fawkes
noun
How to pronounce fawkes?
/fɔks/
What is the definition of fawkes?
nounEnglish conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)
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hummer
noun
How to pronounce hummer?
The word hummer sounds like hum-mer
What is the definition of hummer?
noun(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity
nouna singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words
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osaka
noun
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The word osaka sounds like o-sa-ka
What is the definition of osaka?
nounport city on southern Honshu on Osaka Bay; a commercial and industrial center of Japan
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clammy
adjective
How to pronounce clammy?
The word clammy sounds like clam-my
/'klæmi/
What is the definition of clammy?
adjectiveunpleasantly cool and humid
Examples
- a clammy handshake
- clammy weather
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intent
noun, adjective
How to pronounce intent?
The word intent sounds like in-tent
/ɪn'tɛnt/
What is the definition of intent?
adjectivegiving or marked by complete attention to
Examples
- so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred
nounan anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Examples
- his intent was to provide a new translation
- good intentions are not enough
nounthe intended meaning of a communication
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megalomaniac
noun
How to pronounce megalomaniac?
The word megalomaniac sounds like meg-a-lo-ma-ni-ac
/,mɛɡəloʊ'meɪni,æk/
What is the definition of megalomaniac?
nouna pathological egotist
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agitato
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The word agitato sounds like a-gi-ta-to
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artificial
adjective
How to pronounce artificial?
The word artificial sounds like ar-ti-fi-cial
/,ɑrtə'fɪʃəl/
What is the definition of artificial?
adjectiveartificially formal
Examples
- that artificial humility that her husband hated
adjectivecontrived by art rather than nature
Examples
- artificial flowers
- artificial flavoring
- an artificial diamond
- artificial fibers
- artificial sweeteners
adjectivenot arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
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gastronomic
adjective
How to pronounce gastronomic?
The word gastronomic sounds like gas-tro-nom-ic
/,ɡæstrə'nɑmɪk/
What is the definition of gastronomic?
adjectiveof or relating to gastronomy
Examples
- gastronomic adventures
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epitaph
noun
How to pronounce epitaph?
The word epitaph sounds like ep-i-taph
/'ɛpɪ,tæf/
What is the definition of epitaph?
nounan inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
nouna summary statement of commemoration for a dead person
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bearish
adjective
How to pronounce bearish?
The word bearish sounds like bear-ish
/'bɜrɪʃ/
What is the definition of bearish?
adjectiveexpecting prices to fall
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