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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parlay

noun, verb

How to pronounce parlay?

The word parlay sounds like par-lay
/'pɑrli/

What is the definition of parlay?

verbstake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
nouna series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers

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chunky

adjective

How to pronounce chunky?

The word chunky sounds like chunk-y
/'ʧəŋki/

What is the definition of chunky?

adjectivelike or containing small sticky lumps
Examples
  • the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough
adjectiveshort and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
Examples
  • some people seem born to be square and chunky

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misjoinder

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dingle

noun

How to pronounce dingle?

The word dingle sounds like din-gle
/'dɪŋɡəl/

What is the definition of dingle?

nouna small wooded hollow

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annapolis

noun

How to pronounce annapolis?

The word annapolis sounds like an-nap-o-lis
/ə'næpəlɪs/

What is the definition of annapolis?

nounstate capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy

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