alcaic
noun
How to pronounce alcaic?
The word alcaic sounds like al-ca-ic
/æl'keɪɪk/
What is the definition of alcaic?
nounverse in the meter used in Greek and Latin poetry consisting of strophes of 4 tetrametric lines; reputedly invented by Alcaeus
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frogged
How to pronounce frogged?
The word frogged sounds like frogged
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haley
noun
What is the definition of haley?
nounUnited States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)
nounUnited States writer and Afro-American who wrote a fictionalized account of tracing his family roots back to Africa (1921-1992)
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airlift
verb, noun
How to pronounce airlift?
The word airlift sounds like air-lift
/'ɜr,lɪft/
What is the definition of airlift?
verbfly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means
Examples
- Food is airlifted into Bosnia
nountransportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
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individuality
noun
How to pronounce individuality?
The word individuality sounds like in-di-vid-u-al-i-ty
/,ɪndə,vɪdʒu'ælɪti/
What is the definition of individuality?
nounthe quality of being individual
Examples
- so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality
nounthe distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
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anticlockwise
adverb, adjective
How to pronounce anticlockwise?
The word anticlockwise sounds like an-ti-clock-wise
/,æntɪ'klɑkwaɪz/
What is the definition of anticlockwise?
adverbin a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move
adjectivein the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock
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liturgical
How to pronounce liturgical?
The word liturgical sounds like li-tur-gi-cal
/lɪ'tɜrdʒɪkəl/
What is the definition of liturgical?
of or relating to or in accord with liturgy
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domination
noun
How to pronounce domination?
The word domination sounds like dom-i-na-tion
/,dɑmə'neɪʃən/
What is the definition of domination?
nounpower to dominate or defeat
nounsocial control by dominating
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desk
noun
How to pronounce desk?
The word desk sounds like desk
/dɛsk/
What is the definition of desk?
nouna piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
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superintendence
noun
How to pronounce superintendence?
The word superintendence sounds like su-per-in-tend-ence
What is the definition of superintendence?
nounmanagement by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
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incurable
noun, adjective
How to pronounce incurable?
The word incurable sounds like in-cur-a-ble
/ɪn'kjʊrəbəl/
What is the definition of incurable?
nouna person whose disease is incurable
adjectiveunalterable in disposition or habits
Examples
- an incurable optimist
incapable of being cured
Examples
- an incurable disease
- an incurable addiction to smoking
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tarsier
noun
How to pronounce tarsier?
The word tarsier sounds like tar-si-er
/'tɑrsiər/
What is the definition of tarsier?
nounnocturnal arboreal primate of Indonesia and the Philippines having huge eyes and digits ending in pads to facilitate climbing; the only primate that spurns all plant material as food living entirely on insects and small vertebrates
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