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CATEGORY III - GRADES 4,5 & 6

SPELLING WORDS

Spelling Bee Grade 4 Word List

admirer [əd-mī(ə)rər]

1 Noun 1. 1: Someone who has a particular regard for someone or something. I am a great admirer or of George Washington.

admissible [ad-mis-uh-buh l]

2 adjective 1.that may be allowed or conceded; allowable: The judge said the testimony was

admissible. advertisement

3 [ad-ver-tahyz-muh nt, ad-vur-tis-muh nt, -tiz-] noun a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, etc. The store wanted to have a new advertisement.

although [al·tho]

4 conjunction 1. In spite of the fact that : even though. Although my car is old, it still runs well.

anomaly

5 [uh-nom-uh-lee] noun, plural -lies. a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form. With his quiet nature he was an anomaly in his outgoing family.

arithmetic [ə-rith-mə-tik] noun 1. A branch of mathematics that deals usually with the nonnegative real numbers including sometimes

6 the transfinite cardinals and with the application of the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to them. John is really good at

arithmetic. ascend 7 [uh-send] verb

to move, climb, or go upward; mount; rise: The airplane started to ascend into the clouds. atrocious adjective \ə-trō-shəs\

8 1: extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel : barbaric; 2: appalling, horrifying The behavior of the bullies was atrocious.

audible

9 [aw-duh-buhl] adjective capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; Your conversation is sometimes audible in the next room.

badge [baj]

10 noun 1 : a device or token especially of membership in a society or group. Police officers wear a badge.


bauble noun [bo -bəl] 11 1: trinket, something of trifling appeal

I picked up a cheap bauble at the fair. bazaar noun [bə-zär]

12 1: a market (as in the Middle East) consisting of rows of shops or stalls selling miscellaneous goods; We went to the bazaar looking to buy gifts.

beige n. [bāzh] French

13 a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown Claire’s beige coat gets dirty very

easily. believable

14 [ bi l vəb'l ]ADJECTIVE appearing true: seeming to be true or authentic, and capable of being believed or believed in His story seemed believable.

blouse [blous, blouz] noun a usually lightweight, loose-fitting garment for women and

15 children, covering the body from the neck or shoulders moreor less to the waistline, with or without a collar and sleeves That is a lovely blouse she’s wearing. boundary [boun-duh-ree, -dree] noun

16 something that indicates bounds or limits; a limiting or bounding line. We live right on the boundary between two counties.

brainstorm [bran storm]

17 transitive verb. 1. To think of or produce (a solution to a problem, for example) by brainstorming The group decided to brainstorm on what to do for their group project.

brought [brɔːt]

18 verb the past tense and past participle of bring I brought some money with me here today.

cactus [kak-təs] noun

19 1. any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (as deserts). Cactus plants grow in the desert.

calf [kaf]

20 noun 1 a : the young of the domestic cow. The calf follows its mother around.


camera [kam-mər-ə]

noun

1 : a device that consists of a lightproof chamber with an aperture fitted with a lens and a shutter

21 through which the image of an object is projected onto a surface for recording (as on film) or for translation into electrical impulses (as for television broadcast). Jim got a cool camera for Christmas. canal [kə-nal]

22 noun 1 : an artificial waterway for navigation or for draining or irrigating land. Swimming in the canal is dangerous.

cheer [chir]

23 1: state of mind or heart : spirit, to be of good cheer. Everyone was of good cheer at the birthday party.

chimney [chim-nē] noun

24 1: a vertical structure incorporated into a building and enclosing a flue or flues that carry off smoke; especially the part of such a structure extending above a roof. The chimney is red.

citizen [sit-uh-zuhn, -suh n] noun

25 a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection . He is a citizen of the United States.

civilian [si-vil-yuh n] noun

26 a person who is not on active duty with a military, naval,police, or fire fighting organization. After retiring from the Air Force, Bill went back to being a civilian.

coast [kōst]

27 noun 1 : the land near a shore : My grandfather lives on the coast of the Pacific Ocean.

collar [kä-lər]

28 noun 1 : a band that serves to finish or decorate the neckline of a garment. The collar on Susan’s shirt is white.

com·pe·ti·tion

29 [kom-pi-tish-uhn] noun the act of competing; rivalry for supremacy, a prize, etc.: The competition between the two teams was bitter.


condone [kən-dōn]

transitive verb

30 1: to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless <a government accused of condoning racism><condone corruption in politics>. I cannot condone that behavior. corduroy noun [ko r-də-ro i]

31 a durable usually cotton pile fabric with vertical ribs or wales; My dad has a powder blue jacket made of corduroy that makes him look

silly. covet 32 [kuhv-it] verb

to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others: We should learn not to covet another's property.

critic [kri-tik] noun

33 1 : one who expresses a reasoned opinion on any matter especially involving a judgment of its value, truth, righteousness, beauty, or technique. The critic did not like the movie. culture [kəl-chər]

34 noun 1 : the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group. The school had a culture of including everyone.

Curl: [kər(-ə)l]

35 verb 1 : to form (as the hair) into coils or ringlets. Fred had one curl in his hair.

dairy [der-ē]

36 noun 1 : a room, building, or establishment where milk is kept and butter or cheese is made. My grandfather owns a dairy farm.

deaf [def]

37 adjective 1 : lacking or deficient in the sense of hearing. My dog does not respond when I call him because he is deaf.

debris

38 [duh-bree, dey-bree or, especially Brit., deb-ree] noun the remains of anything broken down or destroyed; ruins;rubble: It was sad to see the debris of the buildings after the air raid.


decimal: [de-sə-məl]

adjective

39 1: numbered or proceeding by tens especially expressed in or utilizing a decimal system especially with a decimal point. Make sure to put the decimal in the right place. dedicate [de-di-kāt]

40 1 : To set apart to a definite use. The President will dedicate the memorial on Veterans day.

device [di-vīs] noun

41 1 : a piece of equipment or a mechanism designed to serve a special purpose or perform a special function. The device is not working. devour verb [di-vau (-ə )r]

42 to eat up greedily or ravenously I’m so hungry I could devour everything on this plate.

diesel n. \dē-zəl, -səl\ After R. Diesel, the engine’s inventor

43 a type of fuel or engine When at the gas station, be careful that you don’t put diesel in your car by

mistake. directory [dih-rek-tuh-ree, -tree, dahy-] noun

44 a book containing an alphabetical index of the names and addresses of persons in a city, district, organization, etc., or of a particular category of people. She will look up the number in the telephone directory.

discolor [dis-kə-lər]

45 1: transitive verb: to alter or change the hue or color especially for the worse. Drinking coffee can discolor your teeth.

disguise verb [də-skīz]

46 to change the customary dress or appearance of b : to furnish with a false appearance or an assumed identity; He tried to disguise his voice on the phone but I could tell it was him. disgust [di-skəst]

47 noun 1: marked aversion aroused by something highly distasteful. My friends looked at me with disgust for eating brussel sprouts.

dispatch [di-spach]

48 transitive verb 1 : to send off or away with promptness or speed; especially : to send off on official business The dispatch officer sent the police to the scene of the crime. distinctive [di-stiŋ(k)-tiv]

49 adjective 1 a : serving to distinguish <the distinctive flight of the crane>. Pablo Picasso has a distinctive style of painting.


dodge [däj]

50 noun 1 : an act of evading by sudden bodily movement. The batter had to dodge the baseball to avoid being hit by the ball.

dossier [dos-ee-ey, -ee-er, daw-see-ey, -see-er; Fr.daw-syey] noun

51 a collection or file of documents on the same subject, especially a complete file containing detailed information about a person or topic. The spy studied the dossier before starting his mission.

drawer [dro (-ə)r]

52 noun 1 : a sliding box or receptacle opened by pulling out and closed by pushing in. Jill puts her socks in the top drawer.

dreadful [dred-fəl]

53 1 : inspiring dread : causing great and oppressive fear. Going through the haunted house was a dreadful experience. earthquake [ərth-kwāk]

54 noun 1 : a shaking or trembling of the earth that is volcanic or tectonic in origin. Tina hid under the desk during the earthquake.

easier [I zi er]

55 Adjective 1: Posing no difficulty, requiring little effort. It is easier to ride a bike downhill than it is to ride it uphill.

electric [i-lek-trik]

56 adjective 1: of, relating to, or operated by electricity <an electric current><an electric heater> The electric wire along the fence keeps the cows from breaking the fence.

eligible [el-i-juh-buh l] adjective

57 fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable: She hopes to marry an eligible bachelor.

eloquent adj [e-lə-kwənt]

58 1: marked by forceful and fluent expression; 2: vividly or movingly expressive or revealing; The president is a very eloquent speaker.

escapade [es-kuh-peyd, es-kuh-peyd] noun

59 a reckless adventure or wild prank. The teenagers went on a wild escapade last night.

exactly [ig-zakt-lee] adverb

60 in an exact manner; precisely; accurately. He will do exactly what you ask of him.


excuse [ik-skyüz]

61 transitive verb 1 : to serve as excuse for :justify. The worst excuse you can give for not doing your homework is that your dog ate

it. exhibit

62 [ig-zib-it] verb to offer or expose to view; present for inspection: The salesman will exhibit the latest models of cars. eyelet [i-lət]

63 noun

1: peephole, loophole. Mark looked through the eyelet to see into the hidden chamber.

faint [fānt]

64 adjective 1 : hardly perceptible : dim. Tom heard the faint sound of singing in the distance.

falter [Fo l-tər]

65 verb 1: to hesitate in purpose or action : waver. Sue promised that she would not falter in running the marathon.

familiar [fuh-mil-yer] adjective 66 commonly or generally known or

seen: Your home is a familiar sight. famous [fā-məs]

67 adjective 1: widely known. Bill Cosby is a famous comedian.

fascinate verb[fa-sə-nāt]

68 : to transfix and hold spellbound by an irresistible power Her paintings never fail to fascinate.

faucet noun [fo -sət]

69 : a fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid especially from a pipe. Don't forget to turn off the faucet.

feasible [fee-zuh-buh l] adjective

70 capable of being done, effected, or accomplished: That sounds like a feasible plan.

fragrance [Frā-grən(t)s]

71 noun 1: a sweet or delicate odor. Daisies have a wonderful fragrance.


fright [frīt]

72 noun 1 : fear excited by sudden danger : alarm. The actor had stage fright on opening night. garbage [gär-bij]

73 noun 1 : discarded or useless material, trash. My dad takes out the garbage every

Monday. genius [jēn-yəs] 74 noun

1: a person endowed with transcendent mental superiority; especially : a person with a very high IQ. Albert Einstein was a genius.

glacier [glā-shər]

75 noun 1: a large body of ice moving slowly down a slope or valley or spreading outward on a land surface. The glacier is melting.

glimpse [glim(p)s]

verb

76 Inflected Form(s): glimpsed;glimps·ing 1 : to look at briefly. The whole class wanted to get a glimpse of Tommy's rabbit.

governor noun [gə-vən-ər] 77 one that governs: as a : one that exercises authority especially over an area or

group The governor of the state of Idaho is Butch Otter.

gro·cery noun [grōs-rē] 78 a grocer's store

She stopped at the grocery store to pick up some chicken for

supper. heroic [hi-rō-ik] 79 adjective

1 : exhibiting or marked by courage and daring. The soldiers' last stand at the Alamo was heroic. hoist

80 [hoist or, sometimes, hahyst] verb to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance: The soldier will hoist the flag on Memorial Day. humane [hyü-mān]

81 adjective 1 : marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals. Adopting the stray puppy was the humane thing to do.

humorous adj. \hyüm-rəs\

82 funny; indicating or expressive of a sense of humor Julian makes us laugh all the time; he’s the most humorous person I know.


icicle [ahy-si-kuh l] noun 83 a pendent, tapering mass of ice formed by the freezing of dripping

water. Did you see that huge icicle hanging from the roof?

immovable [ih-moo-vuh-buh l] adjective 84 incapable of being moved; fixed; stationary.

This piano is so heavy it’s almost immovable.

innermost [i-nər-mōst]

85 adjective 1: farthest inward : inmost. Ron shared his innermost feelings with Lisa.

inoculate verb [i-nä-kyə-lāt]

86 to introduce immunologically active material into, especially in order to treat or prevent a disease The doctor is going to inoculate you to prevent chicken pox.

interval [in-tər-vəl]

87 noun 1 a : a space of time between events or states. The bodybuilder has a one minute interval between each set on the bench press.

issue noun [i-shü]

88 a matter that is in dispute between two or more parties He should stop dodging the issue and make a decision now.

laboratory [lab-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, lab-er-uh-;Brit. luh-bor-uh-tuh-ree, -uh-tree] noun

89 a building, part of a building, or other place equipped to conduct scientific experiments, tests, investigations, etc., or to manufacture chemicals, medicines, or the like. The scientist was hard at work in his laboratory. lacquer [lak-er] noun

90 a protective coating consisting of a resin, cellulose ester, or both, dissolved in a volatile solvent, sometimes with pigmentadded. The carpenter finished his project with a coat of lacquer.

marshmallow [märsh-me-lō] noun

91 1 : a sweet white confection usually in the form of a spread or small spongy cylindrical pieces now usually made from corn syrup, sugar, albumen, and gelatin but formerly from the marshmallow's root. My mom always puts one big marshmallow in my hot cocoa. masquerade noun [mas-kə-rād]

92 a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes He wore an elaborate costume to the masquerade ball.

meant [mɛnt]

93 verb 1: the past tense and past participle of mean. Mike meant to hit the baseball, but he missed.


measles [mē-zəlz]

noun

94 1 : an acute contagious disease that is caused by a morbillivirus and is marked especially by an eruption of distinct red circular spots. Heather had the measles last month.

melancholy adj. \me-lən-kä-lē\ 95 causing or tending to cause sadness or depression of mind or spirit

Thinking about her youth put the elderly lady in a melancholy mood. menial [mee-nee-uh l, meen-yuh l] adjective

96 lowly and sometimes degrading: Some might consider cleaning to be menial work.

munchkin [mənch-kin] 97 noun

1: a person who is notably small and often endearing. The school has cast my little brother as a munchkin in their production of the Wizard of Oz.

murmur [mər-mər]

98 noun 1 : a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling. My mom said I should not murmur about my chores. neighbor [nā-bər]

99 noun 1 : one living or located near another. My neighbor Mrs. Thompson is very nice.

opponent noun [ə-pō-nənt]

100 one that takes an opposite position (as in a debate, contest, or conflict) He knocked out his opponent in the third round.

patient [pā-shənt]

101 adjective 1 : manifesting forbearance under provocation or strain. My father is a very patient man.

phantom [fan-tuhm] noun

102 an apparition or specter. The boys were scared when they thought they saw a phantom.

plight 103 noun

1: an unfortunate, difficult, or precarious situation. The plight of the pioneers was desperate.

plunder [plən-dər]

104 transitive verb 1 : to take the goods of by force: pillage, sack. A pirate's favorite thing to do is plunder.


poise [po iz] 105 transitive verb1: balance; especially : to hold or carry in

equilibrium. The model showed great poise as she walked down the runway. portion [po r-shən]

106 1 : an individual's part or share of something. April had the largest portion of the apple pie.

posture [päs-chər] noun

107 1: the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose <erect posture>. Sitting with proper posture can help to prevent back pain. precipitate [v. pri-sip-i-teyt; ] verb

108 to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely,hastily, or suddenly: I hope his words won’t precipitate an international

crisis. provoke [prə-vōk]

109 transitive verb 1: to arouse to a feeling or action. You should never provoke a pitbull.

quarantine noun [kwo r-ən-tēn]

a restraint upon the activities or communication of persons or the transport of goods designed to prevent

110 the spread of disease or pests. The infected people were put into quarantine. quilt [kwilt] noun

111 1: a bed coverlet of two layers of cloth filled with padding (as down or batting) held in place by ties or stitched designs. Heidi’s grandmother made her a quilt for Christmas. relish [re-lish]

112 noun 1 : enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one's tastes, inclinations, or desires. Madison took a minute to relish her game winning goal.

reproach [ri-prōch]

113 noun 1 : a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace.

The soldier's service record was above reproach.

rhythm n. [ri-thəm] Middle French and Latin

114 the aspect of music comprising all the elements (as accent, meter, and tempo) that relate to forward movement. The rhythm of the song made me want to jump up and dance.


roast [rōst]

transitive verb

115 1: to cook by exposing to dry heat (as in an oven or before a fire) or by surrounding with hot embers, sand, or stones. Nicole likes to roast chestnuts at Christmas time. simile noun [si-mə-lē] : a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like

116 roses) — compare metaphor “She's as fierce as a tiger” is a simile. sleeve [slēv]

117 noun 1: a part of a garment covering an arm. Taylor's short sleeve shirt is dirty. special [spe-shəl]

118 adjective 1 : distinguished by some unusual quality; especially :being in some way superior. Jen had a special birthday.

stubborn [stə-bərn]

119 adjective 1: unreasonably or perversely unyielding. Macho is a stubborn mule.

talons [tal ens]

120 noun 1: The claws of a bird of prey. An eagle has sharp talons. themselves [thəm-selvz]

121 pronoun plural 1: their normal, healthy, or sane condition. Sam's family was beside themselves with grief. thirsty [thər-stē]

122 adjective 1: deficient in moisture : parched Lauren was thirsty after running the marathon.

toils [to i(-ə)ls] 123 noun

1: long strenuous fatiguing labor. Grandpa toils in the garden every day in the summer time.

translucent [trans-loo-suh nt, tranz-] adjective permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not

124 clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent.


absorb transitive verb \əb-ˈs rb, -ˈz rb\ 1 : to take in and make part of an existent whole The walls are made of a material that absorbs sound.

accelerate verb \ak-sel-uh-reyt\ 2 : to cause faster or greater activity, development, progress, advancement, etc., in: The car started to accelerate after the stop sign.

achievement noun \uh-cheev-muhnt\ 3 : something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage, Jake won an award for his remarkable achievement in art.

acquainted adjective \uh-kweyn-tid\ 4 : having personal knowledge as a result of study, experience To be a doctor you need to be well acquainted with medicine.

adaptable adjective \ə-ˈdap-tə-bəl\ 5 : capable of being or becoming adapted We need an activities director who's adaptable to any kind of situation.

aerospace noun \ˈer-ō-ˌspās\ 6 : space comprising the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond There is a lot of science to learn in aerospace.

allowable adjective \ə-ˈla -ə-bəl\ 7 : permissible International travel without a passport isn't allowable.

amusement noun \ə-ˈmyüz-mənt\ 8 : a means of amusing or entertaining I'm reading this novel for amusement.

analysis noun \uh-nal-uh-sis\ 9 : the process as a method of studying the nature of something The teacher showed the the grammatical analysis of a sentence.

anecdote noun \an-ik-doht\ 10 : a short account of a particular incident or event, especiallyof an interesting or amusing nature. The speaker started off with an amusing anecdote.

antiseptic adjective \ˌan-tə-ˈsep-tik\ 11 : killing or preventing the growth of germs that cause disease or decay Antiseptic soap will usually suffice for healing the wound.

appreciate verb \uh-pree-shee-yet\ 12 : to be grateful or thankful for: I really appreciate your help today.

articulate adjective \är-ˈti-kyə-lət\ 13 : expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively She's an intelligent and articulate speaker.


artifact noun \ˈär-ti-ˌfakt\ : a usually simple object (as a tool or ornament) showing human work and representing a culture

14 or a stage in the development of a culture

The caves contained many prehistoric artifacts.

artisan noun \ˈär-tə-zən\

15 : a worker who practices a trade or handicraft The store sells rugs made by local artisan. brilliance noun \bril-yuhns\

16 : excellence or distinction; conspicuous talent, mental ability,etc. The award-winning book is an act of brilliance.

brochure noun \brō-ˈsh r

17 : a pamphlet containing advertising or descriptive material Brochure request service, where you can request any of our reader travel products.

cachet noun \ka-shey, kash-ey\

18 : superior status; prestige The job has a certain cachet. campaign noun \kam-peyn\

19 : the competition by rival political candidates and organizations for public office. The politicians were getting ready for the campaign.

capacity noun \kə-ˈpa-sə-tē, -ˈpas-tē\

20 : the largest amount or number that can be contained The school has a 1,000-person capacity. cemetery noun \ˈse-mə-ˌter-ē, -ˌte-rē\

21 : a burial ground Many of the soldiers who died in the battle are buried in a cemetery nearby. ceremony noun \ˈser-ə-ˌmō-nē, ˈse-rə-\

22 : a formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention There will be a ceremony honoring the town's veterans next week. chauffeur noun \shoh-fer, shoh-fur\

23 : a person employed to drive a private automobile or limousine for the owner. The fancy car came with its own chauffeur.

circumstantial adjective \ˌsər-kəm-ˈstan(t)-shəl\

24 : belonging to, consisting in, or dependent on circumstances The case against him is circumstantial.

cohesion noun \kō-ˈhē-zhən\

25 : the act or state of sticking together tightly There was a lack of cohesion in the rebel army. comfortable adjective \ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə(r)-bəl\

26 : affording or enjoying contentment and security These shoes aren't very comfortable for walking


concession noun \kən-ˈse-shən\ 27 : a special right or privilege given by an authority

The strikers have won some important concessions from the company. conscious adjective \kon-shuhs\

28 : aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc. The patient was conscious during the operation.

constitution noun \ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü-\ : the basic beliefs and laws of a nation, state, or social group that establish the powers and duties

29 of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it

The state's constitution has strict rules about what tax money can be used for.

contaminate transitive verb \kən-ˈta-mə-ˌnāt\

30 : to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association Be careful not to allow bacteria to contaminate the wound. criticize verb \krit-uh-sahyz\

31 : to censure or find fault with. I’m afraid my mom will criticize the poor job I did cleaning my room. crystallize verb \kris-tl-ahyz\

32 : to form into crystals; cause to assume crystalline form. Salt will crystallize during this science experiment. cytoplasm noun \ˈsī-tə-ˌpla-zəm\

33 : the protoplasm of a plant or animal cell except for the nucleus All cells contain cytoplasm surrounded by a plasma membrane. deception noun \di-ˈsep-shən\

34 : the act of deceiving She accuses the company of willful deception in its advertising. description noun \di-ˈskrip-shən\

35 : an account of something I applied for the position after reading the job description. dichotomy noun \dahy-kot-uh-mee\

36 : division into two mutually exclusive, opposed, or contradictory groups: There is sometimes a dichotomy between thought and action. diffusion noun \di-ˈfyü-zhən\

37 : a diffusing or a being diffused The author's tendency toward diffusion makes the novel a tedious read.

disappoint verb \ˌdis-ə-ˈp int\ 38 : to fail to meet the expectation or hope of

The child did not want to disappoint his parents. disastrous adjective \dih-zas-truhs\

39 : causing great distress or injury; ruinous; very unfortunate; calamitous: The rain and cold proved disastrous to his health.


drudgery noun \druhj-uh-ree\

40 : menial, distasteful, dull, or hard work. I find washing the dishes to be drudgery. eclectic adjective \ih-klek-tik\

41 : made up of what is selected from different sources. She decorated her home with an eclectic mix of accessories. economy noun \i-ˈkä-nə-mē, ə-, ē-\

42 : the management of household or private affairs and especially expenses The war altered the country's economy.

effervescent adjective \ef-er-ves-uhnt\

43 : effervescing; bubbling. The soda pop was very effervescent. exhaust verb [ig-zawst]

44 : to drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly, as a person: If I keep working so hard I’m going to exhaust myself. extravagant adjective \ik-ˈstra-vi-gənt\

45 : going beyond what is reasonable or suitable We're going on a less extravagant vacation this year.

fashionable adjective \ˈfash-nə-bəl, ˈfa-shə-nə-\ 46 : following the fashion

It isn't fashionable to express such an opinion these days.

financial adjective \fi-nan-shuhl, fahy-\ : pertaining to monetary receipts and expenditures; pertainingor relating to money

47 matters; pecuniary:

The accountant is in charge of the company’s financial

operations. folklore noun \ˈfōk-ˌl r\

48 : traditional customs, tales, sayings, dances, or art forms preserved among a people The coyote appears in a great deal of Native American folklore.

fractious adjective \frak-shuhs\

49 : refractory or unruly The horse was a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness.

frequent transitive verb \frē-ˈkwent, ˈfrē-kwənt\

50 : to associate with, be in, or resort to often or habitually Frequent occurrence during the middle ages. honorary adjective \ˈä-nə-ˌrer-ē\

51 :having or conferring distinction He is the honorary captain for this game.

hydrogen \ˈhī-drə-jən, -dər-\ noun

: a nonmetallic element that is the simplest and lightest of the elements, is normally a colorless 52 odorless highly flammable diatomic gas, and is used especially in synthesis Water

is made up of hydrogen and oxygen.


ignorant \ˈig-n(ə-)rənt\ adjective : destitute of knowledge or education <an ignorant society>; also: lacking knowledge or

53 comprehension of the thing specified <parents ignorant of modern mathematics> I was ignorant about the topic.

incognito \in-ˈkäg-nə-ˌtō\ adverb or adjective

54 : with one's identity concealed The police officer was incognito during the stakeout. indentured \in-ˈden-chərd\ transitive verb

55 :to bind (as an apprentice) by or as if by indentures The indentured servant worked hard. inferential \ˌin-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl\ adjective

56 : relating to, involving, or resembling inference Inferential statistics are used to make conclusions that can’t be described by the data alone. inquiry \in-ˈkwī(-ə)r-ē \ noun

57 : examination into facts or principles An inquiry was done to determine the cause of the problem. inquisitive \in-ˈkwi-zə-tiv\ adjective

58 : given to examination or investigation The child was inquisitive in his questioning. inverse \in-ˈvərs \ adjective

59 : opposite in order, nature, or effect In math, an inverse function undoes another function.

irrefutable \ˌir-i-ˈfyü-tə-bəl \ adjective 60 : impossible to refute

The evidence was irrefutable. jealous \ˈje-ləs\ adjective

61 : intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness My sister was jealous of my clothing. juvenile \ˈjü-və-ˌnī(-ə)l \ adjective

62 : physiologically immature or undeveloped Teenagers are often considered juvenile in their thinking.

languish \ˈlaŋ-gwish\ intransitive verb

63 : to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated The patient had to languish in their room after the procedure. latitude \ˈla-tə-ˌtüd \ noun

64 : extent or distance from side to side Our earth is divided geographically north and south by latitude lines. liaison \ˈlē-ə-ˌzän \ noun

65 :one that establishes and maintains communication for mutual understanding and cooperation A political representative can be a liaison for their side of a problem.


limousine \ˈli-mə-ˌzēn\ noun : a large luxurious often chauffeur-driven sedan that usually has a glass partition separating the

66 driver's seat from the passenger compartment The movie star rode in a limousine. literary \ˈli-tə-ˌrer-ē\ adjective

67 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of humane learning or literature The scholar was very literary.

luncheon \ˈlən-chən\ noun

68 : a formal usually midday meal as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest We will be having a luncheon following the funeral.

magistrate \ˈma-jə-ˌstrāt \ noun

69 : an official entrusted with administration of the laws: as The magistrate was tasked with sentencing the prisoner.

meteorologist \-ˈrä-lə-jist\ noun :a scientist that deals with the atmosphere and its phenomena and especially with weather and weather

70 forecasting

We watched the meteorologist on the weather program last night.

millennium \mə-ˈle-nē-əm\ noun

: the thousand years mentioned in Revelation 20 during which holiness is to prevail and Christ is 71 to reign on earth

The millennium will be a time of peace.

mimicking \ˈmi-mik\ transitive verb

72 : to imitate closely The child got in trouble for mimicking his older brother.

molecules \ˈmä-li-ˌkyül\ noun

: the smallest particles of a substance that retains all the properties of the substance and is 73 composed of one or more atoms

Water molecules are made from hydrogen and oxygen.

monologue ˈmä-nə-ˌl g \ noun

74 a short dramatic work performed by one actor We watched the actor do a monologue. mosquitos \mə-ˈskē-(ˌ)tō\ noun : any of a family (Culicidae) of dipteran flies with females that have a set of slender organs in the

75 proboscis adapted to puncture the skin of animals and to suck their blood and that are in some cases vectors of serious diseases I was bit by mosquitos while camping.

nationality \ˌna-shə-ˈna-lə-tē\ noun

76 : national character What is your nationality?


nickel \ˈni-kəl\ noun

77

: a silver-white hard malleable ductile metallic element capable of a high polish and resistant to

corrosion that is used chiefly in alloys and as a catalyst

A nickel only contains about 25% nickel.

notoriety \ˌnō-tə-ˈrī-ə-tē\ noun

78 : the quality or state of being notorious

The notoriety of the author was well known.

nucleus \ˈnü-klē-əs \ noun

79 : the small bright body in the head of a comet

The nucleus is in the center.

nuisance \ˈnü-sən(t)s, \ noun

80 : one that is annoying, unpleasant, or obnoxious

Is your brother a nuisance?

obligate \ˈä-blə-ˌgāt\ transitive verb

81 : to bind legally or morally

Will you please obligate your client to attend?

obnoxious \äb-ˈnäk-shəs, əb-\ adjective

82 : odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive

A sibling can sometimes be obnoxious.

obvious \ˈäb-vē-əs\ adjective

83 : easily discovered, seen, or understood

The solution is obvious.

occurrence \ə-ˈkər-ən(t)s \ noun

84 : something that occurs <a startling occurrence

The occurrence was startling to me.

organelle ˌ r-gə-ˈnel\ noun

85 : a specialized cellular part (as a mitochondrion, lysosome, or ribosome) that is analogous to an organ

An organelle performs a specific function in your body.

pageant \ˈpa-jənt\ noun

86 : a mere show

We went to view the pageant.

paradoxical \ˌper-ə-ˈdäk-si-kəl \ adjective

87 : of the nature of a paradox

The statement was paradoxical.

pasteurize \ˈpas-chə-ˌrīz \ transitive verb

88 : to subject to pasteurization

I will have to pasteurize the milk.

pentameter \pen-ˈta-mə-tər\ noun

89 : a line of verse consisting of five metrical feet

William Shakespeare wrote in iambic pentameter.


permissible \pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl\ adjective

90 : that may be PERMITTED : ALLOWABLE My mother said it is permissible.

planetary \ˈpla-nə-ˌter-ē\ adjective

91 : of, relating to, being, or resembling a planet Saturn is very planetary.

possession \po-ˈze-shən \ noun

92 : the act of having or taking into control I will have possession of the item. frightening \ˈfrīt-niŋ\ adjective

93 : to make afraid : TERRIFY That situation is frightening for me. general \ˈjen-rəl \ adjective

94 : involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole I don’t normally do that, as a general rule. genuine \ˈjen-yə-wən\ adjective

95 : actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character <genuine vintage wines> Her apology was genuine.

gnawing ˈn \ verb : to bite or chew on with the teeth; especially: to wear away by persistent biting or nibbling <a

96 dog gnawing a bone>

The dog was gnawing on my shoe.

gravitational \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective

: a force manifested by acceleration toward each other of two free material particles or bodies or 97 of radiant-energy quanta

The force was almost gravitational.

guardian \ˈgär-dē-ən\ noun

98 : one that guards She is my legal guardian.

proportion \prə-ˈp r-shən\ noun

99 : harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole This part is in proportion to the other.

quadruple \kwä-ˈdrü-pəl\ verb

100 : to make four times as great or as many I will quadruple your offer. quagmire noun \ˈkwag-ˌmī(-ə)r, ˈkwäg-\

101 : soft spongy wet ground that shakes or gives way under foot With all the rain, the ground was very soggy... it quickly degenerated into a muddy quagmire. rapport noun \ra- p ( )r\

102 : a friendly relationship He quickly developed a good rapport with the other teachers.


recitation noun \res- - t -sh n\ : the act or an instance of reading or repeating aloud especially before an audience

103 Those of you who were in attendance will remember how much fun we had at our poetry recitation last February.

reiterate transitive verb \rē-ˈi-tə-ˌrāt\

: to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect 104 She avoided answering our questions by choosing to reiterate that the answers could be found in her

book over and over again.

respiration noun \ res-p - r -sh n\

105 : the act or process of breathing The doctor checked his heartbeat and respiration.

salmon noun \ sam- n\ : any of various large food and game fishes that are related to the trouts, have reddish or pinkish

106 flesh, live in oceans or large lakes, and swim up rivers or streams to deposit or fertilize eggs. We are having salmon for dinner tonight.

schedule noun \ˈske-(ˌ)jül, -jəl

107 : a written or printed list, catalog, or inventory The student is planning her class schedule for next year. science noun \ˈsī-ən(t)s\

108 : the state of knowing; an area of knowledge that is an object of study The program encourages students to pursue a career in science. settlement noun \ˈse-təl-mənt\

109 : the act or process of settling We were hoping for a quick settlement of the dispute between the neighbors. sporadic adjective \spə-ˈra-dik\

110 : occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances Sporadic loud noises kept startling everyone.

stalagmite noun \stə-ˈlag-ˌmīt also ˈsta-ləg-\ : a deposit of calcium carbonate, like an inverted stalactite, formed on the floor of a cave by the

111 drip of calcareous water

One stalagmite in the cave was about 40 feet high.

submerge verb \səb-ˈmərj\

112 : to put under water We watched as the divers prepared to submerge themselves under the ocean.

subscription noun \səb-ˈskrip-shən\ : an arrangement for providing, receiving, or making use of something of a continuing or

113 periodic nature on a prepayment plan

I'm going to renew my subscription to the magazine.

synthesis noun \ˈsin(t)-thə-səs\

114 : the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole Our chemistry lesson today is about synthesis.


systematic adjective \ˌsis-tə-ˈma-tik\ 115 : relating to or consisting of a system

We used a systematic approach to solve the problem. thousandth adjective or noun \ thou'zəndth, -zənth\

116 : One of 1,000 equal parts. One one-thousandth of something is a very small amount. throughout adverb thrü-ˈa t\

117 : in or to every part The house is painted white throughout.

toboggan noun \tə-ˈbä-gən\

: a long flat-bottomed light sled made usually of thin boards curved up at one end with usually 118 low handrails at the sides

The kids used a toboggan to sled down the hill.

tongue noun \tuhng\

:a fleshy movable muscular process of the floor of the mouths of most vertebrates that bears

119 sensory end organs and small glands and functions especially in taking and swallowing food and in humans as a speech organ The taste of the spice was still on her tongue.

tributary noun \ˈtri-byə-ˌter-ē\ 120 : a stream feeding a larger stream or a lake

This stream is a tributary of the Ohio River. tuition noun \tə-ˈwi-shən, ty -\

121 : the price of or payment for instruction There's going to be a tuition increase next year for college. typhoon noun \tī-ˈfün\

122 a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea Typhoon season has brought three powerful storms to the region in recent weeks. unknown adjective \ n- n n\

123 : not known For some unknown reason, my computer crashed. vacuum noun \ˈva-(ˌ)kyüm, -kyəm also -kyü-əm\

124 : a space completely empty of matter A pump was used to create a vacuum inside the bottle. vascular adjective \ vas-ky -l r\ : of or relating to a tube or channel for carrying a body fluid (as blood of an animal or sap of a

125 plant) or to a system of such channels or tubes

Vascular disease is a form of cardiovascular disease primarily affecting the blood vessels.


accrue verb \ə-ˈkrü\ 1 : to accumulate or be added periodically

Interest will accrue on a daily basis when your money is in the bank. accumulate verb \ə-ˈkyü-m(y)ə-ˌlāt\

2 : to gather or pile up especially little by little If you don’t keep your room clean, the clutter will accumulate. advantageous adjective \ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs, -vən-\

3 : giving an advantage Her experience placed her in an advantageous position to apply for the job.

affiliate verb \ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌāt

4 : to bring or receive into close connection as a member or branch Their group does not affiliate itself with any political party. alchemy noun \ˈal-kə-mē\

5 : a power or process of transforming something common into something special She practiced her alchemy in the kitchen, turning a pile of vegetables into a delicious salad. allergenic adjective \ˌa-lər-ˈje-nik\

6 : a substance (such as pollen) that causes an allergy Hypo- allergenic bedding is better for you if you have allergies.

amateur noun \ˈa-mə-(ˌ)tər\ 7 : one lacking in experience and competence

She played soccer as an amateur before turning professional. amphibian noun \am- fib- - n\

8 : any organism that is able to live both on land and in water. A turtle is an amphibian.

apostrophe noun \ə-ˈpäs-trə-(ˌ)fē\ : a mark ' used to indicate the omission of letters or figures, the possessive case, or the plural of

9 letters or figures

To show possession in certain words you need to use an apostrophe.

artificial adjective \ˌär-tə-ˈfi-shəl\

10 : made, produced, or performed by human beings often following a natural model or process Most packaged foods contain artificial coloring or flavors.

atmosphere noun \ˈat-mə-ˌsfir\

11 : the whole mass of air surrounding the earth Experts have noticed changes in the atmosphere. automobile adjective ˈ -tə-m -ˌ ēl ˌ -tə-m -ˈ ēl ˌ -tə-ˈm -ˌ ēl\

12 : usually a four-wheel automotive vehicle designed for passenger transportation He drives an expensive automobile.

auxiliary adjective -ˈzil-yə-rē -ˈzil-rē -ˈzi-lə-\

13 : available to provide something extra or additional when needed There are also auxiliary electric wall heaters in every room if it gets too cold.


bankruptcy noun \ˈ aŋk-(ˌ)rəp(t)-sē\ 14 : utter failure or impoverishment

The company is facing bankruptcy and will go out of business. banquet noun \ˈ aŋ-kwət ˈ an- also -ˌkwet\

15 : a meal held in recognition of some occasion or achievement They held a banquet for the graduating class.

beautician noun \byü-ˈti-shən\

16 : a person who gives beauty treatments (as to skin and hair) The beautician cut and styled my hair.

besiege transitive verb \bi-ˈsēj ē-\

17 : to surround with armed forces The army wanted to besiege the castle. boulevard noun ˈ -lə-ˌvärd ˈ ü- also ˈbə-\

18 : a wide avenue often having grass strips with trees along its center or sides The city is known for its broad, tree-lined boulevard.

bungalow noun \ˈbəŋ-gə-ˌl \ : a one-storied house with a low-pitched roof; a house having one and a half stories and usually a

19 front porch

The family found a suitable 3 bedroom detached bungalow to live in.

bureaucracy noun -ˈrä-krə-sē ə-, byər-ˈä-\

20 : a body of government officials She was fed up with all the red tape and bureaucracy. camouflage noun \ˈka-mə-ˌfläzh, -ˌfläj\

21 : the disguising especially of military equipment or installations with paint, nets, or foliage The army tanks were painted green and brown for camouflage.

carburetor noun \ˈkär-bə-ˌrā-tər, -byə-\ : a mechanical apparatus for premixing vaporized fuel and air in proper proportions and

22 supplying the mixture to an internal combustion engine

A carburetor is used in small gasoline engines, such as lawn mowers and

chainsaws. changeable adjective \ˈchān-jə-bəl\

23 : able or apt to change or vary The terms of this contract are easily changeable. chaperone noun \ˈsha-pə-ˌr n\

24 : an older person who accompanies young people at a social gathering to ensure proper behavior I was a chaperone on my son's school field trip.

commodity noun \kə-ˈmä-də-tē\

25 : an economic good: as a product of agriculture or mining Oil is a commodity in high demand.

consonant adjective \ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)nənt\

26 : being in harmony or agreement His gentle behavior is consonant with his getting along well with others.


counterfeit \ˈka nt-ər-ˌfit\ adjective

27 : made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive The concert ticket is counterfeit.

courageous \kə-ˈrā-jəs\ adjective

28 : having or characterized by courage : BRAVE She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes. damageable adjective \ˈda-mij\

29 : loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation This package contains damageable goods.

denominator noun \di-ˈnä-mə-ˌnā-tər\

30 : the part of a fraction that is below the line and that functions as the divisor of the numerator In this context, the community became the common denominator.

desecration noun \ˌde-si-ˈkrā-shən\

31 : an act or instance of desecrating : the state of being desecrated The communicants were aghast at the desecration of the altar. desperately adverb \ˈdes-p(ə-)rət-lē -pərt-\

32 : in a desperate manner All of a sudden everything went desperately wrong. disaster noun \di-ˈzas-tər -ˈsas-\

33 : a sudden calamitous event bringing great damage, loss, or destruction The program examined several bridge failures and other engineering disasters. disciplinary adjective \ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē

34 : of or relating to discipline Disciplinary proceedings has a right of appeal to the high court. dungeon noun \ˈdən-jən\

35 : a dark usually underground prison or vault The king threw them in the dungeon. embryo noun \ˈem- rē-ˌ \

36 : a vertebrate at any stage of development prior to birth or hatching Our science class is studying the frog embryo.

epitome noun \i-ˈpi-tə-mē\ : a typical or ideal example

37 The golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

equation noun \i-ˈkwā-zhən also -shən\

38 : the act or process of equating : the state of being Solving the master equation is the principal purpose of the program.

exacerbate transitive verb \ig-ˈza-sər-ˌ āt\

39 : to make more violent, bitter, or severe The proposed factory shutdown would only exacerbate our unemployment problems.


fascinating adjective : extremely interesting or charming

40 The fascinating cities and peoples of central Asia have been intriguing travelers at least since the time of Marco Polo

flamboyant adjective flam-ˈ i-ənt\

41 : marked by or given to elaborate or colorful display or behavior The flamboyant gestures of the conductor.

frivolous adjective \ˈfri-və-ləs\

42 : of little weight or importance, lacking in seriousness Judges are getting sick of people bringing frivolous lawsuits. furlough noun \ˈfər-(ˌ)l \

43 : a leave of absence from duty granted especially to a soldier Each employee will have a one-day furlough every month. gaseous adjective \ˈ a-sē-əs ˈ a-shəs\

44 : having the form of or being gas; A substance changing from a liquid to a gaseous state. gauge noun \ˈ āj\

45 : measurement according to some standard or system Home sales are a useful gauge of the overall state of the economy. gentility noun \jen-ˈti-lə-tē\

46 : good birth and family Sarah was full of the same gentility and grace that marked the rest of the family. geothermal adjective \-ˈthər-məl\

47 : of, relating to, or utilizing the heat of the earth's interior My house is heated by a geothermal system. government noun, often attributive \ˈ ə-vər(n)-mənt

48 : the agency through which a political unit exercises authority She works for the federal government.

grandiose adjective \ˈ ran-dē-ˌ s

49 : impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur He was full of grandiose ideas.

guacamole noun \ˌ wä-kə-ˈm -lē\

50 : pureed or mashed avocado seasoned with condiments We served guacamole dip and chips at our class party. guerrilla noun \ ə-ˈri-lə : a person who engages in irregular warfare especially as a member of an independent unit

51 carrying out harassment and sabotage

The guerrilla army controlled half the

country. handkerchief noun \ˈhaŋ-kər-chəf

: a small usually square piece of cloth used for usually personal purposes (as blowing the nose) 52 or as a clothing accessory

Tied a handkerchief around her head and set about cleaning out the dust-covered attic.


hereditary adjective \hə-ˈre-də-ˌter-ē\

53 : genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring He suffers from a rare hereditary condition.

hibernate intransitive verb \ˈhī- ər-ˌnāt\

54 : to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state The bears will hibernate in their dens during winter.

honeycomb noun \-ˌk m\ : a mass of hexagonal wax cells built by honeybees in their nest to contain their brood and stores

55 of honey.

The art piece had a honeycomb-shaped

structure. hygiene noun \ˈhī-ˌjēn also hī-ˈ\

56 : a science of the establishment and maintenance of health Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental hygiene.

imbroglio noun \im-ˈ r l-(ˌ) \ 57 : an intricate or complicated situation

A celebrated imbroglio involving some big names in the New York literary scene. impeccable adjective \(ˌ)im-ˈpek-ə- əl\

58 : free from fault or blame She has impeccable taste in music. impetuous adjective \im-ˈpech-wəs\

59 : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion He's always been an impetuous young man. inaugural adjective i-ˈn - ə-rəl

60 : of or relating to an inauguration, a marked beginning They attended the inaugural ball.

incoherently adjective \-ənt\

61 : not sticking closely or compactly together, not clearly or logically connected He talked incoherently about the accident.

ingredient noun \in-ˈ rē-dē-ənt\

62 : something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture She wanted to make her famous pie, but was missing one important ingredient.

interpret verb \in-ˈtər-prət -pət\

63 : to explain the meaning of We need someone to interpret these results for us.

jaundice noun ˈj n-dəs ˈjän-\ : yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile

64 pigments

The jaundice in the eyes of the two feuding neighbors was enough to kill crabgrass.

judicious adjective \jü-ˈdi-shəs\

65 : having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment : Judicious planning now can prevent problems later.


julienne transitive verb \ˌjü-lē-ˈen

66 : to slice into thin strips about the size of matchsticks Wash and julienne the carrots.

kerosene noun \ˈker-ə-ˌsēn\ : a flammable hydrocarbon oil usually obtained by distillation of petroleum and used as a fuel,

67 solvent, and thinner

Many years ago kerosene lamps were often used for lighting.

khaki noun \ˈka-kē\

68 : a light yellowish brown A military uniform made of khaki. laborious adjective lə-ˈ r-ē-əs\

69 : involving or characterized by hard or toilsome effort The volunteers have been commendably laborious in their cleanup of the

beach. lament verb \lə-ˈment\ : to mourn aloud : to regret strongly

70 His only lament about his job was that he was always stuck in traffic on the way to and from work.

larynx noun \ˈler-iŋ(k)s

: the modified upper part of the trachea of air-breathing vertebrates that in humans, most other 71 mammals, and some amphibians and reptiles contains the vocal cords

Without a larynx we wouldn’t be able to speak vocally. lieutenant noun \-ˈte-nənt\

72 : an official empowered to act for a higher official He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. liquefy verb \ˈli-kwə-ˌfī\

73 : to reduce to a liquid state The cook needed to liquefy the vegetable in a blender. maneuvering noun \mə-ˈnü-vər\

74 : a procedure or method of working usually involving expert physical movement With some quick maneuvering, she avoided an accident.

manufacturer noun \-ˈfak-chər-ər\

75 : one that manufactures Follow the instructions recommended by the manufacturer. mediocre adjective \ˌmē-dē-ˈ -kər\

76 : of moderate or low quality, value, ability The dinner was delicious, but the dessert was mediocre. mellifluous adjective \me-ˈli-flə-wəs, mə-\

77 : having a smooth rich flow A rich, mellifluous voice that gets her a lot of work in radio and TV commercials. millionaire noun \ˌmi(l)-yə-ˈner, ˈmi(l)-yə-ˌ\

78 : a person whose wealth is estimated at a million or more I want to earn enough money to be a millionaire.


mischevious adjective \ˈmis-chə-vəs : able or tending to cause annoyance, trouble, or minor injury

79 The children had been so mischievous that we had to pay the babysitter extra and then clean up the mess.

monotonous adjective \mə-ˈnä-tə-nəs

80 : uttered or sounded in one unvarying tone : marked by a sameness of pitch and intensity The lecturer's monotonous delivery threatened to put us to sleep.

negotiator noun \ni-ˈ -shē-ˌāt-or\

81 : one who confers with another so as to arrive at the settlement of some matter The customer wanted a negotiator to help with the dispute over the price. nourishment noun \ˈnər-ish-mənt\

82 : the act of nourishing : the state of being nourished These children are suffering because they lack proper nourishment. obedience noun \ -ˈ ē-dē-ən(t)s, ə-\

83 : an act or instance of obeying The drill sergeant demanded complete and unquestioning obedience from the recruits. obligation noun \ˌä-blə-ˈ ā-shən\

84 : the action of obligating oneself to a course of action He argues that people in a community have a certain obligation to each other. obviously adverb \ˈäb-vē-əs\ \-lē\

85 : in an obvious manner She obviously enjoys her work. officious adj \ə-ˈfi-shəs\

86 : volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed An officious little man who was always telling everyone else how to do their jobs.

omitting transitive verb \ -ˈmit-ing\

87 : to leave out or leave unmentioned The children kept omitting details. overture n n ˈ -və(r)-ˌch r\

88 : an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal The government has made a significant peace overture by opening the door to negotiation.

patriarchy noun \ˈpā-trē-ˌär-kē\ : social organization marked by the supremacy of the father in the clan or family, the legal

89 dependence of wives and children, and the reckoning of descent and inheritance in the male line; broadly For 20 years, the country was ruled as a

patriarchy. penicillin noun \ˌpe-nə-ˈsi-lən\ : a mixture of relatively nontoxic antibiotic acids produced especially by molds of the genus

90 Penicillium

The doctor gave my brother some penicillin to help him get better.


perseverance noun \ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-ən(t)s\ 91 : continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition

His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job. peruse transitive verb \pə-ˈrüz\

92 : to examine or consider with attention and in detail He perused the newspaper over breakfast. physique noun \fə-ˈzēk\

93 : the form or structure of a person's body : bodily makeup She had a well-toned physique.

planetarium noun \ˌpla-nə-ˈter-ē-əm\

94 : a model or representation of the solar system We went to the planetarium to observe the solar system.

porcelain n n ˈp r-s(ə-)lən\ : a hard, fine-grained, sonorous, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that

95 consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and a feldspathic rock and is fired at a high temperature The bowl is made of porcelain.

potassium noun, \pə-ˈta-sē-əm\

: a silver-white soft light low-melting monovalent metallic element of the alkali metal group that 96 occurs abundantly in nature especially combined in minerals

Wood ashes contain soluble potassium which reaches the plant

quickly. quandary noun \ˈkwän-d(ə-)rē\

97 : a state of perplexity or doubt The unexpected results of the test have created a quandary for researchers. quiver verb \ˈkwi-vər\

98 : to shake or move with a slight trembling motion Her lips would quiver when she heard the bad news. raccoon noun \ra-ˈkün also rə-\ : a small nocturnal carnivore (Procyon lotor) of North America that is chiefly gray, has a black

99 mask and bushy ringed tail, lives chiefly in trees, and has a varied diet including small animals, fruits, and nuts. I saw the raccoon with a beautiful stripped tail.

raucous adjective \ˈr -kəs\

100 : disagreeably harsh or strident The loud neighbors kept up their raucous laughter half the night. recipient noun \ri-ˈsi-pē-ənt\

101 : one that receives I hope to be the recipient of the prize.

remembrance noun \ri-ˈmem-brən(t)s\ 102 : the state of bearing in mind

A happy couple with a fond remembrance of when they first met.


rendezvous noun \ˈrän-di-ˌvü\

103 : a place appointed for assembling or meeting The restaurant will be our rendezvous. rogue noun \ˈrüzh\

104 : a mischievous person He's a lovable old rogue. schism noun \ˈsi-zəm\

105 : division, separation The church was divided by schism.

scholar noun \ˈskä-lər\

106 : a person who has done advanced study in a special field She's a renowned scholar of African-American history. scissors noun \ˈsi-zərz\

107 : a cutting instrument having two blades whose cutting edges slide past each other Both my children have been given left-handed scissors by us for use at home. silhouette noun \ˌsi-lə-ˈwet\ : a likeness cut from dark material and mounted on a light ground or one sketched in outline and

108 solidly colored in

My piano teacher has a framed silhouette of Mozart on her wall.

spaghetti noun \spə-ˈge-tē\

109 : pasta made in thin solid strings If you prefer you could use spaghetti or linguini.

stratosphere noun \ˈstra-tə-ˌsfir\e : the part of the earth's atmosphere which extends from the top of the troposphere to about 30

110 miles

Both rising co2 levels and stratospheric ozone depletion tend to cool the stratosphere.

strenuous adjective \ˈstren-yə-wəs\

111 : vigorously active : ENERGETIC Avoid all strenuous exercise until the sprain heals.

supercilious adj \ˌsü-pər-ˈsi-lē-əs\ 112 : coolly and patronizingly haughty

He reacted to their breach of etiquette with a supercilious smile.

synonym noun \ˈsi-nə-ˌnim\ : one of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same or nearly the

113 same meaning in some or all senses

“Small” is a synonym for “little.”

technician noun \tek-ˈni-shən\

114 : a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation They hired a technician to help maintain the office's computers. temporary adjective \ˈtem-pə-ˌrer-ē\

115 : lasting for a limited time The settlers built temporary shelters.


thoroughbred adjective \-ˌbred\ 116 : thoroughly trained or skilled

A true British thoroughbred, built to last you a lifetime. traitor noun \ˈtrā-tər\

117 : one who betrays another's trust or is false to an obligation or duty She has been called a traitor to the liberal party's cause. tremulous adj \trem-yuh-luhs\

118 : characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors She opened the letter with tremulous hands. tyranny noun \ˈtir-ə-nē\

119 : a government in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler He was dedicated to ending the tyranny of slavery.

ulterior adjective \ˌəl-ˈtir-ē-ər\

120 : situated on the farther side On the ulterior side of the house. unnecessary adjective \ˌən-ˈne-sə-ˌser-ē\

121 : not necessary In this city, owning a car is unnecessary. vegetarian noun \ˌve-jə-ˈter-ē-ən\

122 : one who believes in or practices vegetarianism Vegetarian sausages are non-meat slices. vivacious adj \və-ˈvā-shəs\

123 : lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly An outgoing, vivacious girl who became a successful sales rep. whimsical adjective \ˈhwim-zi-kəl, ˈwim-\

124 : full of, actuated by, or exhibiting whims She has a whimsical sense of humor. yacht noun \ˈ ät\

125 : a large usually motor-driven craft used for pleasure cruising He purchased a yacht to sail across the sea in comfort

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