accede
verb
How to pronounce accede?
The word accede sounds like ac-cede
/æk'sid/
What is the definition of accede?
verbyield to another's wish or opinion
verbtake on duties or office
Examples
- accede to the throne
verbto agree or express agreement
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anthropocentric
How to pronounce anthropocentric?
The word anthropocentric sounds like an-thro-po-cen-tric
/,ænθrəpoʊ'sɛntrɪk/
What is the definition of anthropocentric?
human-centered
Examples
- our anthropocentric view of the world
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monandry
noun
How to pronounce monandry?
The word monandry sounds like mo-nan-dry
/mə'nændri/
What is the definition of monandry?
nounthe state of having only one husband at a time
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putrefaction
noun
How to pronounce putrefaction?
The word putrefaction sounds like pu-tre-fac-tion
/,pjutrə'fækʃən/
What is the definition of putrefaction?
nouna state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
noun(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
nounmoral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
Examples
- Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction
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warthog
noun
How to pronounce warthog?
/'wɔrt,hɔɡ/
What is the definition of warthog?
nounAfrican wild swine with warty protuberances on the face and large protruding tusks
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impressionism
noun
How to pronounce impressionism?
The word impressionism sounds like im-pres-sion-ism
/ɪm'prɛʃə,nɪzəm/
What is the definition of impressionism?
nouna school of late 19th century French painters who pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light
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biologist
noun
How to pronounce biologist?
The word biologist sounds like bi-ol-o-gist
/baɪ'ɑlədʒɪst/
What is the definition of biologist?
noun(biology) a scientist who studies living organisms
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cyclist
noun
How to pronounce cyclist?
The word cyclist sounds like cy-clist
/'saɪklɪst/
What is the definition of cyclist?
nouna person who rides a bicycle
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bullion
noun
How to pronounce bullion?
The word bullion sounds like bul-lion
/'bʊljən/
What is the definition of bullion?
nouna mass of precious metal
noungold or silver in bars or ingots
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kaput
adjective
How to pronounce kaput?
The word kaput sounds like ka-put
/kɑ'pʊt/
What is the definition of kaput?
adjectivedestroyed or killed
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haze
noun, verb
How to pronounce haze?
The word haze sounds like haze
/heɪz/
What is the definition of haze?
nounconfusion characterized by lack of clarity
nounatmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
verbbecome hazy, dull, or cloudy
verbharass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions
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