Close
Sign in
shibboleth
/ˈʃɪbəˌɫɛθ/
noun
a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
culprit
/ˈkəɫpɹɪt/
noun
a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
sluggard
/slˈʌɡɚd/
noun
an idle slothful person
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
operetta
/ˌɑpɝˈɛtə/
noun
a short amusing opera
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
bridle
/ˈbɹaɪdəɫ/
noun
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
hindsight
/ˈhaɪnˌsaɪt/, /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/
noun
understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
gait
/ˈɡeɪt/
noun
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
sybarite
/sˈɪbɑːɹˌaɪt/
noun
an individual who is very fond of enjoying luxurious pleasures and items
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
regicide
/ɹɪdʒˈɪsaɪd/
noun
the act of killing a king
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
soprano
/səˈpɹænoʊ/, /səˈpɹɑnoʊ/
noun
a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
gusto
/ˈɡəsˌtoʊ/
noun
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
morass
/ˈmɔɹæs/, /mɝˈæs/
noun
a muddy and wet piece of land in which it is possible to get stuck
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
precinct
/ˈpɹiˌsɪŋk/, /ˈpɹiˌsɪŋkt/
noun
a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
motif
/moʊˈtif/
noun
a decorative element or design that is added to clothing or fabric, serving to enhance its appearance or convey a particular style or theme
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
zenith
/ˈzinəθ/, /ˈzinɪθ/
noun
the highest point that a certain celestial body reaches, directly above an observer
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
requiem
/ˈɹɛkwiəm/
noun
a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
ennui
/ɛˈnui/
noun
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Great!
You've reviewed all the words in this lesson!
Practice
Upgrade to premium
In order to continue your learning process you must upgrade to the premium plan
Next Lesson
View plans
Back
1. Review
2. Flashcard
3. Spelling
4. Quiz