distinguishable
adjective
How to pronounce distinguishable?
The word distinguishable sounds like dis-tin-guish-a-ble
What is the definition of distinguishable?
adjective(often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
adjectivecapable of being perceived as different or distinct
Examples
- only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom
- a project distinguishable into four stages of progress
- distinguishable differences between the twins
How to say distinguishable and what does distinguishable mean?
ubiquity
noun
What is the definition of ubiquity?
nounthe state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be everywhere at once)
How to say ubiquity and what does ubiquity mean?
bedtime
noun
How to pronounce bedtime?
The word bedtime sounds like bed-time
/'bɛd,taɪm/
What is the definition of bedtime?
nounthe time you go to bed
How to say bedtime and what does bedtime mean?
benthamism
How to pronounce benthamism?
The word benthamism sounds like Ben-tham-ism
How to say benthamism and what does benthamism mean?
despot
noun
How to pronounce despot?
The word despot sounds like des-pot
/'dɛspət/
What is the definition of despot?
nouna cruel and oppressive dictator
How to say despot and what does despot mean?
ceiling
noun
How to pronounce ceiling?
The word ceiling sounds like ceil-ing
/'silɪŋ/
What is the definition of ceiling?
nounan upper limit on what is allowed
Examples
- he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him
nounmaximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
noun(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
nounthe overhead upper surface of a covered space
Examples
- he hated painting the ceiling
How to say ceiling and what does ceiling mean?
duralumin
noun
How to pronounce duralumin?
The word duralumin sounds like du-ral-u-min
/dʊ'ræljəmɪn/
What is the definition of duralumin?
nounan aluminum-based alloy
How to say duralumin and what does duralumin mean?
ducal
How to pronounce ducal?
The word ducal sounds like du-cal
/'dukəl/
What is the definition of ducal?
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
Examples
- ducal palace
How to say ducal and what does ducal mean?
quintet
noun
How to pronounce quintet?
The word quintet sounds like quin-tet
/kwɪn'tɛt/
What is the definition of quintet?
nouna musical composition for five performers
nounfive people considered as a unit
nounfive performers or singers who perform together
nounthe cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
nouna set of five similar things considered as a unit
How to say quintet and what does quintet mean?
anterior
noun, adjective
How to pronounce anterior?
The word anterior sounds like an-te-ri-or
/æn'tiriər/
What is the definition of anterior?
nouna tooth situated at the front of the mouth
Examples
- his malocclusion was caused by malposed anteriors
adjectiveearlier in time
adjectiveof or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
How to say anterior and what does anterior mean?
glandular
How to pronounce glandular?
The word glandular sounds like glan-du-lar
/'glændʒələr/
What is the definition of glandular?
relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland
Examples
- glandular malfunctions
How to say glandular and what does glandular mean?
derangement
noun
How to pronounce derangement?
The word derangement sounds like de-range-ment
/dɪ'reɪndʒmənt/
What is the definition of derangement?
nounthe act of disturbing the mind or body
nouna state of mental disturbance and disorientation
How to say derangement and what does derangement mean?
elijah
noun
How to pronounce elijah?
The word elijah sounds like e-li-jah
/ɪ'laɪdʒə/
What is the definition of elijah?
nouna Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)
How to say elijah and what does elijah mean?
victorian
noun, adjective
How to pronounce victorian?
The word victorian sounds like vic-to-ri-an
/vɪk'toʊriən/
What is the definition of victorian?
adjectiveexaggeratedly proper
nouna person who lived during the reign of Victoria
adjectivetypical of the moral standards or conduct of the age of Queen Victoria
of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled
How to say victorian and what does victorian mean?
thoroughbred
noun, adjective
How to pronounce thoroughbred?
The word thoroughbred sounds like thor-ough-bred
/'θərə,brɛd/
What is the definition of thoroughbred?
nouna pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses
adjectivehaving a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
nouna racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares
nouna well-bred person
How to say thoroughbred and what does thoroughbred mean?
southward
noun, adjective, adverb
How to pronounce southward?
The word southward sounds like south-ward
/'saʊθ,wərd/
What is the definition of southward?
adverbtoward the south
adjectivemoving toward the south
nounthe cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
How to say southward and what does southward mean?
dissociative
adjective
How to pronounce dissociative?
The word dissociative sounds like dis-so-ci-a-tive
What is the definition of dissociative?
adjectivetending to produce dissociation
How to say dissociative and what does dissociative mean?
heart-whole
adjective
How to pronounce heart-whole?
/'hɑrt,hoʊl/
What is the definition of heart-whole?
adjectivewith unconditional and enthusiastic devotion
Examples
- heart-whole friendship
How to say heart-whole and what does heart-whole mean?
ciliary
adjective
How to pronounce ciliary?
The word ciliary sounds like cil-i-ar-y
/'sɪli,ɛri/
What is the definition of ciliary?
adjectiveof or relating to the human eyelash
adjectiveof or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell
relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye
How to say ciliary and what does ciliary mean?
carbonic
adjective
How to pronounce carbonic?
The word carbonic sounds like car-bon-ic
/kɑr'bɑnɪk/
What is the definition of carbonic?
adjectiverelating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
How to say carbonic and what does carbonic mean?
artillery
noun
How to pronounce artillery?
The word artillery sounds like ar-til-ler-y
/ɑr'tɪləri/
What is the definition of artillery?
nounan army unit that uses big guns
nounlarge but transportable armament
nouna means of persuading or arguing
How to say artillery and what does artillery mean?
clamorous
adjective
How to pronounce clamorous?
The word clamorous sounds like clam-or-ous
/'klæmərəs/
What is the definition of clamorous?
adjectiveconspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
Examples
- a clamorous uproar
How to say clamorous and what does clamorous mean?
harangue
noun, verb
How to pronounce harangue?
The word harangue sounds like ha-rangue
/hə'ræŋ/
What is the definition of harangue?
nouna loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
verbdeliver a harangue to; address forcefully
How to say harangue and what does harangue mean?
grave
noun, verb, adjective
How to pronounce grave?
The word grave sounds like gra-ve
/greɪv/
What is the definition of grave?
adjectiveof great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
Examples
- grave responsibilities
- faced a grave decision in a time of crisis
nouna mark (`) placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
adjectivedignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
Examples
- a grave God-fearing man
verbcarve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
Examples
- engrave a pen
- engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name
verbshape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
nouna place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
Examples
- he put flowers on his mother's grave
adjectivecausing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Examples
- a grave situation
- a grave illness
noundeath of a person
Examples
- he went to his grave without forgiving me
- from cradle to grave
How to say grave and what does grave mean?
either
How to pronounce either?
The word either sounds like ei-ther
/'iðər/
What is the definition of either?
How to say either and what does either mean?
yuletide
noun
How to pronounce yuletide?
The word yuletide sounds like yule-tide
/'jul,taɪd/
What is the definition of yuletide?
nounperiod extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
How to say yuletide and what does yuletide mean?
inconsistence
How to pronounce inconsistence?
The word inconsistence sounds like in-con-sist-ence
How to say inconsistence and what does inconsistence mean?
fascinating
adjective
How to pronounce fascinating?
The word fascinating sounds like fas-ci-nat-ing
/'fæsə,neɪtɪŋ/
What is the definition of fascinating?
adjectivecapturing interest as if by a spell
Examples
- a fascinating woman
adjectivecapable of arousing and holding the attention
Examples
- a fascinating story
How to say fascinating and what does fascinating mean?
adonijah
How to pronounce adonijah?
The word adonijah sounds like ad-o-ni-jah
/,æd'ənaɪdʒə/
How to say adonijah and what does adonijah mean?
aureus
How to pronounce aureus?
The word aureus sounds like au-re-us
How to say aureus and what does aureus mean?
scullion
noun
How to pronounce scullion?
The word scullion sounds like scul-lion
/'skəljən/
What is the definition of scullion?
nouna kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing)
How to say scullion and what does scullion mean?
locule
noun
How to pronounce locule?
The word locule sounds like loc-ule
/'lɑkjul/
What is the definition of locule?
nouna small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal
How to say locule and what does locule mean?
wonted
adjective
How to pronounce wonted?
The word wonted sounds like wont-ed
/'woʊntɪd/
What is the definition of wonted?
adjectivecommonly used or practiced; usual
Examples
- with her wonted candor
How to say wonted and what does wonted mean?
californian
noun
How to pronounce californian?
The word californian sounds like cal-i-for-nian
What is the definition of californian?
nouna native or resident of California
of or relating to or characteristic of California or its inhabitants
How to say californian and what does californian mean?
announcer
noun
How to pronounce announcer?
The word announcer sounds like an-nounc-er
/ə'naʊnsər/
What is the definition of announcer?
nounreads news, commercials on radio or television
nounsomeone who proclaims a message publicly
How to say announcer and what does announcer mean?
ken
noun
How to pronounce ken?
The word ken sounds like ken
/kɛn/
What is the definition of ken?
nounrange of what one can know or understand
Examples
- beyond my ken
nounthe range of vision
How to say ken and what does ken mean?
celandine
noun
How to pronounce celandine?
The word celandine sounds like cel-an-dine
/'sɛlən,daɪn/
What is the definition of celandine?
nounperennial herb with branched woody stock and bright yellow flowers
nounNorth American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil
How to say celandine and what does celandine mean?
cathay
noun
How to pronounce cathay?
The word cathay sounds like ca-thay
/kæ'θeɪ/
What is the definition of cathay?
nouna communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
How to say cathay and what does cathay mean?
nymphalid
noun
How to pronounce nymphalid?
The word nymphalid sounds like nym-pha-lid
/'nɪmfəlɪd/
What is the definition of nymphalid?
nounmedium to large butterflies found worldwide typically having brightly colored wings and much-reduced nonfunctional forelegs carried folded on the breast
How to say nymphalid and what does nymphalid mean?
isolationist
noun, adjective
How to pronounce isolationist?
The word isolationist sounds like i-so-la-tion-ist
/,aɪsə'leɪʃənɪst/
What is the definition of isolationist?
adjectiveof or relating to isolationism
nounan advocate of isolationism in international affairs
How to say isolationist and what does isolationist mean?
samoa
noun
How to pronounce samoa?
The word samoa sounds like sa-mo-a
What is the definition of samoa?
nouna constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific
nouna group of volcanic islands in the South Pacific midway between Hawaii and Australia; its climate and scenery and Polynesian culture make it a popular tourist stop
How to say samoa and what does samoa mean?
duplication
noun
How to pronounce duplication?
The word duplication sounds like du-pli-ca-tion
/,duplə'keɪʃən/
What is the definition of duplication?
nouna copy that corresponds to an original exactly
nounthe act of copying or making a duplicate (or duplicates) of something
Examples
- this kind of duplication is wasteful
How to say duplication and what does duplication mean?
moon
noun, verb
How to pronounce moon?
The word moon sounds like moon
/mun/
What is the definition of moon?
nounUnited States religious leader (born in Korea) who founded the Unification Church in 1954; was found guilty of conspiracy to evade taxes (born in 1920)
nounthe light of the Moon
Examples
- moonlight is the smuggler's enemy
verbbe idle in a listless or dreamy way
nounthe period between successive new moons (29.531 days)
verbhave dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake
nounany natural satellite of a planet
Examples
- Jupiter has sixteen moons
nounany object resembling a moon
Examples
- he made a moon lamp that he used as a night light
- the clock had a moon that showed various phases
verbexpose one's buttocks to
Examples
- moon the audience
nounthe natural satellite of the Earth
Examples
- men first stepped on the moon in 1969
How to say moon and what does moon mean?
initiatory
adjective
How to pronounce initiatory?
The word initiatory sounds like in-i-ti-a-to-ry
/ɪ'nɪʃiə,toʊri/
What is the definition of initiatory?
adjectiveserving to set in motion
Examples
- an initiatory step toward a treaty
How to say initiatory and what does initiatory mean?
hoosegow
noun
How to pronounce hoosegow?
The word hoosegow sounds like hoose-gow
/'husgaʊ/
What is the definition of hoosegow?
nounslang for a jail
How to say hoosegow and what does hoosegow mean?
acacia
noun
How to pronounce acacia?
The word acacia sounds like a-ca-cia
/ə'keɪʃə/
What is the definition of acacia?
nounany of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia
How to say acacia and what does acacia mean?
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