cuddle
verb, noun
How to pronounce cuddle?
The word cuddle sounds like cud-dle
/'kədəl/
What is the definition of cuddle?
verbmove or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Examples
- We cuddled against each other to keep warm
nouna close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
verbhold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
Examples
- I cuddled the baby
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immemorial
adjective
How to pronounce immemorial?
The word immemorial sounds like im-me-mo-ri-al
/,ɪmə'moʊriəl/
What is the definition of immemorial?
adjectivelong past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
Examples
- time immemorial
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irrepressible
adjective
How to pronounce irrepressible?
The word irrepressible sounds like ir-re-press-i-ble
/,ɪrɪ'prɛsəbəl/
What is the definition of irrepressible?
adjectiveimpossible to repress or control
Examples
- an irrepressible chatterbox
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congener
noun
How to pronounce congener?
The word congener sounds like con-ge-ner
/'kɑndʒənər/
What is the definition of congener?
nounan animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)
nouna minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character
nouna whole (a thing or person) of the same kind or category as another
Examples
- lard was also used, though its congener, butter, was more frequently employed
- the American shopkeeper differs from his European congener
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cutlass
noun
How to pronounce cutlass?
The word cutlass sounds like cut-lass
/'kətləs/
What is the definition of cutlass?
nouna short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors
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absent
verb, adjective
How to pronounce absent?
The word absent sounds like ab-sent
/'æbsənt/
What is the definition of absent?
verbgo away or leave
Examples
- He absented himself
adjectivenonexistent
Examples
- the thumb is absent
adjectivelost in thought; showing preoccupation
Examples
- an absent stare
- an absentminded professor
adjectivenot being in a specified place
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indefinite
adjective
How to pronounce indefinite?
The word indefinite sounds like in-def-i-nite
/ɪn'dɛfənɪt/
What is the definition of indefinite?
adjectivenot decided or not known
Examples
- were indefinite about their plans
- plans are indefinite
adjectivevague or not clearly defined or stated
Examples
- must you be so indefinite?
- amorphous blots of color having vague and indefinite edges
- he would not answer so indefinite a proposal
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kali
noun
How to pronounce kali?
The word kali sounds like ka-li
/'kɑli/
What is the definition of kali?
nounbushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
nounwife of Siva and malevolent form of Devi
How to say kali and what does kali mean?
pawky
adjective
How to pronounce pawky?
The word pawky sounds like pawk-y
/'pɑki/
What is the definition of pawky?
adjectivecunning and sly
Examples
- the pawky rich old lady who incessantly scores off her parasitical descendants
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chapman
noun
How to pronounce chapman?
The word chapman sounds like chap-man
/'ʧæpmən/
What is the definition of chapman?
nounUnited States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
nounarchaic term for an itinerant peddler
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cater
verb
How to pronounce cater?
The word cater sounds like ca-ter
/'keɪtər/
What is the definition of cater?
verbgive what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
verbsupply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets
How to say cater and what does cater mean?
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