milne
noun
How to pronounce milne?
The word milne sounds like milne
What is the definition of milne?
nounEnglish writer of stories for children (1882-1956)
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diminuendo
noun, adjective
How to pronounce diminuendo?
The word diminuendo sounds like di-min-u-en-do
/dɪ,mɪnju'ɛndoʊ/
What is the definition of diminuendo?
adjective(music) gradually decreasing in volume
noun(music) a gradual decrease in loudness
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gospel
noun
How to pronounce gospel?
The word gospel sounds like gos-pel
/'ɡɑspəl/
What is the definition of gospel?
nounthe four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
nounfolk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)
nounthe written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
nounan unquestionable truth
Examples
- his word was gospel
nouna doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
Examples
- Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed
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floral
adjective
How to pronounce floral?
The word floral sounds like flo-r-al
/'floʊrəl/
What is the definition of floral?
adjectiveresembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
Examples
- an unusual floral design
relating to or associated with flowers
Examples
- floral organs
of or relating to the plant life in a particular region
Examples
- characteristic alpine floral elements
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toothless
adjective
How to pronounce toothless?
The word toothless sounds like tooth-less
/'tuθlɪs/
What is the definition of toothless?
adjectivelacking necessary force for effectiveness
Examples
- a toothless piece of legislation
adjectivelacking teeth
Examples
- most birds are toothless
- a toothless old crone
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blizzard
noun
How to pronounce blizzard?
The word blizzard sounds like bliz-zard
/'blɪzərd/
What is the definition of blizzard?
nouna series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
Examples
- a blizzard of lawsuits
nouna storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
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tajikistan
noun
What is the definition of tajikistan?
nouna landlocked mountainous republic in southeast central Asia to the north of Afghanistan; formerly an Asian soviet
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children
How to pronounce children?
The word children sounds like chil-dren
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entryway
noun
How to pronounce entryway?
The word entryway sounds like en-try-way
/'ɛntri,weɪ/
What is the definition of entryway?
nounsomething that provides access (to get in or get out)
Examples
- beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral
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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
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