elevator
noun
How to pronounce elevator?
The word elevator sounds like el-e-va-tor
/'ɛlə,veɪtər/
What is the definition of elevator?
nounlifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
nounthe airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend
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invader
noun
How to pronounce invader?
The word invader sounds like in-vad-er
What is the definition of invader?
nounsomeone who enters by force in order to conquer
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violator
noun
What is the definition of violator?
nounsomeone who violates the law
nounsomeone who assaults others sexually
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what
noun, adverb
What is the definition of what?
nounSomething; thing; stuff.
adverbWhy? For what purpose? On what account?
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cyan
noun, adjective
How to pronounce cyan?
The word cyan sounds like cy-an
/'saɪæn/
What is the definition of cyan?
adjectiveof a bluish shade of green
nouna primary subtractive color for light; has a blue-green color
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complex
noun, adjective
How to pronounce complex?
The word complex sounds like com-plex
/'kɑmplɛks/
What is the definition of complex?
nouna compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
adjectivedifficult to analyze or understand
Examples
- he's more complex than he seems on the surface
nouna conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
Examples
- the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town
nouna whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures
adjectivecomplicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
Examples
- a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody
- a complex mass of diverse laws and customs
noun(psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior
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dowdy
noun, adjective
How to pronounce dowdy?
The word dowdy sounds like dow-dy
/'daʊdi/
What is the definition of dowdy?
nounBritish marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
noundeep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust
adjectiveprimly out of date
adjectivelacking in smartness or taste
Examples
- a dowdy grey outfit
- a clean and sunny but completely dowdy room
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nowadays
noun, adverb
How to pronounce nowadays?
The word nowadays sounds like now-a-days
/'naʊə,deɪz/
What is the definition of nowadays?
nounthe period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
adverbin these times
Examples
- it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished
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impish
adjective
How to pronounce impish?
The word impish sounds like imp-ish
/'ɪmpɪʃ/
What is the definition of impish?
adjectivenaughtily or annoyingly playful
Examples
- teasing and worrying with impish laughter
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lynch
verb
How to pronounce lynch?
The word lynch sounds like lynch
/lɪnʧ/
What is the definition of lynch?
verbkill without legal sanction
Examples
- The blood-thirsty mob lynched the alleged killer of the child
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cockamamie
adjective
What is the definition of cockamamie?
adjectiveinformal term for ridiculous and implausible
Examples
- he gave me a cockamamie reason for not going
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