esquire
noun
How to pronounce esquire?
The word esquire sounds like es-quire
/ɛ'skwaɪər/
What is the definition of esquire?
nouna title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
noun(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
How to say esquire and what does esquire mean?
pendant
noun, adjective
How to pronounce pendant?
The word pendant sounds like pen-dant
/'pɛndənt/
What is the definition of pendant?
nounbranched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
adjectiveheld from above and hanging down
Examples
- a pendant bunch of grapes
nounan adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
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bareback
adjective, adverb
How to pronounce bareback?
The word bareback sounds like bare-back
/'bɜr,bæk/
What is the definition of bareback?
adjectiveriding without a saddle
Examples
- a bareback rider
adverbwithout a saddle
Examples
- she prefers to ride her horse bareback
How to say bareback and what does bareback mean?
abduct
verb
How to pronounce abduct?
The word abduct sounds like ab-duct
/æb'dəkt/
What is the definition of abduct?
verbtake away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
verbpull away from the body
Examples
- this muscle abducts
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forward
verb, noun, adjective, adverb
How to pronounce forward?
The word forward sounds like for-ward
/'fɔrwərd/
What is the definition of forward?
adverbforward in time or order or degree
adverbnear or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane
Examples
- the captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments
verbsend or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
Examples
- forward my mail
adverbat or to or toward the front
Examples
- he faced forward
- step forward
adverbin a forward direction
Examples
- they went slowly forward in the mud
adjectivemoving forward
adverbtoward the future; forward in time
Examples
- I look forward to seeing you
nouna position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team
adjectiveat or near or directed toward the front
Examples
- the forward section of the aircraft
- a forward plunge down the stairs
- forward motion
nounthe person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
adjectiveused of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty
Examples
- a forward child badly in need of discipline
of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle
Examples
- in a forward gear
How to say forward and what does forward mean?
bejewelled
How to pronounce bejewelled?
The word bejewelled sounds like be-jew-elled
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dubai
noun
How to pronounce dubai?
The word dubai sounds like du-bai
/du'baɪ/
What is the definition of dubai?
nounport city in the United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf
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inclined
adjective
How to pronounce inclined?
The word inclined sounds like in-clined
/ɪn'klaɪnd/
What is the definition of inclined?
adjectivehaving made preparations
adjectiveat an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
Examples
- an inclined plane
adjective(often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
Examples
- wasn't inclined to believe the excuse
- inclined to be moody
How to say inclined and what does inclined mean?
fiction
noun
How to pronounce fiction?
The word fiction sounds like fic-tion
/'fɪkʃən/
What is the definition of fiction?
nouna deliberately false or improbable account
nouna literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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avascular
What is the definition of avascular?
without blood vessels
How to say avascular and what does avascular mean?
aspiring
adjective
How to pronounce aspiring?
The word aspiring sounds like as-pir-ing
What is the definition of aspiring?
adjectivedesiring or striving for recognition or advancement
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liable
adjective
How to pronounce liable?
The word liable sounds like li-a-ble
/'laɪəbəl/
What is the definition of liable?
adjective(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
Examples
- liable to diabetes
adjectiveat risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
Examples
- she is liable to forget
adjectiveheld legally responsible
Examples
- men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service
adjectivesubject to legal action
Examples
- liable to criminal charges
How to say liable and what does liable mean?
massasauga
noun
How to pronounce massasauga?
The word massasauga sounds like mas-sa-sau-ga
/,mæsə'sɔɡə/
What is the definition of massasauga?
nounsmall pygmy rattlesnake
nounpygmy rattlesnake found in moist areas from the Great Lakes to Mexico; feeds on mice and small amphibians
How to say massasauga and what does massasauga mean?
charmeuse
How to pronounce charmeuse?
The word charmeuse sounds like Char-meuse
How to say charmeuse and what does charmeuse mean?
contagious
adjective
How to pronounce contagious?
The word contagious sounds like con-ta-gious
/kən'teɪdʒəs/
What is the definition of contagious?
adjective(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
adjectiveeasily diffused or spread as from one person to another
Examples
- a contagious grin
How to say contagious and what does contagious mean?
self-employed
adjective
How to pronounce self-employed?
The word self-employed sounds like self-em-ployed
/,sɛlfɪm'plɔɪd/
What is the definition of self-employed?
adjectiveworking for yourself
How to say self-employed and what does self-employed mean?
wolverine
noun
How to pronounce wolverine?
The word wolverine sounds like wol-ver-ine
/'wʊlvə,rin/
What is the definition of wolverine?
nouna native or resident of Michigan
nounstocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal
nounmusteline mammal of northern Eurasia
How to say wolverine and what does wolverine mean?
buggery
noun
How to pronounce buggery?
The word buggery sounds like bug-ger-y
/'bəɡəri/
What is the definition of buggery?
nounintercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman
How to say buggery and what does buggery mean?
bucolic
noun, adjective
How to pronounce bucolic?
The word bucolic sounds like bu-col-ic
/bju'kɑlɪk/
What is the definition of bucolic?
nouna short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
nouna country person
adjective(used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic
Examples
- a pleasant bucolic scene
adjectiverelating to shepherds or herdsmen or devoted to raising sheep or cattle
How to say bucolic and what does bucolic mean?
volume
noun
How to pronounce volume?
The word volume sounds like vol-ume
/'vɑljum/
What is the definition of volume?
nounphysical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together
nounthe property of something that is great in magnitude
Examples
- the volume of exports
nounthe magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)
Examples
- the kids played their music at full volume
nouna publication that is one of a set of several similar publications
Examples
- the third volume was missing
- he asked for the 1989 volume of the Annual Review
nouna relative amount
Examples
- mix one volume of the solution with ten volumes of water
nounthe amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
Examples
- the gas expanded to twice its original volume
How to say volume and what does volume mean?
pentangular
adjective
How to pronounce pentangular?
The word pentangular sounds like pen-tan-gu-lar
/pɛn'tæŋɡjələr/
What is the definition of pentangular?
adjectiveof or relating to or shaped like a pentagon
How to say pentangular and what does pentangular mean?
feathered
adjective
How to pronounce feathered?
The word feathered sounds like feath-ered
/'fɛðərd/
What is the definition of feathered?
adjectiveadorned with feathers or plumes
Examples
- a feathered hat
adjectivehaving or covered with feathers
Examples
- our feathered friends
How to say feathered and what does feathered mean?
himalayan
How to pronounce himalayan?
The word himalayan sounds like him-a-la-yan
/,hɪmə'leɪən/
What is the definition of himalayan?
of or relating to the Himalayas
How to say himalayan and what does himalayan mean?
irresistible
adjective
How to pronounce irresistible?
The word irresistible sounds like ir-re-sist-i-ble
/,ɪrɪ'zɪstəbəl/
What is the definition of irresistible?
adjectiveimpossible to resist; overpowering
Examples
- irresistible (or resistless) impulses
- what happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?
adjectiveoverpoweringly attractive
Examples
- irresistible beauty
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faithfulness
noun
How to pronounce faithfulness?
The word faithfulness sounds like faith-ful-ness
What is the definition of faithfulness?
nounthe quality of being faithful
How to say faithfulness and what does faithfulness mean?
dulcet
adjective
How to pronounce dulcet?
The word dulcet sounds like dul-cet
/'dəlsɪt/
What is the definition of dulcet?
adjectivepleasing to the ear
Examples
- the dulcet tones of the cello
adjectiveextremely pleasant in a gentle way
Examples
- the most dulcet swimming on the most beautiful and remote beaches
How to say dulcet and what does dulcet mean?
decompose
verb
How to pronounce decompose?
The word decompose sounds like de-com-pose
/,dikəm'poʊz/
What is the definition of decompose?
verbseparate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
verblose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
verbbreak down
Examples
- The bodies decomposed in the heat
How to say decompose and what does decompose mean?
antofagasta
noun
How to pronounce antofagasta?
The word antofagasta sounds like an-to-fa-gas-ta
/,ɑntoʊfə'ɡɑstə/
What is the definition of antofagasta?
nouna port city on the Pacific in northern Chile
How to say antofagasta and what does antofagasta mean?
remark
verb, noun
How to pronounce remark?
The word remark sounds like re-mark
/rɪ'mɑrk/
What is the definition of remark?
verbmake or write a comment on
nouna statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
verbmake mention of
nounexplicit notice
Examples
- it passed without remark
How to say remark and what does remark mean?
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