Spelling words Row 1 (17/03) Flashcards
Abecedarian
A beginner or someone learning the basics of something.
Example: “She took an abecedarian approach to painting, starting with simple shapes and colors.”
Avoirdupois
A system of weights used in the U.S. and U.K., or simply body weight.
Example: “The wrestler’s massive avoirdupois made him a formidable opponent in the ring.”
Acquiescence
Silent or passive agreement without protest.
Example: “Her acquiescence to the unfair rules showed she didn’t want to cause trouble.”
Amoretto
A small, cherub-like cupid often seen in art.
Example: “The painting featured an amoretto playfully hovering above the romantic couple.”
Ankh
An ancient Egyptian symbol representing life.
Example: “The pharaoh’s tomb was decorated with golden ankhs, symbolizing eternal life.”
Antediluvian
Extremely old or outdated.
Example: “Grandpa still uses an antediluvian flip phone instead of a smartphone.”
Antipyretic
A medicine or substance that reduces fever.
Example: “She took an antipyretic to bring down her high temperature.”
Aphaeretic
Related to the removal of a letter or sound from the beginning of a word.
Example: “In casual speech, ‘cause’ is an aphaeretic form of ‘because.’”
Banausic
Concerned with ordinary, practical, or material matters; not artistic or intellectual.
Example: “He found the banausic tasks of daily life exhausting and longed for something more meaningful.”
Beaucoup
A French word meaning “a lot” or “many.”
Example: “She had beaucoup books to read for her literature class.”
Bireme
An ancient type of ship with two rows of oars on each side.
Example: “The Roman fleet included several biremes, designed for speed and maneuverability in battle.”
Borborygmous
Relating to the rumbling or gurgling sound made by the movement of gas or fluids in the intestines.
Example: “During the quiet exam, his borborygmous stomach growled loudly, embarrassing him.”
Boudoir
A woman’s private bedroom or sitting room.
Example: “She spent the afternoon relaxing in her cozy boudoir, reading a book and sipping tea.”
Bourgeoisie
The middle class, typically referring to people involved in business or owning property, often contrasted with the working class.
Example: “The bourgeoisie enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle, with fancy homes and steady jobs, while the working class struggled to make ends meet.”
Cholangitis
Inflammation of the bile ducts, often caused by infection.
Example: “After feeling severe abdominal pain, the doctor diagnosed her with cholangitis and prescribed antibiotics.”
Consanguineous
Related by blood; sharing a common ancestor.
Example: “The two cousins were consanguineous, tracing their family roots back to the same village.”
Coulomb
A unit of electric charge in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized by “C.”
Example: “The experiment measured the flow of coulombs of electricity through the circuit.”
Couturier
A fashion designer, especially one who creates high-end, custom clothing.
Example: “The famous couturier unveiled his new collection at Paris Fashion Week, stunning the audience with his intricate designs.”
Cymotrichous
Having wavy hair.
Example: “Her cymotrichous locks flowed in soft waves, giving her a relaxed, beachy look.”
Dendochronology
The scientific study of tree rings to date events and environmental changes.
Example: “Using dendrochronology, scientists were able to determine the age of the ancient trees and understand past climate conditions.”
