transitional
How to pronounce transitional?
The word transitional sounds like tran-si-tion-al
What is the definition of transitional?
of or relating to or characterized by transition
Examples
- adolescence is a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood
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installation
noun
How to pronounce installation?
The word installation sounds like in-stal-la-tion
/,ɪnstə'leɪʃən/
What is the definition of installation?
nounthe act of installing something (as equipment)
Examples
- the telephone installation took only a few minutes
nouna building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
nouna formal entry into an organization or position or office
Examples
- he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame
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dynamically
How to pronounce dynamically?
The word dynamically sounds like dy-nam-i-cal-ly
What is the definition of dynamically?
in a forceful dynamic manner
Examples
- this pianist plays dynamically
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lagos
noun
How to pronounce lagos?
The word lagos sounds like la-gos
/'lɑɡoʊs/
What is the definition of lagos?
nounchief port and economic center of Nigeria; located in southwestern Nigeria on the Gulf of Guinea; former capital of Nigeria
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mayer
noun
How to pronounce mayer?
The word mayer sounds like ma-yer
/'meɪər/
What is the definition of mayer?
nounUnited States physicist (born in Germany) noted for her research on the structure of the atom (1906-1972)
nounUnited States filmmaker (born in Russia) who founded his own film company and later merged with Samuel Goldwyn (1885-1957)
How to say mayer and what does mayer mean?
riverside
noun
How to pronounce riverside?
The word riverside sounds like riv-er-side
/'rivə,saɪd/
What is the definition of riverside?
nounthe bank of a river
nouna city in southern California
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bioengineering
noun
How to pronounce bioengineering?
The word bioengineering sounds like bi-o-en-gi-neer-ing
What is the definition of bioengineering?
nounthe branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
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jobless
adjective
How to pronounce jobless?
The word jobless sounds like job-less
/'dʒɑblɪs/
What is the definition of jobless?
adjectivenot having a job
Examples
- jobless transients
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boozy
adjective
How to pronounce boozy?
The word boozy sounds like booz-y
/'buzi/
What is the definition of boozy?
adjectivegiven to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
Examples
- his boozy drinking companions
- thick boozy singing
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high-speed
adjective
How to pronounce high-speed?
/haɪ_spid/
What is the definition of high-speed?
adjectiveoperating at high speed
Examples
- a high-speed food processor
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attic
noun
How to pronounce attic?
The word attic sounds like at-tic
/'ætɪk/
What is the definition of attic?
nouninformal terms for a human head
nounfloor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
nounthe dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia
noun(architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof
of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times
How to say attic and what does attic mean?
recast
verb
How to pronounce recast?
The word recast sounds like re-cast
/ri'kɑst/
What is the definition of recast?
verbcast again
Examples
- The bell cracked and had to be recast
verbcast or model anew
Examples
- She had to recast her image to please the electorate in her home state
verbcast again, in a different role
Examples
- He was recast as Iago
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zilch
noun
How to pronounce zilch?
The word zilch sounds like zilch
What is the definition of zilch?
nouna quantity of no importance
Examples
- I didn't hear zilch about it
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swimmingly
adverb
How to pronounce swimmingly?
The word swimmingly sounds like swim-ming-ly
/'swɪmɪŋli/
What is the definition of swimmingly?
adverbwith no problems or difficulties
Examples
- despite of some mishaps, everything went swimmingly
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chilli
noun
How to pronounce chilli?
The word chilli sounds like chil-li
/'ʧɪli/
What is the definition of chilli?
nounvery hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
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lowly
adjective
How to pronounce lowly?
The word lowly sounds like low-ly
/'loʊli/
What is the definition of lowly?
adjectiveof low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
Examples
- of humble (or lowly) birth
adjectivelow or inferior in station or quality
Examples
- a lowly parish priest
adjectiveused of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
adjectiveinferior in rank or status
Examples
- a lowly corporal
How to say lowly and what does lowly mean?
lederhosen
noun
How to pronounce lederhosen?
The word lederhosen sounds like le-der-ho-sen
/'leɪdər,hoʊzən/
What is the definition of lederhosen?
nounleather shorts often worn with suspenders; worn especially by men and boys in Bavaria
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biel
How to pronounce biel?
The word biel sounds like Biel
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dayton
noun
How to pronounce dayton?
The word dayton sounds like day-ton
/'deɪtən/
What is the definition of dayton?
nouna city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center
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dakota
noun
How to pronounce dakota?
The word dakota sounds like da-ko-ta
/də'koʊtə/
What is the definition of dakota?
nouna member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
nounthe area of the states of North Dakota and South Dakota
nounthe Siouan language spoken by the Dakota
How to say dakota and what does dakota mean?
park
noun, verb
How to pronounce park?
The word park sounds like park
/pɑrk/
What is the definition of park?
nouna large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
Examples
- there are laws that protect the wildlife in this park
nouna piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
Examples
- they went for a walk in the park
nounScottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)
nouna facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
Examples
- take me out to the ballpark
nouna lot where cars are parked
nouna gear position that acts as a parking brake
Examples
- the put the car in park and got out
verbmaneuver a vehicle into a parking space
Examples
- Can you park right here?
verbplace temporarily
Examples
- park the car in the yard
- park the children with the in-laws
- park your bag in this locker
How to say park and what does park mean?
disparage
verb
How to pronounce disparage?
The word disparage sounds like dis-par-age
/dɪ'spærɪdʒ/
What is the definition of disparage?
verbexpress a negative opinion of
Examples
- She disparaged her student's efforts
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nix
noun, verb
How to pronounce nix?
The word nix sounds like nix
/nɪks/
What is the definition of nix?
verbcommand against
Examples
- Dad nixed our plans
nouna quantity of no importance
How to say nix and what does nix mean?
expensive
adjective
How to pronounce expensive?
The word expensive sounds like ex-pen-sive
/ɪk'spɛnsɪv/
What is the definition of expensive?
adjectivehigh in price or charging high prices
Examples
- expensive clothes
- an expensive shop
How to say expensive and what does expensive mean?
adhesive
noun, adjective
How to pronounce adhesive?
The word adhesive sounds like ad-he-sive
/æd'hisɪv/
What is the definition of adhesive?
nouna substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
adjectivetending to adhere
How to say adhesive and what does adhesive mean?
albrecht
How to pronounce albrecht?
The word albrecht sounds like al-brecht
/'ɑlbRɛxt/
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cockscomb
noun
How to pronounce cockscomb?
The word cockscomb sounds like cocks-comb
/'kɑks,koʊm/
What is the definition of cockscomb?
nouna conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
noungarden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers
nounthe fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
nouna cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
How to say cockscomb and what does cockscomb mean?
acrodont
noun
How to pronounce acrodont?
The word acrodont sounds like ac-ro-dont
/'ækrə,dɑnt/
What is the definition of acrodont?
nounan animal having teeth consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets
How to say acrodont and what does acrodont mean?
heaven
noun
How to pronounce heaven?
The word heaven sounds like heav-en
/'hɛvən/
What is the definition of heaven?
nounany place of complete bliss and delight and peace
nounthe abode of God and the angels
How to say heaven and what does heaven mean?
mechanization
noun
How to pronounce mechanization?
The word mechanization sounds like mech-a-ni-za-tion
What is the definition of mechanization?
nounthe act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware
nounthe condition of having a highly technical implementation
How to say mechanization and what does mechanization mean?
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