cockscomb
noun
How to pronounce cockscomb?
The word cockscomb sounds like cocks-comb
/'kɑks,koʊm/
What is the definition of cockscomb?
nouna conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
noungarden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers
nounthe fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
nouna cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
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acrodont
noun
How to pronounce acrodont?
The word acrodont sounds like ac-ro-dont
/'ækrə,dɑnt/
What is the definition of acrodont?
nounan animal having teeth consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets
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heaven
noun
How to pronounce heaven?
The word heaven sounds like heav-en
/'hɛvən/
What is the definition of heaven?
nounany place of complete bliss and delight and peace
nounthe abode of God and the angels
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mechanization
noun
How to pronounce mechanization?
The word mechanization sounds like mech-a-ni-za-tion
What is the definition of mechanization?
nounthe act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware
nounthe condition of having a highly technical implementation
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exultant
adjective
How to pronounce exultant?
The word exultant sounds like ex-ult-ant
/ɪɡ'zəltənt/
What is the definition of exultant?
adjectivejoyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
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marriage
noun
How to pronounce marriage?
The word marriage sounds like mar-riage
/'mirɑdʒ/
What is the definition of marriage?
nountwo people who are married to each other
Examples
- his second marriage was happier than the first
nounthe act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
Examples
- their marriage was conducted in the chapel
nounthe state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
Examples
- a long and happy marriage
nouna close and intimate union
Examples
- the marriage of music and dance
- a marriage of ideas
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preternatural
adjective
How to pronounce preternatural?
The word preternatural sounds like pre-ter-nat-u-ral
/,pritər'næʧərəl/
What is the definition of preternatural?
adjectivesurpassing the ordinary or normal
Examples
- Beyond his preternatural affability there is some acid and some steel
adjectiveexisting outside of or not in accordance with nature
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intensifier
noun
How to pronounce intensifier?
The word intensifier sounds like in-ten-si-fi-er
/ɪn'tɛnsə,faɪər/
What is the definition of intensifier?
nouna modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
Examples
- `up' in `finished up' is an intensifier
- `honestly' in `I honestly don't know' is an intensifier
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bacchanal
noun, adjective
How to pronounce bacchanal?
The word bacchanal sounds like bac-cha-nal
/,bɑkə'nɑl/
What is the definition of bacchanal?
nouna wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
nounsomeone who engages in drinking bouts
adjectiveused of riotously drunken merrymaking
Examples
- a night of bacchanalian revelry
nouna drunken reveller; a devotee of Bacchus
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blanche
How to pronounce blanche?
The word blanche sounds like Blanche
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shipping
noun
How to pronounce shipping?
The word shipping sounds like ship-ping
What is the definition of shipping?
nounconveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry
nounthe commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
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