Word Pronunciation Audio Definition
stigmatize [ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz] to treat someone or something unfairly by disapproving of him, her, or it.
shrewd [ˈshrüd] Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
burden [ˈbər-dᵊn] A heavy load.
lupus [ˈlü-pəs] Any of a number of autoimmune diseases, the most common of which is systemic lupus erythematosus.
bedlam [ˈbed-ləm] A place or situation of chaotic uproar, and where confusion prevails.
blast [ˈblast] to make a very loud and unpleasant noise, or to make something do this.
furnace [ˈfər-nəs] An industrial heating device, e.g. for smelting metal or baking ceramics.
phonograph [ˈfō-nə-ˌgraf] A device that captures sound waves onto an engraved archive; a lathe.
xylophone [ˈzī-lə-ˌfōn] Any musical instrument (percussion idiophone) made of wooden slats graduated so as to make the sounds of the scale when struck with a small drumstick-like mallet; the standard Western concert xylophone or one of its derivatives.
drill [ˈdril] to tell someone something repeatedly to make them remember it.
grain [ˈgrān] The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley.
indiscriminate [ˌin-di-ˈskri-mə-nət] Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless.
domesticate [də-ˈme-sti-ˌkāt] An animal or plant that has been domesticated.
courtier [ˈkȯr-tē-ər] A person in attendance at a royal court.
tide [ˈtīd] The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.
soak [ˈsōk] An immersion in water etc.
wagon [ˈwa-gən] A four-wheeled cart for hauling loads.
depart [di-ˈpärt] to go away or leave, especially on a journey.
appropriation [ə-ˌprō-prē-ˈā-shən] an amount of money to be used for a particular purpose.
merrymaking [ˈmer-ē-ˌmā-kiŋ] Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration.
fling [ˈfliŋ] a short period of enjoyment.
exuberant [ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rənt] (of people) Very high-spirited; extremely energetic and enthusiastic.
riotous [ˈrī-ə-təs] very loud and uncontrolled, and full of energy.
personification [pər-ˌsä-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən] A person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea; an embodiment or exemplification.
furtive [ˈfər-tiv] Stealthy.
embody [im-ˈbä-dē] To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.
crafty [ˈkraf-tē] clever, especially in a dishonest or secret way.
unattainable [ˌən-ə-ˈtā-nə-bəl] Anything that cannot be attained.
vicious [ˈvi-shəs] Violent, destructive and cruel.
eminent [ˈe-mə-nənt] famous, respected, or important.
veteran [ˈve-tə-rən] someone who has been in the armed forces during a war.
abound [ə-ˈbau̇nd] To be full to overflowing.
counsel [ˈkau̇n(t)-səl] The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
entrance [ˈen-trən(t)s] Someone or something that entrances you is so beautiful or interesting that you cannot stop listening to or watching him, her, or it.
prowess [ˈprau̇-əs] Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
assortment [ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt] A collection of varying but related items.
paperback [ˈpā-pər-ˌbak] A book with flexible binding.
hardback [ˈhärd-ˌbak] A book with a solid binding.