electrocute
verb
How to pronounce electrocute?
The word electrocute sounds like e-lec-tro-cute
/ɪ'lɛktrə,kjut/
What is the definition of electrocute?
verbkill by electrocution, as in the electric chair
Examples
- The serial killer was electrocuted
verbkill by electric shock
Examples
- She dropped the hair dryer into the bathtub and was instantly electrocuted
How to say electrocute and what does electrocute mean?
midfield
noun
How to pronounce midfield?
The word midfield sounds like mid-field
/'mɪdfild/
What is the definition of midfield?
noun(sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse)
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hectometer
noun
How to pronounce hectometer?
The word hectometer sounds like hec-to-me-ter
/'hɛktə,mitər/
What is the definition of hectometer?
nouna metric unit of length equal to 100 meters
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going
noun, adjective
How to pronounce going?
The word going sounds like go-ing
/'ɡoʊɪŋ/
What is the definition of going?
nounthe act of departing
nouneuphemistic expressions for death
nounadvancing toward a goal
Examples
- persuading him was easy going
adjectivein full operation
Examples
- a going concern
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indoor
adjective
How to pronounce indoor?
The word indoor sounds like in-door
/'ɪn,doʊr/
What is the definition of indoor?
adjectivelocated, suited for, or taking place within a building
Examples
- indoor activities for a rainy day
- an indoor pool
adjectivewithin doors
Examples
- an indoor setting
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archdeacon
noun
How to pronounce archdeacon?
The word archdeacon sounds like arch-dea-con
/'ɑrʧ'dikən/
What is the definition of archdeacon?
noun(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
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esophagus
noun
How to pronounce esophagus?
The word esophagus sounds like e-soph-a-gus
/ɪ'sɑfəɡəs/
What is the definition of esophagus?
nounthe passage between the pharynx and the stomach
How to say esophagus and what does esophagus mean?
pharmacopoeia
noun
How to pronounce pharmacopoeia?
The word pharmacopoeia sounds like phar-ma-co-poe-ia
/,fɑrməkə'piə/
What is the definition of pharmacopoeia?
nouna collection or stock of drugs
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farthing
noun
How to pronounce farthing?
The word farthing sounds like far-thing
/'fɑrðɪŋ/
What is the definition of farthing?
nouna former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
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workmanship
noun
How to pronounce workmanship?
The word workmanship sounds like work-man-ship
/'wɜrkmən,ʃɪp/
What is the definition of workmanship?
nounskill in an occupation or trade
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calypso
noun
How to pronounce calypso?
The word calypso sounds like ca-lyp-so
/kə'lɪpsoʊ/
What is the definition of calypso?
nounrare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf
noun(Greek mythology) the sea nymph who detained Odysseus for seven years
How to say calypso and what does calypso mean?
pitiful
adjective
How to pronounce pitiful?
The word pitiful sounds like pit-i-ful
/'pɪtɪfəl/
What is the definition of pitiful?
adjectivebad; unfortunate
adjectiveinspiring mixed contempt and pity
Examples
- pitiful exhibition of cowardice
adjectivedeserving or inciting pity
Examples
- a pitiful fate
How to say pitiful and what does pitiful mean?
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