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
How to say absent and what does absent mean?
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
How to say indefinite and what does indefinite mean?
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
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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
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solubility
noun
How to pronounce solubility?
The word solubility sounds like sol-u-bil-i-ty
/,sɑljə'bɪlɪti/
What is the definition of solubility?
nounthe property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it possible to solve
nounthe quality of being soluble and easily dissolved in liquid
nounthe quantity of a particular substance that can dissolve in a particular solvent (yielding a saturated solution)
How to say solubility and what does solubility mean?
bloom
verb, noun
How to pronounce bloom?
The word bloom sounds like bloom
/blum/
What is the definition of bloom?
verbproduce or yield flowers
Examples
- The cherry tree bloomed
nounthe organic process of bearing flowers
Examples
- you will stop all bloom if you let the flowers go to seed
nounthe best time of youth
nouna rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
nounreproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
nouna powdery deposit on a surface
nounthe period of greatest prosperity or productivity
How to say bloom and what does bloom mean?
biosynthesis
noun
How to pronounce biosynthesis?
The word biosynthesis sounds like bi-o-syn-the-sis
/,baɪoʊ'sɪnθɪsɪs/
What is the definition of biosynthesis?
nounproduction of a chemical compound by a living organism
How to say biosynthesis and what does biosynthesis mean?
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