holotype
noun
How to pronounce holotype?
The word holotype sounds like hol-o-type
/'hɑlə,taɪp/
What is the definition of holotype?
nounthe original specimen from which the description of a new species is made
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abortive
adjective
How to pronounce abortive?
The word abortive sounds like a-bor-tive
/ə'bɔrtɪv/
What is the definition of abortive?
adjectivefailing to accomplish an intended result
Examples
- an abortive revolt
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exclamatory
adjective
How to pronounce exclamatory?
The word exclamatory sounds like ex-clam-a-to-ry
/ɪk'sklæmə,toʊri/
What is the definition of exclamatory?
adjectivesudden and strong
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goliath
noun
How to pronounce goliath?
The word goliath sounds like go-li-ath
/ɡə'laɪəθ/
What is the definition of goliath?
nounsomeone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
noun(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot
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alternate
noun, verb, adjective
How to pronounce alternate?
The word alternate sounds like al-ter-nate
/'ɔltərnət/
What is the definition of alternate?
verbbe an understudy or alternate for a role
verbreverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
verbdo something in turns
adjectiveserving or used in place of another
verbgo back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
adjectiveoccurring by turns; first one and then the other
nounsomeone who takes the place of another person
adjectiveevery second one of a series
Examples
- the cleaning lady comes on alternate Wednesdays
verbexchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
adjectiveof leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired
Examples
- stems with alternate leaves
How to say alternate and what does alternate mean?
borough
noun
How to pronounce borough?
The word borough sounds like bor-ough
/'bɜroʊ/
What is the definition of borough?
nounan English town that forms the constituency of a member of parliament
nounone of the administrative divisions of a large city
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valour
noun
How to pronounce valour?
The word valour sounds like val-our
/'vælər/
What is the definition of valour?
nounthe qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
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dissipated
adjective
How to pronounce dissipated?
The word dissipated sounds like dis-si-pat-ed
/'dɪsə,peɪtɪd/
What is the definition of dissipated?
adjectivepreoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
Examples
- led a dissipated life
adjectiveunrestrained by convention or morality
Examples
- deplorably dissipated and degraded
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acceptation
noun
How to pronounce acceptation?
The word acceptation sounds like ac-cep-ta-tion
/,æksɛp'teɪʃən/
What is the definition of acceptation?
nounthe accepted meaning of a word
nounthe act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
nounacceptance as true or valid
How to say acceptation and what does acceptation mean?
clematis
noun
How to pronounce clematis?
The word clematis sounds like clem-a-tis
/'klɛmətɪs/
What is the definition of clematis?
nounany of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
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consecrate
verb, adjective
How to pronounce consecrate?
The word consecrate sounds like con-se-crate
/'kɑnsə,kreɪt/
What is the definition of consecrate?
verbgive entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Examples
- consecrate your life to the church
verbdedicate to a deity by a vow
verbrender holy by means of religious rites
verbappoint to a clerical posts
adjectivesolemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
Examples
- a life consecrated to science
- the consecrated chapel
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