penne
noun
What is the definition of penne?
nounpasta in short tubes with diagonally cut ends
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arcana
How to pronounce arcana?
The word arcana sounds like ar-ca-na
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deific
adjective
How to pronounce deific?
The word deific sounds like de-if-ic
/di'ɪfɪk/
What is the definition of deific?
adjectivecharacterized by divine or godlike nature
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sixpenny
adjective
How to pronounce sixpenny?
The word sixpenny sounds like six-pen-ny
/'sɪkspəni/
What is the definition of sixpenny?
adjectiveof trifling worth
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indent
noun, verb
How to pronounce indent?
The word indent sounds like in-dent
/ɪn'dɛnt/
What is the definition of indent?
nounthe space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
verbbind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
Examples
- an indentured servant
verbmake a depression into
nounan order for goods to be exported or imported
verbcut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
Examples
- indent the documents
verbnotch the edge of or make jagged
verbset in from the margin
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meditation
noun
How to pronounce meditation?
The word meditation sounds like med-i-ta-tion
/,mɛdɪ'teɪʃən/
What is the definition of meditation?
nouncontinuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
Examples
- the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge
noun(religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
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orthotropous
adjective
How to pronounce orthotropous?
The word orthotropous sounds like or-thot-ro-pous
/ɔr'θɑtrəpəs/
What is the definition of orthotropous?
adjective(of a plant ovule) completely straight with the micropyle at the apex
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caustic
adjective, noun
How to pronounce caustic?
The word caustic sounds like caus-tic
/'kɔstɪk/
What is the definition of caustic?
adjectiveof a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
adjectiveharsh or corrosive in tone
Examples
- caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
nounany chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
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anharmonic
How to pronounce anharmonic?
The word anharmonic sounds like an-har-mon-ic
/,ænhɑr'mɑnɪk/
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heavily
adverb
How to pronounce heavily?
The word heavily sounds like heav-i-ly
/'hɛvəli/
What is the definition of heavily?
adverbslowly as if burdened by much weight
adverbto a considerable degree
Examples
- he relied heavily on others' data
adverbindulging excessively
Examples
- he drank heavily
in a heavy-footed manner
Examples
- he walked heavily up the three flights to his room
with great force
Examples
- she hit her arm heavily against the wall
in a manner designed for heavy duty
Examples
- a heavily constructed car
- heavily armed
in a labored manner
Examples
- he breathed heavily
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