downward
adverb, adjective
How to pronounce downward?
The word downward sounds like down-ward
/'daʊnwərd/
What is the definition of downward?
adjectiveextending or moving from a higher to a lower place
Examples
- the downward course of the stream
adverbspatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
Examples
- prices plunged downward
adjectiveon or toward a surface regarded as a base
Examples
- he lay face downward
- the downward pull of gravity
How to say downward and what does downward mean?
enzootic
adjective
How to pronounce enzootic?
The word enzootic sounds like en-zo-ot-ic
/,ɛnzoʊ'ɑtɪk/
What is the definition of enzootic?
adjectiveof a disease that is constantly present in an animal community but only occurs in a small number of cases
How to say enzootic and what does enzootic mean?
trojan
noun
How to pronounce trojan?
The word trojan sounds like tro-jan
/'troʊdʒən/
What is the definition of trojan?
nouna program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful
Examples
- the contents of a trojan can be a virus or a worm
- when he downloaded the free game it turned out to be a trojan horse
nouna native of ancient Troy
of or relating to the ancient city of Troy or its inhabitants
How to say trojan and what does trojan mean?
nail
verb, noun
How to pronounce nail?
The word nail sounds like nail
/neɪl/
What is the definition of nail?
verbhit hard
verbtake into custody
verbcomplete a pass
verblocate exactly
Examples
- The chemists could not nail the identity of the chromosome
verbsucceed at easily
Examples
- She nailed her astrophysics course
verbsucceed in obtaining a position
Examples
- He nailed down a spot at Harvard
nouna former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard
nouna thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
verbattach something somewhere by means of nails
Examples
- nail the board onto the wall
nounhorny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
How to say nail and what does nail mean?
vacuity
noun
How to pronounce vacuity?
The word vacuity sounds like va-cu-i-ty
/væ'kjuɪti/
What is the definition of vacuity?
nountotal lack of meaning or ideas
nouna region that is devoid of matter
nounthe absence of matter
How to say vacuity and what does vacuity mean?
wayfarer
noun
How to pronounce wayfarer?
The word wayfarer sounds like way-far-er
/'weɪ,fɜrər/
What is the definition of wayfarer?
nouna traveler going on a trip
nouna pedestrian who walks from place to place
How to say wayfarer and what does wayfarer mean?
strauss
noun
How to pronounce strauss?
The word strauss sounds like strauss
/straʊs/
What is the definition of strauss?
nounGerman composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)
nounAustrian composer and son of Strauss the Elder; composed many famous waltzes and became known as the `waltz king' (1825-1899)
nounAustrian composer of waltzes (1804-1849)
How to say strauss and what does strauss mean?
naomi
noun
How to pronounce naomi?
The word naomi sounds like na-o-mi
/neɪ'oʊmi/
What is the definition of naomi?
nounthe mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
How to say naomi and what does naomi mean?
natatorium
noun
How to pronounce natatorium?
The word natatorium sounds like na-ta-to-ri-um
/,neɪtə'toʊriəm/
What is the definition of natatorium?
nounpool that provides a facility for swimming
How to say natatorium and what does natatorium mean?
nonsocial
adjective
How to pronounce nonsocial?
The word nonsocial sounds like non-so-cial
What is the definition of nonsocial?
adjectiveof plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies
How to say nonsocial and what does nonsocial mean?
ankh
How to pronounce ankh?
The word ankh sounds like ankh
/æŋk/
How to say ankh and what does ankh mean?
geographical
adjective
How to pronounce geographical?
The word geographical sounds like ge-o-graph-i-cal
/,dʒiə'græfɪkəl/
What is the definition of geographical?
adjectivedetermined by geography
adjectiveof or relating to the science of geography
How to say geographical and what does geographical mean?
gibraltar
noun
How to pronounce gibraltar?
The word gibraltar sounds like gi-bral-tar
/dʒɪ'brɔltər/
What is the definition of gibraltar?
nounlocation of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
How to say gibraltar and what does gibraltar mean?
bickering
noun
How to pronounce bickering?
The word bickering sounds like bick-er-ing
/'bɪkərɪŋ/
What is the definition of bickering?
nouna quarrel about petty points
How to say bickering and what does bickering mean?
humanoid
noun
How to pronounce humanoid?
The word humanoid sounds like hu-man-oid
What is the definition of humanoid?
nounan automaton that resembles a human being
How to say humanoid and what does humanoid mean?
defamatory
adjective
How to pronounce defamatory?
The word defamatory sounds like de-fam-a-to-ry
/dɪ'fæmə,toʊri/
What is the definition of defamatory?
adjective(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
How to say defamatory and what does defamatory mean?
alcaic
noun
How to pronounce alcaic?
The word alcaic sounds like al-ca-ic
/æl'keɪɪk/
What is the definition of alcaic?
nounverse in the meter used in Greek and Latin poetry consisting of strophes of 4 tetrametric lines; reputedly invented by Alcaeus
How to say alcaic and what does alcaic mean?
frogged
How to pronounce frogged?
The word frogged sounds like frogged
How to say frogged and what does frogged mean?
haley
noun
What is the definition of haley?
nounUnited States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)
nounUnited States writer and Afro-American who wrote a fictionalized account of tracing his family roots back to Africa (1921-1992)
How to say haley and what does haley mean?
airlift
verb, noun
How to pronounce airlift?
The word airlift sounds like air-lift
/'ɜr,lɪft/
What is the definition of airlift?
verbfly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means
Examples
- Food is airlifted into Bosnia
nountransportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
How to say airlift and what does airlift mean?
individuality
noun
How to pronounce individuality?
The word individuality sounds like in-di-vid-u-al-i-ty
/,ɪndə,vɪdʒu'ælɪti/
What is the definition of individuality?
nounthe quality of being individual
Examples
- so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality
nounthe distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
How to say individuality and what does individuality mean?
anticlockwise
adverb, adjective
How to pronounce anticlockwise?
The word anticlockwise sounds like an-ti-clock-wise
/,æntɪ'klɑkwaɪz/
What is the definition of anticlockwise?
adverbin a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move
adjectivein the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock
How to say anticlockwise and what does anticlockwise mean?
liturgical
How to pronounce liturgical?
The word liturgical sounds like li-tur-gi-cal
/lɪ'tɜrdʒɪkəl/
What is the definition of liturgical?
of or relating to or in accord with liturgy
How to say liturgical and what does liturgical mean?
domination
noun
How to pronounce domination?
The word domination sounds like dom-i-na-tion
/,dɑmə'neɪʃən/
What is the definition of domination?
nounpower to dominate or defeat
nounsocial control by dominating
How to say domination and what does domination mean?
desk
noun
How to pronounce desk?
The word desk sounds like desk
/dɛsk/
What is the definition of desk?
nouna piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
How to say desk and what does desk mean?
superintendence
noun
How to pronounce superintendence?
The word superintendence sounds like su-per-in-tend-ence
What is the definition of superintendence?
nounmanagement by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
How to say superintendence and what does superintendence mean?
incurable
noun, adjective
How to pronounce incurable?
The word incurable sounds like in-cur-a-ble
/ɪn'kjʊrəbəl/
What is the definition of incurable?
nouna person whose disease is incurable
adjectiveunalterable in disposition or habits
Examples
- an incurable optimist
incapable of being cured
Examples
- an incurable disease
- an incurable addiction to smoking
How to say incurable and what does incurable mean?
tarsier
noun
How to pronounce tarsier?
The word tarsier sounds like tar-si-er
/'tɑrsiər/
What is the definition of tarsier?
nounnocturnal arboreal primate of Indonesia and the Philippines having huge eyes and digits ending in pads to facilitate climbing; the only primate that spurns all plant material as food living entirely on insects and small vertebrates
How to say tarsier and what does tarsier mean?
curacy
noun
How to pronounce curacy?
The word curacy sounds like cu-ra-cy
/'kjʊrəsi/
What is the definition of curacy?
nounthe position of a curate
How to say curacy and what does curacy mean?
gradual
noun, adjective
How to pronounce gradual?
The word gradual sounds like grad-u-al
/'grædʒuəl/
What is the definition of gradual?
adjective(of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt
Examples
- a gradual slope
adjectiveproceeding in small stages
Examples
- a gradual increase in prices
noun(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
How to say gradual and what does gradual mean?
magnetization
noun
How to pronounce magnetization?
The word magnetization sounds like mag-net-i-za-tion
What is the definition of magnetization?
nounthe extent or degree to which something is magnetized
nounthe process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently)
nounthe physical property of being magnetic
How to say magnetization and what does magnetization mean?
analcite
How to pronounce analcite?
The word analcite sounds like a-nal-cite
How to say analcite and what does analcite mean?
protease
noun
How to pronounce protease?
The word protease sounds like pro-te-ase
/'proʊti,eɪs/
What is the definition of protease?
nounany enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
How to say protease and what does protease mean?
elemental
adjective
How to pronounce elemental?
The word elemental sounds like el-e-men-tal
/,ɛlə'mɛntəl/
What is the definition of elemental?
adjectiveof or being the essential or basic part
relating to or being an element
Examples
- elemental sulphur
relating to severe atmospheric conditions
Examples
- a race against hail or cold rains or some other elemental catastrophe
How to say elemental and what does elemental mean?
endear
verb
How to pronounce endear?
The word endear sounds like en-dear
/ɛn'dir/
What is the definition of endear?
verbmake attractive or lovable
Examples
- This behavior endeared her to me
How to say endear and what does endear mean?
monism
noun
How to pronounce monism?
The word monism sounds like mon-ism
/'mɑnɪzəm/
What is the definition of monism?
nounthe doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
How to say monism and what does monism mean?
extent
noun
How to pronounce extent?
The word extent sounds like ex-tent
/ɪk'stɛnt/
What is the definition of extent?
nounthe distance or area or volume over which something extends
Examples
- the vast extent of the desert
- an orchard of considerable extent
nounthe point or degree to which something extends
Examples
- the extent of the damage
- the full extent of the law
- to a certain extent she was right
How to say extent and what does extent mean?
tanker
noun
How to pronounce tanker?
The word tanker sounds like tank-er
/'tæŋkər/
What is the definition of tanker?
nouna soldier who drives a tank
nouna cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk
How to say tanker and what does tanker mean?
cursed
adjective
How to pronounce cursed?
The word cursed sounds like curs-ed
/'kɜrsɪd/
What is the definition of cursed?
adjectivedeserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
Examples
- villagers shun the area believing it to be cursed
- cursed with four daughter
- not a cursed drop
- his cursed stupidity
- I'll be cursed if I can see your reasoning
adjectivein danger of the eternal punishment of Hell
How to say cursed and what does cursed mean?
ami
How to pronounce ami?
The word ami sounds like a-mi
How to say ami and what does ami mean?
breakage
noun
How to pronounce breakage?
The word breakage sounds like break-age
/'breɪkɪdʒ/
What is the definition of breakage?
nounthe act of breaking something
Examples
- the breakage was unavoidable
nounreimbursement for goods damaged while in transit or in use
nounthe quantity broken
Examples
- the total breakage was huge
How to say breakage and what does breakage mean?
bridie
How to pronounce bridie?
The word bridie sounds like bri-die
How to say bridie and what does bridie mean?
racial
adjective
How to pronounce racial?
The word racial sounds like ra-cial
/'reɪʃəl/
What is the definition of racial?
adjectiveof or characteristic of race or races or arising from differences among groups
Examples
- racial differences
- racial discrimination
of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people
Examples
- racial groups
How to say racial and what does racial mean?
waver
verb, noun
How to pronounce waver?
The word waver sounds like wa-ver
/'weɪvər/
What is the definition of waver?
verbmove back and forth very rapidly
verbsway from side to side
verbpause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
verbbe unsure or weak
nounthe act of moving back and forth
verbmove hesitatingly, as if about to give way
nounthe act of pausing uncertainly
verbgive off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency
verbmove or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
nounsomeone who communicates by waving
How to say waver and what does waver mean?
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