desk
noun
How to pronounce desk?
The word desk sounds like desk
/dɛsk/
What is the definition of desk?
nouna piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
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superintendence
noun
How to pronounce superintendence?
The word superintendence sounds like su-per-in-tend-ence
What is the definition of superintendence?
nounmanagement by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
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incurable
noun, adjective
How to pronounce incurable?
The word incurable sounds like in-cur-a-ble
/ɪn'kjʊrəbəl/
What is the definition of incurable?
nouna person whose disease is incurable
adjectiveunalterable in disposition or habits
Examples
- an incurable optimist
incapable of being cured
Examples
- an incurable disease
- an incurable addiction to smoking
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tarsier
noun
How to pronounce tarsier?
The word tarsier sounds like tar-si-er
/'tɑrsiər/
What is the definition of tarsier?
nounnocturnal arboreal primate of Indonesia and the Philippines having huge eyes and digits ending in pads to facilitate climbing; the only primate that spurns all plant material as food living entirely on insects and small vertebrates
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curacy
noun
How to pronounce curacy?
The word curacy sounds like cu-ra-cy
/'kjʊrəsi/
What is the definition of curacy?
nounthe position of a curate
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gradual
noun, adjective
How to pronounce gradual?
The word gradual sounds like grad-u-al
/'grædʒuəl/
What is the definition of gradual?
adjective(of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt
Examples
- a gradual slope
adjectiveproceeding in small stages
Examples
- a gradual increase in prices
noun(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
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magnetization
noun
How to pronounce magnetization?
The word magnetization sounds like mag-net-i-za-tion
What is the definition of magnetization?
nounthe extent or degree to which something is magnetized
nounthe process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently)
nounthe physical property of being magnetic
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analcite
How to pronounce analcite?
The word analcite sounds like a-nal-cite
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protease
noun
How to pronounce protease?
The word protease sounds like pro-te-ase
/'proʊti,eɪs/
What is the definition of protease?
nounany enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
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elemental
adjective
How to pronounce elemental?
The word elemental sounds like el-e-men-tal
/,ɛlə'mɛntəl/
What is the definition of elemental?
adjectiveof or being the essential or basic part
relating to or being an element
Examples
- elemental sulphur
relating to severe atmospheric conditions
Examples
- a race against hail or cold rains or some other elemental catastrophe
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endear
verb
How to pronounce endear?
The word endear sounds like en-dear
/ɛn'dir/
What is the definition of endear?
verbmake attractive or lovable
Examples
- This behavior endeared her to me
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