Set 9: Ro-Theo

Question 1

Noun; French

/roʊɡ/

Definition: A dishonest or unprincipled person.

Sample Sentence: The charming /roʊɡ/ managed to deceive everyone.

Answer 1

rogue

Sample Sentence: The charming rogue managed to deceive everyone.

Question 2

Noun; Italian

/rəˈmɑːnəʊ/

Definition: A type of hard, salty Italian cheese.

Sample Sentence: The pasta was topped with freshly grated /rəˈmɑːnəʊ/.

Answer 2

Romano

Sample Sentence: The pasta was topped with freshly grated Romano.

Question 3

Noun; Japanese

/ˈrəʊnɪn/

Definition: A samurai without a lord or master during the feudal period of Japan.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈrəʊnɪn/ wandered the countryside in search of purpose.

Answer 3

ronin

Sample Sentence: The ronin wandered the countryside in search of purpose.

Question 4

Noun; French

/rɒˈtɪsəri/

Definition: A cooking appliance with a rotating spit for roasting and barbecuing meat.

Sample Sentence: The chicken was cooked perfectly on the /rɒˈtɪsəri/.

Answer 4

rotisserie

Sample Sentence: The chicken was cooked perfectly on the rotisserie.

Question 5

Adjective; Old English

/ˈrɒt.ən/

Definition: Decomposed and foul-smelling; decayed.

Sample Sentence: The fruit had gone /ˈrɒt.ən/ and was no longer edible.

Answer 5

rotten

Sample Sentence: The fruit had gone rotten and was no longer edible.

Question 6

Noun; Latin

/ˈrɒtjuˌlɛt/

Definition: A small scroll or roll of parchment or paper.

Sample Sentence: The ancient text was written on a /ˈrɒtjuˌlɛt/.

Answer 6

rotulet

Sample Sentence: The ancient text was written on a rotulet.

Question 7

Adverb; Old English

/ˈrʌf.li/

Definition: Approximately but not exactly.

Sample Sentence: The journey took /ˈrʌf.li/ two hours by car.

Answer 7

roughly

Sample Sentence: The journey took roughly two hours by car.

Question 8

Noun; English

/ˈrʌsəl/

Definition: A soft, muffled crackling sound like that made by the movement of dry leaves or paper.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈrʌsəl/ of the leaves was calming.

Answer 8

rustle

Sample Sentence: The rustle of the leaves was calming.

Question 9

Noun; Swedish

/ˈruːtəˌbeɪɡə/

Definition: A root vegetable, also known as a swede or Swedish turnip.

Sample Sentence: She roasted /ˈruːtəˌbeɪɡə/ with herbs for dinner.

Answer 9

rutabaga

Sample Sentence: She roasted rutabaga with herbs for dinner.

Question 10

Noun; English

/ˈseɪbərˌmɛtrɪks/

Definition: The application of statistical analysis to baseball records, especially in order to evaluate and compare the performance of individual players.

Sample Sentence: He was fascinated by /ˈseɪbərˌmɛtrɪks/ and spent hours analyzing player statistics.

Answer 10

sabermetrics

Sample Sentence: He was fascinated by sabermetrics and spent hours analyzing player statistics.

Question 11

Adjective; Latin

/ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Definition: Regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular religion, group, or individual.

Sample Sentence: The temple is considered a /ˈseɪ.krɪd/ site by many pilgrims.

Answer 11

sacred

Sample Sentence: The temple is considered a sacred site by many pilgrims.

Question 12

Noun; Latin

/ˈsækrɪfaɪs/

Definition: The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important.

Sample Sentence: He made a /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ to ensure his family’s future.

Answer 12

sacrifice

Sample Sentence: He made a sacrifice to ensure his family’s future.

Question 13

Adjective; Latin

/səˈluːbrɪəs/

Definition: Health-giving; healthy.

Sample Sentence: They moved to a /səˈluːbrɪəs/ climate for the sake of their health.

Answer 13

salubrious

Sample Sentence: They moved to a salubrious climate for the sake of their health.

Question 14

Verb; Latin

/səˈluːt/

Definition: To greet or express respect for someone, especially by a formal gesture.

Sample Sentence: The soldiers stood at attention to /səˈluːt/ the officer.

Answer 14

salute

Sample Sentence: The soldiers stood at attention to salute the officer.

Question 15

Noun; Greek

/sæfaɪər/

Definition: A precious gemstone, typically blue, that is a variety of corundum.

Sample Sentence: The ring was adorned with a bright /sæfaɪər/ that gleamed in the sunlight.

Answer 15

sapphire

Sample Sentence: The ring was adorned with a bright sapphire that gleamed in the sunlight.

Question 16

Noun; Latin

/sɑːrkəˌfægəs/

Definition: A stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription.

Sample Sentence: The ancient tomb contained a grand /sɑːrkəˌfægəs/ with intricate carvings.

Answer 16

sarcophagus

Sample Sentence: The ancient tomb contained a grand sarcophagus with intricate carvings.

Question 17

Noun; French

/ˈsɔː.sər/

Definition: A small, shallow dish, typically having a slight depression in the center, on which a cup is placed.

Sample Sentence: She placed the cup on the matching /ˈsɔː.sər/.

Answer 17

saucer

Sample Sentence: She placed the cup on the matching saucer.

Question 18

Noun; French

/ˈsɔː.sɪdʒ/

Definition: A food product consisting of minced meat, typically pork or beef, mixed with fat, salt, and other seasonings, and encased in a cylindrical skin.

Sample Sentence: He enjoyed a hearty breakfast with eggs and /ˈsɔː.sɪdʒ/.

Answer 18

sausage

Sample Sentence: He enjoyed a hearty breakfast with eggs and sausage.

Question 19

Noun; Old Norse

/skændɪˈneɪviə/

Definition: A region in Northern Europe, characterized by its unique cultural and historical heritage.

Sample Sentence: They planned a trip to /skændɪˈneɪviə/ for the summer.

Answer 19

Scandinavia

Sample Sentence: They planned a trip to Scandinavia for the summer.

Question 20

Noun; Greek

/sɪˈnɒɡrəfi/

Definition: The art and practice of designing and constructing stage scenery.

Sample Sentence: The /sɪˈnɒɡrəfi/ for the play was impressive.

Answer 20

sceneography

Sample Sentence: The sceneography for the play was impressive.

Question 21

Noun; Old French

/ˈʃɛdjuːl/

Definition: A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.

Sample Sentence: The event’s /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ was packed with activities.

Answer 21

schedule

Sample Sentence: The event’s schedule was packed with activities.

Question 22

Noun; Greek

/ˈskɪzəm/

Definition: A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties.

Sample Sentence: The debate caused a /ˈskɪzəm/ within the community.

Answer 22

schism

Sample Sentence: The debate caused a schism within the community.

Question 23

Noun; Old English

/ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

Definition: A grant or payment made to support a student’s education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.

Sample Sentence: She earned a /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/ to attend college.

Answer 23

scholarship

Sample Sentence: She earned a scholarship to attend college.

Question 24

Noun; Dutch

/ˈskuːnər/

Definition: A sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈskuːnər/ sailed smoothly across the bay.

Answer 24

schooner

Sample Sentence: The schooner sailed smoothly across the bay.

Question 25

# Verb; Latin /ˈsɪntlˌeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To emit flashes of light; sparkle. **Sample Sentence:** *The stars began to /ˈsɪntlˌeɪt/ in the night sky as the sun set.*

Answer 25

scintillate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The stars began to *scintillate* in the night sky as the sun set.

Question 26

# Noun; Old English /saɪð/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain by hand. **Sample Sentence:** The farmer used a /saɪð/ to harvest the wheat.

Answer 26

scythe ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The farmer used a *scythe* to harvest the wheat.

Question 27

# Noun; Latin /sɪˈkluːʒən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state of being private and away from other people. **Sample Sentence:** *She sought /sɪˈkluːʒən/ in the quiet countryside.*

Answer 27

seclusion ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She sought *seclusion* in the quiet countryside.

Question 28

# Verb; Old English /siːð/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To boil or to be filled with intense but unexpressed anger. **Sample Sentence:** *He began to /siːð/ with rage at the unfair decision.*

Answer 28

seethe ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He began to seethe with rage at the unfair decision.

Question 29

# Noun; Latin /ˈsɛn.tɪ.nəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch. **Sample Sentence:** *The castle entrance was guarded by a vigilant /ˈsɛn.tɪ.nəl/.*

Answer 29

sentinel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The castle entrance was guarded by a vigilant *sentinel*.

Question 30

# Adjective; Hebrew /səˈræfɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Characteristic of or resembling a seraph or the seraphim; angelic. **Sample Sentence:** *The choir sang with /səˈræfɪk/ voices.*

Answer 30

seraphic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The choir sang with *seraphic* voices.

Question 31

# Noun; English /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. **Sample Sentence:** *Their meeting was pure /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/, leading to a lifelong friendship.*

Answer 31

serendipity ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Their meeting was pure *serendipity*, leading to a lifelong friendship.

Question 32

# Noun; Latin /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. **Sample Sentence:** *She found /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/ in the quiet of the countryside.*

Answer 32

serenity ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She found *serenity* in the quiet of the countryside.

Question 33

# Noun; Arabic /ˈsɛsəmi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A flowering plant whose seeds are used as a popular ingredient in cooking. **Sample Sentence:** *She sprinkled /ˈsɛsəmi/ seeds on the salad.*

Answer 33

sesame ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She sprinkled *sesame* seeds on the salad.

Question 34

# Adjective; Latin /sɪˈvɪər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Very great; intense. **Sample Sentence:** *The storm caused /sɪˈvɪər/ damage to the coastal town.*

Answer 34

severe ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The storm caused *severe* damage to the coastal town.

Question 35

# Noun; Old English /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The activity or process of making or mending clothes or other items using a needle and thread. **Sample Sentence:** *She spent the afternoon /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/ a new dress.*

Answer 35

sewing ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She spent the afternoon *sewing* a new dress.

Question 36

# Noun; Old English /sɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A utensil with meshes or holes to separate finer particles from coarser ones. **Sample Sentence:** *The flour was passed through a /sɪv/ to remove lumps.*

Answer 36

sieve ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The flour was passed through a *sieve* to remove lumps.

Question 37

# Noun; Latin /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The absence of sound or noise. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ in the library was only broken by the turning of pages.*

Answer 37

silence ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *silence* in the library was only broken by the turning of pages.

Question 38

# Adjective; Italian /sɪmˈpætɪkoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Likable and easy to get along with. **Sample Sentence:** The host was very /sɪmˈpætɪkoʊ/, making everyone feel welcome.

Answer 38

simpatico ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The host was very *simpatico*, making everyone feel welcome.

Question 39

# Noun; Latin /sɪŋˈɡʌltəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The scientific term for hiccups. **Sample Sentence:** *She couldn't stop the /sɪŋˈɡʌltəs/ during the meeting.*

Answer 39

singultus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She couldn't stop the *singultus* during the meeting.

Question 40

# Noun; Latin /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ required immediate attention.*

Answer 40

situation ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *situation* required immediate attention.

Question 41

# Adjective; Dutch /ˈslʌvnli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Messy and dirty. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈslʌvnli/ appearance was unexpected.*

Answer 41

slovenly ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *slovenly* appearance was unexpected.

Question 42

# Noun; English /ˈsmɛlfʌŋɡəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who complains or grumbles continually. **Sample Sentence:** No one wanted to sit next to the /ˈsmɛlfʌŋɡəs/ at the meeting.

Answer 42

smellfungus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** No one wanted to sit next to the *smellfungus* at the meeting.

Question 43

# Noun; Old English /smɒk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A loose dress or blouse, with the upper part closely gathered in smocking. **Sample Sentence:** *She wore a light /smɒk/ while gardening.*

Answer 43

smock ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore a light *smock* while gardening.

Question 44

# Adjective; Old English /snɛl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Quick or brisk. **Sample Sentence:** The runner was /snɛl/ at the start of the race.

Answer 44

snell ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The runner was *snell* at the start of the race.

Question 45

# Verb; English /ˈsnɪkər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To laugh in a half-suppressed, typically scornful way. **Sample Sentence:** *The students began to /ˈsnɪkər/ at the teacher's joke.*

Answer 45

snicker ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The students began to *snicker* at the teacher's joke.

Question 46

# Noun; Latin /ˈsoʊldʒər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who serves in an army. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈsoʊldʒər/ returned home after a long deployment.*

Answer 46

soldier ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *soldier* returned home after a long deployment.

Question 47

# Noun; Latin /ˈsɒlstɪs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Either of the two times in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marked by the longest and shortest days. **Sample Sentence:** *The summer /ˈsɒlstɪs/ is celebrated in many cultures.*

Answer 47

solstice ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The summer *solstice* is celebrated in many cultures.

Question 48

# Noun; Old English /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person supposed to be able to foresee the future. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/ predicted a prosperous year.*

Answer 48

soothsayer ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *soothsayer* predicted a prosperous year.

Question 49

# Adjective; Latin /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ taste in art was admired by many.*

Answer 49

sophisticated ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her sophisticated taste in art was admired by many.

Question 50

# Adjective; Greek /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or characteristic of a sophomore; juvenile or immature. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/ attitude was frustrating to his colleagues.*

Answer 50

sophomoric ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *sophomoric* attitude was frustrating to his colleagues.

Question 51

# Noun; Italian /səˈprɑːnoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The highest female singing voice. **Sample Sentence:** *Her voice was that of a true /səˈprɑːnoʊ/.*

Answer 51

soprano ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her voice was that of a true *soprano*.

Question 52

# Adjective; Latin /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having ample space. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/ living room was perfect for hosting parties.*

Answer 52

spacious ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *spacious* living room was perfect for hosting parties.

Question 53

# Noun; Latin /ˈspætʃələ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A flat tool with a handle, used for mixing, spreading, or lifting material. **Sample Sentence:** She used a /ˈspætʃələ/ to spread the icing on the cake.

Answer 53

spatula ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She used a spatula to spread the icing on the cake.

Question 54

# Noun; Latin /ˈspɛsɪmən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display. **Sample Sentence:** *The scientist collected a /ˈspɛsɪmən/ from the field.*

Answer 54

specimen ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scientist collected a specimen from the field.

Question 55

# Adjective; Greek /splɪˈnɛtɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Bad-tempered; spiteful. **Sample Sentence:** *His /splɪˈnɛtɪk/ remarks were uncalled for.*

Answer 55

splenetic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *splenetic* remarks were uncalled for.

Question 56

# Verb; English /ˈsplʌtər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make a series of short, loud noises like the sound of something exploding. **Sample Sentence:** *The car engine began to /ˈsplʌtər/ before it finally stopped.*

Answer 56

splutter ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The car engine began to *splutter* before it finally stopped.

Question 57

# Adjective; Latin /ˈspjʊriəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not being what it purports to be; false or fake. **Sample Sentence:** *The document was found to be /ˈspjʊriəs/ upon closer examination.*

Answer 57

spurious ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The document was found to be *spurious* upon closer examination.

Question 58

# Verb; Latin /ˈskwɒndə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner. **Sample Sentence:** *He tended to /ˈskwɒndə/ his money on unnecessary items.*

Answer 58

squander ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He tended to squander his money on unnecessary items.

Question 59

# Noun; Native American /skwɒʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of vegetable, typically harvested in the summer or winter, belonging to the gourd family. **Sample Sentence:** *They grew a variety of /skwɒʃ/ in their garden.*

Answer 59

squash ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They grew a variety of *squash* in their garden.

Question 60

# Adjective; Latin /steɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous. **Sample Sentence:** *The /steɪd/ atmosphere of the library was calming.*

Answer 60

staid ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *staid* atmosphere of the library was calming.

Question 61

# Adjective; Old English /ˈstɔːlwərt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Loyal, reliable, and hardworking. **Sample Sentence:** He remained a /ˈstɔːlwərt/ supporter of the team.

Answer 61

stalwart ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He remained a stalwart supporter of the team.

Question 62

# Noun; Latin /ˈstæmɪnə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. **Sample Sentence:** *The runner's /ˈstæmɪnə/ was tested during the marathon.*

Answer 62

stamina ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The runner's *stamina* was tested during the marathon.

Question 63

# Noun; Russian /stɛp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia. **Sample Sentence:** *The horsemen rode across the vast /stɛp/.*

Answer 63

steppe ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The horsemen rode across the vast *steppe*.

Question 64

# Noun; Latin /ˈstɪmjʊlaɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Things that rouse to action or increased activity; incentives. **Sample Sentence:** *The company offered various /ˈstɪmjʊlaɪ/ to encourage productivity.*

Answer 64

stimuli ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The company offered various *stimuli* to encourage productivity.

Question 65

# Noun; English /ˈstriːməz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Long, narrow strips of material used for decoration. **Sample Sentence:** *The party room was decorated with colorful /ˈstriːməz/.*

Answer 65

streamers ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The party room was decorated with colorful *streamers*.

Question 66

# Noun; Latin /ˈstrɪd.ən.si/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The quality or condition of being loud, harsh, or grating. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈstrɪd.ən.si/ of the alarm startled everyone.*

Answer 66

stridency ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *stridency* of the alarm startled everyone.

Question 67

# Verb; Old English /ˈstʌmbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To trip or lose one's balance momentarily. **Sample Sentence:** He managed to /ˈstʌmbl/ over a loose pebble.

Answer 67

stumble ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He managed to *stumble* over a loose pebble.

Question 68

# Adjective; Greek /staɪˈlɪstɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to the way something is expressed in writing or art. **Sample Sentence:** *The author's /staɪˈlɪstɪk/ choices made the novel unique.*

Answer 68

stylistic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The author's *stylistic* choices made the novel unique.

Question 69

# Adjective; Latin /ˌsʌbkjuːˈteɪniəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Situated or applied under the skin. **Sample Sentence:** *The medication was administered through a /ˌsʌbkjuːˈteɪniəs/ injection.*

Answer 69

subcutaneous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The medication was administered through a subcutaneous injection.

Question 70

# Verb; Latin /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To support financially. **Sample Sentence:** *The government decided to /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ the arts to encourage cultural development.*

Answer 70

subsidize ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The government decided to *subsidize* the arts to encourage cultural development.

Question 71

# Adjective; Latin /ˌsʌbtəˈreɪnɪən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface. **Sample Sentence:** *The miners explored the /ˌsʌbtəˈreɪnɪən/ tunnels.*

Answer 71

subterranean ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The miners explored the *subterranean* tunnels.

Question 72

# Noun; Latin /ˈsʌbtaɪtlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Captions displayed at the bottom of a cinema or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative. **Sample Sentence:** *The foreign film had /ˈsʌbtaɪtlz/ for the audience to understand.*

Answer 72

subtitles ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The foreign film had *subtitles* for the audience to understand.

Question 73

# Noun; Latin /ˈsʌbtəlti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The quality of being subtle. **Sample Sentence:** The artist's use of color showed great /ˈsʌbtəlti/.

Answer 73

subtlety ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The artist's use of color showed great subtlety.

Question 74

# Adjective; Latin /ˈsʌkjʊlənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** (of food) tender, juicy, and tasty. **Sample Sentence:** *The steak was incredibly /ˈsʌkjʊlənt/.*

Answer 74

succulent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The steak was incredibly succulent.

Question 75

# Noun; Latin /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The right to vote in political elections. **Sample Sentence:** *The movement fought for women's /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/.*

Answer 75

suffrage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The movement fought for women's *suffrage*.

Question 76

# Adjective; Latin /suːˈpɜːrb/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Impressively splendid or excellent. **Sample Sentence:** *The performance was absolutely /suːˈpɜːrb/.*

Answer 76

superb ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The performance was absolutely *superb*.

Question 77

# Adjective; English /səˈmaʊntəbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Capable of being overcome or dealt with successfully. **Sample Sentence:** *With determination, the challenges became /səˈmaʊntəbl/.*

Answer 77

surmountable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** With determination, the challenges became *surmountable*.

Question 78

# Noun; Latin /ˈsuːtʃər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision. **Sample Sentence:** *The doctor carefully applied a /ˈsuːtʃər/ to the wound.*

Answer 78

suture ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The doctor carefully applied a *suture* to the wound.

Question 79

# Noun; Greek /ˈsɪl.ə.bəlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Units of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word. **Sample Sentence:** *The teacher asked the students to count the /ˈsɪl.ə.bəlz/ in each word.*

Answer 79

syllables ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The teacher asked the students to count the *syllables* in each word.

Question 80

# Noun; Greek /ˈsɪmfəni/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements. **Sample Sentence:** *The orchestra performed a beautiful /ˈsɪmfəni/ last night.*

Answer 80

symphony ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The orchestra performed a beautiful *symphony* last night.

Question 81

# Noun; French /ˈsɪndɪkət/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest. **Sample Sentence:** The media /ˈsɪndɪkət/ controlled several major newspapers.

Answer 81

syndicate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The media *syndicate* controlled several major newspapers.

Question 82

# Noun; Latin /ˈtæbərˌnækəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A fixed or movable habitation, typically of light construction. **Sample Sentence:** *The congregation gathered in the /ˈtæbərˌnækəl/ for the service.*

Answer 82

tabernacle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The congregation gathered in the *tabernacle* for the service.

Question 83

# Adjective; Latin /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ student rarely participated in class discussions.*

Answer 83

taciturn ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *taciturn* student rarely participated in class discussions.

Question 84

# Noun; Hindi /tænˈdʊəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A style of Indian cooking based on the use of a tandoor. **Sample Sentence:** They ordered /tænˈdʊəri/ chicken at the Indian restaurant.

Answer 84

tandoori ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They ordered *tandoori* chicken at the Indian restaurant.

Question 85

# Noun; Portuguese /ˌtæpiˈoʊkə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A starchy substance in the form of hard white grains, obtained from cassava and used in cooking for puddings and other dishes. **Sample Sentence:** *She made a pudding using /ˌtæpiˈoʊkə/.*

Answer 85

tapioca ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She made a pudding using *tapioca*.

Question 86

# Noun; Italian /təˈræntʃələ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large, hairy spider found chiefly in tropical and subtropical regions. **Sample Sentence:** The /təˈræntʃələ/ scuttled across the desert floor.

Answer 86

tarantula ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The tarantula scuttled across the desert floor.

Question 87

# Adjective; English /tæzˈmeɪniən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or characteristic of Tasmania or its inhabitants. **Sample Sentence:** The /tæzˈmeɪniən/ devil is a famous marsupial.

Answer 87

Tasmanian ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The Tasmanian devil is a famous marsupial.

Question 88

# Noun; Greek /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person skilled in the technical details of a subject or occupation. **Sample Sentence:** *The /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ repaired the machine with ease.*

Answer 88

technician ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *technician* repaired the machine with ease.

Question 89

# Noun; Greek /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens. **Sample Sentence:** *They watched the news on /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/.*

Answer 89

television ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They watched the news on *television*.

Question 90

# Noun; Japanese /ˈtɛmpʊrə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A Japanese dish of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep-fried. **Sample Sentence:** *They ordered a plate of /ˈtɛmpʊrə/ at the restaurant.*

Answer 90

tempura ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They ordered a plate of *tempura* at the restaurant.

Question 91

# Noun; Latin /ˈtɛnʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state of being stretched tight. **Sample Sentence:** *There was a palpable /ˈtɛnʃən/ in the room as the negotiations began.*

Answer 91

tension ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** There was a palpable *tension* in the room as the negotiations began.

Question 92

# Adjective; Latin /ˈtɛnjuəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Very weak or slight. **Sample Sentence:** *The connection between the two events was /ˈtɛnjuəs/ at best.*

Answer 92

tenuous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The connection between the two events was *tenuous* at best.

Question 93

# Noun; Modern Latin /ˈtɛrəˌbaɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A unit of digital information storage equivalent to approximately one trillion bytes. **Sample Sentence:** The new hard drive has a capacity of one /ˈtɛrəˌbaɪt/.

Answer 93

terabyte ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The new hard drive has a capacity of one terabyte.

Question 94

# Noun; Latin /ˌtɜːsɛnˈtiːnəri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A 300th anniversary or its celebration. **Sample Sentence:** *The city celebrated its /ˌtɜːsɛnˈtiːnəri/ with a grand festival.*

Answer 94

tercentenary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The city celebrated its *tercentenary* with a grand festival.

Question 95

# Noun; Japanese /ˌtɛriˈjɑːki/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A Japanese dish of grilled or broiled slices of meat or fish marinated in a seasoned soy sauce. **Sample Sentence:** *They ordered chicken /ˌtɛriˈjɑːki/ for dinner.*

Answer 95

teriyaki ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They ordered chicken *teriyaki* for dinner.

Question 96

# Noun; Latin /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The end of a railroad or other transport route, or a station at such a point. **Sample Sentence:** *The train finally reached its /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/ after a long journey.*

Answer 96

terminus ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The train finally reached its *terminus* after a long journey.

Question 97

# Noun; Latin /ˈtɜːr.maɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small, pale, soft-bodied insect that lives in large colonies and feeds on wood. **Sample Sentence:** *The wooden beams were infested with /ˈtɜːr.maɪt/.*

Answer 97

termite ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The wooden beams were infested with *termites*.

Question 98

# Verb; Latin /ˈtɛr.ə.faɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To cause someone to feel extreme fear. **Sample Sentence:** *The haunted house was designed to /ˈtɛr.ə.faɪ/ its visitors.*

Answer 98

terrify ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The haunted house was designed to *terrify* its visitors.

Question 99

# Noun; Latin /ˈtɛstɪmənɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law. **Sample Sentence:** *The witness provided a crucial /ˈtɛstɪmənɪ/.*

Answer 99

testimony ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The witness provided a crucial testimony.

Question 100

# Noun; Greek /θiˈɒməki/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A war or struggle against gods. **Sample Sentence:** The ancient myths often told of /θiˈɒməki/ between deities.

Answer 100

theomachy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient myths often told of theomachy between deities.