orthotropous
adjective
How to pronounce orthotropous?
The word orthotropous sounds like or-thot-ro-pous
/ɔr'θɑtrəpəs/
What is the definition of orthotropous?
adjective(of a plant ovule) completely straight with the micropyle at the apex
How to say orthotropous and what does orthotropous mean?
caustic
adjective, noun
How to pronounce caustic?
The word caustic sounds like caus-tic
/'kɔstɪk/
What is the definition of caustic?
adjectiveof a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
adjectiveharsh or corrosive in tone
Examples
- caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
nounany chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
How to say caustic and what does caustic mean?
anharmonic
How to pronounce anharmonic?
The word anharmonic sounds like an-har-mon-ic
/,ænhɑr'mɑnɪk/
How to say anharmonic and what does anharmonic mean?
heavily
adverb
How to pronounce heavily?
The word heavily sounds like heav-i-ly
/'hɛvəli/
What is the definition of heavily?
adverbslowly as if burdened by much weight
adverbto a considerable degree
Examples
- he relied heavily on others' data
adverbindulging excessively
Examples
- he drank heavily
in a heavy-footed manner
Examples
- he walked heavily up the three flights to his room
with great force
Examples
- she hit her arm heavily against the wall
in a manner designed for heavy duty
Examples
- a heavily constructed car
- heavily armed
in a labored manner
Examples
- he breathed heavily
How to say heavily and what does heavily mean?
proprietorship
noun
How to pronounce proprietorship?
The word proprietorship sounds like pro-pri-e-tor-ship
What is the definition of proprietorship?
nounan unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
How to say proprietorship and what does proprietorship mean?
third
adjective, noun, adverb
How to pronounce third?
The word third sounds like third
/θɜrd/
What is the definition of third?
adjectivecoming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
nounthe fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
Examples
- he is playing third
nounone of three equal parts of a divisible whole
Examples
- it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement
nounthe third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle
Examples
- you shouldn't try to start in third gear
adverbin the third place
Examples
- third we must consider unemployment
nounthe base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball
Examples
- he was cut down on a close play at third
nounfollowing the second position in an ordering or series
Examples
- a distant third
- he answered the first question willingly, the second reluctantly, and the third with resentment
nounthe musical interval between one note and another three notes away from it
Examples
- a simple harmony written in major thirds
How to say third and what does third mean?
serviceman
noun
How to pronounce serviceman?
The word serviceman sounds like ser-vice-man
/'sɜrvɪs,mæn/
What is the definition of serviceman?
nounsomeone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
How to say serviceman and what does serviceman mean?
presentment
noun
How to pronounce presentment?
The word presentment sounds like pre-sent-ment
/pri'zɛntmənt/
What is the definition of presentment?
nouna show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
nounan accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
nouna document that must be accepted and paid by another person
How to say presentment and what does presentment mean?
claptrap
noun
How to pronounce claptrap?
The word claptrap sounds like clap-trap
/'klæp,træp/
What is the definition of claptrap?
nounpompous or pretentious talk or writing
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hokey
adjective
How to pronounce hokey?
The word hokey sounds like ho-key
/'hoʊki/
What is the definition of hokey?
adjectiveartificially formal
adjectiveeffusively or insincerely emotional
How to say hokey and what does hokey mean?
goggle-eyed
adjective
How to pronounce goggle-eyed?
The word goggle-eyed sounds like gog-gle-eyed
/'ɡɑɡəl_aɪd/
What is the definition of goggle-eyed?
adjectivewith eyes or mouth open in surprise
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errant
adjective
How to pronounce errant?
The word errant sounds like er-rant
/'ɛrənt/
What is the definition of errant?
adjectivestraying from the right course or from accepted standards
Examples
- errant youngsters
adjectiveuncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable
Examples
- an errant breeze
How to say errant and what does errant mean?
gobble
noun, verb
How to pronounce gobble?
The word gobble sounds like gob-ble
/'ɡɑbəl/
What is the definition of gobble?
verbeat hastily without proper chewing
verbmake a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys
nounthe characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
How to say gobble and what does gobble mean?
metallurgy
noun
How to pronounce metallurgy?
The word metallurgy sounds like met-al-lur-gy
/'mɛt,əlɜrdʒi/
What is the definition of metallurgy?
nounthe science and technology of metals
How to say metallurgy and what does metallurgy mean?
ligand
noun
How to pronounce ligand?
The word ligand sounds like li-gand
/'laɪɡənd/
What is the definition of ligand?
nouna substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom
How to say ligand and what does ligand mean?
nonagon
noun
How to pronounce nonagon?
The word nonagon sounds like non-a-gon
/'nɑnəɡən/
What is the definition of nonagon?
nouna nine-sided polygon
How to say nonagon and what does nonagon mean?
legislative
How to pronounce legislative?
The word legislative sounds like leg-is-la-tive
/'lɛdʒɪs,leɪtɪv/
What is the definition of legislative?
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
Examples
- legislative council
of or relating to or created by legislation
Examples
- legislative proposal
How to say legislative and what does legislative mean?
accede
verb
How to pronounce accede?
The word accede sounds like ac-cede
/æk'sid/
What is the definition of accede?
verbyield to another's wish or opinion
verbtake on duties or office
Examples
- accede to the throne
verbto agree or express agreement
How to say accede and what does accede mean?
anthropocentric
How to pronounce anthropocentric?
The word anthropocentric sounds like an-thro-po-cen-tric
/,ænθrəpoʊ'sɛntrɪk/
What is the definition of anthropocentric?
human-centered
Examples
- our anthropocentric view of the world
How to say anthropocentric and what does anthropocentric mean?
monandry
noun
How to pronounce monandry?
The word monandry sounds like mo-nan-dry
/mə'nændri/
What is the definition of monandry?
nounthe state of having only one husband at a time
How to say monandry and what does monandry mean?
putrefaction
noun
How to pronounce putrefaction?
The word putrefaction sounds like pu-tre-fac-tion
/,pjutrə'fækʃən/
What is the definition of putrefaction?
nouna state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
noun(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
nounmoral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
Examples
- Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction
How to say putrefaction and what does putrefaction mean?
warthog
noun
How to pronounce warthog?
/'wɔrt,hɔɡ/
What is the definition of warthog?
nounAfrican wild swine with warty protuberances on the face and large protruding tusks
How to say warthog and what does warthog mean?
impressionism
noun
How to pronounce impressionism?
The word impressionism sounds like im-pres-sion-ism
/ɪm'prɛʃə,nɪzəm/
What is the definition of impressionism?
nouna school of late 19th century French painters who pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light
How to say impressionism and what does impressionism mean?
biologist
noun
How to pronounce biologist?
The word biologist sounds like bi-ol-o-gist
/baɪ'ɑlədʒɪst/
What is the definition of biologist?
noun(biology) a scientist who studies living organisms
How to say biologist and what does biologist mean?
cyclist
noun
How to pronounce cyclist?
The word cyclist sounds like cy-clist
/'saɪklɪst/
What is the definition of cyclist?
nouna person who rides a bicycle
How to say cyclist and what does cyclist mean?
bullion
noun
How to pronounce bullion?
The word bullion sounds like bul-lion
/'bʊljən/
What is the definition of bullion?
nouna mass of precious metal
noungold or silver in bars or ingots
How to say bullion and what does bullion mean?
kaput
adjective
How to pronounce kaput?
The word kaput sounds like ka-put
/kɑ'pʊt/
What is the definition of kaput?
adjectivedestroyed or killed
How to say kaput and what does kaput mean?
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