hortatory

adjective

How to pronounce hortatory?

The word hortatory sounds like hor-ta-to-ry
/'hɔrtə,toʊri/

What is the definition of hortatory?

adjectivegiving strong encouragement

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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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pisgah

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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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