apeldoorn

noun

How to pronounce apeldoorn?

The word apeldoorn sounds like a-pel-doorn
/'ɑpəl,doʊrn/

What is the definition of apeldoorn?

nouna city of east central Netherlands; a popular tourist center and site of the summer residence of the Dutch royal family

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intension

noun

How to pronounce intension?

The word intension sounds like in-ten-sion
/ɪn'tɛnʃən/

What is the definition of intension?

nounwhat you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression

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frontier

noun

How to pronounce frontier?

The word frontier sounds like fron-tier
/frən'tir/

What is the definition of frontier?

nounan international boundary or the area (often fortified) immediately inside the boundary
nounan undeveloped field of study; a topic inviting research and development
Examples
  • he worked at the frontier of brain science
nouna wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
Examples
  • the individualism of the frontier in Andrew Jackson's day

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instrumentalist

noun

How to pronounce instrumentalist?

The word instrumentalist sounds like in-stru-men-tal-ist
/,ɪnstrə'mɛntəlɪst/

What is the definition of instrumentalist?

nounsomeone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

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hedonic

adjective

How to pronounce hedonic?

The word hedonic sounds like he-don-ic
/hi'dɑnɪk/

What is the definition of hedonic?

adjectivedevoted to pleasure
Examples
  • a hedonic thrill

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soothing

adjective

How to pronounce soothing?

The word soothing sounds like sooth-ing

What is the definition of soothing?

adjectivefreeing from fear and anxiety
adjectiveaffording physical relief
Examples
  • a soothing ointment for her sunburn

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bridesmaid

noun

How to pronounce bridesmaid?

The word bridesmaid sounds like brides-maid
/'braɪdz,meɪd/

What is the definition of bridesmaid?

nounan unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding

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nightmarish

adjective

How to pronounce nightmarish?

The word nightmarish sounds like night-mar-ish
/'naɪt,mɜrɪʃ/

What is the definition of nightmarish?

adjectiveextremely alarming

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poem

noun

How to pronounce poem?

The word poem sounds like po-em
/'poʊəm/

What is the definition of poem?

nouna composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

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lemming

noun

How to pronounce lemming?

The word lemming sounds like lem-ming
/'lɛmɪŋ/

What is the definition of lemming?

nounany of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution

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fervid

adjective

How to pronounce fervid?

The word fervid sounds like fer-vid
/'fɜrvɪd/

What is the definition of fervid?

adjectivecharacterized by intense emotion
adjective(archaic) extremely hot, burning, or glowing
Examples
  • set out...when the fervid heat subsides

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catch

noun, verb

How to pronounce catch?

The word catch sounds like catch
/kæʧ/

What is the definition of catch?

verbreach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
verbperceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
Examples
  • ears open to catch every sound
verbperceive by hearing
Examples
  • I didn't catch your name
nounthe act of catching an object with the hands
Examples
  • Mays made the catch with his back to the plate
nouna drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
Examples
  • it sounds good but what's the catch?
verbsuffer from the receipt of
Examples
  • She will catch hell for this behavior!
verbsee or watch
verbtake hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
verbhear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
verbsucceed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
Examples
  • Did you catch the thief?
verbto hook or entangle
verbapprehend and reproduce accurately
nounthe quantity that was caught
Examples
  • the catch was only 10 fish
nouna restraint that checks the motion of something
verbattract and fix
verbcapture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
verbdetect a blunder or misstep
nounthe act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
nouna person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
verbattract; cause to be enamored
verbcatch up with and possibly overtake
verbgrasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
Examples
  • did you catch that allusion?
  • don't catch your meaning
nouna break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
nouna cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
Examples
  • he played catch with his son in the backyard
nouna fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
nounanything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
Examples
  • he shared his catch with the others
verbbecome aware of
verbbe struck or affected by
Examples
  • catch fire
  • catch the mood
verbbe the catcher
Examples
  • Who is catching?
verbcause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
verbcheck oneself during an action
Examples
  • She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind
verbcontract
Examples
  • did you catch a cold?
verbdelay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
verbdiscover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
verbget or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
Examples
  • catch one's breath
verbreach in time
Examples
  • I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock
verbspread or be communicated
Examples
  • The fashion did not catch
verbstart burning
verbtake in and retain
Examples
  • We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater

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captivating

adjective

How to pronounce captivating?

The word captivating sounds like cap-ti-vat-ing

What is the definition of captivating?

adjectivecapturing interest as if by a spell
Examples
  • Roosevelt was a captivating speaker

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muhammadan

noun, adjective

How to pronounce muhammadan?

The word muhammadan sounds like mu-ham-mad-an
/mʊ'hæmɪdən/

What is the definition of muhammadan?

adjectiveof or relating to the Arabian prophet Muhammad or to the religion he founded
nouna follower of Mohammed

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hypnotherapy

noun

How to pronounce hypnotherapy?

The word hypnotherapy sounds like hyp-no-ther-a-py
/,hɪpnoʊ'θɛrəpi/

What is the definition of hypnotherapy?

nounthe use of hypnosis in psychotherapy

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keen

noun, verb, adjective

How to pronounce keen?

The word keen sounds like keen
/kin/

What is the definition of keen?

verbexpress grief verbally
adjectiveintense or sharp
adjectivepainful as if caused by a sharp instrument
Examples
  • keen winds
adjectivehaving or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
adjectivevery good
nouna funeral lament sung with loud wailing
adjectivehaving a sharp cutting edge or point
Examples
  • a keen blade

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pursuit

noun

How to pronounce pursuit?

The word pursuit sounds like pur-suit
/pər'sut/

What is the definition of pursuit?

nouna diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Examples
  • they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
nounan auxiliary activity
nounthe act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
Examples
  • the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
nouna search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
Examples
  • the pursuit of love

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bedroom

noun

How to pronounce bedroom?

The word bedroom sounds like bed-room
/'bɛd,rum/

What is the definition of bedroom?

nouna room used primarily for sleeping

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squabble

noun, verb

How to pronounce squabble?

The word squabble sounds like squab-ble
/'skwɑbəl/

What is the definition of squabble?

nouna quarrel about petty points
verbargue over petty things

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slipper

noun

How to pronounce slipper?

The word slipper sounds like slip-per
/'slɪpər/

What is the definition of slipper?

nounlow footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
nouna person who slips or slides because of loss of traction

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topography

noun

How to pronounce topography?

The word topography sounds like to-pog-ra-phy
/tə'pɑgrəfi/

What is the definition of topography?

nounprecise detailed study of the surface features of a region
nounthe configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features

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chromatography

noun

How to pronounce chromatography?

The word chromatography sounds like chro-ma-tog-ra-phy
/,kroʊmə'tɑgrəfi/

What is the definition of chromatography?

nouna process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency

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gradable

adjective

How to pronounce gradable?

The word gradable sounds like grad-a-ble

What is the definition of gradable?

adjectivecapable of being graded (for quality or rank or size etc.)

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pater

noun

How to pronounce pater?

The word pater sounds like pa-ter
/'peɪtər/

What is the definition of pater?

nounan informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously

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instinctive

adjective

How to pronounce instinctive?

The word instinctive sounds like in-stinc-tive
/ɪn'stɪŋktɪv/

What is the definition of instinctive?

adjectiveunthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
Examples
  • offering to help was as instinctive as breathing

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huffy

adjective

How to pronounce huffy?

The word huffy sounds like huff-y
/'həfi/

What is the definition of huffy?

adjectiveroused to anger
Examples
  • stayed huffy a good while
adjectivequick to take offense

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noble

noun, adjective

How to pronounce noble?

The word noble sounds like no-ble
/'noʊbəl/

What is the definition of noble?

adjectiveimpressive in appearance
Examples
  • a noble tree
  • severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses
nouna titled peer of the realm
adjectivehaving or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
Examples
  • a noble spirit
  • noble deeds
adjectiveinert especially toward oxygen
Examples
  • a noble gas such as helium or neon
  • noble metals include gold and silver and platinum
adjectiveof or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times
Examples
  • of noble birth

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retractile

adjective

How to pronounce retractile?

The word retractile sounds like re-trac-tile
/rɪ'træktɪl/

What is the definition of retractile?

adjectivecapable of retraction; capable of being drawn back
Examples
  • cats have retractile claws

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lotion

noun

How to pronounce lotion?

The word lotion sounds like lo-tion
/'loʊʃən/

What is the definition of lotion?

nounliquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
Examples
  • a lotion for dry skin
nounany of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin

How to say lotion and what does lotion mean?

bitch

noun, verb

How to pronounce bitch?

The word bitch sounds like bitch
/bɪʧ/

What is the definition of bitch?

nouninformal terms for objecting
nouna person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked
Examples
  • she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch
verbsay mean things
verbcomplain
nounan unpleasant difficulty
Examples
  • this problem is a real bitch
nounfemale of any member of the dog family

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