claptrap
noun
How to pronounce claptrap?
The word claptrap sounds like clap-trap
/'klæp,træp/
What is the definition of claptrap?
nounpompous or pretentious talk or writing
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hokey
adjective
How to pronounce hokey?
The word hokey sounds like ho-key
/'hoʊki/
What is the definition of hokey?
adjectiveartificially formal
adjectiveeffusively or insincerely emotional
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goggle-eyed
adjective
How to pronounce goggle-eyed?
The word goggle-eyed sounds like gog-gle-eyed
/'ɡɑɡəl_aɪd/
What is the definition of goggle-eyed?
adjectivewith eyes or mouth open in surprise
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errant
adjective
How to pronounce errant?
The word errant sounds like er-rant
/'ɛrənt/
What is the definition of errant?
adjectivestraying from the right course or from accepted standards
Examples
- errant youngsters
adjectiveuncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable
Examples
- an errant breeze
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gobble
noun, verb
How to pronounce gobble?
The word gobble sounds like gob-ble
/'ɡɑbəl/
What is the definition of gobble?
verbeat hastily without proper chewing
verbmake a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys
nounthe characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
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metallurgy
noun
How to pronounce metallurgy?
The word metallurgy sounds like met-al-lur-gy
/'mɛt,əlɜrdʒi/
What is the definition of metallurgy?
nounthe science and technology of metals
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ligand
noun
How to pronounce ligand?
The word ligand sounds like li-gand
/'laɪɡənd/
What is the definition of ligand?
nouna substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom
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nonagon
noun
How to pronounce nonagon?
The word nonagon sounds like non-a-gon
/'nɑnəɡən/
What is the definition of nonagon?
nouna nine-sided polygon
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legislative
How to pronounce legislative?
The word legislative sounds like leg-is-la-tive
/'lɛdʒɪs,leɪtɪv/
What is the definition of legislative?
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
Examples
- legislative council
of or relating to or created by legislation
Examples
- legislative proposal
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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
How to say monandry and what does monandry mean?
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