vixen
noun
How to pronounce vixen?
The word vixen sounds like vix-en
/'vɪksən/
What is the definition of vixen?
nouna malicious woman with a fierce temper
nouna female fox
How to say vixen and what does vixen mean?
dotage
noun
How to pronounce dotage?
The word dotage sounds like dot-age
/'doʊtɪdʒ/
What is the definition of dotage?
nounmental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations
How to say dotage and what does dotage mean?
influential
adjective
How to pronounce influential?
The word influential sounds like in-flu-en-tial
/,ɪnflu'ɛnʃəl/
What is the definition of influential?
adjectivehaving or exercising influence or power
Examples
- an influential newspaper
- influential leadership for peace
How to say influential and what does influential mean?
intranet
noun
What is the definition of intranet?
nouna restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software
How to say intranet and what does intranet mean?
historical
adjective
How to pronounce historical?
The word historical sounds like his-tor-i-cal
/hɪ'stɔrɪkəl/
What is the definition of historical?
adjectivebelonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
Examples
- historical (or historic) times
- a historical character
adjectiveused of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time
adjectivehaving once lived or existed or taken place in the real world as distinct from being legendary
Examples
- the historical Jesus
- doubt that a historical Camelot every existed
- actual historical events
of or relating to the study of history
Examples
- historical scholars
- a historical perspective
How to say historical and what does historical mean?
crispate
adjective
How to pronounce crispate?
The word crispate sounds like cris-pate
/'krɪspeɪt/
What is the definition of crispate?
adjectivewavy or notched and curled very irregularly
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fancier
noun
How to pronounce fancier?
The word fancier sounds like fan-ci-er
/'fænsiər/
What is the definition of fancier?
nouna person having a strong liking for something
How to say fancier and what does fancier mean?
tattle
verb, noun
How to pronounce tattle?
The word tattle sounds like tat-tle
/'tætəl/
What is the definition of tattle?
noundisclosing information or giving evidence about another
verbspeak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
verbdivulge confidential information or secrets
How to say tattle and what does tattle mean?
lahore
noun
How to pronounce lahore?
The word lahore sounds like la-hore
/lə'hɔr/
What is the definition of lahore?
nouncity in northeast Pakistan
How to say lahore and what does lahore mean?
partnership
noun
How to pronounce partnership?
The word partnership sounds like part-ner-ship
/'pɑrtnər,ʃɪp/
What is the definition of partnership?
nouna contract between two or more persons who agree to pool talent and money and share profits or losses
nouna cooperative relationship between people or groups who agree to share responsibility for achieving some specific goal
Examples
- effective language learning is a partnership between school, teacher and student
- the action teams worked in partnership with the government
nounthe members of a business venture created by contract
How to say partnership and what does partnership mean?
correlation
noun
How to pronounce correlation?
The word correlation sounds like cor-re-la-tion
/,kɔrə'leɪʃən/
What is the definition of correlation?
nouna statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation)
Examples
- what is the correlation between those two variables?
nouna reciprocal relation between two or more things
nouna statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other
How to say correlation and what does correlation mean?
elegant
adjective
How to pronounce elegant?
The word elegant sounds like el-e-gant
/'ɛləɡənt/
What is the definition of elegant?
adjectivesuggesting taste, ease, and wealth
adjectivedisplaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution
Examples
- an elegant dancer
- an elegant mathematical solution -- simple and precise
adjectiverefined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
Examples
- elegant handwriting
- an elegant dark suit
- she was elegant to her fingertips
- small churches with elegant white spires
- an elegant mathematical solution--simple and precise and lucid
How to say elegant and what does elegant mean?
thespian
noun
How to pronounce thespian?
The word thespian sounds like thes-pi-an
/'θɛspiən/
What is the definition of thespian?
nouna theatrical performer
of or relating to drama
Examples
- the movie director had thespian cooperation
How to say thespian and what does thespian mean?
derelict
noun, adjective
How to pronounce derelict?
The word derelict sounds like der-e-lict
/'dɛrəlɪkt/
What is the definition of derelict?
adjectivefailing in what duty requires
Examples
- derelict (or delinquent) in his duty
adjectivein deplorable condition
adjectiveforsaken by owner or inhabitants
nouna ship abandoned on the high seas
adjectiveworn and broken down by hard use
nouna person without a home, job, or property
How to say derelict and what does derelict mean?
piggy
noun, adjective
How to pronounce piggy?
The word piggy sounds like pig-gy
/'pɪɡi/
What is the definition of piggy?
nouna young pig
adjectiveresembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy
Examples
- the piggy fat-cheeked little boy and his porcine pot-bellied father
How to say piggy and what does piggy mean?
contravention
noun
How to pronounce contravention?
The word contravention sounds like con-tra-ven-tion
/,kɑntrə'vɛnʃən/
What is the definition of contravention?
nouncoming into conflict with
How to say contravention and what does contravention mean?
oddball
noun
How to pronounce oddball?
The word oddball sounds like odd-ball
/'ɑd,bɔl/
What is the definition of oddball?
nouna person with an unusual or odd personality
How to say oddball and what does oddball mean?
aromatic
adjective
How to pronounce aromatic?
The word aromatic sounds like ar-o-mat-ic
/,ærə'mætɪk/
What is the definition of aromatic?
adjectivehaving a strong pleasant odor
adjective(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
Examples
- an aromatic organic compound
How to say aromatic and what does aromatic mean?
confusing
adjective
How to pronounce confusing?
The word confusing sounds like con-fus-ing
What is the definition of confusing?
adjectivelacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
Examples
- sent confusing signals to Iraq
adjectivecausing confusion or disorientation
Examples
- a confusing jumble of road signs
- being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child
How to say confusing and what does confusing mean?
ascertainable
adjective
How to pronounce ascertainable?
The word ascertainable sounds like as-cer-tain-a-ble
What is the definition of ascertainable?
adjectivecapable of being ascertained or found out
Examples
- ascertainable facts
How to say ascertainable and what does ascertainable mean?
monocarpic
How to pronounce monocarpic?
The word monocarpic sounds like mon-o-car-pic
/,mɑnə'kɑrpɪk/
What is the definition of monocarpic?
dying after bearing fruit only once
How to say monocarpic and what does monocarpic mean?
audubon
noun
How to pronounce audubon?
The word audubon sounds like au-du-bon
/'ɔdə,bɑn/
What is the definition of audubon?
nounUnited States ornithologist and artist (born in Haiti) noted for his paintings of birds of America (1785-1851)
How to say audubon and what does audubon mean?
scriptural
adjective
How to pronounce scriptural?
The word scriptural sounds like scrip-tur-al
/'skrɪpʧərəl/
What is the definition of scriptural?
adjectiveof or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
adjectivewritten or relating to writing
How to say scriptural and what does scriptural mean?
fathead
noun
How to pronounce fathead?
The word fathead sounds like fat-head
/'fæt,hɛd/
What is the definition of fathead?
nouna man who is a stupid incompetent fool
How to say fathead and what does fathead mean?
uzbekistan
noun
How to pronounce uzbekistan?
/uzbɛkɪ'stæn/
What is the definition of uzbekistan?
nouna landlocked republic in west central Asia; formerly an Asian soviet
How to say uzbekistan and what does uzbekistan mean?
cacti
How to pronounce cacti?
The word cacti sounds like cac-ti
How to say cacti and what does cacti mean?
irrational
noun, adjective
How to pronounce irrational?
The word irrational sounds like ir-ra-tion-al
/ɪ'ræʃənəl/
What is the definition of irrational?
nouna real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number
adjectivenot consistent with or using reason
Examples
- irrational fears
- irrational animals
adjectivereal but not expressible as the quotient of two integers
Examples
- irrational numbers
How to say irrational and what does irrational mean?
exponential
noun
How to pronounce exponential?
The word exponential sounds like ex-po-nen-tial
/,ɛkspoʊ'nɛnʃəl/
What is the definition of exponential?
nouna function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent
of or involving exponents
Examples
- exponential growth
How to say exponential and what does exponential mean?
besom
noun
How to pronounce besom?
The word besom sounds like be-som
/'bizəm/
What is the definition of besom?
nouna broom made of twigs tied together on a long handle
How to say besom and what does besom mean?
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