stinking
adjective
How to pronounce stinking?
The word stinking sounds like stink-ing
/'stɪŋkɪŋ/
What is the definition of stinking?
adjectiveoffensively malodorous
adjectivevery bad
Examples
- it's a stinking world
How to say stinking and what does stinking mean?
celestial
adjective
How to pronounce celestial?
The word celestial sounds like ce-les-ti-al
/sə'lɛsʧəl/
What is the definition of celestial?
adjectiverelating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
Examples
- celestial beings
adjectiveof heaven or the spirit
Examples
- celestial peace
adjectiveof or relating to the sky
Examples
- celestial map
How to say celestial and what does celestial mean?
rotation
noun
How to pronounce rotation?
The word rotation sounds like ro-ta-tion
/roʊ'teɪʃən/
What is the definition of rotation?
nounthe act of rotating as if on an axis
Examples
- the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music
nouna single complete turn (axial or orbital)
Examples
- the plane made three rotations before it crashed
nouna planned recurrent sequence (of crops or personnel etc.)
Examples
- crop rotation makes a balanced demand on the fertility of the soil
- the manager had only four starting pitchers in his rotation
noun(mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin
How to say rotation and what does rotation mean?
hortatory
adjective
How to pronounce hortatory?
The word hortatory sounds like hor-ta-to-ry
/'hɔrtə,toʊri/
What is the definition of hortatory?
adjectivegiving strong encouragement
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elevator
noun
How to pronounce elevator?
The word elevator sounds like el-e-va-tor
/'ɛlə,veɪtər/
What is the definition of elevator?
nounlifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
nounthe airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend
How to say elevator and what does elevator mean?
invader
noun
How to pronounce invader?
The word invader sounds like in-vad-er
What is the definition of invader?
nounsomeone who enters by force in order to conquer
How to say invader and what does invader mean?
violator
noun
What is the definition of violator?
nounsomeone who violates the law
nounsomeone who assaults others sexually
How to say violator and what does violator mean?
what
noun, adverb
What is the definition of what?
nounSomething; thing; stuff.
adverbWhy? For what purpose? On what account?
How to say what and what does what mean?
cyan
noun, adjective
How to pronounce cyan?
The word cyan sounds like cy-an
/'saɪæn/
What is the definition of cyan?
adjectiveof a bluish shade of green
nouna primary subtractive color for light; has a blue-green color
How to say cyan and what does cyan mean?
complex
noun, adjective
How to pronounce complex?
The word complex sounds like com-plex
/'kɑmplɛks/
What is the definition of complex?
nouna compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
adjectivedifficult to analyze or understand
Examples
- he's more complex than he seems on the surface
nouna conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
Examples
- the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town
nouna whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures
adjectivecomplicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
Examples
- a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody
- a complex mass of diverse laws and customs
noun(psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior
How to say complex and what does complex mean?
dowdy
noun, adjective
How to pronounce dowdy?
The word dowdy sounds like dow-dy
/'daʊdi/
What is the definition of dowdy?
nounBritish marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
noundeep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust
adjectiveprimly out of date
adjectivelacking in smartness or taste
Examples
- a dowdy grey outfit
- a clean and sunny but completely dowdy room
How to say dowdy and what does dowdy mean?
nowadays
noun, adverb
How to pronounce nowadays?
The word nowadays sounds like now-a-days
/'naʊə,deɪz/
What is the definition of nowadays?
nounthe period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
adverbin these times
Examples
- it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished
How to say nowadays and what does nowadays mean?
impish
adjective
How to pronounce impish?
The word impish sounds like imp-ish
/'ɪmpɪʃ/
What is the definition of impish?
adjectivenaughtily or annoyingly playful
Examples
- teasing and worrying with impish laughter
How to say impish and what does impish mean?
lynch
verb
How to pronounce lynch?
The word lynch sounds like lynch
/lɪnʧ/
What is the definition of lynch?
verbkill without legal sanction
Examples
- The blood-thirsty mob lynched the alleged killer of the child
How to say lynch and what does lynch mean?
cockamamie
adjective
What is the definition of cockamamie?
adjectiveinformal term for ridiculous and implausible
Examples
- he gave me a cockamamie reason for not going
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meritocracy
noun
How to pronounce meritocracy?
The word meritocracy sounds like mer-i-toc-ra-cy
/,mɛri'tɑkrəsi/
What is the definition of meritocracy?
nouna form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
nounthe belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
How to say meritocracy and what does meritocracy mean?
naloxone
noun
What is the definition of naloxone?
nouna potent narcotic antagonist (trade name Narcan) especially effective with morphine
How to say naloxone and what does naloxone mean?
avenge
verb
How to pronounce avenge?
The word avenge sounds like a-venge
/ə'vɛndʒ/
What is the definition of avenge?
verbtake revenge for a perceived wrong
Examples
- He wants to avenge the murder of his brother
How to say avenge and what does avenge mean?
anesthetic
noun, adjective
How to pronounce anesthetic?
The word anesthetic sounds like an-es-thet-ic
/,ænɪs'θɛtɪk/
What is the definition of anesthetic?
adjectivecharacterized by insensibility
Examples
- the young girls are in a state of possession--blind and deaf and anesthetic
- an anesthetic state
nouna drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
adjectiverelating to or producing insensibility
How to say anesthetic and what does anesthetic mean?
incoherent
adjective
How to pronounce incoherent?
The word incoherent sounds like in-co-her-ent
/,ɪnkoʊ'hirənt/
What is the definition of incoherent?
adjectiveunable to express yourself clearly or fluently
Examples
- incoherent with grief
adjectivewithout logical or meaningful connection
Examples
- a turgid incoherent presentation
(physics) of waves having no stable definite or stable phase relation
How to say incoherent and what does incoherent mean?
controller
noun
How to pronounce controller?
The word controller sounds like con-trol-ler
/kən'troʊlər/
What is the definition of controller?
nounsomeone who maintains and audits business accounts
nouna mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
Examples
- the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
nouna person who directs and restrains
How to say controller and what does controller mean?
milky
adjective
How to pronounce milky?
The word milky sounds like milk-y
/'mɪlki/
What is the definition of milky?
adjectiveresembling milk in color; not clear
Examples
- milky glass
How to say milky and what does milky mean?
blackberry
noun, verb
How to pronounce blackberry?
The word blackberry sounds like black-ber-ry
/'blæk,bɛri/
What is the definition of blackberry?
nounbramble with sweet edible black or dark purple berries that usually do not separate from the receptacle
nounlarge sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus
verbpick or gather blackberries
Examples
- The children went blackberrying
How to say blackberry and what does blackberry mean?
freemasonry
noun
How to pronounce freemasonry?
The word freemasonry sounds like free-ma-son-ry
/'fri,meɪsənri/
What is the definition of freemasonry?
nounFreemasons collectively
nouna natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests
Examples
- he enjoyed the freemasonry of the Press
How to say freemasonry and what does freemasonry mean?
process
noun, verb
How to pronounce process?
The word process sounds like pro-cess
/'prɑsɛs/
What is the definition of process?
nouna natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
Examples
- a bony process
nouna writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
verbshape, form, or improve a material
Examples
- process iron
verbdeliver a warrant or summons to someone
Examples
- He was processed by the sheriff
nouna sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
Examples
- events now in process
- the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls
verbinstitute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Examples
- He was warned that the district attorney would process him
verbmarch in a procession
Examples
- They processed into the dining room
nouna particular course of action intended to achieve a result
Examples
- it was a process of trial and error
noun(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
Examples
- the process of thinking
nouna mental process that you are not directly aware of
Examples
- the process of denial
verbsubject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
Examples
- process cheese
- process hair
verbdeal with in a routine way
Examples
- process a loan
- process the applicants
verbperform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information
Examples
- The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech
How to say process and what does process mean?
raglan
noun
How to pronounce raglan?
The word raglan sounds like rag-lan
/'ræglən/
What is the definition of raglan?
nouna garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves
How to say raglan and what does raglan mean?
cyanogenic
adjective
How to pronounce cyanogenic?
The word cyanogenic sounds like cy-a-no-gen-ic
/,saɪənoʊ'dʒɛnɪk/
What is the definition of cyanogenic?
adjectivecapable of producing cyanide
How to say cyanogenic and what does cyanogenic mean?
governess
noun
How to pronounce governess?
The word governess sounds like gov-er-ness
/'ɡəvərnɪs/
What is the definition of governess?
nouna woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
How to say governess and what does governess mean?
depend
verb
How to pronounce depend?
The word depend sounds like de-pend
/dɪ'pɛnd/
What is the definition of depend?
verbhave faith or confidence in
verbbe contingent upon (something that is elided)
Examples
- That depends
How to say depend and what does depend mean?
infirmity
noun
How to pronounce infirmity?
The word infirmity sounds like in-fir-mi-ty
/ɪn'fɜrmɪti/
What is the definition of infirmity?
nounthe state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
How to say infirmity and what does infirmity mean?
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