[A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.]
fetus
[ˈfē-təs]
[An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal.]
mineral
[ˈmin-rəl]
[Any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.]
lichen
[ˈlī-kən]
[Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow patches on old walls, etc.]
fungus
[ˈfəŋ-gəs]
[Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.]
alga
[ˈal-gə]
[Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic.]
plover
[ˈplə-vər]
[Any of various wading birds of the family Charadriidae.]
fierce
[ˈfirs]
[Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.]
crocodile
[ˈkrä-kə-ˌdī(-ə)l]
[Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.]
genealogy
[ˌjē-nē-ˈä-lə-jē]
[The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.]
descendant
[di-ˈsen-dənt]
[One who is the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.]
settlement
[ˈse-tᵊl-mənt]
[The act of settling.]
coil
[ˈkȯi(-ə)l]
[Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.]
turbine
[ˈtər-bən]
[Any of various rotary machines that use the kinetic energy of a continuous stream of fluid (a liquid or a gas) to turn a shaft.]
gasoline
[ˈga-sə-ˌlēn]
[A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.]
diesel
[ˈdē-zəl]
[A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.]
genus
[ˈjē-nəs]
[A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.]
symphony
[ˈsim(p)-fə-nē]
[An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.]
sonata
[sə-ˈnä-tə]
[A musical composition for one or a few instruments, one of which is frequently a piano, in three or four movements that vary in key and tempo.]
tobacco
[tə-ˈba-(ˌ)kō]
[Any plant of the genus Nicotiana.]
carcinogen
[kär-ˈsi-nə-jən]
[A substance or agent that can cause cancer.]
asbestos
[as-ˈbe-stəs]
[Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.]
insecticide
[in-ˈsek-tə-ˌsīd]
[A substance used to kill insects.]
illiterate
[(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-t(ə-)rət]
[An illiterate person, one not able to read and write.]
bureaucrat
[ˈbyu̇r-ə-ˌkrat]
[An official who is part of a bureaucracy.]
wreck
[ˈrek]
[Something or someone that has been ruined.]
valve
[ˈvalv]
[A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a pipe.]
penalty
[ˈpe-nᵊl-tē]
[A legal sentence.]
outcry
[ˈau̇t-ˌkrī]
[A loud cry or uproar.]
chief
[ˈchēf]
[A leader or head of a group of people, organisation, etc.]
liable
[ˈlī-ə-bəl]
[Bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable.]
hunger
[ˈhəŋ-gər]
[A need or compelling desire for food.]
clutter
[ˈklə-tər]
[A confused disordered jumble of things.]
arranger
[ə-ˈrān-jər]
[One who arranges.]
march
[ˈmärch]
[A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, bands and in ceremonies.]
lullaby
[ˈlə-lə-ˌbī]
[A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.]
meek
[ˈmēk]
[(of horses) To tame; to break.]
tyrant
[ˈtī-rənt]
[A usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession.]
dashing
[ˈda-shiŋ]
[To run quickly or for a short distance.]
defiant
[di-ˈfī-ənt]
[One who defies opposition.]
stadium
[ˈstā-dē-əm]
[A venue where sporting events are held.]
shatter
[ˈsha-tər]
[A fragment of anything shattered.]
apt
[ˈapt]
[Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.]
unruly
[ˌən-ˈrü-lē]
[Wild; uncontrolled.]
stirring
[ˈstər-iŋ]
[To incite to action]
squall
[ˈskwȯl]
[A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line.]
fern
[ˈfərn]
[Any of a group of some twenty thousand species of vascular plants classified in the division Pteridophyta that lack seeds and reproduce by shedding spores to initiate an alternation of generations.]
flake
[ˈflāk]
[A loose filmy mass or a thin chiplike layer of anything]
bark
[ˈbärk]
[The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.]
broccoli
[ˈbrä-kə-lē]
[A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.]
bud
[ˈbəd]
[A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.]
coastline
[ˈkōs(t)-ˌlīn]
[The shape, outline, or boundary of a coast.]
treaty
[ˈtrē-tē]
[A binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely states and international organizations.]
misdemeanor
[ˌmis-di-ˈmē-nər]
[A crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. In the USA, misdemeanants usually are incarcerated in county jail for less than one year, but felons usually are incarcerated in state or federal prison for more than one year. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are sometimes called felonies.]
infringement
[in-ˈfrinj-mənt]
[A violation or breach, as of a law.]
deflect
[di-ˈflekt]
[To make (something) deviate from its original path.]
mirage
[mə-ˈräzh]
[An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, giving the appearance of there being refuge in the distance.]
patch
[ˈpach]
[A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.]
asphalt
[ˈas-ˌfȯlt]
[A sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.]
photogenic
[ˌfō-tə-ˈje-nik]
[Generated or caused by light.]
supreme
[sə-ˈprēm]
[The highest point.]
altitude
[ˈal-tə-ˌtüd]
[The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.]
shuttle
[ˈshə-tᵊl]
[The part of a loom that carries the woof back and forth between the warp threads.]
respiration
[ˌre-spə-ˈrā-shən]
[The process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing, breath.]
regulate
[ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt]
[To dictate policy.]
irrigation
[ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən]
[The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.]
bibliophile
[ˈbi-blē-ə-ˌfī(-ə)l]
[One who loves books.]
cultivation
[ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən]
[The art or act of cultivating; improvement of land for or by agriculture]
bouquet
[bō-ˈkā]
[A bunch of cut flowers.]
full-bodied
[ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd]
[Of a comestible, especially a beverage, having a rich flavor.]
postage
[ˈpō-stij]
[The charge for posting an item.]
desirous
[di-ˈzī(-ə)r-əs]
[Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; eager to obtain]
imitate
[ˈi-mə-ˌtāt]
[To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.]
homegrown
[ˈhōm-ˈgrōn]
[Grown at home.]
malpractice
[ˌmal-ˈprak-təs]
[The improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss.]
garment
[ˈgär-mənt]
[A single item of clothing.]
negligee
[ˌne-glə-ˈzhā]
[A woman's lightweight gown of the eighteenth century.]
fast
[ˈfast]
[A train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations]
blizzard
[ˈbli-zərd]
[A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.]
adultery
[ə-ˈdəl-t(ə-)rē]
[Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse.]
hurdle
[ˈhər-dᵊl]
[An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.]
shot put
[ˈʃɑːt ˌpʊt]
[a sports competition in which a heavy metal ball is thrown from the shoulder as far as possible.]
finest
[ˈfī-nəst]
[Senses referring to subjective quality.]
all-around
[ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd]
[Able to do many or all things well.]
rustling
[ˈrə-s(ə-)liŋ]
[To move (something) with a soft crackling sound.]
artillery
[är-ˈti-lə-rē]
[Large cannon-like weapons, transportable and usually operated by more than one person.]
mutiny
[ˈmyü-tə-nē]
[An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.]
club
[ˈkləb]
[An association of members joining together for some common purpose, especially sports or recreation.]
gruesome
[ˈgrü-səm]
[Repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly.]
poach
[ˈpōch]
[The act of cooking in simmering liquid.]
bombardment
[bäm-ˈbärd-mənt]
[The act of bombing, especially towns or cities]
crucifixion
[ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən]
[An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.]