centripetal
adjective
How to pronounce centripetal?
The word centripetal sounds like cen-trip-e-tal
/sɛn'trɪpɪtəl/
What is the definition of centripetal?
adjectivetending to unify
adjectiveof a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system
adjectivetending to move toward a center
Examples
- centripetal force
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astringent
noun, adjective
How to pronounce astringent?
The word astringent sounds like as-trin-gent
/ə'strɪndʒənt/
What is the definition of astringent?
adjectivesour or bitter in taste
nouna drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
adjectivetending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
Examples
- astringent cosmetic lotions
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witting
adjective
How to pronounce witting?
The word witting sounds like wit-ting
/'wɪtɪŋ/
What is the definition of witting?
adjectiveintentionally conceived
adjectiveaware or knowing
Examples
- a witting tool of the Communists
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modifiability
How to pronounce modifiability?
The word modifiability sounds like mod-i-fi-a-bil-i-ty
How to say modifiability and what does modifiability mean?
chordate
noun
How to pronounce chordate?
The word chordate sounds like chor-date
/'kɔrdeɪt/
What is the definition of chordate?
nounany animal of the phylum Chordata having a notochord or spinal column
of or relating to or characteristic of the Chordata
How to say chordate and what does chordate mean?
bullet
noun
How to pronounce bullet?
The word bullet sounds like bul-let
/'bʊlɪt/
What is the definition of bullet?
nouna projectile that is fired from a gun
nouna high-speed passenger train
noun(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity
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gusher
noun
How to pronounce gusher?
The word gusher sounds like gush-er
/'ɡəʃər/
What is the definition of gusher?
nounan oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary
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nonfigurative
adjective
How to pronounce nonfigurative?
The word nonfigurative sounds like non-fig-ur-a-tive
What is the definition of nonfigurative?
adjectivenot representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
How to say nonfigurative and what does nonfigurative mean?
insectivorous
adjective
How to pronounce insectivorous?
The word insectivorous sounds like in-sec-tiv-o-rous
/,ɪnsɛk'tɪvərəs/
What is the definition of insectivorous?
adjective(of animals and plants) feeding on insects
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greenhouse
noun
How to pronounce greenhouse?
The word greenhouse sounds like green-house
/'grin,haʊs/
What is the definition of greenhouse?
nouna building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect
Examples
- greenhouse gases
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unflagging
adjective
How to pronounce unflagging?
The word unflagging sounds like un-flag-ging
/ən'flæɡiŋ/
What is the definition of unflagging?
adjectiveunceasing
Examples
- unflagging courtesy
adjectiveshowing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
Examples
- unflagging pursuit of excellence
How to say unflagging and what does unflagging mean?
recourse
noun
How to pronounce recourse?
The word recourse sounds like re-course
/'rikoʊrs/
What is the definition of recourse?
nounsomething or someone turned to for assistance or security
Examples
- his only recourse was the police
nounact of turning to for assistance
Examples
- have recourse to the courts
How to say recourse and what does recourse mean?
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