now
adverb, noun
How to pronounce now?
The word now sounds like now
/naʊ/
What is the definition of now?
adverbin these times
Examples
- it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished
- we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets
adverbat the present moment
Examples
- goods now on sale
- the now-aging dictator
- they are now abroad
- it could happen any time now
adverbwithout delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Examples
- Come here now!
nounthe momentary present
Examples
- it worked up to right now
How to say now and what does now mean?
soja
noun
How to pronounce soja?
The word soja sounds like so-ja
/'soʊdʒə/
What is the definition of soja?
nounerect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia
How to say soja and what does soja mean?
recluse
adjective, noun
How to pronounce recluse?
The word recluse sounds like re-cluse
/'rɪkluz/
What is the definition of recluse?
nounone who lives in solitude
adjectivewithdrawn from society; seeking solitude
How to say recluse and what does recluse mean?
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
How to say centripetal and what does centripetal mean?
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
How to say astringent and what does astringent mean?
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
How to say witting and what does witting mean?
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
How to say bullet and what does bullet mean?
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
How to say gusher and what does gusher mean?
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
How to say insectivorous and what does insectivorous mean?
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