Vocabulary Words

C1

noun

A card game in which the players buy from one another trumps or whole hands, upon a chance of getting the highest trump dealt, which entitles the holder to the pool of stakes. (+13 more)

adjective

Characterized by speculation (+5 more)

noun, verb

A male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail. (+5 more)

noun, verb

A feeling of contempt or scorn. (+5 more)

verb

To enact again. (+1 more)

noun, verb

A catapult or other kind of war-engine. (+3 more)

noun

Excessive or superfluous expenditure of money. (+1 more)

noun

The act of utilizing something (+3 more)

noun

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power. (+5 more)

adverb

(of a length of time) in the future from now (+4 more)

noun

A person's daughter(s) and/or son(s) (+6 more)

verb

To be indebted to someone. (+2 more)

verb

To voluntarily cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one's country. (+1 more)

noun

A person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy. (+1 more)

noun

A production or creation made by collaborating. (+2 more)

adjective, noun

An organized group of people or entities who collaborate towards a particular goal (+1 more)

adjective

(sometimes derogatory) calling attention (+2 more)

noun, verb

An act of wrangling. (+6 more)

noun, verb

(authorship) The fundamental concept that drives the plot of a film or other story. (+17 more)

adjective

Being of advantage, beneficial.

noun

A climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc. (+5 more)

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