diplomacy
noun
How to pronounce diplomacy?
The word diplomacy sounds like di-plo-ma-cy
/dɪ'ploʊməsi/
What is the definition of diplomacy?
nounwisdom in the management of public affairs
nounnegotiation between nations
nounsubtly skillful handling of a situation
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wildebeest
noun
How to pronounce wildebeest?
The word wildebeest sounds like wil-de-beest
/'wɪldə,bist/
What is the definition of wildebeest?
nounlarge African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail
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piper
noun
How to pronounce piper?
The word piper sounds like pip-er
/'paɪpər/
What is the definition of piper?
nounsomeone who plays the bagpipe
nountype genus of the Piperaceae: large genus of chiefly climbing tropical shrubs
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hysteria
noun
How to pronounce hysteria?
The word hysteria sounds like hys-te-ri-a
/hɪ'stiriə/
What is the definition of hysteria?
nounstate of violent mental agitation
nounneurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions
nounexcessive or uncontrollable fear
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celine
How to pronounce celine?
The word celine sounds like Ce-line
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equatorial
noun, adjective
How to pronounce equatorial?
The word equatorial sounds like e-qua-to-ri-al
/,ikwə'toʊriəl/
What is the definition of equatorial?
nouna telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it
adjectiveof or existing at or near the geographic equator
Examples
- equatorial Africa
of or relating to or at an equator
Examples
- equatorial diameter
of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator
Examples
- equatorial heat
How to say equatorial and what does equatorial mean?
sarcastic
adjective
How to pronounce sarcastic?
The word sarcastic sounds like sar-cas-tic
/sɑr'kæstɪk/
What is the definition of sarcastic?
adjectiveexpressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
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unpolitical
adjective
How to pronounce unpolitical?
The word unpolitical sounds like un-po-lit-i-cal
/,ənpə'lɪtɪkəl/
What is the definition of unpolitical?
adjectivepolitically neutral
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mountainous
adjective
How to pronounce mountainous?
The word mountainous sounds like moun-tain-ous
/'maʊntənəs/
What is the definition of mountainous?
adjectivehaving hills and crags
adjectivecontaining many mountains
adjectivelike a mountain in size and impressiveness
Examples
- mountainous waves
- a mountainous dark man
How to say mountainous and what does mountainous mean?
pestilence
noun
How to pronounce pestilence?
The word pestilence sounds like pes-ti-lence
/'pɛstələns/
What is the definition of pestilence?
nounany epidemic disease with a high death rate
nouna pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of
Examples
- racism is a pestilence at the heart of the nation
nouna serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
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koran
noun
How to pronounce koran?
The word koran sounds like ko-ran
/koʊ'rɑn/
What is the definition of koran?
nounthe sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
How to say koran and what does koran mean?
beam
verb, noun
How to pronounce beam?
The word beam sounds like beam
/bim/
What is the definition of beam?
nouna group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
verbemit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
Examples
- The fire beamed on their faces
nouna column of light (as from a beacon)
nouna signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
verbexperience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
Examples
- She was beaming with joy
verbbroadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
verbhave a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
nouna gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
verbexpress with a beaming face or smile
Examples
- he beamed his approval
nounlong thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
noun(nautical) breadth amidships
verbsmile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
nounthe broad side of a ship
Examples
- they sighted land on the port beam
How to say beam and what does beam mean?
taurus
noun
How to pronounce taurus?
The word taurus sounds like tau-rus
/'tɔrəs/
What is the definition of taurus?
noun(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus
nounVenezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
nounthe second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20
nouna zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere near Orion; between Aries and Gemini
How to say taurus and what does taurus mean?
neritic
adjective
How to pronounce neritic?
The word neritic sounds like ne-rit-ic
/nə'rɪtɪk/
What is the definition of neritic?
adjectiverelating to the region of shallow water adjoining the seacoast
Examples
- neritic fauna
of or relating to the region of the sea over the continental shelf which is less than 200 meters deep
Examples
- neritic fauna
- neritic oil
How to say neritic and what does neritic mean?
milne
noun
How to pronounce milne?
The word milne sounds like milne
What is the definition of milne?
nounEnglish writer of stories for children (1882-1956)
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diminuendo
noun, adjective
How to pronounce diminuendo?
The word diminuendo sounds like di-min-u-en-do
/dɪ,mɪnju'ɛndoʊ/
What is the definition of diminuendo?
adjective(music) gradually decreasing in volume
noun(music) a gradual decrease in loudness
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gospel
noun
How to pronounce gospel?
The word gospel sounds like gos-pel
/'ɡɑspəl/
What is the definition of gospel?
nounthe four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
nounfolk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)
nounthe written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
nounan unquestionable truth
Examples
- his word was gospel
nouna doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
Examples
- Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed
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floral
adjective
How to pronounce floral?
The word floral sounds like flo-r-al
/'floʊrəl/
What is the definition of floral?
adjectiveresembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
Examples
- an unusual floral design
relating to or associated with flowers
Examples
- floral organs
of or relating to the plant life in a particular region
Examples
- characteristic alpine floral elements
How to say floral and what does floral mean?
toothless
adjective
How to pronounce toothless?
The word toothless sounds like tooth-less
/'tuθlɪs/
What is the definition of toothless?
adjectivelacking necessary force for effectiveness
Examples
- a toothless piece of legislation
adjectivelacking teeth
Examples
- most birds are toothless
- a toothless old crone
How to say toothless and what does toothless mean?
blizzard
noun
How to pronounce blizzard?
The word blizzard sounds like bliz-zard
/'blɪzərd/
What is the definition of blizzard?
nouna series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
Examples
- a blizzard of lawsuits
nouna storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
How to say blizzard and what does blizzard mean?
tajikistan
noun
What is the definition of tajikistan?
nouna landlocked mountainous republic in southeast central Asia to the north of Afghanistan; formerly an Asian soviet
How to say tajikistan and what does tajikistan mean?
children
How to pronounce children?
The word children sounds like chil-dren
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entryway
noun
How to pronounce entryway?
The word entryway sounds like en-try-way
/'ɛntri,weɪ/
What is the definition of entryway?
nounsomething that provides access (to get in or get out)
Examples
- beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral
How to say entryway and what does entryway mean?
electrocute
verb
How to pronounce electrocute?
The word electrocute sounds like e-lec-tro-cute
/ɪ'lɛktrə,kjut/
What is the definition of electrocute?
verbkill by electrocution, as in the electric chair
Examples
- The serial killer was electrocuted
verbkill by electric shock
Examples
- She dropped the hair dryer into the bathtub and was instantly electrocuted
How to say electrocute and what does electrocute mean?
midfield
noun
How to pronounce midfield?
The word midfield sounds like mid-field
/'mɪdfild/
What is the definition of midfield?
noun(sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse)
How to say midfield and what does midfield mean?
hectometer
noun
How to pronounce hectometer?
The word hectometer sounds like hec-to-me-ter
/'hɛktə,mitər/
What is the definition of hectometer?
nouna metric unit of length equal to 100 meters
How to say hectometer and what does hectometer mean?
going
noun, adjective
How to pronounce going?
The word going sounds like go-ing
/'ɡoʊɪŋ/
What is the definition of going?
nounthe act of departing
nouneuphemistic expressions for death
nounadvancing toward a goal
Examples
- persuading him was easy going
adjectivein full operation
Examples
- a going concern
How to say going and what does going mean?
indoor
adjective
How to pronounce indoor?
The word indoor sounds like in-door
/'ɪn,doʊr/
What is the definition of indoor?
adjectivelocated, suited for, or taking place within a building
Examples
- indoor activities for a rainy day
- an indoor pool
adjectivewithin doors
Examples
- an indoor setting
How to say indoor and what does indoor mean?
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