abduct
verb
How to pronounce abduct?
The word abduct sounds like ab-duct
/æb'dəkt/
What is the definition of abduct?
verbtake away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
verbpull away from the body
Examples
- this muscle abducts
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forward
verb, noun, adjective, adverb
How to pronounce forward?
The word forward sounds like for-ward
/'fɔrwərd/
What is the definition of forward?
adverbforward in time or order or degree
adverbnear or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane
Examples
- the captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments
verbsend or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
Examples
- forward my mail
adverbat or to or toward the front
Examples
- he faced forward
- step forward
adverbin a forward direction
Examples
- they went slowly forward in the mud
adjectivemoving forward
adverbtoward the future; forward in time
Examples
- I look forward to seeing you
nouna position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team
adjectiveat or near or directed toward the front
Examples
- the forward section of the aircraft
- a forward plunge down the stairs
- forward motion
nounthe person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
adjectiveused of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty
Examples
- a forward child badly in need of discipline
of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle
Examples
- in a forward gear
How to say forward and what does forward mean?
bejewelled
How to pronounce bejewelled?
The word bejewelled sounds like be-jew-elled
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dubai
noun
How to pronounce dubai?
The word dubai sounds like du-bai
/du'baɪ/
What is the definition of dubai?
nounport city in the United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf
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inclined
adjective
How to pronounce inclined?
The word inclined sounds like in-clined
/ɪn'klaɪnd/
What is the definition of inclined?
adjectivehaving made preparations
adjectiveat an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
Examples
- an inclined plane
adjective(often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
Examples
- wasn't inclined to believe the excuse
- inclined to be moody
How to say inclined and what does inclined mean?
fiction
noun
How to pronounce fiction?
The word fiction sounds like fic-tion
/'fɪkʃən/
What is the definition of fiction?
nouna deliberately false or improbable account
nouna literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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avascular
What is the definition of avascular?
without blood vessels
How to say avascular and what does avascular mean?
aspiring
adjective
How to pronounce aspiring?
The word aspiring sounds like as-pir-ing
What is the definition of aspiring?
adjectivedesiring or striving for recognition or advancement
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liable
adjective
How to pronounce liable?
The word liable sounds like li-a-ble
/'laɪəbəl/
What is the definition of liable?
adjective(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
Examples
- liable to diabetes
adjectiveat risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
Examples
- she is liable to forget
adjectiveheld legally responsible
Examples
- men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service
adjectivesubject to legal action
Examples
- liable to criminal charges
How to say liable and what does liable mean?
massasauga
noun
How to pronounce massasauga?
The word massasauga sounds like mas-sa-sau-ga
/,mæsə'sɔɡə/
What is the definition of massasauga?
nounsmall pygmy rattlesnake
nounpygmy rattlesnake found in moist areas from the Great Lakes to Mexico; feeds on mice and small amphibians
How to say massasauga and what does massasauga mean?
charmeuse
How to pronounce charmeuse?
The word charmeuse sounds like Char-meuse
How to say charmeuse and what does charmeuse mean?
contagious
adjective
How to pronounce contagious?
The word contagious sounds like con-ta-gious
/kən'teɪdʒəs/
What is the definition of contagious?
adjective(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
adjectiveeasily diffused or spread as from one person to another
Examples
- a contagious grin
How to say contagious and what does contagious mean?
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