spare_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, adjective, noun_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Old English ,  -- before 12th century_to handle gently or leniently.
instruct_2_transitive verb_English, from Latin ,  -- 15th century_to teach; educate; inform.
retro_2_adv._Latin , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ backwards.
regicide_3_n._Latin  ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots +  ._ killing or killer of king; person who signed death-warrant of Charles I of England, or Louis XVI of France. 
evaginate_4_v.t._Latin  ,    : ,   + ,  ._ turn inside out; protrude by so turning; 
calcicole_3_n._French  : ,   (from Latin  ,  . See  ) + ,   (from Latin . See  )._ plant thriving on limy soil.
strict_1_adjective_English , from Latin ,  -- 15th century_imposing severe discipline or requiring rigorous effort; unyielding; demanding.
illation_3_n._Late Latin  , from Latin , past participle of ,    : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ inference; act of inferring. 
omission_3_noun_English , from Late Latin , from Latin  -- 14th century_the act of omitting, or the condition of being omitted.
narthex_2_n._Late Greek , from Greek,  ,  ._ church porch; vestibule. 
pandemic_3_a._From Late Latin , from Greek ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ universal; affecting majority of people of an area; epidemic everywhere. 
meridian_4_n._Middle English, from Old French,  , from Latin ,  , from ,  , from ,  , alteration of earlier * , from *  : * , dative (locative) of ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + , dative of ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ highest point; 
black_1_noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Latin , Greek  -- before 12th century_the darkest color, which absorbs but does not reflect light.
sensitive_3_adjective_English, from Middle French , from Medieval Latin ,  -- 15th century_having the ability to sense.
phony_3_adjective_, from Irish , from Old Irish  -- 1900_(informal) not real or genuine; fake.
triglyph_2_n._Latin , from Greek  : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ; see  ._ architectural ornament of tablet bearing two V-shaped channels. 
hulking_2_adjective_unknown_awkwardly large; bulky; unwieldy.
cleft_1_verb, adjective, noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old Norse , Latin , Greek  -- before 12th century_a past tense and part participle of cleave2.
heinous_2_a._Middle English, from Old French , from ,  , from ,  , from Frankish * ._ hateful; atrocious; unpardonable.
montage_2_n._French, from ,  , from Old French. See   ._ a composite picture made up of many pictures artistically blended or laid out; any similar blending of scenes, sounds, etc.; manner of artistically constructing sequence of scenes in film.
certain_2_adjective_English, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin , from Latin , , from akin to Greek , Old Irish  -- 13th century_without doubt; convinced; sure.
praetor_2_n._Middle English , from Old French, from Latin , perhaps from ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ ancient Roman magistrate of high rank. 
animal_3_noun, adjective_, ,  -- 14th century_a living creature that is generally distinguished from plants by its cellular structure and by the ability to move voluntarily.
shallow_2_adjective, noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb_English ; akin to Old English  -- 14th century_measuring little from top to bottom; lacking depth.
jactitation_4_n._Medieval Latin  ,  , from Latin , past participle of ,   frequentative of ,   frequentative of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ jactation; false claim. 
stylus_2_n._Latin, alteration (influenced by Greek ,  ), of ._ style; gramophone needle; any pointed tracer or indicator.
actinium_4_n._From Greek  ,  . See  ._ rare radio-active element.
monumental_4_adjective_unknown_massive, imposing, or extremely conspicuous.
zest_1_noun_French ,  -- circa 1674_great pleasure; keen enjoyment; relish.
fuscous_2_a._From Latin ._ dark in colour; tawny.
madden_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb_unknown_to enrage or inflame.
impair_2_transitive verb_English , from Middle French , from Vulgar Latin , from Latin Late Latin  -- 14th century_to make less effective or valuable; diminish or damage.
irrelevant_4_adjective_unknown_not related to or connected with the matter or occasion at hand.
duomo_2_n._Italian. See  ._ cathedral.
permanent_3_adjective, noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_existing or intended to exist indefinitely or perpetually; everlasting.
bengaline_3_n._French, from    ._ silk, silk-and-wool or silk-and-cotton transversely corded fabric.
georgic_2_a._Latin , from Greek , from ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to agriculture; rural; 
ekistics_3_n._Modern Greek , from feminine of Greek ,  , from ,  , from ,  , from ,  . See  ._ scientific study of human settlements.
agree_2_intransitive verb, transitive verb_English, from Middle French , , from Latin , from Latin ,  -- 15th century_to have the same opinion (often fol. by with).
septillion_3_n._French  : Latin ,  ; see   + French (as in ,  , from Old French . See  )._ a million sextillions (10
polyhistor_4_n._Latin , from Greek ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ person of exceptionally wide knowledge; polymath.
tabard_2_n._Middle English, from Old French , or Old Spanish ._ herald's sleeveless tunic; coat worn over armour.
deliver_3_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old French , from Late Latin , from Latin  -- 13th century_to send or bring (something) to an intended destination or recipient.
catalogue_3_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_unknown_a systematic, usu. annotated, list of books, merchandise, or the like that is available in or from a source such as a library or mail order merchandiser.
general_3_adjective, noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_relating to or characteristic of the whole.
indistinct_3_adjective_,  -- 1526_not clearly defined or delineated; vague; blurred.
charge_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English, from Old French,  -- 13th century_to give (someone) a responsibility or duty.
carminative_4_n.  a._Middle English , from Old French, from Latin , past participle of ,  , from * ,  , from ,  ._ (medicine) expelling wind.
acoustic_3_a._Greek ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to the hearing, to sound and its transmission; worked by sound or echoes. 
equitation_4_n._Latin  , from ,  . See  ._ horse-riding. 
injurious_4_adjective_unknown_tending to cause damage; harmful; hurtful.
dieldrin_2_n._From , after   , and   ._ a persistent chemical pesticide, generally forbidden in the U.K. since 1964.
fume_1_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Middle French , from Latin ; akin to Old High German , Sanskrit , Old Church Slavonic  -- 14th century_(often pl.) a vapor, smoke, odor, or the like, esp. one that is disagreeable or unhealthful.
parang_2_n._Malay._ large Malay or Dyak sheath-knife.
abuse_2_transitive verb, noun_English, from Middle French , from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_to use in an improper or incorrect manner; misuse.
call_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old Norse ; akin to Old English , Old High German , Old Church Slavonic  -- before 12th century_to speak loudly or cry out to.
escape_2_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_English, from Old North French , from Vulgar Latin , from Latin Late Latin ,  -- 13th century_to free oneself from physical confinement.
contact_2_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb, adjective_Latin; French, from Latin ,  -- 1626_the touching of two things or persons.
delicate_3_adjective_English , from Latin , akin to Latin  -- 14th century_agreeable to the senses because of fineness or subtlety.
plastron_2_n._French, from Old French, from Old Italian , augmentative of ,  . See  ._ breast-pad or plate for protection; shell protecting underside of tortoise, etc.; false shirt-front.
claim_1_transitive verb, noun_English, from Middle French , from Latin , akin to Latin  -- 14th century_to assert ownership; demand as one's right.
demise_2_n._Middle English,  , from Old French , past participle of ,  . See  ._ death; act of conveying estate; 
stevedore_3_n._Spanish , from ,  , from Latin ,  ._ dock labourer loading or unloading ship. 
caruncle_3_n._Obsolete French , from Latin , diminutive of ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ fleshy outgrowth. 
cornea_3_n._Medieval Latin ,  , from Latin ,  , from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ transparent horny substance protecting eyeball. 
coronal_3_a._Middle English, from Latin ,  , from ,  . See  ._ pertaining to corona or crown of head; 
eternal_3_adjective, noun_English, from Middle French, from Late Latin , from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_having no beginning or end; existing outside of time; timeless.
ingurgitate_4_v.i.,v.t._Latin   : ,  ; see    +  ,  ._ swallow up; guzzle. 
arriviste_3_n._French, from ,  , from Old French . See  ._ pushful, ambitious person.
head_1_noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Latin  -- before 12th century_the body part of a human being or animal that contains the brain or primary nerve center and the facial features.
arbitrary_4_adjective_unknown_resulting from whim or caprice instead of from a rule or reason.
exergue_2_n._French  : Greek ,   + Greek ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ space at base of figure on coin containing date. 
vacation_3_noun, intransitive verb_English , from Middle French , from Latin ,  -- 14th century_a period of rest, leisure, recreation, or travel, esp. away from one's regular occupation.
kappa_2_n._Greek,  . See   in Semitic Roots._ tenth letter of Greek alphabet.
consecution_4_n._Middle English ,  , from Latin  ,  , from , past participle of ,  . See  ._ logical advance in argument; sequence. 
terrazzo_3_n._Italian, perhaps from Old Provençal ,  . See  ._ flooring of marble chips.
mercer_2_n._Middle English, from Old French ,  , from ,  , from Latin  ,  ._ dealer in textiles. 
inducement_3_noun_unknown_the act or process of inducing.
reprehensible_5_adjective_unknown_deserving of blame or reproof; condemnable; blameworthy.
villein_2_n._Middle English . See  ._ free villager; serf. 
glorify_3_transitive verb_English , from Middle French , from Late Latin ,  -- 14th century_to give great praise, honor, or glory to, esp. in worship; exalt; extol.
perihelion_5_n._Alteration of New Latin  :   + Greek ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ point in orbit nearest sun. 
help_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun, interjection_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Lithuanian  -- before 12th century_to give aid or assistance to.
admission_3_noun_unknown_the act, process, or result of allowing entry.
modest_2_adjective_; akin to Latin  -- 1565_having or expressing a relatively low or moderate opinion of one's abilities, worth, importance, or the like.
guillemot_3_n._French, diminutive of the personal name ._ kind of auk-like seabird.
dalmatic_3_n._Middle English , from Old French , from Medieval Latin ,  , from Latin    ._ kind of outer ecclesiastical vestment; similar vestment worn by king at coronation.
precocial_3_a._From New Latin ,  , from pl. of Latin ,  . See  ._ applied to birds having downy young, able to run immediately they are hatched.
opine_2_v.t._Middle English , from Old French , from Latin ,  ._ state (as) an opinion.
except_2_preposition, conjunction, transitive verb, intransitive verb_unknown_with the exclusion of; other than; but.
nocent_2_a._Middle English ,  , from Latin  present participle of ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ harmful; criminal.
insubordinate_5_adjective, noun_unknown_unwilling to respect or submit to authority; disobedient.
lichen_2_n._Latin ,  , from Greek , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ lowly grey-green flowerless plant encrusting rocks, trees, etc.; encrusting skin disease. 
invisible_4_adjective, noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_not capable of being seen; not visible.
big_1_adjective_English, Scandinavian ; akin to Norwegian  -- 14th century_large in size, number, extent, or weight.
perfect_2_adjective, noun, transitive verb_English , from Old French, from Latin , , ,  -- 14th century_free from mistakes or defects; flawless.
tangle_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English , Scandinavian ; akin to Swedish  -- 14th century_to mix, twist, or entwine in a jumbled mass.
burgeon_2_n.,v.i._Middle English , from Old French , from ,  , from Vulgar Latin *  , from Late Latin ,  ._ bud; sprout.
baobab_3_n._Possibly from North African Arabic ,  , from Arabic ,    : ,  ; see in Semitic Roots + , pl. of ,  ._ huge W African, Indian and Australian tree, yielding rope fibre and edible fruit; monkey-bread tree.
sassafras_3_n._Spanish , from Late Latin ,  , variant of ,  . See  ._ kind of laurel and its root-bark, used medicinally.
davenport_3_n._From obsolete ,  ,  ._ small writing table; 
ratify_3_v.t._Middle English , from Old French , from Medieval Latin  : Latin ,  , past participle of ,  ; see    + Latin ,  ._ confirm, approve formally. 
disciple_3_noun_English, from Old English Old French , from Late Latin Latin; Late Latin Jesus Christ , from Latin,  -- before 12th century_a pupil, adherent, or follower.
guarded_2_adjective_unknown_wary; cautious.
asteroid_3_n._From Greek ,    : ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots + ,  ._ small planet revolving between Jupiter and Mars; planetoid; any star-like body; 
piteous_3_adjective_unknown_worthy of or inspiring pity or sympathy; pitiable.
amnion_3_n._Greek ._ innermost membrane enclosing foetus. 
dynatron_3_n._Greek ,  ; see   +  ._ multi-electrode thermionic valve often used as an oscillator.
minimum_3_noun_, akin to Latin  -- 1674_the smallest or least possible amount, degree, or number.
old_1_adjective, noun_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Latin ,  -- before 12th century_having lived for many years; not young.
culture_2_noun, transitive verb_English, from Middle French, from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_the sum of the language, customs, beliefs, and art considered characteristic of a particular group of people.
gory_2_adjective_unknown_covered with blood; bloody.
equal_2_adjective, noun, transitive verb_English, from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_of or having the same value, measure, or quantity as something else.
penniless_3_adjective_unknown_having no money at all; very poor.
animation_4_noun_unknown_the act or result of animating or causing to be lively.
furor_2_noun_French Latin; Middle French, from Latin,  -- 15th century_a state of commotion, controversy, or the like.
pelerine_3_n._French , from feminine of ,  , from Late Latin . See  ._ woman's short cape with tippets in front.
ingenuous_4_a._Latin ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ innocent; guileless. 
stentor_2_n._After , a Greek herald._ loud-voiced person. 
hernia_3_n._Middle English, from Latin. See in Indo-European Roots._ rupture. 
bald_1_adjective_English ; akin to Danish , Latin , Greek  -- 14th century_having little or no hair on the scalp.
gain_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English , from Middle French , from Old French , , from Germanic ; akin to Old High German , Old English ,  -- 14th century_to acquire.
tartar_2_n._Persian ,  ._ crust-like deposit of grape juice on wine casks; incrustation on teeth. 
recriminate_4_v.i._Medieval Latin   : Latin ,   + Latin ,   (from  ,  . See in Indo-European Roots)._ make countercharge; utter mutual accusations or abuse. 
landau_2_n._After , a city of southwest Germany._ four-wheeler carriage with folding hood and removable top. 
internuncio_5_n._Italian , from Latin ,    : ,   + ,  ; see  ._ go-between; papal emissary.
argument_3_noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_a process of disagreement.
plutocracy_4_n._Greek  : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ._ government by wealthy class. 
dispatch_3_transitive verb, noun_unknown_to send off to a specific place or for a specific purpose.
expropriate_4_v.t._Medieval Latin   : Latin ,   + Latin ,   (from ,  . See  )._ deprive of; transfer ownership of. 
aquiline_3_a._Latin , from ,  ._ eagle-like; like beak of eagle.
beneficial_4_a._Middle English, from Old French , from Late Latin , from Latin ,  . See  ._ advantageous; bringing good. 
tundra_2_n._Russian, from Sami ,  ._ arctic plain with mosses, shrubs, etc.
genius_2_noun_,  -- 1513_extraordinary power of intellect, esp. as shown in artistic or scientific work.
violence_3_noun_unknown_strong, damaging force.
seize_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Old French , from Medieval Latin , Germanic ; akin to Old High German  -- 14th century_to take hold of forcibly and quickly.
stale_1_adjective_English, akin to Middle Dutch  -- 15th century_having lost the moisture, taste, effervescence, or the like that is associated with freshness.
pukka_2_a._Hindi ,  , from Sanskrit , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ good; sound; reliable; genuine.
emergency_4_noun_unknown_a serious situation or sudden crisis, usu. unforeseen, that requires immediate action.
accomplish_3_transitive verb_English , from Middle French , from Vulgar Latin , from Latin  -- 14th century_to bring to a satisfactory conclusion; do to completion.
paramatta_4_n._After  ._ cotton or silk and wool dress material.
competent_3_adjective_English, from Middle French Latin; Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 15th century_capable; qualified.
explosive_3_adjective_unknown_capable of causing an explosion.
gash_1_noun, transitive verb_unknown_a long and deep cut, such as a wound.
apparitor_4_n._Middle English, from Latin , from , past participle of ,  . See  ._ herald; harbinger; officer executing order of ecclesiastical court.
compellation_4_n._Latin  , from , past participle of ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ calling upon by name; manner in which person is addressed. 
proselyte_3_n._Middle English , from Old French, from Late Latin , from Greek ,    : ,   + aorist tense stem of ,  ._ convert, especially to Jewish faith. 
submit_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Latin ,  -- 14th century_to give up or yield (oneself) to the power, will, or authority of another.
irritable_4_adjective_unknown_easily annoyed or angered.
riposte_2_n._French, alteration of obsolete , from Italian ,  , from feminine past participle of ,  , from Latin . See  ._ quick return thrust or reply; 
upright_2_adjective, noun, adverb, transitive verb_unknown_in a vertical position.
episiotomy_6_n._Greek ,   +  ._ cut made in perineum to ease childbirth.
lectionary_4_n._Medieval Latin , from Latin  ,  . See  ._ list of parts of Scriptures ordered to be read in churches.
biota_3_n._New Latin, from Greek ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ flora and fauna of a region.
delectation_4_n._Middle English , from Old French, from Latin  , from , past participle of ,  . See  ._ enjoyment.
stony_2_adjective_unknown_full of or covered with stones.
argosy_3_n._Alteration of obsolete , from Italian    ._ large merchant ship; merchant fleet.
holy_2_adjective, noun_English, from Old English ; akin to Old English  -- before 12th century_sacred according to religious authority.
triumph_2_noun, intransitive verb_English , from Middle French, from Latin  -- 14th century_the act, condition, or fact of achieving a great victory or success.
diuretic_4_a.,n._Middle English , from Old French , from Late Latin , from Greek , from ,    : ,   + ,  ._ (drug) increasing urination. 
sepulture_3_n._Middle English, from Old French, from Latin , from , past participle of ,  ._ interment. 
dilatory_4_a._Middle English , from Latin , from ,  , from , past participle of ,    : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ procrastinating; slow.
ordeal_2_noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Old English  -- before 12th century_a painful, exhausting, or emotionally trying experience, esp. when regarded as a test of a person's endurance or character.
hymnody_3_n._Medieval Latin , from Greek  : ,   + ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots._ hymns; hymn-singing; hymnology. 
fame_1_noun_English, from Old French, from Latin , akin to Latin  -- 13th century_widespread recognition; public esteem; renown.
cyclone_2_n._From Greek , present participle of ,  , from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ any storm in which wind is rotary; 
insecure_3_adjective_Latin , from Latin  -- 1649_having insufficient protection; not safe or secure.
lupine_2_a._Middle English, from Old French , from Latin , from neuter of ,  . See   ._ pertaining to wolves. 
diatom_3_n._New Latin , from Greek ,  , from ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ species of algae. 
cheer_1_noun_English , from Old French, from Medieval Latin , from Greek ,  -- 13th century_liveliness, happiness, or gaiety.
propolis_3_n._Latin, from Greek,    : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots._ resin of tree buds collected by bees; bee glue. 
intelligence_4_noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_the capacity to learn, reason, and understand.
inhuman_3_adjective_English , from Middle French Latin; Middle French , from Latin ,  -- 15th century_lacking human feelings such as warmth, mercy, or sympathy; cruel, brutal, or unfeeling.
silage_2_n._Short for  ._ green fodder preserved for winter in silo by fermentation.
obvious_3_adjective_, , ,  -- 1603_easily understood or seen; apparent.
smash_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun, adjective_ -- 1725_to break (something) into small pieces by hitting, throwing, or dropping, often noisily.
flash_1_noun_English ,  -- 13th century_a sudden, brilliant light that vanishes almost instantly.
bayadere_3_n._French , from Portuguese ,  , from ,  , from Late Latin . See   ._ Hindu dancing girl; 
genre_2_noun, adjective_, from Middle French,  -- 1770_a particular type, sort, or kind.
feuilleton_3_n._French, from ,  , diminutive of ,  , from Old French , from Latin . See   in Indo-European Roots._ feature and criticism page of newspaper; instalment of serial story. 
defamation_4_noun_unknown_the act or an instance of defaming; libel or slander.
comprehend_3_transitive verb_English, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_to understand or grasp the meaning of.
proptosis_3_n._Late Latin ,  , from Greek, from  ,    : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ prolapse of eyeball.
trepan_2_n._Middle English ,  , from Medieval Latin , from Greek ,  , from ,  , from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ surgical saw for incision into skull; 
relict_2_n._From Middle English ,  , from Latin , past participle of ,  ; see  . Sense 3, Middle English from Medieval Latin , from feminine past participle of Latin ._ widow; survivor; 
disadvantage_4_noun, transitive verb_English , from Middle French , from Old French,  -- 14th century_an unfavorable or inferior condition or circumstance.
loud_1_adjective_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Latin , Greek , Sanskrit  -- before 12th century_of sound, having an elevated volume; easily heard.
rutilant_3_a._Middle English , from Latin  present participle of ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ shining red. 
consentaneous_5_a._From Latin , from ,  . See  ._ agreeing; unanimous; suitable. 
cahier_2_n._French,  , from Old French , from Vulgar Latin * , from Latin ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ artist's working notes or drawings; report of proceedings.
vitreous_3_a._From Latin , from ,  ._ pertaining to or like glass. 
belligerent_4_a._Latin  present participle of ,  , from ,    : ,   + ,  ._ making war; 
fee_1_noun_English, from Middle French , from Old French, Germanic ; akin to Old English , Old High German ; akin to Latin ,  -- 14th century_a charge for services.
disavow_3_transitive verb_English , from Middle French , from Old French,  -- 14th century_to deny any knowledge of or connection with; disclaim.
jocund_2_adjective_English, from Late Latin , Latin ,  -- 14th century_merry or cheerful in manner or appearance; jovial.
samurai_3_n._Japanese,  , from Old Japanese  : ,   + ,  , frequentative of ,  ._ (member of) ancient Japanese military caste; military officer.
surreptitious_4_adjective_English, from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_made, performed, or achieved by stealth or in secret.
bionomics_4_n._From French ,  , from ,    : Greek ,   + Greek ,  ._ study of relations of living organisms to environment; ecology. 
vadose_2_a._Latin ,  , from ,  ._ pertaining to water above the water table.
tricky_2_adjective_unknown_given to or marked by deception or trickery; wily.
emend_2_v.t._Middle English , from Latin  : ,   + ,  ._ make alterations to (a text). 
keelson_2_n._Alteration (influenced by   ), of Middle English probably from Old Norse *  : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ wooden or steel structure lengthwise within ship's frame to bear and distribute stress.
organism_3_noun_unknown_any animal or plant.
valetudinarian_7_n._From Latin , from  ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ hypochondriac; sickly person. 
rugged_2_adjective_English, from Middle English  -- 14th century_having a surface that is rough, broken, or jagged.
polytheism_4_n._French , from Greek ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ belief in several gods. 
alliaceous_4_a._Latin ,   +  ._ having smell or taste of garlic; belonging to the onion family of plants.
tamarind_3_n._Middle English, from Old French , from Arabic  : ,  ; see in Semitic Roots + ,  ._ cultivated tropical tree, with edible leaves and flowers, and fruit used as medicine, flour and in preserves.
glacis_2_n._French, from Old French, from ,  , from ,  , from Vulgar Latin * , from Latin . See in Indo-European Roots._ gentle slope, especially sloping bank of fortification.
nugatory_4_a._Latin , from ,  , from ,  , from ,  ._ futile; powerless; null; nugacious.
viviparous_4_a._From Latin  : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ._ bringing forth live young. 
keratin_3_n._Greek  ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots +  ._ protein from which horns, nails, hair and similar tissues develop. 
eulogy_3_n._Middle English , from Medieval Latin , from Greek ,    : ,   + ,  ._ laudatory speech or writing; high praise. 
circumstance_3_noun_English, from Old French, from Latin , ,  -- 13th century_an occurrence or fact associated with or having an impact on an event or situation.
visard_2_n._Alteration of obsolete , from Middle English . See  ._ mask; visor.
morbid_2_adjective_,  -- 1656_in an unhealthy, gloomy mental state; preoccupied with sickness, abnormality, or death.
tontine_2_n._French, after Lorenzo (1635-1690?), Italian-born French banker._ allocation of certain benefits, as annuities, etc., among a group of persons such that at the death of one member the remainder share his or her portion; annuity, etc., so shared.
backlog_2_noun, transitive verb_unknown_a quantity, as of work or objects, that has accumulated.
voracious_3_a._From Latin  , from ,  ._ greedy; ravenous. 
stormy_2_adjective_unknown_having or characterized by storms.
atelier_3_n._French, from Old French ,  , from ,  , from Late Latin , alteration of Latin , diminutive of ,  ._ studio; workshop.
doubtful_2_adjective_unknown_having or causing doubt.
origami_4_n._Japanese  : ,   + ,  ._ Japanese art of paper folding.
bolometer_4_n._Greek ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots +  ._ instrument measuring small amounts of radiant heat electrically. 
weird_1_adjective_English , from Old English ; akin to Old Norse , Old English  -- before 12th century_strange, odd, or unconventional; puzzlingly unusual.
peeve_1_transitive verb, noun_ -- 1908_to annoy or irritate; vex.
heteronym_4_n._Back-formation from  ._ word having same spelling as, but different sound and meaning from, another; exactly equivalent word in other language. 
sensible_3_adjective_English, from Middle French, from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_having or showing sound judgment.
subvention_3_n._Middle English ,  , from Old French ,  , from Late Latin  ,  , from Latin , past participle of ,    : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ subsidy. 
cautery_3_n._Middle English , from Latin ,  , from Greek , from  ,  ._ medical instrument used for searing wounds, etc.; use of such instrument 
geodesy_4_n._New Latin , from Greek  : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ mathematical study of the earth, its shape, measurements, etc., and the position and area of points and parts of its surface. 
inchoate_3_v.t._Latin , past participle of ,  , alteration of  : ,  ; see    + ,  ._ begin; inaugurate; initiate;, 
rendezvous_3_n._French, from the phrase ,  , from Old French  : , second person pl. imperative of ,  ; see   + ,   (from Latin ,  . See in Indo-European Roots)._ meeting or meeting-place; assignation; 
consuetude_3_n._Middle English, from Latin . See  ._ established custom. 
legate_2_n._Middle English, from Old French , from Medieval Latin , from Latin, past participle of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ papal envoy; ambassador. 
twitch_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English ; akin to Old English , Old High German  -- 14th century_to move or pull with a quick, sudden motion; jerk.
habitation_4_noun_English , from Middle French , from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_the act or process of inhabiting.
groggy_2_adjective_ -- 1832_dazed, confused, or off-balance as a result of a blow or fall, anesthesia, or the like.
wittol_2_n._Middle English  : ,   (from Old English . See   ) + ,  ; see  ._ complacent cuckold.
sambuca_3_n._Italian, from feminine of ,  , from Latin ._ ancient triangular stringed instrument; Roman siege engine.
ass_1_noun_English, from Old English , from Old Irish , from Latin  -- before 12th century_a long-eared, usu. domesticated animal related to the horse; donkey.
oncoming_3_adjective, noun_unknown_coming toward or near; approaching.
kindred_2_noun, adjective_English, from Old English , ,  -- 12th century_a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan.
abduct_2_transitive verb_,  -- 1834_to carry off or lead away, esp. by force; kidnap.
marabout_3_n._French ,  . See   ._ Muslim monk, saint or hermit; shrine or grave of such.
malcontent_3_adjective, noun_unknown_dissatisfied with existing conditions or circumstances.
atrabilious_4_a._From Latin ,   (translation of Greek ) : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ._ very melancholic; hypochondriac.
subvert_2_v.t._Middle English , from Old French , from Latin  : ,   + ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots._ overthrow; pervert; destroy. 
sharp_1_adjective, adverb, noun_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German Old English  -- before 12th century_having a thin edge or a fine point, esp. for cutting or piercing; not blunt.
terrapin_3_n._Alteration of , from Virginia Algonquian._ kind of edible N American turtle.
pluvial_3_a._Latin , from ,  . See  ._ pertaining or due to rain; having much rain. 
din_1_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old English ; akin to Old Norse , Sanskrit  -- before 12th century_noise, esp. loud, confused, or dissonant noise.
subsume_2_v.t._Medieval Latin  : Latin ,   + Latin ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ include within a larger entity or under a broader heading. 
overseer_4_noun_unknown_a person employed to supervise the work of others, esp. laborers.
paeon_2_n._Latin , from Greek , from ,  . See  ._ metrical foot of one long and three short syllables or one stressed and these unstressed syllables. 
quick_1_adjective, noun, adverb_English , from Old English ; akin to Old Norse , Latin , Greek ,  -- before 12th century_done in a short time; immediate.
fix_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English, from Latin , akin to Lithuanian ,  -- 14th century_to make stable or steady; fasten securely.
function_2_noun, intransitive verb_, ; from akin to Sanskrit  -- 1533_the purpose or role for which an object or a person is particularly used or suited.
institute_3_transitive verb, noun_English, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_to establish or set in operation.
close_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old French , from Latin , akin to Greek  -- 13th century_to stop up; shut.
virago_3_n._Latin , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ nagging or abusive woman.
archaic_3_a._Greek ,  , from ,  , from ,  , from ,  ._ ancient; primitive; out of date. 
void_1_adjective, noun, transitive verb_English , from Old French, from Vulgar Latin , Latin ,  -- 14th century_containing nothing; barren; empty.
favorable_4_adjective_unknown_advantageous, convenient, or helpful.
mugwump_2_n._Massachusett ,  ._ political independent or neutral. 
bawdy_2_adjective, noun_ -- 1513_coarsely or indecently humorous; risque.
gegenschein_3_n._German  : ,   (from Middle High German, from Old High German ) + ,   (from Middle High German , from Old High German , from ,  )._ soft light in sky opposite sun; counter-glow.
tocology_4_n._Greek ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots +  ._ midwifery. 
tedious_3_adjective_English, from Late Latin , from Latin  -- 15th century_long and boring; dull; wearisome.
flabellate_3_a._Latin ,  ; see   +   ._ fan-shaped. 
nubile_2_a._Latin , from ,  ._ marriageable (applied to women only). 
genocide_3_n._Greek ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots +  ._ extermination of a race or people.
yearning_2_noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Latin , Greek  -- before 12th century_a deep desire, longing, or need.
attempt_2_transitive verb, noun_English, from Middle French Latin; Middle French , from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_to try or seek; undertake.
congregate_3_intransitive verb, transitive verb_English, from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_to bring or come together to form a group or assembly; gather.
dissolve_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_to cause to go into solution.
netsuke_3_n._Japanese._ kind of carved button of wood, ivory, bone, etc.
indigent_3_adjective, noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin , from Old Latin Latin ; akin to Old High German  -- 15th century_without financial means to live; needy; poor.
virtuous_3_adjective_unknown_characterized by moral excellence or righteousness.
influence_3_noun, transitive verb_English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin , from Latin ,  -- 14th century_the intangible action of one thing or person on another, which creates an effect on the other.
serene_2_adjective_,  -- 15th century_free from trouble or disturbance; unruffled; tranquil.
fresh_1_adjective_English, from Old French , Germanic ; akin to Old High German ; akin to Old English  -- 13th century_newly made, gained, or experienced.
indebted_3_adjective_English , from Old French ,  -- 13th century_obligated to another person or persons, as for money or favors.
condolence_3_noun_unknown_sympathy with a grieving or suffering person.
suricate_3_n._French, from obsolete Dutch ,  ,  ._ mongoose-like animal of S Africa.
leap_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German  -- before 12th century_to spring into the air, moving straight up or to another position.
makeshift_2_noun, adjective_unknown_a temporary or improvised arrangement.
apostate_3_n.  a._Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin , from Greek , from ,  . See  ._ (person) committing apostasy. 
prime_1_adjective, noun, transitive verb_English, from Old English , from Latin  -- before 12th century_first in importance, rank, or degree.
glow_1_noun, intransitive verb_English, from Old English ; akin to Old English  -- before 12th century_light such as that given off by something very hot but flameless.
accidence_3_n._Middle English, from Late Latin , from Latin  ,  . See  ._ science of gram. inflections.
autarchy_3_n._From Greek ,    : ,   + ,   (from ,  )._ absolute sovereignty; autocracy. 
obsolescent_4_a._Latin  present participle of ,    : ,  ; see   + ,  ._ becoming obsolete. 
amortize_3_v.t._Middle English ,  , from Old French  , from Vulgar Latin * ,    : Latin ,   + Latin  ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ nullify debt, 
caracal_3_n._French, from Ottoman Turkish  : ,   + ,  ._ lynx of Africa and Asia.
opacity_4_n._French , from Old French, from Latin , from ,  ._ quality or state of being opaque. 
locution_3_noun_English , from Latin ,  -- 15th century_a particular word, phrase, expression, or idiom.
midget_2_noun, adjective_ -- 1865_an abnormally small person with normal proportions.
mesentery_4_n._Middle English , from Medieval Latin , from Greek  : ,   + , diminutive of ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ membrane enclosing intestines. 
pretty_2_adjective, noun, adverb, transitive verb_English , from Old English , ; from akin to Old Norse  -- 15th century_pleasing or attractive to the senses, esp. the eyes or ears.
muricate_3_a._Latin ,  , from ,  ._ prickly. 
aneroid_3_a._French  : Greek ,  ; see    + Late Greek ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ not using liquid. 
pattern_2_noun, transitive verb_English , from Middle French, from Medieval Latin  -- 14th century_a regular or formal design, esp. one used to decorate something.
calumniate_4_v.t._Latin  , from ,  . See  ._ slander. 
prudent_2_adjective_English, from Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_showing wisdom and caution in practical matters; sensible.
fidelity_4_noun_English , from Middle French , from Latin , , ,  -- 15th century_loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment.
extraordinary_5_adjective_English , from Latin , , ,  -- 15th century_far beyond the usual or ordinary.
irregular_4_adjective, noun_English , from Middle French, from Late Latin , from Latin  -- 14th century_uneven in shape, arrangement, surface, or the like.
immaculate_4_adjective_English , from Latin ,  -- 15th century_free from any dirt or stain; completely clean.
aqueous_3_a._From Medieval Latin , from Latin ,  . See  ._ pertaining to water; 
phylactery_4_n._Middle English , from Old French , from Late Latin , from Greek ,  , from ,  , from  ._ small leather box containing scriptural extracts worn by Jews at prayer on head and arm; relic-container; amulet; reminder; record; in medieval art, words in a balloon-like circle drawn issuing from mouth.
cantilena_4_n._Italian, from Latin ,  , from . See  ._ smooth, flowing melody or vocal style.
beast_1_noun_English , from Old French, from Latin  -- 13th century_any four-footed mammal, esp. as distinguished from humans or from birds and invertebrates.
poltroon_2_n._French , from Old Italian ,  , perhaps augmentative of ,   (from Vulgar Latin * , from Latin ,  . See in Indo-European Roots), or from ,  ._ abject coward.
neoteric_4_a._Late Latin , from Greek , from ,  , comparative of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ new; modern; 
baroque_2_noun, adjective_, from Middle French , from Portuguese  -- 1765_(often cap.) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, from about 1550 to about 1750, characterized by elaborate forms of ornamentation.
hopeless_2_adjective_unknown_beyond hope.
cachepot_2_n._French  : ,  ; see   + ,   (from Old French, from Vulgar Latin * )._ ornamental plant-pot holder.
improve_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb_, from Old French , from Late Latin  -- circa 1529_the increase the quality or condition of; make better.
exarch_2_n._Late Latin ,  , from Greek , from ,    : ,   + ,  ._ viceroy; travelling bishop of E Church. 
gamut_2_n._Middle English,  , from Medieval Latin ,    : ,   (from Greek,  . See  ) + ,   (after , first word in a Latin hymn to Saint John the Baptist, the initial syllables of successive lines of which were sung to the notes of an ascending scale CDEFGA:   queant laxis  sonare fibris  ra gestorum  muli tuorum,  ve polluti  bii reatum, Sancte Iohannes)._ whole range of musical notes; whole scale from doh to doh; entire range or compass.
criminal_3_adjective, noun_English, from Middle French Late Latin; Middle French , from Late Latin , from Latin  -- 15th century_of or pertaining to crime, esp. as opposed to civil violations.
quintal_2_n._Middle English,  , from Old French, from Medieval Latin , from Arabic , from Late Greek , from Late Latin ,  , from Latin ,  . See  ._ hundredweight; 100 lb; metric unit of 100 kg.
exegesis_4_n._Greek , from ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ explanation, especially of Bible. 
creditable_4_adjective_unknown_praiseworthy.
lucid_2_adjective_,  -- 1591_easy to understand; articulate; clear.
hexahedron_4_n._Greek , from neuter of ,    : ,   + ,  ; see  ._ six-sided solid figure. 
faculty_3_n._Middle English , from Old French, from Latin ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ talent; capability; branch of study and its students in university; governing body of university or college; body of teachers and administrators in a university; 
passerine_3_a.,n._Latin ,  , from ,  ._ (bird) belonging to the bird order including perching birds. 
binal_2_a._New Latin ,  , from Latin ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ double; twin.
octuple_3_a._Latin  : ,   + ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots._ in groups of eight; eightfold. 
tactful_2_adjective_unknown_having or displaying tact.
hurried_2_adjective_unknown_moving or acting quickly; forced to hurry.
frisson_2_n._French, from Old French , pl. of ,  , from Vulgar Latin *  , from Latin ,  ._ thrill; shudder, shiver.
annul_2_v.t._Middle English , from Old French , from Late Latin  : Latin ,   + Latin ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ cancel; invalidate; destroy. 
amah_2_n._Portuguese ,  , from Medieval Latin ,  ._ female servant or nanny, especially in the Far East.
doctrine_2_noun_English, from Middle French Latin; Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_something that is advocated or taught; teaching.
fiat_2_n._Medieval Latin, from Latin,  , third person sing. present subjunctive of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ decree; command; decision. 
scorn_1_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old French , Germanic ; akin to Old High German  -- 13th century_undisguised contempt; derision.
spoil_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Middle French , from Latin ,  -- 14th century_to damage or ruin; make unusable or unsatisfactory.
charcuterie_4_n._French, from  : ,   (from Latin ,  . See  ) + ,   (from Latin , past participle of . See  )._ (shop selling) cold meats made from pork.
cockatrice_3_n._Middle English ,  , from Old French , from Medieval Latin  , possibly alteration of (translation of Greek ,  ), from Latin ,  , from  ,  ._ basilisk.
nomology_4_n._Greek ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots +  ._ science of law. 
phantasm_2_n._Middle English , from Old French, from Latin , from Greek, from ,  , from ,  , from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ figment of imagination, an illusion; ghost. 
suctorial_4_a._From New Latin , from Latin , past participle of ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to, or for, sucking; having such organs. 
bead_1_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Old English , akin to Old English ,  -- before 12th century_a small, generally round object, usu. made of glass, wood, or the like with a hole through its center for stringing to make necklaces or for decorating clothing.
carillon_3_n._French, alteration of Old French , from Late Latin  ,  . See  ._ peal of bells. 
touch_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English, from Old French , from Vulgar Latin ,  -- 14th century_to bring one's hand or fingers in contact with (something) in order to feel it.
tang_1_noun_English, Scandinavian ; akin to Old Norse ,  -- 15th century_a sharp, distinctive flavor, odor, freshness, or the like.
poison_2_noun, transitive verb, adjective_English, from Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 13th century_a substance that can kill or seriously harm living organisms, esp. by chemical means.
eject_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Latin ,  -- 15th century_to expel forcefully.
fulfill_2_transitive verb_English , from Old English ,  -- before 12th century_to effect or bring to realization or completion.
cilice_2_n._French, from Latin ,  , from  ._ hair-cloth; hair shirt.
immature_3_adjective_,  -- 1548_not yet fully developed or mature; juvenile.
reverse_2_adjective, noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_opposite in direction, position, movement, or the like.
drugget_2_n._French , probably from ,  . See  ._ coarse cloth used especially as floor-covering.
atrophy_3_n._Late Latin , from Greek , from ,    : ,  ; see    + ,  ._ wasting or paralysis due to lack of nutrition or exercise; 
applaud_2_intransitive verb, transitive verb_English, from Middle French Latin; Middle French , from Latin ,  -- 15th century_to clap the hands in approval.
lonely_2_adjective_unknown_without companionship; solitary.
chiton_2_n._Greek ,  , from Central Semitic * , from Akkadian ,  , from Sumerian ._ in ancient Greece and Rome, loose woollen tunic; 
vertical_3_adjective, noun_French Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin , from Latin ,  -- 1559_perpendicular to level ground; extending at right angles to the horizon; upright.
terrene_2_a._Middle English, from Latin , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to or consisting of earth; mundane.
satyr_2_n._Middle English , from Old French, from Latin , from Greek ._ half-animal follower of Bacchus, in ancient mythology; obscene or bestial man. 
borborygmus_4_n._New Latin, from Greek ,  ._ rumbling of gas in the stomach. 
chagrin_2_noun, transitive verb_,  -- circa 1681_embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure.
trivium_3_n._Medieval Latin, from Latin,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ lower division (i.e. grammar, rhetoric, logic) of the seven liberal arts as taught in medieval universities.
savage_2_adjective, noun, transitive verb_English , from Middle French, from Late Latin , Latin , ,  -- 13th century_ferocious and cruel; fierce.
assign_2_v.t._Middle English , from Old French , from Latin  : ,   + ,   (from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots)._ allot; appoint; select; attribute; transfer legally; 
debonair_5_adjective_English , from Old French ,  -- 13th century_having a charming and carefree but polite manner; suave.
sirdar_2_n._Hindi , from Persian  : ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ British general formerly commanding Egyptian army.
blink_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_English,  -- 14th century_to close and open the eyes very quickly, usu. involuntarily; wink.
exiguous_4_a._From Latin , from ,  . See  ._ sparse; slender. 
surculose_3_a._Latin ,  , from , diminutive of ,  ._ producing suckers. 
exophthalmic_4_a._Greek ,    : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to or marked by protrusion of eyeball. 
compulsive_3_adjective, noun_unknown_able to compel; compelling.
icosahedron_5_n._Greek  : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ._ 20-sided solid figure. 
enthymeme_3_n._Latin , from Greek ,  , from ,    : ,  ; see    + ,  ._ argument or syllogism from which a premiss is omitted as self- evident.
carcanet_3_n._From Old French ,  , perhaps from Medieval Latin ,  ._ jewelled necklace or collar.
selachian_4_a.,n._Probably from New Latin ,  , from Greek ,  , from ,  ._ (fish) like shark or ray; belonging to shark family of fishes; a shark or ray.
blight_1_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_ -- 1611_a plant disease characterized by rapid destruction of parts or all of a plant.
mild_1_adjective_English, from Old English ; akin to Greek , Latin  -- before 12th century_having or showing a gentle or temperate manner.
everglade_3_n._After the  ._ grassy, islanded swamp, especially of Florida.
recent_2_adjective, noun_English, from Middle French Latin; Middle French, from Latin , akin to Greek  -- 15th century_of or occurring in the immediate past.
catechism_3_n._French , from Old French, from Late Latin , from Late Greek , from ,  . See  ._ teaching by question and answer; summary of religious doctrine in question and answer form. 
umbel_2_n._New Latin , from Latin,  , diminutive of ,  ._ umbrella-like inflorescence with stalks of equal length springing from one point, as in carrot. 
stand_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Latin , Greek ,  -- before 12th century_to assume or maintain an erect position on one's feet (often fol. by up).
copaiba_3_n._Spanish, from Portuguese , from Tupi ._ kind of oily resin. 
war_1_noun_English , from Old North French, Germanic ; akin to Old High German ; akin to Old High German  -- 12th century_a state or period of open, armed fighting between nations, states, or other groups of people.
viridescent_4_a._Late Latin  present participle of ,  , from Latin ,  . See  ._ greenish. 
methodical_4_adjective_unknown_done, arranged, or acting in an orderly and systematic way.
chatelaine_3_n._French , feminine of ,  , from Old French . See  ._ woman owner, occupier or caretaker of castle; ring attached to belt for carrying keys, etc.
paradigm_3_n._Middle English,  , from Late Latin , from Greek , from ,    : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ example, especially of grammatical inflections. 
disfavor_3_noun_from Middle French , , from Old French  -- circa 1533_unfavorable regard or opinion; displeasure or disapproval.
fragile_2_adjective_French, from Latin  -- 1607_easily damaged; delicate.
nature_2_noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_fundamental character and disposition, as of human beings.
isomer_3_n._Greek ,    : ,   + ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots._ compound of same elements in same proportions by weight as another, but having different structure and properties. 
onus_2_n._Latin._ burden; responsibility; obligation. 
moan_1_noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb_English , from Old English  -- 13th century_a long, low, mournful outcry expressing pain, grief, or sorrow.
impromptu_3_a.,n._French, from Latin ,    : ,  ; see    + , ablative of ,   from past participle of ,  . See  ._ extempore (composition).
porbeagle_3_n._Cornish ._ voracious Atlantic and Pacific shark.
ether_2_n._Middle English,  , from Latin , from Greek ._ the sky; space; 
august_2_a._Latin . See in Indo-European Roots._ majestic; venerable; awe-inspiring.
militate_3_v.i._Latin  ,  , from  ,  ._ be influential, have an effect.
triceps_2_n._From Latin,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ muscle of back of upper arm with three points of attachment.
quixotic_3_a._From English ,  , after , hero of a romance by Miguel de Cervantes._ idealistic; altruistic; unpractical. 
grosbeak_2_n._Partial translation of French  : ,   (from Old French. See  ) + ,  ._ large-billed finch; hawfinch.
purdah_2_n._Urdu ,  , from Persian, from Middle Persian , from Old Persian * , from ,    : ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ curtain concealing some Indian women of high birth; system of concealing such women from public gaze.
graceful_2_adjective_unknown_marked by grace or beauty of movement, manner, or behavior.
informal_3_adjective_unknown_not formal or ceremonious; casual.
concede_2_v.t._French , from Latin  : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ admit, acknowledge; allow, grant; surrender; 
housel_2_v.t._Middle English, from Old English ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ administer Holy Communion to.
obviate_3_v.t._Latin  ,  , from ,  . See  ._ anticipate and so avoid the need for.
orgasm_2_n._French , or New Latin both from Greek , from ,  ._ climax of sexual act. 
skip_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_English , Scandinavian ; akin to Swedish  -- 14th century_to jump forward lightly by sliding and hopping on each foot alternately.
maieutic_3_a._Greek , from ,  , from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to Socratic method. 
dynamic_3_adjective, noun_, from Greek , ,  -- 1827_constantly active or changing, usu. in productive ways.
gynocracy_4_n._Greek  : ,   +  ._ gynaecocracy.
clobber_2_transitive verb_ -- 1879_(informal) 1. to strike hard; beat severely.
nonsense_2_noun_unknown_utterances or actions that are meaningless or absurd.
peccary_3_n._Ultimately from Carib ._ American wild pig.
parataxis_4_n._Greek,  , from ,    : ,  ; see    +  ,  ._ unconnected arrangement; 
fertile_2_adjective_English, from Middle French Latin; Middle French, from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_producing or able to produce abundant growth of farm crops or other vegetation.
articulate_4_adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb_,  -- 1586_spoken in clear and distinct words or syllables.
semiology_5_n._Greek ,  ; see   +  ._ semiotics; system of signs. 
theta_2_n._Greek ,  ; akin to Hebrew ,  ._ eighth letter of Greek alphabet.
ill-advised_3_adjective_unknown_entered into without sufficient counsel or deliberation; unwise.
calomel_3_n._Probably from New Latin  : Greek ,   + ,  ._ strong purgative, compound of mercury, acting on liver.
vision_2_noun_English, from Old French, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_the ability to perceive through sight.
placoid_2_a._Greek  ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots +  ._ pertaining to or like teeth-like scales.
enceinte_2_a._French, from Late Latin , from feminine past participle of ,    : Latin ,  ; see    + Latin ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ pregnant; 
shanghai_2_v.t._After   ._ drug and ship aboard a vessel as a sailor.
precisian_3_n._From  ._ person excessively devoted to minute observance of rules. 
terraqueous_4_a._Latin ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots +  ._ amphibious; consisting of land and water.
taint_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English ; Middle English , from Anglo-French , from Middle French , from Latin ; Middle English , from Middle French ,  -- 1573_to slightly corrupt or pollute.
keloid_2_n._French  : Greek ,   + French ,   (from Greek . See  )._ fibrous skin tumour, especially over scar; raised scars forming pattern on body, in certain African tribes.
aorta_3_n._New Latin, from Greek , from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ main artery from left ventricle of heart. 
landgrave_2_n._From Middle Low German  : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ._ kind of German count. 
curule_2_a._Latin ,  , from ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ applied to curved-legged chair occupied by high officials of ancient Rome. 
celerity_4_n._French , from Old French, from Latin , from ,  ._ swiftness.
path_1_noun_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German  -- before 12th century_a track beaten by the feet of people or animals.
stapes_2_n._New Latin  , from Medieval Latin,  ._ innermost bone of ear; stirrup bone. 
uhlan_2_n._German, from Polish , from Turkish ,  , from ,  ._ kind of lancer.
disobedient_5_adjective_English, from Middle French , from Old French,  -- 15th century_refusing or neglecting to obey.
vain_1_adjective_English, from Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_not leading to a desirable or lasting effect; futile; fruitless.
cataract_3_noun_, from Greek , , ,  -- 14th century_a large waterfall.
moiety_3_n._Middle English , from Old French , from Late Latin , from Latin,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ half; small portion.
buoy_2_noun, transitive verb_English , from Middle Dutch ; akin to Old High German  -- 13th century_a float attached by line to the bottom of a body of water to mark a location.
refine_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb_unknown_to make pure or fine.
hircine_2_a._Middle English , from Latin , from ,  ._ pertaining to or like goats; indecent. 
secund_2_a._Latin ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ on one side only. 
argali_3_n._Mongolian ,  ._ Asiatic wild mountain sheep.
knock_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Middle High German  -- before 12th century_to strike something, esp. a door so as to get permission to enter.
aim_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English, from Middle French ; Middle French , from Old French, from Latin , from Latin  -- 14th century_to point carefully (usu. a weapon), with the intention of hitting a target.
febrifuge_3_a.,n._Latin ,   +  ._ (drug) allaying fever. 
quondam_2_a._Latin, from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ 'formerly'; 
bursar_2_n._Middle English , from Medieval Latin , from Late Latin ,  . See  ._ college or school treasurer; holder of bursary. 
berlin_2_n._After  ,  ._ four-wheeled, two-seater roofed carriage, with seat or platform behind. 
jongleur_2_n._French, from Old French, variant of , from Latin ,  , from ,  . See  ._ medieval wandering minstrel; troubadour; juggler.
aileron_3_n._French, diminutive of ,  , from Old French, from Latin ._ movable surface of aeroplane, especially of wing, moved in steering.
rubefacient_4_a._Latin  present participle of ,    : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ (substance) causing redness of skin. 
dysphonia_4_n._New Latin  :   + Greek ,  ._ inability to pronounce sounds, due to physical abnormality or disease. 
fantasy_3_noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb_English  -- 14th century_imagination or something imagined, esp. if fanciful, exaggerated, or bizarre.
tease_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German  -- before 12th century_to irritate or provoke persistently with playful gibes.
igneous_3_a._From Latin , from ,  ._ pertaining to fire; 
scant_1_adjective, transitive verb_English, from Old Norse ,  -- 14th century_barely enough in quantity or amount; very little.
abiding_3_adjective_English, from Old English AbIdan, , from akin to Old High German ,  -- before 12th century_unchanging; enduring.
evolve_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb_,  -- 1641_to develop, achieve, or devise gradually.
ogive_2_n._Middle English , and French ,   both from Old French , probably from Vulgar Latin * , from Late Latin , feminine past participle of ,  . See  ._ pointed arch; vault's diagonal rib. 
medium_3_noun, adjective_,  -- 1593_an intervening substance or agency through which a force is effective.
outcome_2_noun_unknown_a result of something; consequence.
sessile_2_a._Latin ,  , from , past participle of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ attached by base without a stalk; attached permanently. 
cachinnate_3_v.i._Latin  ,  ._ laugh harshly and loudly. 
credit_2_noun, transitive verb_French, from Old Italian , from Latin , ,  -- 1537_the quality or condition of being trustworthy or believable.
eclampsia_4_n._New Latin, from Greek ,  , from ,    : ,  ; see   + ,  ._ condition marked by high blood-pressure, excessive weight-gain and convulsions occurring in later stages of pregnancy.
macaco_3_n._Portuguese,  ; akin to Kongo ,    : ,   + ,  ._ species of lemur and S American monkey. 
accrue_2_v.i._Middle English , from Old French , past participle of ,  , from Latin ,    : ,   + ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots._ increase by growth or addition.
record_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English, from Old French , from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_to put in writing or some other form as evidence.
analgesia_5_n._Greek  : ,  ; see    + ,   (from ,  , from ,  )._ absence of pain. 
betel_2_n._Portuguese, from Malayalam , from Tamil ._ Asiatic palm, yielding nut which is wrapped in leaf of same tree and chewed; areca.
porcine_2_a._Middle English, from Old French , from Latin , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to or like pigs.
bypass_2_noun, transitive verb_unknown_a highway that is built to go around an obstacle or an area of congestion such as a city.
ramie_2_n._Malay ._ fibre-yielding E Asiatic plant; its fibre, used in manufacture of gas-mantles, etc.; China grass.
man-made_2_adjective_unknown_made or formed by human beings; not natural.
ultimate_3_adjective, noun_Latin , from Late Latin, from Latin , Latin  -- 1654_last or farthest in a progression; final.
camlet_2_n._Middle English , from Old French , perhaps from Arabic ,  ._ fine dress fabric of silk and camel-hair, or wool and goat's hair. 
combination_4_noun_unknown_the act of combining or state of being combined.
stibnite_2_n._French ,   (from Latin ,  . See  ) +   ._ natural compound of antimony from which it is obtained.
attain_2_v.t._Middle English , from Old French  ,  , from Vulgar Latin * , from Latin  : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ reach, achieve (a desired goal). 
mirepoix_2_n._After Charles Pierre Gaston François de Lévis, Duc de (1699-1757), French diplomat._ sauteed vegetables used as base for braising meat, etc.
enumerate_4_transitive verb_, ,  -- 1616_to name or list one by one.
aperture_3_noun_English, from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_a narrow opening, such as a hole, crack, gap, or slit.
misplace_2_transitive verb_unknown_to put (something) where it doesn't belong; lose.
heavy_2_adjective, noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Old English  -- before 12th century_having much weight.
dour_1_adjective_English, from Latin  -- 14th century_sullen, ill-humored, or unfriendly.
lamprey_2_n._Middle English , from Old French , from Medieval Latin ._ slender eel-like fish with toothed sucking mouth.
archon_2_n._Latin , from Greek , from present participle of ,  ._ a chief magistrate of ancient Athens. 
morality_4_noun_unknown_adherence to standards of right conduct.
yield_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German  -- before 12th century_to give forth or produce (a product, result, or quantity).
cartilage_3_n._Middle English, from Old French, from Latin  ._ gristle. 
sovkhoz_2_n._Russian, short for ,  ._ Soviet co-operative farm.
pottle_2_n._Middle English , from Old French, from ,  . See  ._ half-gallon (pot).
truculent_3_a._Latin , from  ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ bellicose; cruel; savage. 
renaissance_3_n._French, from Old French, from ,  , from Vulgar Latin * , from Latin  : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ revival, especially of art, architecture and literature in 14th-16th centuries in Europe.
delectable_4_adjective_English, from Old French, from Latin ,  -- 15th century_extremely pleasing; delightful.
tenuous_3_a._Latin . See in Indo-European Roots._ thin; sparse; rarefied. 
metaphysics_4_n._From pl. of Middle English , from Medieval Latin , from Medieval Greek , from Greek ,    : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see  ._ philosophical study of first principles, such as being, the nature of reality, etc.; ontology; any abstract or abstruse philosophical study. 
mistreat_2_transitive verb_English , from Middle French , from Old French,  -- 15th century_to treat improperly; abuse.
austral_2_a._Latin , from  ,  ._ of the south; moist and warm.
triforium_4_n._Medieval Latin,  ._ gallery over nave and choir. 
agnate_2_a._Latin , past participle of ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ having same male forefather; allied; 
languor_2_noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin,  -- 14th century_lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness.
denizen_3_n._Middle English , from Anglo-Norman , from ,  , from Late Latin ,  . See  ._ inhabitant; naturalized person or thing; 
mire_1_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old Norse ; akin to Old English  -- 14th century_deep, heavy mud or soil.
warning_2_noun, adjective_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Old English ,  -- before 12th century_the words, sound, or act of a person or thing that warns.
sinciput_3_n._Latin  : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ forehead; part of head from crown to forehead. 
hyssop_2_n._Middle English , from Old English , from Latin , from Greek ,  ; akin to Aramaic ._ kind of mint, remedy for bruises.
fire_1_noun_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Greek  -- before 12th century_the effects, such as heat, light, and flames, produced by burning.
heptad_2_n._Greek  ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ group of seven.
mnemonic_3_a._Greek , from  ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to or aiding memory; 
auriculate_4_a._From Latin ,  . See  ._ having ears or ear-shaped outgrowths; lobed; ear-like.
atelectasis_5_n._New Latin  : Greek ,   ( ,  ; see    + ,  ; see  ) + Greek ,   (from ,    : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see  )._ incomplete dilatation or collapse of lungs.
crunch_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_ -- 1814_to chew with a crackling noise; crush by biting.
confederation_5_noun_unknown_the act or process of confederating or allying.
lampoon_2_n._French , perhaps from ,  , first person pl. imperative of ,  ,  ._ written satire on a person; 
heroism_3_noun_unknown_courageous acts or behavior.
sequacious_3_a._From Latin  ,  , from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ easily led or moulded; servile; logical. 
gallipot_3_n._Middle English  : probably ,  ; see   + ,  ; see   ._ small ceramic pot for medicine, etc.
drawing_2_noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old Norse ,  -- before 12th century_the act of making pictures or designs with a writing instrument such as a pencil.
mix_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, , from Middle French, from Latin , akin to Greek  -- 15th century_to combine things or substances together so that the parts are more or less indistinguishable; blend.
mashie_2_n._Perhaps from French ,  , from Old French, from Vulgar Latin * , from * ,  . See   ._ broad-bladed iron golf club. 
prohibit_3_transitive verb_English, from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_to forbid (an action) by authority.
lascar_2_n._Urdu ,  , from Persian, from Arabic ,    : ,   + ,  ._ native sailor or soldier.
restrict_2_transitive verb_,  -- 1535_to keep within limits; set bounds to; confine.
immortelle_3_n._French, from feminine of ,  , from Old French. See  ._ everlasting dried flower.
epicene_3_a._Middle English,  , from Latin , from Greek ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ having the characteristics of, or adapted for use by, both sexes; sexless; effeminate; 
phatic_2_a._From Greek ,  , from ,  . See  ._ denoting speech as a means of sharing feelings or establishing sociability rather than for the communication of information and ideas.
gerrymander_4_v.t._After   +  ( )._ divide into electoral wards, etc., in such a way as to gain political advantage; distort or use facts, etc., to gain advantage.
apteryx_3_n._New Latin ,    :    + Greek ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ tailless, flightless bird of New Zealand; kiwi.
otiose_3_a._Latin ,  , from ,  ._ idle; useless; futile. 
absurdity_4_noun_unknown_the condition or quality of being absurd.
module_2_n._Latin , diminutive of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ unit of measurement or means of measuring; standard or self- contained unit of construction; self-contained section of educational course.
saleratus_4_n._New Latin  : Latin ,  ; see   + New Latin ,   (from Latin ,  . See  )._ sodium bicarbonate; baking powder.
midden_2_n._Middle English ,  ._ dung- or refuse-heap.
postiche_2_a.,n._French, from Italian , from ,   (from Latin , past participle of ,  ), or from Vulgar Latin * (alteration of Latin , past participle of ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots)._ artificial or spurious (thing); false (hair); (ornament) added, especially inappropriately, to finished thing.
oblige_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old French , from Latin ,  -- 14th century_to constrain; bind.
independent_4_adjective, noun_unknown_not ruled by another; self-governing.
blush_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_English,  -- 14th century_to become red in the face as an involuntary expression of shame, confusion, or other self-conscious discomfort.
denote_2_transitive verb_French , from Latin ,  -- 1592_to be a mark or signal of; indicate.
propitiate_4_v.t._Latin  , from ,  . See  ._ appease; conciliate. 
learn_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Old English , Latin ,  -- before 12th century_to gain knowledge of through study, experience, or research.
vertiginous_4_a._From Latin  ,  , from ,  . See  ._ having or causing vertigo; whirling.
reprisal_3_n._Middle English , from Old French , from Old Italian , from , past participle of ,  , from Latin ,  . See  ._ securing of redress or compensation by violent measure; act of retaliation in same kind or to same degree as offence.
pledge_1_noun_English, from Middle French , from Late Latin , from Late Latin , Germanic ; akin to Old High German  -- 14th century_a formal or solemn promise; vow.
pecuniary_5_a._Latin , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to money.
apophthegm_3_n._Greek , from ,    : ,  ; see   +  ,  ._ brief wise saying. 
tidy_2_adjective, intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_English,  -- 13th century_neat and orderly in appearance, arrangement, manner of proceeding, or the like.
gadroon_2_n._French , from Old French , perhaps from ,  , from Middle Dutch ,  , from Old Provençal ,  , from Latin ,  , from ,  ._ form of fluting; 
vagary_3_n._From Latin ,  , from ,  ._ whim, caprice. 
wander_2_intransitive verb, transitive verb_English , from Old English ; akin to Middle High German , Old English ,  -- before 12th century_to move about with no purpose, aim, or plan, or at no definite pace; roam.
venous_2_a._From Latin , from ,  ._ pertaining to the veins; applied to blood carried by veins to heart, containing impurities. 
rile_1_transitive verb_ -- 1825_to make angry; irritate or annoy.
pangolin_3_n._Malay  : ,   + ,  ._ scaly anteater of Asia and Africa.
sublate_2_v.t._From Latin , past participle of ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ deny; cancel; reduce, especially an idea to subordinate part of a greater unity. 
gentle_2_adjective, transitive verb_English , from Old French, from Latin , , from akin to Latin  -- 13th century_possessing a kind or generous disposition; amiable.
fugleman_3_n._Alteration of German ,    : ,   (from Middle High German . See in Indo-European Roots) + ,   (from Middle High German , from Old High German. See   in Indo-European Roots)._ soldier standing in front of others to demonstrate drill, etc.; model.
artificial_4_adjective_unknown_made by human beings.
dull_1_adjective, intransitive verb, transitive verb_English ; akin to Old English , Old Irish  -- 13th century_lacking in interest, originality, or liveliness; boring.
reject_2_transitive verb, noun_English, from Latin ,  -- 15th century_to refuse to accept, acknowledge, or act upon.
drift_1_noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb_English; akin to Old English  -- 14th century_the act or process of drifting.
revanche_2_n._French, from Old French ,    : ,   + ,  ; see  ._ revenge; desire to regain lost territory; favour done in return. 
educate_3_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Latin ,  -- 15th century_to provide knowledge, training, and guidance to.
superjacent_4_a._Latin  present participle of ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ lying over or above.
competence_3_noun_unknown_the state of being capable, qualified, or sufficient.
ascendancy_4_noun_unknown_the state of being in a dominant position; dominance.
absentee_3_noun, adjective_unknown_a person who is absent, esp. from duty, work, or property.
axiom_3_n._Middle English, from Old French , from Latin  , from Greek, from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ necessary and accepted truth; basic and universal principle. 
effusive_3_adjective_unknown_expressing emotions at undue length or intensity.
conversation_4_noun_English , from Middle French , from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_oral exchange of ideas, opinions, and the like.
bailiff_2_n._Middle English , from Old French  ,  , from Medieval Latin * , from Latin ,  ._ sheriff's officer; agent or steward of estate. 
confer_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb_,  -- 1570_to award or bestow.
personal_3_adjective_English, from Middle French, from Late Latin , from Latin  -- 14th century_of, pertaining to, or belonging to a person; private.
supinate_3_v.i.,v.t._Latin  , from ,  . See  ._ lie or make lie on back; turn arm so that palm is upward. 
foxy_2_adjective_unknown_of or like a fox, as in cunning.
scurrilous_3_adjective_unknown_using vulgar, abusive language.
neurilemma_4_n._Alteration (influenced by Greek ,  ), of French  ,   (from Greek ,  ) + Greek ,   (from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots)._ outer nerve sheath. 
fetid_2_a._Middle English, from Latin , from ,  ._ stinking.
undecillion_4_n._Latin ( ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots) +  ._ a million decillions (10
chasm_1_noun_, from Greek; akin to Latin  -- 1596_a deep fissure or cleft in the earth's surface; gorge.
complexion_3_noun_English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin , from Latin,  -- 14th century_the natural hue, appearance, and condition of the skin, esp. of the face.
contribute_3_transitive verb, intransitive verb_,  -- 1530_to give individually or with others to a common fund or collective effort.
aphaeresis_4_n._Late Latin, from Greek , from ,    : ,   + ,  ._ cutting off beginning of word. 
raw_1_adjective_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Latin , Greek  -- before 12th century_being in an uncooked or unprocessed state.
diaconal_4_a._Late Latin , from ,  . See  ._ pertaining to deacon. 
coarctate_3_a._Latin , past participle of ,  , alteration of  : ,   + ,   (from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots)._ closely pressed together. 
bandog_2_n._Middle English  : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see  ._ fierce dog on chain; mastiff.
yammer_2_v.i._Middle English ,  , probably from Middle Flemish ,  ._ complain peevishly; whine; howl.
employer_3_noun_English , from Middle French , from Latin ,  -- 15th century_a person or organization that employs others, usu. for payment.
abjure_2_v.t._Middle English , from Old French , from Latin  : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ abstain from; renounce.
credulous_3_adjective_,  -- 1576_disposed to believe, esp. on scanty evidence; gullible.
troche_2_n._Back-formation from Middle English (taken as pl.), from Old French , from Late Latin , from Greek , diminutive of ,  , from ,  ._ circular lozenge, especially for throat affection.
muddle_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb_from Dutch , from Middle Dutch, ; from akin to Middle Low German  -- 1676_to cause confusion or disorder in; mix up or jumble.
puerile_3_a._Latin , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ childish. 
palinode_3_n._From Late Latin , from Greek  : ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots + ,  ; see  ._ recantation, especially in verse. 
astatine_3_n._Greek ,  ; see   +   ._ radioactive element of the halogen group.
divaricate_4_v.i._Latin  : ,   + ,   (from ,  )._ bifurcate; 
teapoy_2_n._Hindi , alteration (influenced by Hindi ,  ), of Persian ,    ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + Middle Persian ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ three-legged stand or table.
peculiar_3_adjective_English , from Latin , , ; from akin to Latin  -- 15th century_odd, strange, or unusual.
enclave_2_n._French, from Old French ,  , from Vulgar Latin *  : Latin ,  ; see    + Latin ,  ._ part of a foreign country enclosed in native territory;, 
discreet_2_a._Middle English, from Old French , from Medieval Latin , from Latin, past participle of ,  . See  ._ careful to avoid causing embarrassment or scandal; tactful; unobtrusive.
peevish_2_adjective_English  -- circa 1530_easily annoyed; ill-tempered.
isotherm_3_n._From French ,    : Greek ,   + Greek ,  ; see  ._ line on map passing through places with same temperature. 
sampan_2_n._Chinese (Cantonese) , equivalent to Chinese (Mandarin) ,   + ,  ._ small Chinese river boat.
superficies_4_n._Latin  : ,   + ,  ; see  ._ surface; surface area. 
anaesthesia_4_n._New Latin , from Greek ,    : ,  ; see    + ,   (from  ,  . See in Indo-European Roots)._ loss of feeling; unconsciousness; act of causing such state for medical purposes. 
obelize_3_v.t._Greek , from ,  ._ mark with obelus; especially to mark as spurious.
mousseline_2_n._French. See  ._ French dress fabric; hollandaise sauce with whipped cream or egg whites added. 
lambrequin_3_n._French, probably from Dutch * , diminutive of Middle Dutch ,  ._ ornamental hanging over upper part of window or along the edge of a shelf; border pattern with draped effect used in ceramics; covering for helmet.
ampersand_3_n._Alteration of ,  ._ sign () for 
siesta_3_n._Spanish, from Latin ,  , feminine of ,  . See  ._ short rest, especially at midday.
colorful_3_adjective_unknown_having many colors; brilliant in color.
infrequent_3_adjective_, ,  -- 1531_happening seldom or at long intervals.
expletive_3_a.,n._From Late Latin ,  , from Latin , past participle of ,    : ,   + ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots._ (word) added to expand or fill up; swear-word. 
inflict_2_transitive verb_,  -- 1566_to strike or cause to be struck by, or as though by, a physical assault.
sustentation_4_n._Middle English, from Old French, from Latin  , from , past participle of ,  . See  ._ sustaining; maintenance; sustenance. 
fatigue_2_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_, from Middle French, , from Latin ; akin to Latin  -- 1669_mental or physical weariness, or the effort or strain that causes it.
nopal_2_n._American Spanish, from Nahuatl ._ prickly pear; cochineal fig.
program_2_noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb_, from Greek , ,  -- 1633_a plan of procedure; schedule.
germane_2_a._Middle English ,  . See   ._ relevant; apt.
shackle_2_noun, transitive verb_English , from Old English ; akin to Old Norse  -- before 12th century_a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal.
enzyme_2_n._German , from Medieval Greek ,    : Greek ,  ; see    + Greek ,  ._ organic catalyst, especially digestive. 
misogyny_4_n._Greek  : ,   + ,  ; see  ._ hatred of women by men. 
casualty_4_noun_unknown_a member of the armed forces removed from active duty as a result of being killed, wounded, captured, or missing in action.
shivaree_3_n._Alteration of  ._ charivari.
ornate_2_adjective_English , from Latin , akin to Latin  -- 15th century_having much, often excessive, decoration.
aggregate_3_adjective, noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_added up, combined, or considered as a whole.
sunny_2_adjective_unknown_having much sunlight.
quote_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_Latin , from Latin , , from akin to Latin  -- 1582_to repeat a passage or information from.
wreck_1_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Anglo-French, Scandinavian ; akin to Old Norse ; akin to Old English  -- 13th century_an action or event, such as a collision, that results in great or total destruction.
milieu_2_n._French, from Old French,    : ,   (from Latin . See in Indo-European Roots) + ,   (from Latin )._ surroundings; environment.
tell_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Old English  -- before 12th century_to express verbally; relate in spoken or written words.
puerperal_4_a._From Latin ,    : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ; see  ._ pertaining to childbirth. 
aikido_3_n._Japanese  : ,   + ,   (from Middle Chinese ) + ,   (from Middle Chinese )._ Japanese martial art.
repulsive_3_adjective_unknown_prompting disgust or aversion; distasteful.
compare_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English, from Middle French , from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_to note the likenesses and differences of.
substantiate_4_transitive verb_unknown_to establish or support by providing proof or evidence.
ichneumon_3_n._Latin ,  , from Greek , from ,  , from ,  ._ mongoose, especially Egyptian species believed to suck crocodiles' eggs. 
bowsprit_2_n._Middle English , possibly from Middle Low German  : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ spar extending at bows of ship.
perfunctory_4_a._Late Latin , from Latin , past participle of ,    : ,   + ,  ._ mechanical, routine, cursory.
trochee_2_n._French , from Latin , from Greek , from ,  , from ,  ._ verse foot of one long and one short syllable.
peridot_3_n._Middle English, from Old French._ gemstone, pale green variety of olivine.
rumor_2_noun, transitive verb_English , from Middle French, from Latin , akin to Old English , Sanskrit  -- 14th century_a piece of information or a story of unknown or uncertain origin, not confirmed by evidence, and usu. spread by word of mouth; hearsay.
voussoir_2_n._French, from Old French , from Vulgar Latin * , from * , past participle of Latin ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ any wedge-shaped stone forming part of arch, vault, etc.
felucca_3_n._Italian , from Arabic ,  , from Greek ,  , from ,    : ,   + ,  ._ fast three-masted Mediterranean vessel, with lateen sails.
tour_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_English, from Middle French, from Old French ,  -- 14th century_to journey from place to place.
deft_1_adjective_English  -- 15th century_capable, quick, and clever in action; skillful; dexterous.
emotional_4_adjective_unknown_of or relating to emotion.
balk_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Latin , Greek ,  -- before 12th century_to stop suddenly and refuse to proceed.
arrogant_3_adjective_English, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_having an attitude of inflated self-importance; haughty.
hierarch_3_n._From Middle English ,  , from Medieval Latin ,  , from Greek ,    : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ._ chief priest. 
organdy_3_n._French , perhaps after Old French  ( ),  ._ fine, transparent, rather stiff cotton material.
genital_3_a._Middle English, from Latin , from , past participle of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to reproduction or the sex organs.
homily_3_n._Middle English , from Old French, from Late Latin , from Greek ,  , from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ moral discourse; sermon. 
felon_2_n._Middle English , probably from Latin ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ criminal. 
dendron_2_n._Greek,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ dendrite (of nerve-cell).
bother_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_ -- circa 1745_to annoy or irritate, usu. with something minor.
side_1_noun_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Old English ,  -- before 12th century_one of the surfaces of an object.
make_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Greek , Old Church Slavonic ,  -- before 12th century_to bring into being by constructing from separate parts.
boule_2_n._Greek ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ advisory council or senate of ancient Greece. 
banquette_2_n._French, from Provençal , diminutive of ,  ,  ._ firing-step in trench; narrow seat; raised sidewalk.
declination_4_n._Middle English , from Old French , from Latin  , from , past participle of ,  . See  ._ bending; turning aside; angle between magnetic needle and geographical meridian; 
individual_5_adjective, noun_Latin , from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_single, distinct, or separate.
endow_2_transitive verb_English, from Anglo-French , from Middle French , from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_to give a permanent income, source of income, or property to.
opprobrium_4_n._Latin, from ,    : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots._ reproach; abuse; disgrace. 
trail_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English, from Middle French , from Vulgar Latin , from Latin , akin to Latin  -- 14th century_to drag along behind, esp. on the ground.
serval_2_n._French, from Portuguese ,  , from Late Latin , from Latin ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ African wild cat and its fur. 
puttee_2_n._Hindi , from Sanskrit , from ,  , from ,  ._ long strip of cloth wound round lower leg, especially as part of army uniform.
chill_1_noun, adjective, intransitive verb, transitive verb_English , from Old English ; akin to Old English  -- before 12th century_a moderate but uncomfortable coldness.
anomalous_4_adjective_Latin , from Greek , ,  -- 1655_differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal.
probity_3_n._Middle English , from Old French, from Latin , from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ integrity of character.
barouche_2_n._German , from Italian , from Vulgar Latin * , from Late Latin ,    : Latin ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + Latin ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ four-wheeled four-seater carriage with folding hood and separate driver's seat. 
oesophagus_4_n._Middle English , from Medieval Latin , from Greek , arbitrary medical coinage perhaps from , future tense stem of ,   + ,   (from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots)._ food passage between mouth and stomach.
fatidic_3_a._Latin  : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to prophecy or fortune-telling. 
ascent_2_noun_ -- circa 1596_the act of going up; rise.
tondo_2_n._Italian, short for ,  , from Latin . See  ._ a circular painting or relief sculpture.
fare_1_noun, intransitive verb_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Latin , Greek ,  -- before 12th century_the price paid to ride on commercial transportation, such as a bus, train, or airplane, or a passenger paying such a charge.
tantalize_3_transitive verb_Tantalus  -- 1597_to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable.
percuss_2_v.t._Latin  ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ strike, tap, especially part of body in medical diagnosis. 
phaeton_3_n._French , from ,  , from Old French, from Latin . See  ._ light two-horse four-wheeled open carriage.
conversion_3_noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_the act or process of converting.
systaltic_3_a._Late Latin , from Greek , from ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ pulsatory.
dodge_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_ -- 1575_to avoid something by moving quickly aside or changing direction.
nuncio_3_n._Italian, from Latin ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ papal envoy. 
homogeneous_5_a._From Medieval Latin , from Greek  : ,   + ,  ; see  ._ of same kind; comprising similar parts; uniform. 
dowel_2_n._Middle English ,  , perhaps from Middle Low German ,  , or from Old French ,   (diminutive of , from Late Latin ,  , from Greek ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots)._ connecting pin, generally of wood.
oppressive_3_adjective_unknown_harsh, brutal, or cruel.
chatter_2_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_English ,  -- 13th century_to speak rapidly and without important content; jabber.
exuberant_4_adjective_English, from Middle French, from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_vigorously enthusiastic or happy; high-spirited.
avatar_3_n._CMU, Tektronix_ incarnation of deity, especially Hindu; manifestation; deification.
grant_1_transitive verb, noun_English, from Old French , from Vulgar Latin , from Latin ,  -- 13th century_to present or bestow, esp. what is requested or desired.
merkin_2_n._Alteration of obsolete ,  , from Middle English, from , diminutive of the personal name ._ pubic wig.
bibelot_3_n._French, from Old French , from a reduplication of ,  , from Latin ,  . See  ._ small object of art; trinket; curio.
lusty_2_adjective_unknown_exceptionally healthy and vigorous; robust.
tempera_3_n._Italian, from ,  , from Latin . See  ._ painting with white of egg or similar medium replacing oil.
contrivance_3_noun_unknown_the act of contriving.
alarm_2_noun, transitive verb_English , from Middle French , from Old Italian ,  -- 14th century_a sudden apprehension marked by distress or anxiety.
marasmus_3_n._New Latin, from Greek , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ intense emaciation due to malnutrition. 
lapse_1_noun, intransitive verb_,  -- 1526_a usu. minor, temporary, or unintentional decline from or failure to meet some established or accepted standard.
craft_1_noun, transitive verb_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German  -- before 12th century_skill or aptitude, esp. in making things by hand or in the arts.
ceremony_4_noun_English , from Middle French , from Latin  -- 14th century_a set or system of formalities, customs, or rites performed on certain occasions.
smart_1_adjective, intransitive verb, noun_unknown_quick-witted; intelligent.
enclitic_3_a._Late Latin , from Greek , from ,    : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ dependent, especially of word or particle attached to preceding word in pronunciation; 
geomancy_4_n._Middle English , from Medieval Latin , from Late Greek ,    : Greek ,   + Greek ,  ._ divination by lines and figures. 
cornelian_3_n._Middle English , from Old French, from ,  , from Latin ._ carnelian.
apophysis_4_n._New Latin, from Greek , from ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ offshoot; projecting part, especially of bone. 
twin_1_noun, adjective, intransitive verb_English,  -- 14th century_either of two offspring born of the same pregnancy.
parricide_3_n._Latin , and  ,   + ,  ._ killer or killing of parent, close relative, or king, etc. 
abut_2_v.i  t._Middle English , from Old French ,   ( ,   from Latin ; see   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots), and from Old French ,   (from ,  . See   )._ be adjacent to; lean upon. 
tropical_3_adjective_unknown_of, concerning, characteristic of, or occurring in the tropics.
touchy_2_adjective_unknown_easily irritated or offended; sensitive.
furlough_2_n._Alteration of , from Dutch , from Middle Dutch. See in Indo-European Roots._ leave; holiday.
quagga_2_n._Afrikaans, from Xhosa ,  , perhaps from Khoikhoin ._ extinct zebra-like wild ass of S Africa.
hospice_2_n._French, from Old French, from Latin ,  , from  ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ travellers' rest-house, especially kept by religious order; home caring for terminally ill patients.
circumference_4_noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_the outer boundary of a circle or other curvilinear figure or area; perimeter.
euhemerism_4_n._After , fourth-century B.C. Greek philosopher._ belief that mythological gods were deified early heroes. 
allusion_3_noun_Latin , from Latin  -- 1548_a casual or incidental mention or quotation.
skiascope_3_n._Greek ,   +  ._ instrument for testing refractive power of eye.
contiguous_4_a._From Latin , from  ,  . See  ._ adjacent; touching. 
adventurous_4_adjective_unknown_given to taking risks and seeking excitement.
affirmative_4_adjective_unknown_affirming.
tunicate_3_n._Latin , past participle of ,  , from ,  . See  ._ one of a class of marine animals, including ascidians; 
stupa_2_n._Sanskrit ,  ._ dome-like Buddhist shrine.
chummy_2_adjective_unknown_(informal) friendly; sociable.
sagittal_3_a._New Latin , from Latin ,  ._ pertaining to or like an arrow. 
indigent_3_a._Middle English, from Old French, from Latin  present participle of ,    : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ._ poor; destitute. 
ptomaine_2_n._Italian , from Greek ,  , from  ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ poisonous alkaloid in decaying matter. 
uncertain_3_adjective_unknown_not known with certainty; indefinite or vague.
abject_2_adjective_English, from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_of the lowest or most wretched kind.
odor_2_noun_English , from Middle French, from Latin ; akin to Latin , Greek ,  -- 13th century_the property or quality of a thing that stimulates or is perceived by the sense of smell.
uranography_5_n._Greek ,   +  ._ description or mapping of heaven(s). 
archiepiscopal_6_a._Medieval Latin , from Late Latin ,  . See  ._ pertaining to an archbishop.
expression_3_noun_unknown_the act, process, or result of making thoughts or feelings known, esp. in words.
guaiacum_3_n._New Latin, from Spanish , from Taino._ resin of a tropical American tree, used as rheumatic remedy.
bizarre_2_adjective_, from Italian  -- circa 1648_strikingly odd or unusual, esp. in appearance or behavior.
neoteny_4_n._New Latin  :   + Greek  ,  ; see  ._ indefinite prolongation of period of immaturity; retention of infantile or juvenile characteristics into adulthood. 
belief_2_noun_English , Old English , , from akin to Old English  -- 12th century_a strong opinion; conviction.
reprimand_3_noun, transitive verb_, from Latin ,  -- 1636_a strong, usu. formal statement of disapproval; rebuke.
feast_1_noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb_English , from Middle French, from Latin , , from akin to Latin ,  -- 13th century_any sumptuous and elaborate meal, usu. for many people; banquet.
corbel_2_n._Middle English, from Old French, diminutive of ,  , from Latin ._ supporting projection from wall.
mistral_2_n._French, from Provençal , from Old Provençal, from Late Latin ,  , from Latin ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ strong cold north wind of S France.
bora_2_n._Italian dialectal, from Latin ,  . See  ._ cold north wind of N Adriatic.
rebellious_3_adjective_unknown_of or characteristic of a rebellion or rebels.
lame_1_adjective, transitive verb_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Lithuanian  -- before 12th century_crippled or disabled, esp. in a foot or leg.
morel_2_n._French , from Old French, perhaps from Vulgar Latin * , feminine diminutive of Latin ,  . See  ._ kind of edible fungus; black night-shade. 
pasquinade_3_n._French, from Italian , after , nickname given to a statue in Rome, Italy, on which lampoons were posted._ lampoon, especially exhibited in public place.
curvilinear_5_a._Latin ,  ; see   +  ._ pertaining to or within curved lines.
coryza_3_n._Late Latin , from Greek ,  ._ cold in head.
provide_2_transitive verb_English, from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_to supply; furnish.
prepense_2_a._From Middle English, past participle of ,  , from Anglo-Norman  : ,   (from Latin . See   ) + ,   (from Latin . See in Indo-European Roots)._ deliberate; premediated.
snap_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun, adjective_Low German ; akin to Middle High German  -- 1530_to break suddenly with a cracking noise.
tendentious_3_a._From Medieval Latin ,  . See  ._ tending to uphold or advance a cause; not impartial. 
rupture_2_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Middle French Latin; Middle French , from Latin , ,  -- 15th century_the act or process of bursting, or the condition of being burst open or broken off.
abortion_3_noun_unknown_the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive. (Cf. miscarriage.)
prurient_3_a._Latin  present participle of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ having indecent desires; lascivious; curious about lewd subjects. 
return_2_intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun_English , from Middle French ,  -- 14th century_to go or come back, as to a previous place or circumstance.
occiput_3_n._Middle English, from Latin   : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ back of head. 
transient_2_adjective, noun_,  -- 1599_brief in duration; transitory or temporary.
ideology_5_n._French  : ,   + ,  ._ science of ideas; theory, especially impractical; body of ideas on a subject or of a class, race, political party, etc. 
vagabond_3_adjective, noun_English, from Middle French, from Late Latin , from Latin  -- 15th century_having no permanent home; wandering from place to place; nomadic.
menial_3_adjective_unknown_of, relating to, or suitable to a servant.
tridactyl_3_a._Greek ,    : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ._ having three fingers or toes. 
noted_2_adjective_English, from Old French , from Latin ,  -- 13th century_distinguished; eminent; famous.
artifice_3_n._French, from Old French,  , from Latin , from  ,    :  ,  ; see    + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ ingenuity; skill; trickery. 
discalced_2_a._From Latin  : ,   + ,   (from ,  , from  ,  )._ bare-foot. 
sapid_2_a._Latin , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ pleasantly flavoured; having flavour; agreeable. 
wallah_2_n._From Hindi ,  ._ person employed in certain capacity or connected with a certain thing or activity; -worker; -carrier.
toddle_2_intransitive verb, noun_ -- circa 1600_to walk with short unsteady steps, as a child learning to walk.
biform_2_a._Latin  : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see  ._ having two forms; hybrid.
henequen_3_n._Spanish ,  ._ hard fibre from leaf of a Mexican agave, used for cords, rope, etc.; this plant.
lane_1_noun_English, from Old English ; akin to Middle Dutch  -- before 12th century_a narrow passage, as between hedges, walls, or buildings.
wonderful_3_adjective_unknown_causing feelings of wonder or admiration; excellent; extraordinary.
metronymic_4_a.,n._Greek , dialectal variant of  :  ,  ; see   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ (name) derived from mother's or ancestress's name; pertaining to descent in the female line. 
ethos_2_n._Greek ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ inherent spirit; character; ethical element in literature.
autarky_3_n._Greek ,  , from ,    : ,   + ,  ._ national economic self-sufficiency. 
prosaic_3_a._Late Latin , from Latin ,  . See  ._ like prose; common-place. 
parenchyma_4_n._New Latin, from Greek ,  , from ,    : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ fundamental or essential tissue of organ or plant. 
simoom_2_n._Arabic , from ,  , from Aramaic ,  . See in Semitic Roots._ dry hot dusty wind of deserts.
matriculate_4_v.i.,v.t._From Medieval Latin  , from Late Latin ,  , diminutive of  . See  ._ admit, or obtain admission by passing examination, to university as student. 
mope_1_intransitive verb, noun_,  -- 1568_to act dejected and gloomy; sulk; brood.
antinomian_5_n._From Medieval Latin ,  , pl. of ,    : Greek ,   + Greek ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ one believing that belief in Christ frees someone from normal legal and moral obligations.
ail_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Old English ; akin to Gothic  -- before 12th century_to distress or cause illness or discomfort to.
dominical_4_a._Late Latin , from Latin ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to Christ or Sunday. 
contour_2_n._French, alteration (influenced by ,  ), of Italian from ,    : Latin ,  ; see   + Latin ,   (from ,  , from Greek . See   in Indo-European Roots)._ outline; line passing through all places of same altitude.
waive_1_transitive verb_English , from Old North French , ,  -- 14th century_to forgo or give up (a right, claim, or privilege).
glaring_2_adjective_English ; akin to Old English  -- 13th century_blindingly bright.
pressure_2_noun, transitive verb_English, from Late Latin , from Latin, ,  -- 14th century_the applying of constant force upon a surface.
poison_2_noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 13th century_a substance that can kill or seriously harm living organisms, esp. by chemical means.
voluptuary_5_n._French , from Old French, from Late Latin , variant of Latin ,  , from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ person excessively devoted to luxury. 
springbok_2_n._Afrikaans  : ,   (from Middle Dutch ) + ,   (from Middle Dutch )._ white-striped and -rumped S African gazelle.
nilgai_2_n._Hindi , feminine of  : ,   (from Sanskrit ) + ,   (from Sanskrit . See in Indo-European Roots)._ blue-grey short-horned Indian antelope.
mantissa_3_n._Latin,  ,  ._ decimal part of logarithm.
virgin_2_noun, adjective_English, from Old French , from Latin ,  -- 13th century_one who has never had sexual intercourse.
axolotl_3_n._Nahuatl._ larval salamander of Mexico and W America.
everlasting_4_adjective, noun_unknown_enduring forever; eternal; endless.
dart_1_noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb_English, from Middle French, Germanic ; akin to Old High German , Old English  -- 14th century_a small pointed missile, thrown by hand or shot from a blowgun or other device.
understand_3_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old English ,  -- before 12th century_to perceive the meaning, nature, or significance of.
rodomontade_4_n._French, from Italian , from , arrogant Saracen leader in   by Matteo Boiardo and   by Ludovico Ariosto._ bragging talk; rigmarole; 
lacerate_3_transitive verb, adjective_English, from Latin , akin to Greek  -- 15th century_to rip, mangle, or injure by tearing or ripping.
prophecy_3_noun_English , from Old French, from Late Latin , from Greek ,  -- 13th century_a prediction or admonition, esp. when uttered by one considered to be a divine agent or prophet.
xylem_2_n._German, from Greek ,  ._ woody tissue of plants. 
monocoque_3_a.,n._French  : ,   + ,   (from Old French, from Latin ,  , from Greek )._ (denoting) aircraft structure in which the outer skin carries all or most of the torsional and bending stresses; (denoting) car structure in which the body is integral with and shares the stresses with the chassis.
caretaker_3_noun_unknown_an employee responsible for the physical maintenance of property, such as a building or grounds.
metopic_3_a._Greek , from ,    : ,  ; see   +  ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to forehead. 
elementary_5_adjective_unknown_of or relating to first principles; irreducible; fundamental.
paronym_3_n._Greek , from neuter sing. of ,  . See  ._ word having same derivation as another, or formed from foreign word, or having same form as cognate foreign word. 
laughable_3_adjective_unknown_exciting laughter or derision.
herbarium_4_n._Late Latin , from Latin ,  , from Latin ,  ._ collection of dried plant specimens; museum or room holding it. 
cantor_2_n._Latin,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ liturgical singer and leader of prayers in synagogue; precentor. 
modern_2_adjective, noun_Latin , from Latin ,  -- 1585_of, relating to, or characteristic of current or recent times.
contretemps_3_n._French  : ,   (from Latin . See  ) + ,   (from Latin )._ unlooked-for mishap; awkward situation.
accord_2_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old French , from Vulgar Latin , from Latin ,  -- 12th century_balanced interrelationship; proper proportion; harmony.
calculation_4_noun_unknown_the act, process, or result of calculating or making computations.
refringent_3_a._Latin  present participle of ,  . See  ._ refracting. 
quell_1_transitive verb_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Lithuanian  -- 13th century_to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash.
unique_2_adjective, noun_, from Latin ,  -- 1602_being the only one of its type; sole; single.
ailanthus_3_n._New Latin ,  , alteration (influenced by Greek ,  ), of Ambonese ,    ,   + ,  ._ Oriental tree, 'tree of heaven', yielding food for silkworms. 
profuse_2_adjective_English, from Latin ,  -- 15th century_abundant or numerous; plentiful.
aquarelle_3_n._French, from obsolete Italian ,  , diminutive of ,  , from Latin . See in Indo-European Roots._ method of painting in transparent water-colour; such painting. 
chicanery_4_noun_unknown_deception by clever or cunning means.
ennead_3_n._Greek  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ set of nine. 
collet_2_n._French, diminutive of ,  , from Latin ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ flange holding a gem; metal collar or sleeve.
slay_1_transitive verb_English , from Old English , akin to Old High German , Middle Irish  -- before 12th century_to kill or murder deliberately and usu. violently.
culverin_3_n._Middle English, from Old French , from ,  , from Latin , feminine of ._ kind of ancient small cannon.
leonine_3_a._Middle English, from Old French , from Latin , from  ,  . See  ._ like a lion. 
tester_2_n._Alteration of  ._ bed canopy.
analyze_3_transitive verb_ -- 1587_to separate into parts for close scrutiny; examine and explain.
characteristic_5_adjective, noun_unknown_indicating the typical or distinguishing attributes and qualities of a person, group, action, or thing.
bizarre_2_a._French, from Spanish ,  , probably from Basque ,  ._ fantastic; outlandish; incongruous. 
precipitate_4_a._Latin  ,  , from  ,    : ,   +  ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ hasty, abrupt; falling away steeply;
knack_1_noun_English  -- 14th century_an innate talent; facility.
provost_2_n._Middle English, from Old English , and Old French both from Medieval Latin , alteration of Latin ,  , from past participle of ,    : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ mayor; head of cathedral or college. 
amour_2_n._Middle English, from Old French, from Old Provençal, from Latin ,  . See  ._ love-affair, especially illicit. 
corniche_2_n._Short for French  : ,   + ,   + ,   (from Italian . See  )._ coastal road, especially one running along a cliff face.
heterodox_4_a._Greek  : ,   + ,   (from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots)._ not orthodox. 
alpine_2_adjective, noun_unknown_(l.c.) of, like, living in, or characteristic of high mountains or mountain regions above the timberline.
poetaster_4_n._New Latin  : Latin ,  ; see   + Latin ,  ._ poor or unimportant poet. 
simulate_3_v.i.,v.t._Latin  , from ,  . See  ._ pretend; imitate. 
monition_3_n._Middle English , from Old French , from Latin  , from , past participle of ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ caution; warning, especially legal. 
controversy_4_noun_English , from Latin , , ,  -- 14th century_a dispute, esp. a public one, marked by the expression of opposing views; debate.
commodious_4_adjective_English, from Middle French , from Medieval Latin , from Latin ,  -- 15th century_comfortably spacious; roomy.
montero_3_n._Spanish,  , from ,  , from Latin  . See  ._ huntsman; his cap.
geode_2_n._French , from Latin ,  , from Greek,    : ,   + ,  ; see  ._ cavity in stone lined with crystals.
airy_2_adjective_unknown_open to the flow of air; breezy.
beggar_2_noun, transitive verb_English , ,  -- 13th century_one who begs, esp. as a means of survival.
fraternize_3_v.i._French , from Medieval Latin , from Latin ,  . See  ._ be friendly, especially with residents in occupied enemy territory, enemy soldiers, etc. 
principle_3_noun_English, Middle French , from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_a law, doctrine, or assumption on which action or behavior is based.
spicate_2_a._Latin , from ,  ._ having, like or in a spike. 
prim_1_adjective_ -- 1706_formally correct and decorous, often to excess.
childbirth_2_noun_unknown_the act or occasion of giving birth to a child; parturition.
mensal_2_a._Middle English, from Late Latin , from Latin ,  ._ pertaining to or for table; monthly.
chasuble_3_n._French, from Old French, from Late Latin ,  , from * , diminutive of ,  ._ outermost ecclesiastical vestment without sleeves.
venerate_3_transitive verb_, ,  -- circa 1623_to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence.
angina_3_n._Latin,  , from Greek ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ quinsy; any inflammation of throat or trachea. 
codicil_3_n._Middle English, from Old French , from Latin , diminutive of  ,  . See  ._ clause added to and altering will; any additional clause or provision. 
whitlow_2_n._Alteration of Middle English  : perhaps alteration (influenced by ,  ) of Middle Dutch ,   (variant of , from Latin ,  ) + Middle English ,  ; see   ._ abscess on finger, especially round nail.
idea_3_noun_English, from Latin, from Greek,  -- 14th century_anything existing in the mind as a product of mental activity or awareness, such as a conception or image.
lenitive_3_a.,n._Middle English , from Old French, from Medieval Latin , from Latin , past participle of ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ soothing (drug); gentle laxative; palliative. 
opiate_3_noun, adjective, transitive verb_unknown_any of a number of drugs containing or made from opium that induce calmness, stupor, or sleep, or relieve pain.
vigorous_3_adjective_English, from Middle French, from Old French,  -- 14th century_characterized by vigor.
resuscitate_4_v.t._Latin   : ,   + ,   ( ,   + ,  , frequentative of ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots)._ restore, or return, to life. 
oscine_2_a._From New Latin ,  , from Latin , pl. of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ (bird) belonging to sub-order of birds including singing birds.
adobe_3_n._Spanish, from Arabic ,    : ,   + ,  , singulative of ,   (from Coptic , from Egyptian ,  )._ unburnt sundried brick; dwelling of adobe; clay used for adobe; 
rondo_2_n._Italian , from French ,  . See  ._ musical composition with main theme occurring three or more times, interspersed with minor themes.
complaisant_3_a._French, from Old French, present participle of ,  , from Latin . See  ._ obliging; desirous of pleasing. 
icon_2_n._Medieval Greek , from ,  , from Greek,  . See  ._ sacred or monumental image, statue, painting, etc.; picture on computer monitor to represent command. 
ombudsman_3_n._Swedish, from Old Norse ,    : ,   ( ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots) + ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots._ commissioner appointed by a legislature to investigate complaints by private citizens against government officials or agencies.
usquebaugh_3_n._Scottish Gaelic , Irish Gaelic ,   (translation of Medieval Latin ) Old Irish ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots + Old Irish , genitive of ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ whiskey; kind of Irish cordial.
cooperation_5_noun_unknown_the process of cooperating.
quality_3_noun, adjective_English , from Old French , from Latin , ; from akin to Latin  -- 14th century_a distinguishing feature or inherent characteristic; property or trait.
catechu_3_n._Probably from Malay , probably from Dravidian ,  , from ,  ._ astringent substance extracted from fruit, wood or leaves of several tropical plants including acacias and areca palm.
transcend_2_v.t._Middle English , from Old French , from Latin  : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ pass beyond or over; surpass; lie outside; excel. 
blacken_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb_unknown_to make black; make dark.
burbot_2_n._Middle English, from Old French , from ,  ._ long, slender, freshwater fish of cod family; eel-pout.
principal_3_a._Middle English, from Old French, from Latin , from  ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ chief; main; 
sagacious_3_a._From Latin  ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ wise; perspicacious. 
factitious_3_a._From Latin , from , past participle of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ artificial; spurious.
canal_2_noun, transitive verb_English, from Latin ,  -- 15th century_a man-made waterway for transportation or irrigation.
margrave_2_n._Probably Middle Dutch  : ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + ,   (perhaps ultimately from Greek ,  . See in Indo-European Roots)._ title of nobility, equivalent of marquess. 
silent_2_adjective, noun_English , from Latin , ; from akin to Gothic ,  -- 15th century_making no sound.
narcotism_3_n._French , from ,  . See  ._ narcosis; tendency to fall asleep; abuse of narcotics. 
old-fashioned_3_adjective_unknown_resembling past styles, manners, or modes of behavior; outdated.
jurisprudence_4_n._Late Latin  : Latin , genitive of ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots + Latin ,   (from  ,  . See  )._ science of law; knowledge of law. 
scurvy_2_n._From Middle English ,   (influenced by French ,  ), from ,  . See  ._ disease, due to deficiency of vitamin C, marked by skin haemorrhage, anaemia, spongy gums, etc.
phobia_3_n._Late Latin, from Greek , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ fear; dread. 
celestial_3_adjective, noun_English, from Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_of or pertaining to heaven.
passive_2_adjective, noun_English, from Latin , ,  -- 14th century_receiving an action without acting in return.
macabre_3_a._Ultimately from Old French ,  , perhaps alteration of ,  , from Latin , from Greek ._ gruesome; pertaining to death.
refer_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Latin ,  -- 14th century_to direct to a source for assistance.
charity_3_noun_English , from Old French , from Late Latin , Christian , from Latin, ; from akin to Old Irish , Sanskrit  -- 13th century_something given to a needy person or persons; alms.
baleen_2_n._Middle English , from Old French , from Latin ,  , from Greek . See   in Indo-European Roots._ whalebone.
becoming_3_adjective, noun_English, from Old English ,  -- before 12th century_pleasing or attractive.
hallowed_2_adjective_English , from Old English ,  -- before 12th century_considered sacred; venerated.
rabies_2_n._Latin ,  , from ,  ._ infectious madness in dogs; hydrophobia. 
unconditional_5_adjective_unknown_not having conditions or limits; unlimited or absolute.
merlon_2_n._French, from Italian , augmentative of ,  , perhaps from Medieval Latin , from Latin,  ._ narrow wall between embrasures in battlements.
autocrat_3_n._French , from Greek ,    : ,   + ,  ._ sole ruler; despot. 
vapid_2_adjective_; akin to Latin Latin  -- circa 1656_lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting.
threnody_3_n._Greek  : ,   + ,  ; see  ._ lament; dirge. 
lucerne_2_n._French , from Provençal ,  , from Latin ,  , from ,  . See  ._ alfalfa, also called purple medic.
reredos_2_n._Middle English, from Anglo-Norman, from  : ,   (Latin ,   + Latin ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots) + ,   (from Latin )._ screen behind altar; 
carom_2_n._Short for ,  , from French,  , from Spanish ,  , perhaps from Portuguese,  . See  ._ cannon (in billiards); 
stanchion_2_n._Middle English , from Old French , probably from ,  , from , present participle of ,  , from Latin . See in Indo-European Roots._ upright support or post.
analogous_4_a._From Latin , from Greek ,    : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ similar in some respect; corresponding in function. 
way_1_noun_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Old English , Latin ,  -- before 12th century_a road or path leading from one place to another.
pollard_2_v.t._From  ._ cut off top of (tree); 
fluoresce_2_v.i._Back-formation from  ._ exhibit fluorescence. 
attention_3_noun_English , from Latin ,  -- 14th century_concentration of mental powers, esp. on a particular object.
finish_2_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English , from Middle French , from Latin ,  -- 14th century_to reach or cause the end of; complete.
imbricate_3_a._Latin ,  , from  ,  , from  ,  ._ overlapping; 
caucus_2_n._After the Club of Boston (in the 1760s), possibly from Medieval Latin ,  ._ small powerful committee, especially in political party; meeting of such committee.
zymosis_3_n._Greek , from ,  , from ,  ._ fermentation; process resembling fermentation in development of infectious disease.
arbor_2_n._French , from Latin ,  ._ main shaft or beam; spindle or axle (of wheel).
figure_2_noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old French, from Latin ,  -- 13th century_a number or other written symbol other than a letter of the alphabet.
mullah_2_n._Urdu , from Persian, from Arabic ,  , from ,  . See in Semitic Roots._ Islamic teacher of law and theology.
goal_1_noun_English ,  -- 1531_a result or end that one desires and works for; aim or purpose.
working_2_noun, adjective_English , from Old English ; akin to Old English  -- before 12th century_the act of someone or something that works.
parbuckle_3_n._Alteration (influenced by  ), of ._ rope sling used to lift or lower heavy cylindrical objects.
czardas_2_n._Hungarian , from ,  , from Serbo-Croatian ,  , from Turkish ,  , from Persian , from ,    : ,   (from Old Iranian . See in Indo-European Roots) + ,   (from Arabic,  . See in Semitic Roots)._ Hungarian dance that increases in speed.
refluent_3_a._Latin  present participle of ,    : ,   + ,  ; see  ._ flowing back or backward. 
bdellium_3_n._Middle English, from Latin, from Greek , variant of ,  ; akin to Akkadian ._ myrrh-like gum-resin; Indian and African tree yielding it.
disheveled_3_adjective_ -- 1598_undone and loosely hanging; unkempt.
ambition_3_noun_English, from Middle French Latin; Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_a strong desire to become famous, wealthy, or powerful, or to reach a specific goal.
theomachy_4_n._Greek  : ,   + ,  ._ battle between or against gods. 
opsonin_3_n._Latin ,   (from Greek , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots) +  ._ substance of blood serum making bacteria vulnerable to phagocytic action.
wee_1_adjective_English , , from Old English ; akin to Old English ,  -- 15th century_very small or tiny.
commodious_4_a._Middle English,  , from Medieval Latin , from Latin  : ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ spacious; convenient.
fragrance_2_noun_unknown_the state of being fragrant.
desiccate_3_v.t._Latin   : ,   + ,   (from ,  )._ dry up; preserve by drying. 
ablation_3_n._Late Latin  , from Latin , past participle of ,    : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ surgical removal; wearing away of rock or glacier; melting away of expendable part of spaceship or rocket. 
lesson_2_noun, transitive verb_English, from Old French , from Late Latin , from Latin,  -- 13th century_something to be learned or studied.
complement_3_n._Middle English, from Old French, from Latin , from ,  . See  ._ full number or amount; addition that makes up full number; one of two equal things that complete each other; 
sport_1_noun, adjective, intransitive verb, transitive verb_English,  -- 15th century_recreation.
exculpate_3_v.t._Medieval Latin   : Latin ,   + Latin ,  ._ clear of blame. 
beginning_3_noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Old English  -- before 12th century_(sometimes pl.) the first part or origin of a thing or process; start.
renegade_3_n._Spanish , from Medieval Latin , past participle of ,    : Latin ,   + Latin ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ deserter; turncoat; 
successful_3_adjective_unknown_having a positive, beneficial, or favorable result or outcome.
serviceable_4_adjective_unknown_able to be of service; usable.
myosotis_4_n._New Latin ,  , from Latin ,  , from Greek  : , genitive of ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots +  ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ forget-me-not.
german_2_a._Middle English, from Latin ._ of same parents; of one's parent's brother or sister. 
anthology_4_n._Medieval Greek ,  , from Greek,  , from ,    : ,   + ,   (from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots)._ collection of literary pieces. 
benefic_3_a._Latin  : ,  ; see   + ,  ._ favourable, especially astrological.
smooth_1_adjective, adverb, transitive verb, noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old Saxon  -- before 12th century_free of roughness; even.
nuptial_2_a._Middle English , from Old French , from Latin , from ,  , from , feminine past participle of ,  ._ pertaining to wedding. 
trenchant_2_adjective_English, from Middle French,  -- 14th century_incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit.
stress_1_noun, transitive verb_English ,  -- 14th century_the importance or significance given to something; emphasis.
episode_3_noun_, , , from Greek ,  -- 1678_a single incident or event, or a related group of these, making up a segment in a life or a long narrative.
halogen_3_n._Swedish  : ,   + ,  ._ any of a group of elements that unite directly with metal to form a salt, 
gruesome_2_adjective_, from English , from Middle English , from Middle Dutch ; akin to Old High German  -- 1816_repugnantly frightful; horrid.
scrofula_3_n._Middle English , from Late Latin ,  , diminutive of Latin ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ tuberculous condition, especially of children, with enlargement of lymphatic glands of neck; king's evil. 
conventual_4_a._Middle English, from Medieval Latin , from ,  . See  ._ pertaining to convent; 
bulbil_2_n._French , diminutive of ,  , from Latin . See  ._ small bulb; large, fleshy, axillary bud from which plant may be grown.
covert_2_adjective, noun_English, from Middle French,  -- 14th century_concealed or done in secret.
longanimity_5_n._Middle English , from Old French, from Late Latin , from ,    : Latin ,  ; see   + Latin ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ long-suffering, forbearance.
clarion_3_adjective, noun_English, from Middle French Medieval Latin; Middle French , from Medieval Latin , from Latin  -- 14th century_clear and sharp or shrill, as a call.
intrinsic_3_a._Middle English ,  , from Old French , from Late Latin ,  , from Latin,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ inward; inherent.
disagree_3_intransitive verb_English, from Middle French ,  -- 15th century_to differ or dissent.
astonish_3_transitive verb_from Middle English , from Old French , from Vulgar Latin , from Latin  -- 1535_to fill, suddenly, with great surprise or amazement.
ill-natured_3_adjective_unknown_showing a disagreeable temperament; bad-tempered; nasty.
binnacle_3_n._Alteration of Middle English , from Old Spanish , or from Old Portuguese both from Latin ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ fixed case or stand for ship's compass. 
volatile_3_a._French, from Old French, from Latin ,  , from , past participle of ,  ._ light-hearted; changeable; readily evaporating; ephemeral. 
mesa_2_n._Spanish,  , from Old Spanish,  , from Latin ._ flat-topped steep-sided mountain.
pudency_3_n._Late Latin , from Latin ,  ._ modesty; prudery. 
conventicle_4_n._Middle English, from Latin ,  , diminutive of ,  . See  ._ chapel; meeting-house; nonconformist assembly. 
penetrating_4_adjective_, , from akin to Latin  -- circa 1530_able to penetrate, or seeming to do so; piercing.
suborn_2_v.t._Latin  : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ induce, especially to commit crime; procure. 
reconsider_4_transitive verb, intransitive verb_unknown_to have a change of attitude and reverse (a decision or choice).
recrudesce_3_v.i._Latin ,    : ,   + ,   (from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots)._ grow up or break out again. 
agency_3_noun_unknown_an organization, franchise, or business that acts on behalf of others.
luggage_2_noun_unknown_suitcases or other containers for transporting personal possessions on trips; baggage.
habit_2_noun, transitive verb_English, from Old French, from Latin , ,  -- 13th century_an act performed regularly; routine.
capacious_3_adjective_, from Latin  -- 1614_able to contain a large amount; roomy.
prehensile_3_a._French , from Latin , past participle of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ capable of or adapted for grasping. 
branchiopod_4_n._From New Latin ,    : Latin ,  ; see   + New Latin ,  ; see  ._ kind of crustacean with gills on feet. 
stopple_2_n._Middle English , from Middle English ,  . See  ._ stopper; plug.
areca_3_n._Portuguese, from Malayalam ,  , from Tamil ._ several palm trees, especially the betel. 
talent_2_noun_English, from Old English , from Latin , from Greek , akin to Greek ; from Matthew  -- before 12th century_a natural ability or aptitude.
ambry_2_n._Middle English ,  , from Old French , from Medieval Latin , from Latin ,  , from ,  . See   ._ niche containing sacred vessels in chancel.
gadoid_2_a.,n._New Latin ,   (from Greek ,  ) +  ._ (fish) of the cod family.
virescent_3_a._Latin  present participle of ,   inchoative of ,  ._ becoming or slightly green. 
salmagundi_4_n._French , probably from  : Old French ,   (from Vulgar Latin * . See  ) + Old French ,   (from Latin . See  )._ highly-seasoned mixed dish of meat, eggs, etc.
amenable_4_a._Probably alteration of Middle English , from Old French, from ,  , from Latin ,  , from ,  , from ,  . See   in Indo-European Roots._ easily persuaded to agree or yield.
tardigrade_3_a._New Latin ,  , from neuter pl. of Latin ,    : ,   + ,   (from ,  . See  ). Adj., sense 2, from Latin ._ slow-moving. 
towering_3_adjective_unknown_very tall; lofty.
scorpioid_3_a._Greek ,    : ,   + ,  ._ scorpion-like; curved at end.
filar_2_a._From Latin ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ pertaining to thread; having threads across eye-piece. 
pinnate_2_a._Latin ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ like a feather; with leaflets on either side of a leafstalk. 
arbitrate_3_transitive verb, intransitive verb_unknown_to decide as an arbiter.
trochal_2_a._From Greek ,  . See  ._ wheel-shaped.
find_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Latin , Greek , Sanskrit ,  -- before 12th century_to encounter, come upon, or meet, esp. unexpectedly.
bounce_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb_English  -- 13th century_to spring back or up following a collision, or to do so several times in succession.
limit_2_noun, transitive verb_English, from Middle French , from Latin ,  -- 14th century_a boundary or border; point at which something ends.
fiducial_3_a._Late Latin , from Latin ,  , from ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ based on faith or trust; used as a standard of reference or measurement. 
demonstrate_3_transitive verb, intransitive verb_,  -- 1552_to explain or describe, esp. in detail, using many examples.
scullion_2_n._Middle English , probably from Old French ,  , diminutive of ,  , from Latin ,  ._ scullery servant; washer of dishes; 
point_1_noun_English, from Old French, from Latin , , from Old French , from Vulgar Latin , from Latin,  -- 13th century_the sharp end of something.
antependium_5_n._Medieval Latin  : Latin ,   + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ altar frontal; similar cloth on pulpit or lectern.
coulomb_2_n._After   ._ quantitative unit of electricity: the amount of electrical charge conveyed by current of one ampere in one second. 
oust_1_transitive verb_English, from Anglo-French , from Old French , from Late Latin , from Latin, ,  -- 15th century_to force out; expel or eject, as from a place or position.
age_1_noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb_English, from Old French , from Vulgar Latin , from Latin ,  -- 13th century_the length of time that a person or thing has existed.
promulgate_3_v.t._Latin  ._ publish; announce; put into action. 
flee_1_intransitive verb, transitive verb_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German  -- before 12th century_to escape by moving rapidly away; run away.
liability_5_noun_unknown_the condition of or potential for being held responsible.
tetrad_2_n._Greek  . See in Indo-European Roots._ four; set of four.
evangel_3_n._Middle English , from Late Latin , from Greek ,  , from ,    : ,   + ,  ._ Gospel; creed; good news; evangelist. 
synaeresis_4_n._Late Latin , from Greek , from ,    : ,   + ,  ._ pronunciation as one of two vowels usually pronounced separately.
multigravida_5_n._New Latin  : ,   + , feminine of ,  ; see  ._ woman pregnant for at least the third time.
trust_1_noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb_English, Scandinavian ; akin to Old Norse ; akin to Old English  -- 13th century_the confidence placed in a person or thing.
thremmatology_5_n._Greek  ,   +  ._ science of breeding domesticated animals and plants.
biped_2_a.,n._Latin  ,    : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see  ._ (creature) having two feet. 
action_2_noun_unknown_something happening or being done.
subfusc_2_a._Latin ,    : ,   + ,  ._ dusky drab; 
glucose_2_n._French, from Greek ,  ._ form of sugar; dextrose; kind of syrup made from this. 
arnica_3_n._New Latin ,  ._ genus of plants including the mountain tobacco; tincture obtained from mountain tobacco used for bruises, etc.
platen_2_n._Middle English ,  , from Old French ,  , from ,  . See  ._ plate pressing paper against type in printing machine; roller of typewriter.
mural_2_a._Middle English,  , from Old French, from Latin , from ,  ._ pertaining to or on a wall; 
heave_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun_English , from Old English ; akin to Old High German , Latin  -- before 12th century_to push (something or someone) up or out with great effort.
moderate_3_adjective, noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, from Latin , ; from akin to Latin  -- 15th century_keeping or kept within reasonable limits; not extreme or excessive.
syllabary_4_n._New Latin , from Latin ,  . See  ._ set of symbols for syllables. 
deism_2_n._French , from Latin ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ belief in God's existence but not in revealed religion. 
genet_2_n._Middle English , from Old French, from Catalan , from  ._ civet-like animal; its spotted fur.
weaken_2_intransitive verb, transitive verb_unknown_to make or become weak or weaker.
bosky_2_a._From Middle English ,  , from Medieval Latin ,  ._ having trees or shrubs; 
porphyry_3_n._Middle English , from Old French , from Italian , from Medieval Latin , from Latin , from Greek , from ,  ._ rock composed of crystals in purple-coloured matrix; any rock of like composition. 
fastidious_4_adjective_English, from Latin , , from akin to Latin  -- 15th century_exceedingly particular or demanding esp. in matters of detail; exacting.
vizier_2_n._Turkish , from Arabic ,  , from ,  , derived form of ,  ; see in Semitic Roots, or from ,  ; see in Semitic Roots._ Muslim minister of state.
bilge_1_noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb_Middle French ,  -- 1513_the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides.
fescue_2_n._Alteration of Middle English ,  , from Old French, from Late Latin , from Latin ._ stick used by teacher as pointer; several tall kinds of grass.
formal_2_adjective, noun, adverb_English, from Middle French Latin; Middle French, from Latin ,  -- 14th century_adhering to conventional methods or standards of conduct; proper, legal, or official.
obvert_2_v.t._Latin ,    : ,  ; see   + ,  ; see   in Indo-European Roots._ turn; alter. 
urbane_2_adjective_,  -- circa 1623_refined in manner; polished; elegant.
impugn_2_v.t._Middle English , from Old French , from Latin  : ,  ; see    + ,  ; see in Indo-European Roots._ challenge; call in question; oppose; attack by argument. 
qualify_3_transitive verb, intransitive verb_French , from Medieval Latin , from Latin  -- 1533_to make eligible or competent, as for a job; certify as competent.
catch_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English , from Old North French , from Vulgar Latin , Latin ,  -- 13th century_to capture or grab, usu. after pursuit.
banzai_2_exclamation_Japanese,    : ,   (from Middle Chinese ) + ,   (from Middle Chinese )._, hurrah! long live (the Emperor)!
apogee_3_noun_, from New Latin , from Greek , , , ,  -- 1594_the point in the orbit of the moon or of a man-made satellite that is farthest from the earth. (Cf. perigee.)
give_1_transitive verb, intransitive verb_English, Scandinavian ; akin to Old Swedish ; akin to Old English , Latin ,  -- 13th century_to bestow or present.
cuticle_3_n._Latin , diminutive of ,  . See in Indo-European Roots._ epidermis; hardened epidermis round nail. 
renege_2_v.i._Medieval Latin ,  . See  ._ revoke (in card-playing); break promise.
plastic_2_noun_, from Greek , ,  -- 1632_any of numerous synthetic substances, usu. organic polymers, that can be easily shaped when soft and then hardened, and that are widely used as industrial and domestic materials and finished products.
architectonic_5_a._Latin ,  , from Greek , from ,  . See  ._ pertaining to architecture, or to the systematization of knowledge; resembling architecture; structural; showing constructive ability; 
pisiform_3_a._Latin ,  ; see   +  ._ like pea(s).
grisaille_2_n._French, from ,  , from Old French, from Frankish * ._ glass painted with grey pigment.
prototype_3_n._French, from Greek , from neuter of ,    : ,   + ,  ._ original model or type. 
safe_1_adjective_English , from Old French, from Latin , akin to Latin , Greek , Sanskrit  -- 14th century_secure from ha