nymphalid
noun
How to pronounce nymphalid?
The word nymphalid sounds like nym-pha-lid
/'nɪmfəlɪd/
What is the definition of nymphalid?
nounmedium to large butterflies found worldwide typically having brightly colored wings and much-reduced nonfunctional forelegs carried folded on the breast
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isolationist
noun, adjective
How to pronounce isolationist?
The word isolationist sounds like i-so-la-tion-ist
/,aɪsə'leɪʃənɪst/
What is the definition of isolationist?
adjectiveof or relating to isolationism
nounan advocate of isolationism in international affairs
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samoa
noun
How to pronounce samoa?
The word samoa sounds like sa-mo-a
What is the definition of samoa?
nouna constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific
nouna group of volcanic islands in the South Pacific midway between Hawaii and Australia; its climate and scenery and Polynesian culture make it a popular tourist stop
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duplication
noun
How to pronounce duplication?
The word duplication sounds like du-pli-ca-tion
/,duplə'keɪʃən/
What is the definition of duplication?
nouna copy that corresponds to an original exactly
nounthe act of copying or making a duplicate (or duplicates) of something
Examples
- this kind of duplication is wasteful
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moon
noun, verb
How to pronounce moon?
The word moon sounds like moon
/mun/
What is the definition of moon?
nounUnited States religious leader (born in Korea) who founded the Unification Church in 1954; was found guilty of conspiracy to evade taxes (born in 1920)
nounthe light of the Moon
Examples
- moonlight is the smuggler's enemy
verbbe idle in a listless or dreamy way
nounthe period between successive new moons (29.531 days)
verbhave dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake
nounany natural satellite of a planet
Examples
- Jupiter has sixteen moons
nounany object resembling a moon
Examples
- he made a moon lamp that he used as a night light
- the clock had a moon that showed various phases
verbexpose one's buttocks to
Examples
- moon the audience
nounthe natural satellite of the Earth
Examples
- men first stepped on the moon in 1969
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initiatory
adjective
How to pronounce initiatory?
The word initiatory sounds like in-i-ti-a-to-ry
/ɪ'nɪʃiə,toʊri/
What is the definition of initiatory?
adjectiveserving to set in motion
Examples
- an initiatory step toward a treaty
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hoosegow
noun
How to pronounce hoosegow?
The word hoosegow sounds like hoose-gow
/'husgaʊ/
What is the definition of hoosegow?
nounslang for a jail
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acacia
noun
How to pronounce acacia?
The word acacia sounds like a-ca-cia
/ə'keɪʃə/
What is the definition of acacia?
nounany of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia
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oxbow
noun
How to pronounce oxbow?
The word oxbow sounds like ox-bow
/'ɑksboʊ/
What is the definition of oxbow?
nouna U-shaped curve in a stream
nouna wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox
nounthe land inside an oxbow bend in a river
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petulant
adjective
How to pronounce petulant?
The word petulant sounds like pet-u-lant
/'pɛʧələnt/
What is the definition of petulant?
adjectiveeasily irritated or annoyed
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dear
noun, adjective, adverb
How to pronounce dear?
The word dear sounds like dear
/dir/
What is the definition of dear?
nouna sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
adjectivewith or in a close or intimate relationship
Examples
- my sisters and brothers are near and dear
nouna beloved person; used as terms of endearment
adverbwith affection
Examples
- she loved him dearly
adverbat a great cost
Examples
- he paid dearly for the food
- this cost him dear
adjectivehaving a high price
Examples
- much too dear for my pocketbook
adjectivedearly loved
adjectivesincerely earnest
Examples
- one's dearest wish
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probe
noun, verb
How to pronounce probe?
The word probe sounds like probe
/proʊb/
What is the definition of probe?
nounan inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Examples
- there was a congressional probe into the scandal
verbexamine physically with or as if with a probe
Examples
- probe an anthill
verbquestion or examine thoroughly and closely
nouna flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
nounan exploratory action or expedition
nounan investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
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