Word origins

• competenceThe quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
• erosionThe result of having been worn away or eroded, as by a glacier on rock or the sea on a cliff face.
• insufficientAn inadequate quantity of; not enough.
• fertilityThe condition, or the degree, of being fertile.
• ingredientOne of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.
• expeditionA military journey; an enterprise against some enemy or into enemy territory.
• prosecutionThe act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.
• caravanA convoy or procession of travellers, their cargo and vehicles, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.
• trophyAn object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement.
• emotionMovement; agitation.
• derivativeObtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.
• definitiveExplicitly defined.
• debitIn bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account.
• pauseTo take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
• infantrySoldiers who fight on foot (on land), as opposed to cavalry and other mounted units, regardless of external transport (e.g. airborne).
• opticOf, or relating to the eye or to vision.
• ventilationThe replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.
• loyalHaving or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
• criticA person who appraises the works of others.
• sedimentA collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.
• pentagonA polygon with five sides and five angles.
• prevalenceThe quality or condition of being prevalent; wide extension or spread.
• dessertThe last course of a meal, consisting of fruit, sweet confections etc.
• enthusiasmAn intensity of feeling; an excited interest or eagerness.
• spiralA curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
• responsiveAnswering, replying or responding
• proximityCloseness; the state of being near in space, time, or relationship.
• collisionAn instance of colliding.
• scandalAn incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
• accountantOne who renders account; one accountable.
• mitigationA reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.
• tomeOne in a series of volumes.
• emergeTo come into view.
• intuitiveSpontaneous, without requiring conscious thought.
• maritalPertaining to marriage.
• eviteTo avoid.
• cantonA division of a political unit.
• provisionalTemporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
• painterAn artist who paints pictures.
• ventAn opening through which gases, especially air, can pass.
• colonelA commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
• deductionThat which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed.
• mosaicA piece of artwork created by placing colored pieces (usually tiles, either regular or irregular in shape) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
• vaseAn upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.
• substitutionThe act of substituting or the state of being substituted.
• coteA cottage or hut.
• obliqueNot erect or perpendicular; not parallel to, or at right angles from, the base.
• expectationThe act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
• conductorOne who conducts or leads; a guide; a director.
• liberationThe act of liberating or the state of being liberated.
• intactLeft complete or whole; not touched, defiled, sullied, or otherwise damaged.
• mythologyThe collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.
• hatchA horizontal door in a floor or ceiling.
• inevitableImpossible to avoid or prevent.
• initiationThe act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
• correspondTo be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.
• propagationThe multiplication or natural increase in a population.
• horoscopeThe position of the planets and stars at the moment of someone's birth; a diagram of such positions.
• plantationA large farm; estate or area of land designated for agricultural growth. Often includes housing for the owner and workers.
• clarificationThe act of clarifying; the act or process of making clear or transparent by freeing visible impurities; particularly, the clearing or fining of liquid substances from impurities via the separation of the insoluble particles which prevent the liquid from being transparent.
• esteemAssessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.
• objectionThe act of objecting.
• sentinelA sentry, watch, or guard.
• economistAn expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories.
• humiliationThe act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.
• hostileNot friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure.
• amusementEntertainment.
• implicitSuggested indirectly, without being directly expressed; Implied.
• regimentA unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units.
• fabricationThe act of fabricating, framing, or constructing; construction; manufacture
• solicitationthe action or instance of soliciting; petition; proposal
• retireTo stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
• curbA concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand).
• reviseTo review, alter and amend, especially of written material.
• pumpkinA domesticated plant, in species Cucurbita pepo, similar in growth pattern, foliage, flower, and fruit to the squash or melon.
• dynastyA series of rulers or dynasts from one family.
• caratA metric unit of mass equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls.
• eleganceGrace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.
• volatileEvaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.
• competitorA person or organization against whom one is competing.
• denoteTo indicate; to mark.
• notchA V-shaped cut.
• lieuA place or stead.
• transplantationThe medicosurgical specialty (field) concerned with such operations.
• casualtySomething that happens by chance, especially an unfortunate event; an accident, a disaster.
• ounceAn avoirdupois ounce, weighing ¹⁄₁₆ of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.349523125 grams.
• compartmentA room, or section, or chamber, typically within a vehicle.
• amnestyForgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.
• impulseA thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
• coherentUnified; sticking together; making up a whole.
• putativeCommonly believed or deemed to be the case; generally assumed.
• encouragementThe act of encouraging
• improperUnsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.
• tangibleTouchable; able to be touched or felt; perceptible by the sense of touch.
• museOf a person: a source of inspiration.
• astronomicalOf or relating to astronomy.
• amplitudeThe measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
• lientendon
• battalionAn army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
• externA person affiliated with an institution in a lesser capacity, for example, as a non-resident or as a part-time affiliate.