blemish
noun, verb
How to pronounce blemish?
The word blemish sounds like blem-ish
/'blɛmɪʃ/
What is the definition of blemish?
nouna mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Examples
- a facial blemish
verbadd a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
verbmar or spoil the appearance of
verbmar or impair with a flaw
Examples
- her face was blemished
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irremovable
adjective
How to pronounce irremovable?
The word irremovable sounds like ir-re-mov-a-ble
/,ɪrɪ'muvəbəl/
What is the definition of irremovable?
adjectiveincapable of being removed or away or dismiss
Examples
- irremovable boulders
- irremovable obstacles
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sweeping
noun, adjective
How to pronounce sweeping?
The word sweeping sounds like sweep-ing
/'swipɪŋ/
What is the definition of sweeping?
adjectiveignoring distinctions
Examples
- sweeping generalizations
adjectivetaking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
Examples
- a sweeping glance
- a wide-sweeping view of the river
nounthe act of cleaning with a broom
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dracaena
noun
How to pronounce dracaena?
The word dracaena sounds like dra-cae-na
/drə'sinə/
What is the definition of dracaena?
nounan agave that is often cultivated for its decorative foliage
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typhoon
noun
How to pronounce typhoon?
The word typhoon sounds like ty-phoon
/taɪ'fun/
What is the definition of typhoon?
nouna tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
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carping
noun
How to pronounce carping?
The word carping sounds like carp-ing
/'kɑrpɪŋ/
What is the definition of carping?
nounpersistent petty and unjustified criticism
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avenger
noun
How to pronounce avenger?
The word avenger sounds like a-veng-er
What is the definition of avenger?
nounsomeone who takes vengeance
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articulator
noun
How to pronounce articulator?
The word articulator sounds like ar-tic-u-la-tor
/ɑr'tɪkjə,leɪtər/
What is the definition of articulator?
nouna movable speech organ
nounsomeone who pronounces words
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slicker
noun
How to pronounce slicker?
The word slicker sounds like slick-er
/'slɪkər/
What is the definition of slicker?
nouna macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
nounsomeone who leads you to believe something that is not true
nouna person with good manners and stylish clothing
How to say slicker and what does slicker mean?
insufferable
adjective
How to pronounce insufferable?
The word insufferable sounds like in-suf-fer-a-ble
/ɪn'səfərəbəl/
What is the definition of insufferable?
adjectivetoo extreme to bear
Examples
- the insufferable heat of August in a New York apartment with no air conditioning
adjectiveunbearably arrogant or conceited
Examples
- insufferable insolence
How to say insufferable and what does insufferable mean?
chromatic
adjective
How to pronounce chromatic?
The word chromatic sounds like chro-mat-ic
/kroʊ'mætɪk/
What is the definition of chromatic?
adjectivebased on a scale consisting of 12 semitones
Examples
- a chromatic scale
adjectivebeing or having or characterized by hue
able to refract light without spectral color separation
Examples
- chromatic lens
How to say chromatic and what does chromatic mean?
piaget
noun
How to pronounce piaget?
The word piaget sounds like pia-get
What is the definition of piaget?
nounSwiss psychologist remembered for his studies of cognitive development in children (1896-1980)
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