calculus
noun
How to pronounce calculus?
The word calculus sounds like cal-cu-lus
/'kælkjələs/
What is the definition of calculus?
nouna hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
nounthe branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions
nounan incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
How to say calculus and what does calculus mean?
awareness
noun
How to pronounce awareness?
The word awareness sounds like a-ware-ness
/ə'wɜrnɛs/
What is the definition of awareness?
nounhaving knowledge of
Examples
- he had no awareness of his mistakes
nounstate of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness
Examples
- the crash intruded on his awareness
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novocaine
noun
How to pronounce novocaine?
The word novocaine sounds like no-vo-caine
/'noʊvə,keɪn/
What is the definition of novocaine?
nounprocaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain)
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sequential
adjective
How to pronounce sequential?
The word sequential sounds like se-quen-tial
/sɪ'kwɛnʃəl/
What is the definition of sequential?
adjectivein regular succession without gaps
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agrology
noun
How to pronounce agrology?
The word agrology sounds like a-grol-o-gy
/ə'grɑlədʒi/
What is the definition of agrology?
nounscience of soils in relation to crops
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muhammad
noun
How to pronounce muhammad?
The word muhammad sounds like mu-ham-mad
/mʊ'hæməd/
What is the definition of muhammad?
nounleader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975)
nounthe Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
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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
How to say congener and what does congener mean?
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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