obscene
adjective
How to pronounce obscene?
The word obscene sounds like ob-scene
/əb'sin/
What is the definition of obscene?
adjectivesuggestive of or tending to moral looseness
Examples
- obscene telephone calls
adjectiveoffensive to the mind
Examples
- the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee
adjectivedesigned to incite to indecency or lust
Examples
- the dance often becomes flagrantly obscene
How to say obscene and what does obscene mean?
neurology
noun
How to pronounce neurology?
The word neurology sounds like neu-rol-o-gy
/nʊ'rɑlədʒi/
What is the definition of neurology?
noun(neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders
nounthe branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system
How to say neurology and what does neurology mean?
brethren
noun
How to pronounce brethren?
The word brethren sounds like breth-ren
/'brɛðrɪn/
What is the definition of brethren?
noun(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
How to say brethren and what does brethren mean?
atom
noun
How to pronounce atom?
The word atom sounds like at-om
/'ætəm/
What is the definition of atom?
noun(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
noun(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
How to say atom and what does atom mean?
connective
noun, adjective
How to pronounce connective?
The word connective sounds like con-nec-tive
/kə'nɛktɪv/
What is the definition of connective?
nounan instrumentality that connects
nounan uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
adjectiveconnecting or tending to connect
Examples
- connective remarks between chapters
- connective tissue in animals
How to say connective and what does connective mean?
fluent
adjective
How to pronounce fluent?
The word fluent sounds like flu-ent
/'fluənt/
What is the definition of fluent?
adjectiveexpressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
adjectivesmooth and unconstrained in movement
How to say fluent and what does fluent mean?
earthman
noun
How to pronounce earthman?
The word earthman sounds like earth-man
/'ɜrθ,mæn/
What is the definition of earthman?
nounan inhabitant of the earth
How to say earthman and what does earthman mean?
photographic
adjective
How to pronounce photographic?
The word photographic sounds like pho-to-graph-ic
/,foʊtə'græfɪk/
What is the definition of photographic?
adjectiverepresenting people or nature with the exactness and fidelity of a photograph
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
Examples
- photographic equipment
How to say photographic and what does photographic mean?
success
noun
How to pronounce success?
The word success sounds like suc-cess
/sək'sɛs/
What is the definition of success?
nouna person with a record of successes
Examples
- if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success
nounan attainment that is successful
Examples
- his success in the marathon was unexpected
- his new play was a great success
nounan event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Examples
- let's call heads a success and tails a failure
- the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs
nouna state of prosperity or fame
Examples
- he is enjoying great success
- he does not consider wealth synonymous with success
How to say success and what does success mean?
option
noun
How to pronounce option?
The word option sounds like op-tion
/'ɑpʃən/
What is the definition of option?
nounthe act of choosing or selecting
nounone of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
Examples
- what option did I have?
nounthe right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
How to say option and what does option mean?
microfossil
noun
How to pronounce microfossil?
The word microfossil sounds like mi-cro-fos-sil
/,maɪkroʊ'fɑsɪl/
What is the definition of microfossil?
nouna fossil that must be studied microscopically
How to say microfossil and what does microfossil mean?
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