Vocabulary Words

C2

adjective, noun

A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain. (+3 more)

adjective, noun

(of a word) Having more than one syllable (+3 more)

adjective, noun

A syllabic sound. (+4 more)

adjective

In excess of what is required or sufficient.

adjective

exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra (+3 more)

noun, verb

A small part of something, such as a song or fabric (+5 more)

noun

A person who practices a profession or art, especially law or medicine. (+2 more)

adjective, noun

(of a body of water) Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation. (+3 more)

noun

(by extension) Transitory audiovisual matter not intended to be retained or preserved. (+4 more)

noun

the quality or state of being ephemeral (+1 more)

adverb

(duration) Over a short period of time, briefly. (+1 more)

adjective

without fail : surely, certainly

adjective

Certain to produce the intended effect, sure. (+2 more)

noun

The property of being infallible (+1 more)

noun

(Christian theology) Inborn corruption, entailing the belief that every facet of human nature has been polluted, defiled, and contaminated by sin. (+3 more)

adjective, verb

Distorted out of the normal course (+9 more)

verb

To belittle or express disapproval of. (+4 more)

adjective

tending or serving to disparage or belittle someone or something see also self-deprecating

noun, verb

Reproach (+2 more)

noun

A strong pulling or drawing back (+7 more)

adjective, verb

Dry and harsh to the touch (e.g., as chalk). (+6 more)

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