siphon
verb, noun
How to pronounce siphon?
The word siphon sounds like si-phon
/'saɪfən/
What is the definition of siphon?
verbconvey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
nouna tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube
nouna tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
verbmove a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action
Examples
- siphon gas into the tank
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descend
verb
How to pronounce descend?
The word descend sounds like de-scend
/dɪ'sɛnd/
What is the definition of descend?
verbmove downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
verbcome from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
Examples
- She was descended from an old Italian noble family
verbcome as if by falling
verbdo something that one considers to be below one's dignity
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donation
noun
How to pronounce donation?
The word donation sounds like do-na-tion
/doʊ'neɪʃən/
What is the definition of donation?
nounact of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
nouna voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
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sectarian
noun, adjective
How to pronounce sectarian?
The word sectarian sounds like sec-tar-i-an
/sɛk'tɜriən/
What is the definition of sectarian?
nouna member of a sect
Examples
- most sectarians are intolerant of the views of any other sect
adjectivebelonging to or characteristic of a sect
Examples
- a sectarian mind
- the negations of sectarian ideology
- sectarian squabbles in psychology
of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects
Examples
- sectarian differences
How to say sectarian and what does sectarian mean?
aquiline
adjective
How to pronounce aquiline?
The word aquiline sounds like aq-ui-line
/'ækwə,laɪn/
What is the definition of aquiline?
adjectivecurved down like an eagle's beak
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moth
noun
How to pronounce moth?
The word moth sounds like moth
/mɔθ/
What is the definition of moth?
nountypically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
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negligence
noun
How to pronounce negligence?
The word negligence sounds like neg-li-gence
/'nɛglɪdʒəns/
What is the definition of negligence?
nounfailure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
nounthe trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
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perjurious
How to pronounce perjurious?
The word perjurious sounds like per-ju-ri-ous
How to say perjurious and what does perjurious mean?
cruising
How to pronounce cruising?
The word cruising sounds like cruis-ing
How to say cruising and what does cruising mean?
enceinte
adjective
How to pronounce enceinte?
The word enceinte sounds like en-ceinte
/ɛn'seɪnt/
What is the definition of enceinte?
adjectivein an advanced stage of pregnancy
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capably
adverb
How to pronounce capably?
The word capably sounds like ca-pa-bly
What is the definition of capably?
adverbwith competence; in a competent capable manner
How to say capably and what does capably mean?
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?
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