jockey
noun, verb
How to pronounce jockey?
The word jockey sounds like jock-ey
/'dʒɑki/
What is the definition of jockey?
verbdefeat someone through trickery or deceit
nounan operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus
Examples
- he's a truck jockey
- a computer jockey
- a disc jockey
verbcompete (for an advantage or a position)
verbride a racehorse as a professional jockey
nounsomeone employed to ride horses in horse races
How to say jockey and what does jockey mean?
tranquillity
noun
How to pronounce tranquillity?
The word tranquillity sounds like tran-quil-li-ty
/træŋ'kwɪlɪti/
What is the definition of tranquillity?
nouna state of peace and quiet
nounan untroubled state; free from disturbances
nouna disposition free from stress or emotion
How to say tranquillity and what does tranquillity mean?
palate
noun
How to pronounce palate?
The word palate sounds like pal-ate
/'pælɪt/
What is the definition of palate?
nounthe upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
How to say palate and what does palate mean?
messenger
noun
How to pronounce messenger?
The word messenger sounds like mes-sen-ger
/'mɛsɪndʒər/
What is the definition of messenger?
nouna person who carries a message
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wobbly
adjective, noun
How to pronounce wobbly?
The word wobbly sounds like wob-bly
/'wɑbli/
What is the definition of wobbly?
adjectiveinclined to shake as from weakness or defect
Examples
- a wobbly chair with shaky legs
- the ladder felt a little wobbly
nouna member of the Industrial Workers of the World
How to say wobbly and what does wobbly mean?
knuckle
noun, verb
How to pronounce knuckle?
The word knuckle sounds like knuck-le
/'nəkəl/
What is the definition of knuckle?
nouna joint of a finger when the fist is closed
verbpress or rub with the knuckles
verbshoot a marble while keeping one's knuckles on the ground
How to say knuckle and what does knuckle mean?
amole
How to pronounce amole?
The word amole sounds like a-mo-le
How to say amole and what does amole mean?
leafy
adjective
How to pronounce leafy?
The word leafy sounds like leaf-y
/'lifi/
What is the definition of leafy?
adjectivehaving or covered with leaves
Examples
- leafy trees
- leafy vegetables
How to say leafy and what does leafy mean?
improvise
verb
How to pronounce improvise?
The word improvise sounds like im-pro-vise
/'ɪmprə,vaɪz/
What is the definition of improvise?
verbperform without preparation
verbmanage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
Examples
- after the hurricane destroyed our house, we had to improvise for weeks
How to say improvise and what does improvise mean?
foolishness
noun
How to pronounce foolishness?
The word foolishness sounds like fool-ish-ness
What is the definition of foolishness?
nounthe trait of acting stupidly or rashly
nouna stupid mistake
nounthe quality of being rash and foolish
Examples
- adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness
How to say foolishness and what does foolishness mean?
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