Nov 14, 2025
Baleful
(adj.)
bale-ful
bale-fəl
Definition:
Deadly; threatening or evil.
Example:
My sister shot me a baleful stare when she saw me out in her top that I didn't ask to borrow.
Carnage
(n.)
car-nage
kahr-nij
Definition:
Massacre; slaughter of many people.
Example:
The carnage of the Battle of Stalingrad was not matched in the rest of the war.
Caste
(n.)
caste
kast
Definition:
Any rigid system of social distinctions.
Example:
In many societies, a caste system is used to classify and oppress people.
Demurrage
(n.)
de-mur-rage
dih-mur-ij
Definition:
The detention of a vessel beyond the specified time of sailing.
Example:
The container was held at customs and demurrage charges began to accrue.
Encore
(n.)
en-core
ahng-kawr
Definition:
A demand for repetition or reappearance made by an audience.
Example:
The crowd wanted an encore from the band because they were so good.
Exceedingly
(adv.)
ex-ceed-ing-ly
Ik-see-ding-lee
Definition:
In great excess or extreme; to a greater extent or degree.
Example:
Her grades were exceedingly better than the other students.
Jalopy
(n.)
ja-lop-y
juh-lop-ee
Definition:
An old, broken-down vehicle.
Example:
That salesman must be out of his mind to be selling that jalopy for such a high price!
Jingoism
(n.)
jin-go-ism
jing-goh-iz-uhm
Definition:
Extreme nationalism, marked especially by belligerent foreign policy.
Example:
The leader's jingoism launched the nation into numerous avoidable military conflicts.
Keg
(n.)
keg
\ˈkeg
Definition:
A small cask or barrel.
Example:
My dad keeps a keg of water out in the garage so he can have something to drink.
Kettle
(n.)
ket-tle
\ˈke-təl\
Definition:
A metallic container used for boiling liquid.
Example:
Our tea kettle was a gift from my grandma.
Obelisk
(n.)
ob-e-lisk
ä-bə-lisk
Definition:
A shape with a square body and a pyramid on top.
Example:
The obelisks of Egypt tower over the desert, casting their shadows for all to see.
Panacea
(n.)
pan-a-ce-a
pan-uh-see-uh
Definition:
A remedy for all ills or difficulties.
Example:
The presidential candidate seemed to think that cutting taxes would be a panacea for all the country's woes.
Prevaricate
(v.)
pre-var-i-cate
pri-var-i-keyt
Definition:
To deviate from the truth; to avoid committing oneself in what one says.
Example:
British politicians continued to prevaricate that their constituents would not be much affected by Brexit.
Reciprocate
(v.)
re-cip-ro-cate
ri si’ pre kat
Definition:
To give in return for receiving.
Example:
When Steve gave Emma a sweater for Christmas, she reciprocated by giving him a watch.
Resign
(v.)
re-sign
re-zine
Definition:
To give up, as from a position or office.
Example:
He will resign after three years in office due to the tax fraud scandal.
Zephyr
(n.)
zeph-yr
\ˈze-fər\
Definition:
A light breeze.
Example:
Leaves swirled around his feet, dancing in the gentle zephyr.
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