-suhm | / ˈnɔɪsəm / | Disgusting, as in odor; capable of causing nausea. |
Nuclear | nyoo-klee-er | / ˈnuːkliər / | Type of powerful energy. |
Nuptial | nup-shuhl | / ˈnʌptʃl̩ / | Concerning marriage. |
Obdurate | AHB-doo-rayt | / ˈɒbdjʊərət / | Stubbornly refusing to change one's mind. |
Occasion | uh-KAY-zhuhn | / əˈkeɪʒn̩ / | An opportunity for a particular event. |
Often | OF-tuhn | / ˈɔːfn̩ / | Many times; frequently. |
Oligarchy | aw-lij-aar-kee | / ˈɑːləˌɡɑːrki / | A small group of people having control of a country or organization. |
Onomatopoeia | on-uh-mat-uh-pee-uh | / ɑːnəˈmɑːtəpiə / | Words that sound like the thing they refer to. |
Ophthalmology | of-thal-mawl-uh-jee | / ˌɑːpθəˈmɑːlədʒi / | The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye. |
Ordinance | OR-dn-uhns | / ˈɔːrdənəns / | A law or regulation made by a local government. |
Otorhinolaryngology | otor-hino-lar-ing-ol-uh-gee | /ˌəʊtəʊˌrʌɪnəʊˌlarɪŋˈɡɒlədʒi/ | The study of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. |
Panacea | pan-uh-see-uh | / ˌpænəˈsiːə / | A remedy for all illness or solution for all problems. |
Paradigm | PAR-uh-dahym | / ˈperəˌdaɪm / | A typical example or pattern. |
Pauciloquy | paw-suh-loh-kwee | / pauciloquy / | Brevity in speech. |
Pejorative | pee-juh-rut-iv | / pəˈdʒɔːrətɪv / | Expressing disapproval or belittling. |
Penguin | PEN-gwuhn | / ˈpeŋɡwən / | A flightless bird that lives in cold regions near the poles. |
Peremptory | per-em-tuh-ree | / pəˈremptəri / | Speaking or behaving rudely. |
Phenomenon | fuh-NAHM-uh-nawn | / fəˈnɑːməˌnɑːn / | An extraordinary event or occurrence. |
Phlegm | FLEM | / fləm / | Thick mucus produced in the respiratory system. |
Phlegmatic | fleg-mat-ik | / fləgˈmætɪk / | Slow to react, not showing emotion; calm and composed. |
Picture | PIK-cher | / ˈpɪktʃər / | An image. |
Pizza | PEE-tsuh | / ˈpiːtsə / | A dish of Italian origin. |
Plumber | PLUHM-er | / ˈplʌmər / | A person who repairs pipes. |
Pneumatology | new-muh-taw-luh-jee | /ˌnjuːməˈtɒlədʒi/ | The study of spirits or spiritual beings. |
Pneumonia | nyoo-moh-nee-uh | / nuˈmoʊniə / | Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection. |
Prelude | PREL-yood | / ˈpreɪˌluːd / | A piece of music that serves as an introduction to the main part. |
Prerogative | pri-RAHG-uh-tiv | / prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv / | A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. |
Prescription | pri-skrip-shun | / prəˈskrɪpʃn̩ / | The action of prescribing a medicine or treatment. |
Prevaricate | pri-VAIR-uh-kayt | / prɪˈværɪkeɪt / | To speak or act in an evasive way. |
Probably | PRAH-buh-blee | / ˈprɑːbəbli / | With a high likelihood; very likely. |
Pronunciation | pro-nun-see-ay-shun | / proˌnənsiˈeɪʃn̩ / | The way you say a word. |
Prostrate | PRAHS-trayt | / ˈprɑːstret / | Lying face down on the ground. |
Pseudonym | SOO-duh-nim | / ˈsuːdəˌnɪm / | A fictitious name, especially one used by an author. |
Puerile | pyoor-ahyl | / pjuːˈriːl / | Relating to a child or childhood; immature, foolish. |
Pulchritude | pul-kruh-tood | / ˈpʌlkrɪtjuːd / | Physical beauty. |
Quagmire | kwag-myr | / ˈkwægˌmaɪər / | A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot. |
Quay | key | / ˈkiː / | A place around water for loading and unloading ships. |
Queue | kyoo | / ˈkjuː / | A line of people or vehicles waiting for something. |
Quiche | keesh | / ˈkiːʃ / | A baked flan or tart with a savoury filling thickened with eggs. |
Quinoa | kee-noh-uh | /ˈkiːnwɑː/ | A plant whose seeds we eat. |
Quintessential | kwin-tuh-sen-shuhl | / ˌkwɪntəˈsenʃəl / | Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. |
Quirky | kur-kee | / ˈkwɝːki / | Having or characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits or aspects. |
Quixotic | kwik-sah-tik | / kwɪkˈsɑːtɪk / | Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. |
Quotidian | kwoh-tid-ee-un | / kwoʊˈtɪdɪən / | Occurring or recurring daily, commonplace. |
Raccoon | rak-kun | / ræˈkuːn / | A greyish brown American mammal. |
Raspberry | RAZ-ber-ee | / ˈræzˌberi / | A soft fruit resembling a red or blackberry. |
Receipt | ree-seet | / rəˈsiːt / | A document acknowledging something. |
Regime | ruh-ZHEEM | / rəˈʒiːm / | A government or system of rule. |
Remuneration | ri-myoo-nuh-RAY-shun | / rəˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃn̩ / | Payment or compensation for a service or work. |
Rendezvous | RON-duh-voo | / ˈrɑːndɪˌvuː / | A meeting or appointment, especially a romantic one. |
Restaurateur | res-tuh-rer-uh-tuhr | / ˌrestərəˈtɝː / | Someone who owns a restaurant. |
Rhythm | RITH-uhm | / ˈrɪðəm / | A pattern of sounds or beats established in music. |
Salmon | sam-un | / ˈsæmən / | A type of fish we eat. |
Sanguine | san-gwin | / ˈsæŋˌɡwɪn / | Cheerful, hopeful, confident, especially in a bad situation. |
Scapula | skap-yuh-luh | / ˈskæpjələ / | Shoulder blade. |
Schadenfreude | shah-dn-froid | /ˈʃɑːd(ə)nˌfrɔɪdə/ | Pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune. |
Schedule | SKED-yool | / ˈskedʒuːl / | A plan. |
Scissors | SI-zuhrz | / ˈsɪzərz / | A cutting instrument with two blades. |
Sesquipedalian | ses-kwi-pi-day-lee-un | / ˌseskwɪpɪˈdeɪlɪən / | Using a lot of long words. |
Sherbet | sher-bit | / ˈʃɝːbət / | Ice-cream like food. |
Silicon | SIL-uh-kahn | / ˈsɪləkən / | A nonmetallic element with the atomic number 14. |
Specifiable | speh-SIHF-uh-buhl | / ˌspesɪˈfaɪəbl̩ / | Able to be specified. |
Specific | spuh-SIHF-ik | / spəˈsɪfɪk / | Particular or distinct; not general. |
Sphygmomanometer | sfig-muh-muh-nom-uh-mee-ter | /ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/ | Instrument for measuring blood pressure. |
Squirrel | skwur-el | / ˈskwɜːrəl / | An orange rodent with bushy tail. |
Status | STAY-tuhs | / ˈstætəs / | The position or standing of a person in relation to others. |
Stultiloquence | stul-tuh-luh-kwens | / stultiloquence / | Senseless talk. |
Subtle | suht-l | / ˈsʌtl̩ / | Very precise and difficult to analyze or describe. |
Suite | sweet | / ˈswiːt / | A set of rooms in a hotel. |
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious | soo-per-kal-uh-fraj-uh-lihs-tik-es-pee-shuh-li-doh-shuhs | / ˌsuːpəˌkælɪˌfrædʒɪˌlɪstɪkekspiˌælɪˈdəʊʃəs / | Extraordinarily good. |
Surfeit | sur-fit | / ˈsɜːfɪt / | An excessive amount of something. |
Syllogism | sil-uh-jiz-uhm | / ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm / | Deductive reasoning. |
Synecdoche | sin-ek-duh-kee | / sɪˈnekdəkiː / | A figure of speech. |
Synergy | sin-uhr-jee | / ˈsɪnədʒi / | The interaction of two or more agents to produce an effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. |
Tautology | taw-tol-uh-jee | / tɔːˈtɒlədʒi / | The saying of the same thing twice over in different words. |
Temperature | TEM-pruh-cher | / ˈtemprətʃər / | A measure of warmth or coldness. |
Ticklish | TIK-lish | / ˈtɪkəlɪʃ / | Sensitive to being touched or tickled. |
Timbre | tahm-bur | / ˈtæmbrə / | The sound or tonal quality of a particular voice or musical instrument. |
Triathlon | try-ATH-lon | / ˌtrɑːˈjæθlən / | A long-distance athletic event. |
Triskaidekaphobia | tri-skay-dek-uh-foh-bee-uh | / triskaidekaphobia / | Extreme superstition regarding the number thirteen. |
Truculent | tru-kyuh-lent | / ˈtrʌkjʊlənt / | Defiant, quick to argue or fight. |
Ubiquitous | yoo-bik-wit-us | / juːˈbɪkwətəs / | Present, appearing, or found everywhere. |
Valet | vuh-LAY | / ˈvælɪt / | A man's personal attendant. |
Vehicle | VEE-uh-kuhl | / ˈviːhɪkl̩ / | A machine used for transporting people. |
Ventriloquist | ven-tril-uh-kwist | / ventˈrɪləkwɪst / | A person who can make their voice appear to come from a dummy. |
Vicissitude | vis-uh-si-tood | / vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd / | A change in circumstance, usually undesired. |
Visceral | viss-er-ul | / ˈvɪsərəl / | Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect. |
Wednesday | wed-nuhz-day | / ˈwenzdeɪ / | The third day of the week. |
Whiplash | whip-lash | / ˈwɪplæʃ / | The flexible part of a whip or something resembling it. |
Wintry | WIN-tree | / ˈwɪntri / | Relating to winter. |
Wisteria | wis-teer-ee-uh | / wɪˈstɪərɪə / | A tree with beautiful pink or violet flowers. |
Worcestershire | wuss-tuhr-sheer | /wʊstə/ | A type of brown sauce. |
Yolk | yohk | / joʊk / | The yellow central part of an egg. |
Zephyr | zef-er | / ˈzefə / | A soft, mild breeze. |
Zucchini | zoo-KEE-nee | / zuːˈkiːni / | A type of green summer squash. |