Page 246 - English Class 9

aneroid /ˈænərɔɪd/ (n.): type of barometer that measures air pressure
precipitation /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn/ (n.): rain, snow, etc. that falls; the amount of this that falls
meteorology /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/ (n.): the scientific study of the earth’s atmosphere and its
changes
musing /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/ (n.): a period of thinking carefully about something or telling people
your thoughts about it
mystical /ˈmɪstɪkl/ (adj.): having spiritual powers or qualities that are difficult to
understand or to explain
nasty /ˈnɑːsti/ (adv.): very bad or unpleasant
naysayer /ˈneɪseɪə(r)/ (n.): a person who opposes or expresses doubts about something
nomadic /nəʊˈmædɪk/ (adj.): belonging to a community that moves with its animals from
place to place
nuance /ˈnjuːɑːns/ (n.): a subtle difference in meaning, sound or colour
obesity /əʊˈbiːsəti/ (n.): the state of being grossly fat or overweight
omen /ˈəʊmən/ (n.): an event regarded as a portent of good or evil
packhorse /ˈpækhɔːs/ (n.): a horse that is used to carry heavy loads
perennial /pəˈreniəl/ (adj.): throughout the entire year
phenomenon /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ (n.): a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that
is not fully understood
ponder /ˈpɒndə(r)/ (v.): think about (something) carefully, especially before making a
decision or reaching a conclusion
precarious /prɪˈkeəriəs/ (adj.): not safe or certain; dangerous
profound /prəˈfaʊnd/ (adj.): (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense
propeller /prəˈpelə(r)/ (n.): a device with two or more long, flat blades that turn quickly
and cause a ship or an aircraft to move forward
propensity /prəˈpensəti/ (n.): a natural desire or need that makes you tend to behave in a
particular way
proposal /prəˈpəʊzl/ (n.): a formal suggestion or plan; the act of making a suggestion
prosecute /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/ (v.): conduct legal proceedings against (a person or organization)
psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkəʊˈθerəpi/ (n.): the treatment of mental illness by psychological
rather than medical means
pucker /ˈpʌkə(r)/ (v.): (especially with reference to a person's face) tightly gather or
contract into wrinkles or small folds
pulverise /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/ (v.): reduce to fine particles
qualm /kwɑːm,kwɔːm/ (n.): an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about
one's own conduct
rage /reɪdʒ/ (n.): violent uncontrollable anger
recreation /ˌriːkriˈeɪʃn/ (n.): activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.
refuge /ˈrefjuːdʒ/ (n.): shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.