speech 1 aardwolf n A striped, hyena-like mammal of S Africa. 2 Abaction n The action of cattle-stealing. 3 abarticular adj Meaning not connected with joint. 4 Abditive adj Meaning remote; hidden. 5 accelerometer n An instrument measuring acceleration. 6 accretion n A growth, especially by addition from outside. 7 adenoids n.pl An enlargement of lymphatic tissues at back of throat. 8 Aeolus n The Greek god of the wind. 9 affenpinscher n A European breed of small dogs with wiry hair. 10 afrormosia n A hard wood, similar to teak, from tropical African trees. 11 aftershave n A liquid applied after shaving, to scent the skin of the face. 12 Agadir n A port and city in Morocco. 13 agammaglobulinemia n The absence of gamma globulin in blood. 14 aggravate v To irritate or anger somebody, especially with a continuing or trivial annoyance. 15 ahoy int An expressing greeting: used by sailors. 16 aikido n A martial art originating in Japan that is similar to judo but incorporates blows made with the hands and feet. 17 airdrome n A small airfield with limited facilities. 18 alanine n A crystalline water-soluble amino acid that is a constituent of various proteins and can also be produced by humans and animals. 19 albeit conj Used to add information that is different to what you have already said. 20 Albury-Wodonga n An urban area in southeastern Australia . 21 baccalaureate n A bachelor’s degree in university. 22 barbecue n Equipment for cooking outdoors. 23 barbiturate n A sedative and hypnotic drug. 24 Baton Rouge n Capital city of Louisiana. 25 bayou n A marshland in the southern United States. 26 beepilepsy n A spasm or tic caused by beeps or constant similar sounds. 27 beleaguer v To annoy or make someone feel harassed. 28 belligerent adj To be hostile and aggressive. 29 bellwether n An indicator of future developments. 30 bereavement n To be deprived of someone because of death. 31 beryllium n Metallic chemical element. 32 bicarbonate n Carbonic acid salt. Also called hydrogen carbonate. 33 bioluminescent adj Emitting light by a living organism. 34 biorhythm n The natural cyclical physiological charge in humans. 35 blasphemously adv Disrespectful of sacred things. 36 blastocyst n A mammal in the embryonic stage of growth. 37 boisterous adj Noisy, energetic, full of enthusiasm. 39 boletus n A fungus like a mushroom. 40 bologna n Smoked sausage made of mixed meats. 41 caber n a long thick wooden pole used in Scottish Highland Games in an event known as “tossing the caber,” in which contestants have to throw a caber end over end. 42 cable-laid adj used to describe thick ropes made of three thinner ropes, each with three strands, twisted together counterclockwise. 43 cachepot n a decorative container for a flowerpot. 44 cachou n a perfumed pastille or lozenge taken to sweeten the breath. 45 cack-handed adj An informal term meaning naturally left-handed. 46 caddis worm n a larva of a caddis fly. It lives in water inside a protective silken case that is covered with sand and debris. 47 Caddo n a member of a confederacy of Native Americans in central Oklahoma who formerly lived in the Red River area of Arkansas, Louisiana, and East Texas. 48 cadge v to scrounge or beg something from somebody. 49 cadmium n a soft malleable toxic bluish-white metallic chemical element found in zinc, copper, and lead ores. 50 caecilian n a limbless tropical amphibian that looks like an earthworm, has small or no eyes, and burrows in the soil. 51 Caernarvonshire n former county of Wales. 52 caftan n a full-length tunic or robe for men, usually made of rich fabric, worn chiefly in eastern Mediterranean countries. 53 cagoule n a lightweight hooded waterproof top that often folds up and can be carried easily. 54 caisse populaire n in Québec and other French-speaking parts of Canada, a financial institution resembling a credit union 55 caitiff n a coward. 56 Cajun n a native of Louisiana who is descended from the French colonists exiled from Acadia, Canada, in the 18th century. 57 calabrese n a variety of green broccoli. 58 calamanco n a glossy woolen fabric with a checked pattern on one side. 59 calcifuge n plant that prefers an acidic soil, or will not grow in chalky soil. 60 caldarium n the hot room in an ancient Roman bathhouse. 61 da capo adv to be played or sung again from the beginning of the passage or piece. 62 dabber n a pad used by engravers and printers to apply ink or color. 63 dabchick n a small bird of the grebe family. 64 dacha n a cottage or house in the suburbs or countryside in Russia. 65 Dacron n a trademark for a synthetic polyester fabric or fiber. 66 Daedalus n in Greek mythology, a craftsman and inventor who built a labyrinth on the island of Crete to house a half-bull, half-man monster (Minotaur). 67 Dagon n the chief god in Philistine mythology, often depicted as half man and half fish. 68 Dagwood sandwich n a thick sandwich filled with a variety of meats and cheeses together with different dressings and seasonings. 69 dahabeah n a passenger boat or houseboat with sails and sometimes an engine, used on the Nile. 70 dahlia n a tall perennial plant native to Central America and Mexico that has large brightly colored flowers and tuberous roots. 71 debrief v To question somebody closely after a task, mission, or event has ended. 72 debris n Fragments of something that has been destroyed or broken down. 73 Diarist n Somebody who writes a diary, especially one that is published. 74 diaspora n A dispersion of a people, language, or culture that was formerly concentrated in one place. 75 diastole n The rhythmic expansion of the chambers of the heart at each heartbeat, during which they fill with blood. 76 dibranchiate n A mollusk with two gills. Octopus, squid, and cuttlefish are dibranchiates. 77 dichoptic adj With eyes clearly separated from each other. 78 dicrotism n A physiological condition in which each heartbeat produces a double pulse, as occurs, for example, in typhoid fever . 79 dicynodont n An extinct plant-eating reptile with teeth like tusks. 80 didgeridoo n An Australian Aboriginal musical instrument consisting of a long thick wooden pipe that the player blows into, creating a deep reverberating humming sound . 81.- ear trumpet n an early type of hearing aid consisting of a trumpet-shaped device that was held to the ear 82.- Eastern Ghats n mountain range in southeastern India, running parallel to the Coromandel Coast, with an average elevation of 600m/2,000 ft 83.- easy-peasy n extremely easy
84.- ebracteate adj used to describe plants that have no bracts
85.- ebullient adj full of cheerful excitement or enthusiasm 86.- ecchymosis n bleeding into surrounding tissue caused by bruising 87.- eccoccino n in Australia, a drink similar to cappuccino made with a barley- and chicory-based powder Ecco, instead of coffee 88.- eccremocarpus n a climbing evergreen plant native to Chile and Peru that is widely cultivated for its decorative leaves and brightly colored tubular flowers. 89.- echelon n a level of authority or rank in an organization or system the lower echelons of society 90.- echolalia n the compulsive repetition of words spoken by somebody else, often a sign of psychiatric disorder 91.- educt n a substance extracted from another substance without chemical alteration 92.- effendi n in Middle Eastern countries, an important or well- educated man 93.- effulgence n brightness or a brilliant light radiating from something 94.- egalitarian adj maintaining, relating to, or based on a belief that all people are, in principle, equal and should enjoy equal social, political, and economic rights and opportunities 95.- egg foo yung n a Chinese dish that combines beansprouts, onions, meat, and eggs. 96.- eightieth n one of 80 equal parts of something 97.- einsteinium n a synthetic radioactive chemical element, first identified in 1952. It is usually produced by irradiating plutonium and other elements. 98.- elate v to make somebody very happy and excited 99.- elenchus n an argument that refutes a proposition by proving the opposite of its conclusions 100.- elgeurial n a snowboarding trick by which the rider, going backward, makes a 360-degree rotation (backside rotation) with the rear hand on the lip of the snow wall, and lands moving forward 101.- Fabian adj cautious, using delay, or avoiding direct confrontation 102.- fabliau n a comic and often bawdy story in verse, especially of a kind popular in 12th- and 13th- century France 103.- Face-lift n a surgical operation in which the skin of the face is pulled back and up to tighten it and remove wrinkles. 104.- facticity n the reality, truth, or truthfulness of something 105.- factious adj liable to cause, taking part in, or typical of conflict within a group 106.- facula n a large bright extremely hot region on the Sun’s surface, usually occurring near a sunspot 107.- fado n a type of sad Portuguese folk song 108.- faff about v to waste time by being indecisive or fussing unnecessarily 109.- fahlband n a thin bed of rock that contains metal sulfide minerals, although not in sufficient quantity to be used as an ore 110.- faience n earthenware decorated with colored opaque metallic glazes (often used before a noun) a faience bowl 111.- fail-soft n used to describe electronic equipment that can operate at a reduced level after the failure of a component or power supply 112.- faille n a closely woven silk, cotton, or rayon fabric that is slightly ribbed 113.- fains int used to call for a truce or claim exemption from something 114.- Fair Oaks n district in northeastern Virginia, directly east of Richmond. It was the site of the Battle of Fair Oaks and Seven Pines (1862). 115.- Faisalabad n city situated in the Punjab, northeastern Pakistan, 121 km/75 mi west of Lahore. 116.- falafel n a deep-fried ball of ground chickpeas seasoned with onions and spices, often eaten in pita bread with lettuce and yogurt or tahini sauce. 117.- falchion n a short sword with a broad slightly curved blade, used in medieval times 118.- falconine adj relating to, involving, or typical of a falcon 119.- falcula n a curved claw, especially of a bird 120.- faldstool n a folding seat, especially one used by a bishop when officiating away from his throne or at another church 121 Gaelic n A Celtic language of the British Isles. 122 gangrene n Local death and decay of soft tissue of the body. 123 gardenesque adj A type of gardening and landscaping. 124 gargoyle n Grotesque animal or figure that is a water spout from a building. 125 gauze n Finely woven fabric usually used for medical purposes. 126 gawkiness n Awkward and clumsy. 127 gazpacho n A chilled Mexican or Spanish soup. 128 gelatigenous adj Producing or causing a gel or gelatin. 129 genealogical adj Dealing with the study of the histories of families. 129 geranium n A plant with brightly colored flowers. 130 geriatrics n The part of medicine that deals with the treatment of seniors citizens 131 gerontology n The scientific study of aging. 132 gesundheit int. A word said when someone sneezes, German based. 133 ghastly adj Horrifying or shocking or very upsetting. 134 glimpse n A brief look at something. 135 glistening adj Shining as something that is reflecting light from a wet surface. 136 globalization n The process by which social or business institutions work globally. 137 gnarled adj Twisted and full of knots. 138 gnash v To grind your teeth together. 139 gnome n A small statue of a tiny supernatural being used as an ornament. 140 googolplex n The largest number in English with a name. 1 with 100 zeros. 141 heinous adj Utterly evil, shockingly evil, wicked. 142 heinousness n Utterly evil. 143 hemoglobin n Oxygen transporting substance in the blood. 144 hemophilia n A blood clotting disorder or disease. 145 hemorrhage n Excessive bleeding from a rupture or broken blood vessel. 146 heterogeneous adj Consisting of dissimilar parts. 147 hierarchy n A formally ranked group, like a King down to a Knight. 148 hieroglyphics n A pictorial writing system. (like in ancient Egypt) 149 hodgepodge n A jumble, a mixture of several unrelated things. 150 Homo sapiens n Human beings. 151 hors d’oeuvres n An appetizer, small portion of food before a meal. 152 hryvnia n The Ukrainian unit of currency. 153 humoresque n Whimsical or funny piece of music. 154 hyperglycemia n Too much sugar in the blood. 155 hypochondriac n Somebody with imaginary illnesses. 156 hypothalamus n Part of the brain. 157 hypothecate v to pledge property or goods as security for a debt without surrendering ownership 158 hypothesis n a tentative explanation for a phenomenon, used as a basis for further investigation The hypothesis of the big bang is one way to explain the beginning of the universe. 159 hypotonic adj with low or diminished muscle tone or tension
160 hypoventilation n Abnormally slow and shallow breathing leading
to a dangerous buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood . 161 idolater n Somebody who worships idols. 162 ignominious adj Involving a total loss of dignity and pride and making somebody or something appear shamefully weak and ineffective. 163 illuvium n Colloids, salts, and other material washed out from an upper to a lower layer of soil . 164 immature adj Lacking the wisdom or emotional development normally associated with adults. 165 immobile adj Motionless: without moving. 166 immunodeficiency n The inability, either inborn or acquired, of the body to produce an adequate immune response to fight disease. 167 in-law n A relative by marriage. 168 inamorato n A man whom somebody loves or with whom somebody has a romantic relationship. 169 incarcerate v To put somebody in prison. 170 inconcinnity n Inelegance or unsuitability caused by not being in proportion. 171 inconsonant adj Not in harmony or not compatible with something else . 172 incunabula n The early stages or beginnings of something. 173 indefinitely adv For a length of time that has no fixed or obvious end. 174 indigenous adj Originating in and typical of a region or country. 175 indite v To write or compose something such as a poem, letter, or speech.. 176 Indra n In Vedic mythology, a powerful warrior god and the ruler of the sky and weather. 177 ipecac n A South American shrub, the roots of which are a source of a vomit-inducing medicine . 178 Islamabad n City and capital of Pakistan, situated northeast of Rawalpindi.. 179 jaboticaba n A Brazilian evergreen tree. 180 jaundice n An illness causing yellow skin. 181 kakistocracy n Bad government. 182 kaleidoscope n An optical toy consisting of a tube, mirrors and colored shapes. 183 keratectomy n Surgical removal of part of the cornea. 184 kibbutznik n A member of a kibbutz. (communal farm / factory in Israel) 185 kinesiology n The study of the motion and mechanics of the human body. 186 kitchenware n Utensils for food preparation. 187 kleptomaniac n Somebody with an obsessive desire to steal things. 188 knapsack n A bag carried on the back. 189 knead v To work dough or clay until it is smooth. 190 knickknack n A small figure, ornament or object. 191 knucklehead n An offensive term for someone considered unintelligent. 192 kumquat n A small Chinese evergreen tree with small yellow edible fruit. 193 kymatology n The study of ocean waves. 194 kymograph n a device for recording variations in motion or pressure, for example of blood, consisting typically of a stylus and a rotating drum 195 kyogen n in Japanese theater, a short farce that is performed either after or in between No dramas. I 196 kyphosis n a permanent curving of the spine that makes somebody look hunched over 197 Kyrgyz n a member of a traditionally nomadic people living in Kyrgyzstan and Siberia 198 Kyushu n island of Japan, the most southerly of the four major Japanese islands. 199 L-dopa n a natural substance that is used to treat Parkinson’s disease because it is converted to dopamine in the brain and so increases dopamine levels, lowered by the disease. 200 LPN n licensed practical nurse 201 La Habra n city in Orange County, southwestern California, situated 31 km/19 mi northeast of Long Beach 202 labanotation n a method of notating dance movements in detail, including the placement of the dancer’s body, direction of movement, tempo, and dynamics 203 labarum n a military banner carried before Roman emperors, especially one with Christian symbols that was carried in front of Constantine the Great as a sign of his conversion to Christianity 204 labdanum n a bitter resinous gum extracted from various rockroses and used in flavorings and perfumes 205 labellum n the petal of an orchid that is its lowest and largest and forms a lip 206 labioverlar adj pronounced by constricting the back of the mouth and closing the lips, as in the sound “kw” 207 labor-intensiive adj involving a relatively high number of workers or greater costs for labor than for other areas such as materials, machines, or design a labor-intensive industry 208 labradorite n a variety of plagioclase feldspar, the color of which shifts between blue and green depending on the angle it is seen from 209 labret n an ornament made of bone, shell, or other materials that is worn pierced through the lip, especially by some peoples in East Africa and South America 210 labrish n idle talk or gossip 211 laccolith n a massive intrusion of igneous rock between beds of sedimentary rock, creating a dome-shaped structure 212 Lacedaemonian adj relating to the ancient Greek city of Sparta 213 lacy adj made of or decorated with lace 214 lackey n somebody excessively willing to obey another’s orders 215 laconism n the use of very few words 216 lactescent adj used to describe plants and insects that secrete a milky substance 217 lactone n any one of several chemical compounds derived from hydroxy acids, often occurring as the odor- bearing component of a plant product 218 leachate n a liquid containing soluble material removed from a solid mixture through which the liquid has passed 219 lead acetate n a poisonous crystalline compound used in making paints and varnishes and as a mordant in dyeing and printing cottons. 220 leadoff n the first move or action in a series, or somebody who begins something 221 Maat n in Egyptian mythology, the goddess of the underworld who tests the value of a person’s soul after death by weighing the heart on an ostrich feather 222 Mab n in Celtic mythology, the god of light, who mediates between humankind and the divine 223 macafouchette n food that has been left over from a previous meal or meals 224 macebearer n an official who carries a mace on ceremonial occasions. 225 machinist n somebody whose job involves machining something or operating a machine or machine tool, especially in a factory 226 mackle n a blurred or double impression caused by the movement of paper or type during the printing process. 227 macrocephaly n the condition of having a head that is excessively large. 228 Madeira n a sweet or dry wine fortified with brandy, made on the island of Madeira and usually served as a dessert wine or after a meal 229 madras n a strong fine fabric of cotton or silk, often with a woven striped or checked design 230 madrigal n a song with parts for several usually unaccompanied voices that was popular in England in the 16th and 17th centuries 231 madumbi n the edible tuber of a plant belonging to the arum family, cultivated in southern Africa 232 maenad n in ancient Greece, a woman who belonged to the cult of Dionysus and took part in orgiastic rites 233 magnetopause n the region between the magnetosphere and outer space 234 Magymar n a member of the Hungarian people that forms the largest population group of Hungary 235 maharishi n a Hindu religious teacher 236 maim v to inflict a severe and permanent wound on a person or animal, especially one that renders a limb unable to move maimed by a land mine 237 Mainz n historic city and river port in southwestern Germany, on the Rhine River. 238 majorette n a girl or young woman who marches in front of a marching band, twirling a baton. 239 makimono n a horizontal Japanese scroll decorated with paintings or calligraphy 240 Makurdi n town in northern Benue State, eastern central Nigeria 241 nauseous adj Feeling sick in the stomach and a feeling that you need to vomit. 242 neighborhood n The area in which you live and the people around you. 243 nephelometer n An instrument in chemistry measuring particle size or density. 244 neuralgia n Intermittent nerve pain, often sever. 245 nickelodeon n An early jukebox. A coin operated player piano. 246 nomenclature n The assigning of names to organisms. 247 nuance n A subtle difference, a very slight difference. 248 nub n a knot of fibers in yarn 249 Nuba n a member of any of various peoples inhabiting the mountains of central Sudan 250 nucellus n the central part of a plant ovule in which the embryo develops 251 nuclear bomb n a bomb in which the explosive potential is controlled by nuclear fission or fusion 252 nuclease n an enzyme that breaks down nucleic acids 253 nugatory adj of no importance whatsoever 254 nuisance n an annoying or irritating person or thing 255 null adj having no value or importance 256 nullah n a ditch or ravine in India and other parts of Asia 257 Nullarbor Plain n dry plateau in southern South Australia. Area: 300,000 sq km/115,831 sq mi. 258 nullification n the act of canceling something out 259 nullipara n a woman who has never given birth to a child 260 number cruncher n somebody whose job consists of performing large quantities of arithmetic calculations 261 obedience n The act of obeying authority. 262 obligatorily adv Required by law or by a moral or religious rule. 263 obsequious adj An excessive eager to please or to obey all instructions. 264 obstetrician n A pregnancy doctor. 265 occurrence n Something that happens. 266 octogenarian n A person in his or her eighties. 267 old-fashioned adj Out of date. 268 omelette n A dish made with beaten eggs. 269 oneiromancy n The divination of the future through dreams. 270 onomatopoeia n The imitation of sound in words like buzz. 271 oodles n A large amount of something. 272 oogamete n A female reproductive cell. 273 ophthalmologist n An eye doctor. 274 opportunistic adj Taking advantage of opportunities. 275 orchidaceous adj Of the orchid family. 276 oscilloscope n A device for measuring wavelength or waveforms. 277 osmiridium n A hard white mineral, an alloy of osmium and iridium. 278 osmometer n an instrument that measures osmotic pressure 279 osmunda n any of several ferns with large spreading fronds, including the royal and cinnamon ferns. 280 osnaburg n a heavy, coarse cotton cloth, used to make sacks for grain, upholstery, and draperies 281 packrodder n An angler who treks to remote locations in order to fish. 282 paddywhack n A bad temper. 283 pahoehoe n Lava that has hardened to form a smooth or undulating surface. 284 palestra n A public sports ground or gymnasium in ancient Greece . 285 palsy-walsy n Very friendly, often in an insincere or unpleasant way. 286 pandowdy n A dish made of sliced apples and spices covered with a biscuit crust and baked in a deep pan. 287 pantaloon n A character in pantomime who is the victim of the clown’s jokes and tricks. 288 pantograph n An instrument that consists of a set of adjustable interconnected bars forming a parallelogram and is used to copy line drawings or maps to any scale. 289 Pantoum n A form of verse in which the second and fourth lines of each four-line verse are repeated as the first and third lines of the following verse . 290 paparazzo n A freelance photographer who follows famous people hoping to get a newsworthy story, especially something shocking or scandalous. 291 paraboloid n A mathematical surface in which intersections with planes produce parabolas, ellipses, or hyperbolas. 292 paradidddle n A drum roll in which left and right drumsticks alternate. 293 parallelogram n A four-sided plane figure. 294 paramatta n A lightweight fabric made from wool blended with silk or cotton. 295 Parataxis n Clauses joined without using conjunctions. 296 Parbuckel n A rope sling for lifting or lowering barrels, logs, or similar objects . 297 pariah n Somebody of low caste. 298 paranomasia n A play on words, especially a pun. 299 peekaboo n A game played to amuse small children, in which the face is hidden in the hands. 300 peely-wally n Looking pale, sickly, or feeling ill. 301 quadrillion n The number equal to 1015, written as 1 followed by 15 zeros. 302 qualification n A skill, quality, or attribute that makes somebody suitable for a particular job, activity, or task. 303 quandary n A state of uncertainty or indecision as to what to do in a particular situation. 304 quartersawn adj Used to describe wooden boards sawed from a log cut into quarters. 305 Queensland n state in northeastern Australia. Originally part of New South Wales, it became a separate colony in 1859. 306 quibble v To argue over unimportant things and make petty objections. 307 quidditch n A fictional game played in midair. 308 quincunx n An arrangement of five objects in a square, with four at the corners and one in the center. 309 quinquagenarian n 50 years old, or between the ages of 50 and 59. 310 quirt n A riding whip with a short handle and a braided leather lash . 311 quisling n a traitor, especially somebody who collaborates with an occupying force 312 quitclaim n a formal statement renouncing a legal claim previously made 313 quitrent n in the feudal system, a rent paid by a tenant to a feudal lord in exchange for being released from certain feudal obligations 314 quits adj on even terms, especially following the repayment of a debt 315 quittance n release from a debt or obligation 316 quiverful n a large number of things or people, especially the full number of children in a large family 317 quixotic adj tending to act on whims or impulses 318 quizzical adj expressing a question or expressing puzzlement or doubt a quizzical glance 319 quod n a prison
320 quod erat adv used in a formal conclusion to indicate that a
demonstrandum particular fact is proof of the theory that has just been been advanced. 321 rabbinism n the teachings of Jewish scholars, especially the scholars of the Talmudic period 322 rabble-rouser n somebody who stirs up anger, violence, or other strong feelings in a crowd, especially for political reasons 323 raceme n a flower cluster (inflorescence) in which the flowers are borne on short stalks along a long main stem, as they are in the lily of the valley 324 rack-rent n an unreasonably high rent 325 radiance n joy, energy, or good health discernible in somebody’s face or demeanor 326 readability n a measure of the ease with which a passage or whole text may be read 327 reagin n a type of antibody involved in allergic reactions such as hay fever. Reagins are produced following an initial exposure to an allergenic substance, and interact with allergenic substances to trigger the release of histamines, causing inflammation, swelling, and other symptoms. 328 realgar n a soft orange-red arsenic ore consisting of crystalline arsenic sulfide, used in tanning, as a pigment, and to make fireworks 329 reap v to cut and gather a crop, especially a grain crop, from the land where it is growing 330 ribavirin n a synthetic antiviral agent that is used to treat certain viral diseases, notably Lassa fever. It inhibits the synthesis of DNA and RNA. 331 sabji n a raw or cooked vegetable 332 sabra n a Jewish person who was born in Israel 333 sabulous adj having a gritty texture like sand 334 sacaton n a coarse perennial grass grown in the southwestern United States and Mexico and used for hay and pasture in dry alkaline areas. 335 saccade n a rapid irregular movement of the eye as it changes focus moving from one point to another, for example, while reading 336 sachem n a chief of a Native North American people or confederation, especially of Algonquian people 337 sackbut n a wind instrument with a long slide like a trombone, played in medieval times 338 sacred ibis n a large wading bird of sub-Saharan Africa and Arabia with bold black-and-white plumage, a large downward-curving beak, and decorative plumes on its back. 339 sacroiliac adj relating to the sacrum and the upper portion of the hip bone (ilium), or to the joint between the sacrum and ilium 340 saddle-backed adj with its back curved into a shape like a saddle 341 saddo n a person who is considered uninteresting and pitiable or contemptible, especially because of a lack of taste and style 342 sadhana n dedicated and disciplined cultivation of knowledge or an ability, especially in music or religion 343 sadza n mush made from meal produced by grinding corn or millet 344 Safar n in the Islamic calendar, the second month of the year, made up of 29 days 345 safeblower n somebody who uses explosives to open a safe in order to steal the contents 346 safflower n an annual composite plant with orange or red flowers, native to the Indian subcontinent, from which dye and an oil used in cooking, paints, and medicine are obtained. 347 Safi n capital city of Safi Province and a port on the Atlantic Ocean, in western Morocco 348 safranine n red organic dye derived from phenazine, used to color textiles and as a biological stain 349 safrole n a colorless or yellow poisonous oily liquid found in sassafras oil and used in making perfumes and soap. 350 sagebrush n a bushy composite plant native to dry regions of North America that has silvery wedge-shaped leaves and large clusters of small white flowers. 351 taupe n A dark brownish gray color. 352 technetronic adj Marked by changes in technology. 353 Tentatively adv Uncertain, hesitate, maybe it will be done later. 354 thaumatology n The study of miracles. 355 Thesaurus n A book, like a dictionary, but of synonyms and antonyms. 356 thoroughbred n A purebred animal. 357 Toboggan n A long narrow sled for sliding down on snow. 358 torrentially adj Flowing powerfully. 359 triage n The prioritization of patients for medical treatment. 360 triglyceride n Natural fat in tissue in the body. 361 troglodyte n A cave dweller, someone who lives in a cave. 362 tsunami n A very large ocean wave. 363 twelfth n One of twelve parts of something. 364 twentieth n one of twenty equal parts of something 365 twerp n an offensive term for somebody who is seen as silly or insignificant 366 ubiquitous adj Present everywhere at once, existing everywhere. 367 unanimous adj Agreed on by everyone. 368 uncollectible n Something that can’t be collected for some reason. 369 unsusceptible adj Not easily affected or influenced by something. 370 unyielding adj Stubborn, not giving in to persuasion, pressure or force. 371 utilitarian adj Believing that value is measured in usefulness. 372 utilize v to make use of or find a practical use for something 373 utmost adj of the greatest degree, number, or amount 374 Uto-Aztecan a family of languages, including Ute and Nahuatl, spoken in the western United States and in Mexico 375 Utrecht n historic university city in the central Netherlands 376 vacillant adj Wavering indecisively . 377 vadose n Of water above ground-water level. 378 vagary n An unpredictable or eccentric change, action, or idea . 379 vagile adj Able to move around within a specific environment . 380 vagrancy n The state of wandering and having no permanent place to live . 381 vainglorious adj Excessively proud or boastful . 382 valedictorian n The student who delivers the valedictory address at graduation. 383 valence n Combining power of atoms. 384 Valens n Roman emperor. The brother of Valentinian I, he ruled the eastern half of the empire from 364 until his death in the battle against the Visigoths. 385 vegan n A person who never eats animal products. 386 velar adj Spoken with the back of the tongue close to, or in contact with, the soft palate. 387 velodrome n Stadium for bicycle races. 388 velutinous n Densely covered with short soft hairs. 389 venatic adj. Involving, connected with, or taking part in hunting. 390 vendee n Somebody who buys something. 391 Venetic n A language once spoken in northwestern Italy by the Veneti people. 392 ventail n A movable covering for the neck or lower face on a medieval helmet. 393 wahine n A young woman surfer . 394 Waikaremoana n A lake in the eastern part of the North Island, New Zealand. 395 wail v Make mournful cry. 396 wallaroo n Either of two species of large and sturdy kangaroo found throughout rocky upland areas of mainland Australia. 397 wanderlust n A strong desire to travel . 398 waratah n A plant with large globular flower heads and dark red flowers that grows on sandy soils in New South Wales, Australia, and is the state’s floral emblem. 399 wearisome adj Physically or mentally tiring and tedious. 400 wearproof adj able to withstand normal wear or use 401 xanthate n a chemical compound that is a salt or ester of xanthic acid. Xanthates are used in the chemical extraction of metals such as copper and gold and in the manufacture of rayon. 402 xenia n the effect of genes carried by pollen on the food storage tissue (endosperm) of the pollinated seed 403 xylan n a yellow gummy polysaccharide (pentosan) found in plant cell walls and woody tissue such as straw husks that yields xylose when subjected to hydrolysis
404 xylem n plant tissue that carries water and
dissolved minerals from the roots through the stem and leaves. It also helps to support the plant and is the main constituent of wood. 405 xylidine n any of six toxic amines derived from xylene and used in dyes and in organic synthesis 406 yachtsmen n Somebody who owns or sails a yacht. 407 yackety-yak v To talk or chat continuously about nothing. 408 Yankee Doodle n A popular America song during the American revolution. 409 yeomanry n A former class of English commoners who were farmers. 410 yodeler n A person who yodels. 411 Yorkshire pudding n A flour based pudding that goes with meat, and is from Britain. 412 yuckiness n Repugnant or disgusting. 413 yuppification n Something that is more upscale or affluent to appeal to yuppies. 414 Yurok n a member of a Native North American people that live in California 415 yurt n a collapsible circular tent of skins stretched over a pole frame, originally used by Central Asian nomadic people 416 zeugma n A figure of speech. 417 zinfandel n A black grape grown in California used to make wine. 418 zoomorphism n The attribution of animal forms to gods. 419 zucchini n A small summer squash, like a cucumber. 420 zugzwang n a chess situation in which a player is forced into making a disadvantageous move, especially one that involves the loss of a piece 421 Zuider Zee n former inlet of the North Sea, south of the West Friesian Islands and occupying a deep indentation in the coast of the Netherlands. 422 Zululand n historic region in South Africa 423 Zuni n a member of a Native North American Pueblo people of western New Mexico 424 Zwickau n city in Saxony, eastern Germany. 425 zwieback n a piece of bread, sliced and baked again until crisp and dry 426 Zwinglian adj relating to the life, works, or beliefs of the Swiss Protestant theologian Ulrich Zwingli 427 zwitterion n an ion that has both a negative and a positive pole 428 Zwolle n capital city of Overijssel Province, in the north central Netherlands 429 zydeco n a style of dance music originating in Louisiana that is usually played on accordion, guitar, and violin and combines traditional French melodies with Caribbean and blues influences 430 zygodactyl adj with toes arranged in pairs, two facing forward and two backward, like those found on woodpeckers. 431 zygogenesis n reproduction involving the fusion of male and female nuclei 432 zygoma n a cheekbone 433 zygosity n a particular characterization of a genetic trait, zygote, or embryo 434 zygospore n a thick-walled sexual spore formed from the union of two gametes in some fungi and green algae 435 zymase n an enzyme or complex of enzymes obtained from yeast that makes sugars ferment