capably
adverb
How to pronounce capably?
The word capably sounds like ca-pa-bly
What is the definition of capably?
adverbwith competence; in a competent capable manner
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obscene
adjective
How to pronounce obscene?
The word obscene sounds like ob-scene
/əb'sin/
What is the definition of obscene?
adjectivesuggestive of or tending to moral looseness
Examples
- obscene telephone calls
adjectiveoffensive to the mind
Examples
- the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee
adjectivedesigned to incite to indecency or lust
Examples
- the dance often becomes flagrantly obscene
How to say obscene and what does obscene mean?
neurology
noun
How to pronounce neurology?
The word neurology sounds like neu-rol-o-gy
/nʊ'rɑlədʒi/
What is the definition of neurology?
noun(neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders
nounthe branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system
How to say neurology and what does neurology mean?
brethren
noun
How to pronounce brethren?
The word brethren sounds like breth-ren
/'brɛðrɪn/
What is the definition of brethren?
noun(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
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atom
noun
How to pronounce atom?
The word atom sounds like at-om
/'ætəm/
What is the definition of atom?
noun(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
noun(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
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connective
noun, adjective
How to pronounce connective?
The word connective sounds like con-nec-tive
/kə'nɛktɪv/
What is the definition of connective?
nounan instrumentality that connects
nounan uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
adjectiveconnecting or tending to connect
Examples
- connective remarks between chapters
- connective tissue in animals
How to say connective and what does connective mean?
fluent
adjective
How to pronounce fluent?
The word fluent sounds like flu-ent
/'fluənt/
What is the definition of fluent?
adjectiveexpressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
adjectivesmooth and unconstrained in movement
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earthman
noun
How to pronounce earthman?
The word earthman sounds like earth-man
/'ɜrθ,mæn/
What is the definition of earthman?
nounan inhabitant of the earth
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photographic
adjective
How to pronounce photographic?
The word photographic sounds like pho-to-graph-ic
/,foʊtə'græfɪk/
What is the definition of photographic?
adjectiverepresenting people or nature with the exactness and fidelity of a photograph
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
Examples
- photographic equipment
How to say photographic and what does photographic mean?
success
noun
How to pronounce success?
The word success sounds like suc-cess
/sək'sɛs/
What is the definition of success?
nouna person with a record of successes
Examples
- if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success
nounan attainment that is successful
Examples
- his success in the marathon was unexpected
- his new play was a great success
nounan event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Examples
- let's call heads a success and tails a failure
- the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs
nouna state of prosperity or fame
Examples
- he is enjoying great success
- he does not consider wealth synonymous with success
How to say success and what does success mean?
option
noun
How to pronounce option?
The word option sounds like op-tion
/'ɑpʃən/
What is the definition of option?
nounthe act of choosing or selecting
nounone of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
Examples
- what option did I have?
nounthe right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
How to say option and what does option mean?
microfossil
noun
How to pronounce microfossil?
The word microfossil sounds like mi-cro-fos-sil
/,maɪkroʊ'fɑsɪl/
What is the definition of microfossil?
nouna fossil that must be studied microscopically
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astronautics
noun
How to pronounce astronautics?
The word astronautics sounds like as-tro-nau-tics
/,æstrə'nɔtɪks/
What is the definition of astronautics?
nounthe theory and practice of navigation through air or space
How to say astronautics and what does astronautics mean?
empiricism
noun
How to pronounce empiricism?
The word empiricism sounds like em-pir-i-cism
/ɛm'pɪrɪ,sɪzəm/
What is the definition of empiricism?
nounmedical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings
noun(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
nounthe application of empirical methods in any art or science
How to say empiricism and what does empiricism mean?
careless
adjective
How to pronounce careless?
The word careless sounds like care-less
/'kɜrlɪs/
What is the definition of careless?
adjective(usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration
Examples
- careless of the consequences
adjectiveeffortless and unstudied
Examples
- an impression of careless elegance
- danced with careless grace
adjectivemarked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
Examples
- careless about her clothes
- forgotten by some careless person
- a careless housekeeper
- careless proofreading
- it was a careless mistake
- hurt by a careless remark
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tsar
noun
How to pronounce tsar?
The word tsar sounds like tsar
/zɑr/
What is the definition of tsar?
nouna male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
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terry
noun
How to pronounce terry?
The word terry sounds like ter-ry
/'tɛri/
What is the definition of terry?
nounEnglish actress (1847-1928)
nouna pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
How to say terry and what does terry mean?
abundant
adjective
How to pronounce abundant?
The word abundant sounds like a-bun-dant
/ə'bəndənt/
What is the definition of abundant?
adjectivepresent in great quantity
Examples
- an abundant supply of water
How to say abundant and what does abundant mean?
divot
noun
How to pronounce divot?
The word divot sounds like div-ot
/'dɪvət/
What is the definition of divot?
nouna piece of turf dug out of a lawn or fairway (by an animals hooves or a golf club)
noun(golf) the cavity left when a piece of turf is cut from the ground by the club head in making a stroke
Examples
- it was a good drive but the ball ended up in a divot
How to say divot and what does divot mean?
abundance
noun
How to pronounce abundance?
The word abundance sounds like a-bun-dance
/ə'bəndəns/
What is the definition of abundance?
nounthe property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
Examples
- an age of abundance
noun(chemistry) the ratio of the total mass of an element in the earth's crust to the total mass of the earth's crust; expressed as a percentage or in parts per million
noun(physics) the ratio of the number of atoms of a specific isotope of an element to the total number of isotopes present
How to say abundance and what does abundance mean?
calculus
noun
How to pronounce calculus?
The word calculus sounds like cal-cu-lus
/'kælkjələs/
What is the definition of calculus?
nouna hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
nounthe branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions
nounan incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
How to say calculus and what does calculus mean?
awareness
noun
How to pronounce awareness?
The word awareness sounds like a-ware-ness
/ə'wɜrnɛs/
What is the definition of awareness?
nounhaving knowledge of
Examples
- he had no awareness of his mistakes
nounstate of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness
Examples
- the crash intruded on his awareness
How to say awareness and what does awareness mean?
novocaine
noun
How to pronounce novocaine?
The word novocaine sounds like no-vo-caine
/'noʊvə,keɪn/
What is the definition of novocaine?
nounprocaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain)
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sequential
adjective
How to pronounce sequential?
The word sequential sounds like se-quen-tial
/sɪ'kwɛnʃəl/
What is the definition of sequential?
adjectivein regular succession without gaps
How to say sequential and what does sequential mean?
agrology
noun
How to pronounce agrology?
The word agrology sounds like a-grol-o-gy
/ə'grɑlədʒi/
What is the definition of agrology?
nounscience of soils in relation to crops
How to say agrology and what does agrology mean?
muhammad
noun
How to pronounce muhammad?
The word muhammad sounds like mu-ham-mad
/mʊ'hæməd/
What is the definition of muhammad?
nounleader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975)
nounthe Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
How to say muhammad and what does muhammad mean?
cuddle
verb, noun
How to pronounce cuddle?
The word cuddle sounds like cud-dle
/'kədəl/
What is the definition of cuddle?
verbmove or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Examples
- We cuddled against each other to keep warm
nouna close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
verbhold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
Examples
- I cuddled the baby
How to say cuddle and what does cuddle mean?
immemorial
adjective
How to pronounce immemorial?
The word immemorial sounds like im-me-mo-ri-al
/,ɪmə'moʊriəl/
What is the definition of immemorial?
adjectivelong past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
Examples
- time immemorial
How to say immemorial and what does immemorial mean?
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