centurion

noun

How to pronounce centurion?

The word centurion sounds like cen-tu-ri-on
/sɛn'turiən/

What is the definition of centurion?

noun(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers

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david

noun

How to pronounce david?

The word david sounds like da-vid
/'deɪvɪd/

What is the definition of david?

nounFrench neoclassical painter who actively supported the French Revolution (1748-1825)
nounpatron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
noun(Old Testament) the 2nd king of the Israelites; as a young shepherd he fought Goliath (a giant Philistine warrior) and killed him by hitting him in the head with a stone flung from a sling; he united Israel with Jerusalem as its capital; many of the Psalms are attributed to David (circa 1000-962 BC)

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breathalyzer

noun

How to pronounce breathalyzer?

The word breathalyzer sounds like breath-a-lyz-er
/'brɛθə,laɪzər/

What is the definition of breathalyzer?

nouna device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath

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dedicate

verb

How to pronounce dedicate?

The word dedicate sounds like ded-i-cate
/'dɛdə,keɪt/

What is the definition of dedicate?

verbgive entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
verbinscribe or address by way of compliment
Examples
  • She dedicated her book to her parents
verbopen to public use, as of a highway, park, or building
verbset apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church

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biconcave

adjective

How to pronounce biconcave?

The word biconcave sounds like bi-con-cave
/baɪ'kɑnkeɪv/

What is the definition of biconcave?

adjectiveconcave on both sides

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innermost

adjective

How to pronounce innermost?

The word innermost sounds like in-ner-most
/'ɪnər,moʊst/

What is the definition of innermost?

adjectivesituated or occurring farthest within
Examples
  • the innermost chamber
adjectivebeing deepest within the self
Examples
  • one's innermost feelings

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airdrome

noun

How to pronounce airdrome?

The word airdrome sounds like air-drome
/'ɜr,droʊm/

What is the definition of airdrome?

nounan airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

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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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