English Word Formation and Vocabulary Review

Vocabulary terms and definitions extracted from lecture notes on English word formation, Malaysian sports icons, and the geography of the Nullarbor Plain.

moonlit

Illuminated by the light of the moon.

residence

A place where someone lives.

jewelled

Set with jewels.

raging

Violent.

electrocute

To kill or injure by electric shock.

electric

Powered by electricity.

electrical

Related to electricity.

expenditure

Expenses.

expend

To spend.

expendable

Not essential.

increment

Small increase.

naturalize

To grant citizenship or to adapt something to a new environment.

proactive

Driven.

widespread

Common.

self-aware

Conscious of one's own character.

self-sufficient

Independent.

emission

Discharge.

emit

To give off.

Nullarbor

A Latin term meaning 'no trees'.

topographical plateau

A landscape feature such as the Nullarbor Plain, which is a vast limestone area.

royal jelly

A nutritious secretion produced from glands in the mouths of worker bees.

Century Club

A FIFA recognition for players who have represented their country at least $100$ times in 'A' category international matches.

Jaguh Kampung

A title given to Rashid Sidek after he became the champion of the Malaysian Open for three consecutive years.

Tauke

A nickname earned by Datuk Wira Soh Chin Ann for his leadership qualities.

Malaysia's Flying Doctor

A nickname for Tan Sri Dr Mani Jegathesan, who was also known as 'The Fastest Man in Asia'.

Koonalda cave

An important archaeological site located within the limestone creations of the Nullarbor Plain.

Eyre Highway

A highway stretching for $1675\,km$ and regarded as the straightest road in the world between Balladonia and Caiguna.

Bunda Cliffs

Limestone cliffs that provide a vantage view of the Southern Right Whales and the Indian Ocean.