lowly
adjective
How to pronounce lowly?
The word lowly sounds like low-ly
/'loʊli/
What is the definition of lowly?
adjectiveof low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
Examples
- of humble (or lowly) birth
adjectivelow or inferior in station or quality
Examples
- a lowly parish priest
adjectiveused of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
adjectiveinferior in rank or status
Examples
- a lowly corporal
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lederhosen
noun
How to pronounce lederhosen?
The word lederhosen sounds like le-der-ho-sen
/'leɪdər,hoʊzən/
What is the definition of lederhosen?
nounleather shorts often worn with suspenders; worn especially by men and boys in Bavaria
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biel
How to pronounce biel?
The word biel sounds like Biel
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dayton
noun
How to pronounce dayton?
The word dayton sounds like day-ton
/'deɪtən/
What is the definition of dayton?
nouna city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center
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dakota
noun
How to pronounce dakota?
The word dakota sounds like da-ko-ta
/də'koʊtə/
What is the definition of dakota?
nouna member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
nounthe area of the states of North Dakota and South Dakota
nounthe Siouan language spoken by the Dakota
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park
noun, verb
How to pronounce park?
The word park sounds like park
/pɑrk/
What is the definition of park?
nouna large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
Examples
- there are laws that protect the wildlife in this park
nouna piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
Examples
- they went for a walk in the park
nounScottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)
nouna facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
Examples
- take me out to the ballpark
nouna lot where cars are parked
nouna gear position that acts as a parking brake
Examples
- the put the car in park and got out
verbmaneuver a vehicle into a parking space
Examples
- Can you park right here?
verbplace temporarily
Examples
- park the car in the yard
- park the children with the in-laws
- park your bag in this locker
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disparage
verb
How to pronounce disparage?
The word disparage sounds like dis-par-age
/dɪ'spærɪdʒ/
What is the definition of disparage?
verbexpress a negative opinion of
Examples
- She disparaged her student's efforts
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nix
noun, verb
How to pronounce nix?
The word nix sounds like nix
/nɪks/
What is the definition of nix?
verbcommand against
Examples
- Dad nixed our plans
nouna quantity of no importance
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expensive
adjective
How to pronounce expensive?
The word expensive sounds like ex-pen-sive
/ɪk'spɛnsɪv/
What is the definition of expensive?
adjectivehigh in price or charging high prices
Examples
- expensive clothes
- an expensive shop
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adhesive
noun, adjective
How to pronounce adhesive?
The word adhesive sounds like ad-he-sive
/æd'hisɪv/
What is the definition of adhesive?
nouna substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
adjectivetending to adhere
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albrecht
How to pronounce albrecht?
The word albrecht sounds like al-brecht
/'ɑlbRɛxt/
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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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