English Vocab Set 2
Grifter
"Grifter commonly refers to: A practitioner of confidence tricks; one who befriends another to take advantage of them, or gain something from them.""Grifter"" on @Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grifter?wprov=sfta1"
damascene|'da-mu,seen|
"Of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people • damascene city gates(of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals≈ fancyNoun: damascene|'da-mu,seen|A design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel~ design, figure, patternVerb: damascene|'da-mu,seen|(handicraft) inlay metal with gold and silver~ inlayDerivedNoun: DamascusNoun: Damascene|'da-mu,seen|A native or inhabitant of Damascus~ Syrian<img src=""300px-Tourist_items,_Toledo.JPG"" />"
Noun: barnyard|'baarn,yaard|
A yard adjoining a barn • a manure-scented barnyard~ yard
Adjective: infective|in'fek-tiv|
Able to cause disease • infective agents= morbific, pathogenetic, pathogenic≈ unhealthfulCaused by infection or capable of causing infection • a carrier remains infective without himself showing signs of the disease • viruses and other infective agents= infectious≈ infected, septicDerivedNoun: infection, infectiveness, infectivityVerb: infectSee alsohighly infective
caprine
Adjective: caprine|'ka,prIn|Being or pertaining to or resembling a goat or goats • a caprine strain of virus • a caprine voice • caprine creaturesDerivedNoun: goat[sound:rec1475612693.mp3]
tactually
By touch • he perceives shapes tactually= hapticallyDerivedAdjective: tactual
lucubrate
Definitions for lucubrate to work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night. to write learnedly.[sound:rec1471903921.mp3]
becastled
Fortified by or furnished with a castle or castles. [quotations ▼]
: fructuous|frúk-choo-us|
Fruitful; productive; profitableNoun: fructuousness Adverb: fructuously
regnal|
Of or pertaining to the reign of a monarch • regnal years />DerivedAdverb: regnally
galluses
a pair of suspenders for trousers- maybe older ususuage
anoxic
anoxia[sound:rec1472315937.mp3][an-ok-see-uh, uh-nok-] Spell SyllablesWord Originnoun1.an abnormally low amount of oxygen in the body tissues; hypoxia.2.the mental and physical disturbances that occur as a result of hypoxia.Origin of anoxiaadj anoxic
fulsome
fulsome playadjective ful·some \ˈfu̇l-səm\Popularity: Top 40% of wordsSimple Definition of fulsome : expressing something (such as praise or thanks) in a very enthusiastic or emotional waySource: Merriam-Webster's Learner's DictionaryExamples: fulsome in a sentenceEditor's note: Did You Know?Tip: Usage guide Full Definition of fulsome 1 a : characterized by abundance : copious <describes in fulsome detail — G. N. Shuster> <fulsome bird life. The feeder overcrowded — Maxine Kumin> b : generous in amount, extent, or spirit <the passengers were fulsome in praise of the plane's crew — Don Oliver> <a fulsome victory for the far left — Bruce Rothwell> <the greetings have been fulsome, the farewells tender — Simon Gray> c : being full and well developed <she was in generally fulsome, limpid voice — Thor Eckert, Jr.> 2 : aesthetically, morally, or generally offensive <fulsome lies and nauseous flattery — William Congreve> <the devil take thee for a...fulsome rogue — George Villiers> 3 : exceeding the bounds of good taste : overdone <the fulsome chromium glitter of the escalators dominating the central hall — Lewis Mumford> 4 : excessively complimentary or flattering : effusive <an admiration whose extent I did not express, lest I be thought fulsome — A. J. Liebling>fulsomely adverbfulsomeness noun
halter 2 meanings
halter|hol-tur|Rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with arope for leading=hackamore~headgearA rope that is used by =hangman's halter, hangman's rope,hemp, hempen necktie~ropeA woman's top that fastens behind the backand neck leaving the back and armsuncovered~topEither of the rudimentary hind wings ofdipterous insects; used for maintainingequilibrium during flight=balancer, haltere~wingVerb: halter|hol-tur|Hang with a halter~hang[2], string upPrevent the progress or free movement of=cramp, hamper, strangle~bound, confine, limit, restrain, restrict,throttle, trammel
incidentalist
noun in·ci·den·tal·istPopularity: Bottom 10% of wordsDefinition of incidentalistplural -s: one that is more concerned with the minutiae of incident than with broad overall views or concepts
seraglio
noun, plural seraglios.1.the part of a Muslim house or palace in which the wives and concubines are secluded; harem.2.a Turkish palace, especially of the sultan.[sound:rec1470594995.mp3]
ad hockery
reliance on temporary solutions rather than on consistent long term plansad hok uh ree
rigorism
rig·or·ism[ˈriɡəˌrizəm]NOUN extreme strictness in interpreting or enforcing a law, precept, or principle. (in the Roman Catholic Church) formerly, the doctrine that in doubtful cases of conscience the strict course is always to be followed.
Verb: schuss|
shûs|(sport) ski downhill • The lodge hopes visitors will come to Zip, dip, flip, zag, schuss, board and ski in Michigan~ ski
Lodestar | Definition of Lodestar by Merriam-Webster
something that leads or guides groups of people of a person
Adjective: calumnious
s|(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign • Which of these contains the calumnious material?= calumniatory, defamatory, denigrating, denigrative, denigratory, libellous, slanderous≈ harmfulDerivedNoun: calumny, calumniousnessAdverb: calumniously
Adjective: solstitial|
sól'sti-shul|Happening at a solstice; esp. (with reference to the northern hemisphere), happening at the summer solstice, or midsummerOf or pertaining to a solsticeDerivedNoun: solsticeAdverb: solstitially
glower
verb Definition :to look or stare with sullen annoyance or angerScroll down for more about glower
undock is a
word to leave dock
zwieback
zwieback \SWEE-back\ Share the Word of the Day Definition noun :a usually sweetened bread enriched with eggs that is baked and then sliced and toasted until dry and crisp [sound:rec1475449515.mp3]
Adjective: well-spoken
|'wel 'spow-kun|Speaking or spoken fittingly or pleasingly • a few well-spoken words on civic pride • a well-spoken gentleman≈ articulate
agitato
|,a-ji'taa-tow|Sung or played in a restless, hurried, and spasmodic manner • Agitato violin is the technique of playing restlessly and tense
Adjective: sanitarian
|,sa-ni'teh-ree-un|Of or pertaining to health, or the laws of health; sanitaryNoun: sanitarian|,sa-ni'teh-ree-un|An advocate of sanitary measures; one especially interested or versed in sanitary measures
Noun: unreasonableness
|,ún'ree-zu-nu-bul-nus|Quality or degree of not responding to reasoned argumentDerivedAdjective: unreasonable
Adverb: unpropitiously
|,ún-pru'pi-shus-lee|In an inauspicious manner= inauspiciously◑ propitiouslyDerivedAdjective: unpropitiousAdverb: propitiously
sandblaster
|A tool that throws out a blast of steam ladenwith sand; used to clean or grind hardsurfaces~hand toolDerivedVerb: sandblast
aftersensation|'
|An image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased= afterimage~ memory image⇒ aftertaste
n: e-business
|Commerce conducted electronically (as on the internet)= e-commerce~ commerce, commercialism, mercantilism
anthropometry
|Measurement and study of the human body and its parts and capacities~ measure, measurement, measuring, mensurationDerivedAdjective: anthropometric, anthropometrical[sound:rec1471525603.mp3]
Adjective: trigNoun: trig
|Neat and smart in appearance • the trig corporal in his jaunty c≈ tidy
spearer|
|One who uses a spear • a spearer of fishDerivedNoun: spearVerb: spear
Adjective: ectypal
|ek-ti-pul|Copied, reproduced as a moulding or cast, in contradistinction from the original modelDerivedNoun: ectype
Adjective: jaunty at least one meaning
|jon-tee|Marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners • a jaunty red hat= dapper, dashing, natty, pert, raffish, rakish, snappy, spiffy, spruce≈ fashionable, happening, stylishHaving a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air • a jaunty optimist • walked with a jaunty step= chipper, debonair, debonaire≈ cheerfulDerivedNoun: jaunt, jauntinessVerb: jauntAdverb: jauntily
Noun: pillow verb or adjective forms
|pi-low|A cushion to support the head of a sleeping person~ cushion⇒ bed pillow, bolster, long pillowVerb: pillow|pi-low|Rest on or as if on a pillow • pillow your head= rest~ lay, place, pose, position, put, setDerivedAdjective: pillowy
Noun: religiosity
|ri,li-jee'ó-si-tee|Exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal= pietism, religionism, religiousism~ devoutness, religiousnessDerivedAdjective: religiose, religious
crepe 2 meanings
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brocade
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oblanceolate
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lucifugal
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singlism
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quadrival
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chiseller
"<img src=""paste-7954279432193.jpg"" />chiz-uh-ler, chiz-ler"
cockade
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"<span style="" "">one who rides in a canoe</span>"
"<span style="" "">...canoeists.National Postcalibre</span>"
"<span style="" "">articled</span>"
"<span style="" "">Adjective: articled|aar-ti-k(u)ld|Bound by contract • Each articled clerk is allocated to a practice law in that area for the full duration of the term=apprenticed, bound, indentured≈unfreeVerb: article|aar-ti-kul|Bind by a contract; especially for a training period</span>"
"<span style="" "">sump</span>"
"<span style="" "">Definition of sump1 :a pit or reservoir serving as a drain or receptacle for liquids: such asa :cesspoolb :a pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (such as the oil-circulating system of an internal combustion engine)c chiefly British :oil pan2 British :crankcase3[German Sumpf, literally, marsh, from Middle High German — more at swamp]a :the lowest part of a mine shaft into which water drainsb :an excavation ahead of regular work in driving a mine tunnel or sinking a mine shaft4 :something resembling a sump :sink 2NEW! Time TravelerFirst Known Use: 1653</span>"
"<span style="" "">anthropocentric</span>"
"<span style="" "">Definitions for anthropocentricviewing and interpreting everything in terms of human experience and values.regarding the human being as the central fact of the universe.assuming human beings to be the final aim and end of the univers</span>"
"<span style="" "">upcycle</span>"
"<span style="" "">Definitions for upcycleto process (used goods or waste material) so as to produce something that is often better than the original: I upcycled a stained tablecloth into curtains.to process goods or material in this way.</span>"
"<span style="" "">dudgeon</span>"
"<span style="" "">Noun: dudgeon|dú-jun|A feeling of intense indignation (nowused only in the phrase 'in high dudgeon')=high dudgeon</span>"
"<span style="" "">blunt verb </span>"
"<span style="" "">Verb: blunt|blúnt|Make less intense • blunted emotionsMake numb or insensitive • The shockblunted her senses=benumb, dull, numbMake dull or blunt • Too much cuttingblunts the knife's edge=dullMake less sharp • blunt the knivesMake less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigour, force, activity, or sensation • Terror blunted her feelings=deadenDerivedNoun: bluntnessAdjective: blunted, bluntishAdverb: bluntly</span>"
"<span style="" "">disparate</span>"
"<span style="" "">disparate Audio pronunciation adjective | DISS-puh-rut Definition 1 :containing or made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous elements 2 :markedly distinct in quality or character </span>"
"<span style="" "">farceur</span>"
"<span style="" "">farceurplaynoun far·ceur \ fär-ˈsər \Popularity: Top 30% of wordsExamples: farceur in a SentenceEditor's Note: Did You Know? ***** said far-sir Definition of farceur1 :joker, wag2 :a writer or actor of farce</span>"
"<span style="" "">irrespective</span>"
"<span style="" "">irrespective[ir-i-spek-tiv] Spell SyllablesExamples Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.without regard to something else, especially something specified; ignoring or discounting (usually followed by of):Irrespective of my wishes, I should go.</span>"
"<span style="" "">legerity </span>"
"<span style="" "">legerity[luh-jer-i-tee] Spell SyllablesSynonyms Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.physical or mental quickness; nimbleness; agility.</span>"
"<span style="" "">lollop</span>"
"<span style="" "">lollop[lol-uh p] Spell SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comverb (used without object)1.British Dialect. to loll; lounge.2.to move forward with a bounding or leaping motion.</span>"
"<span style="" "">buzz phrase</span>"
"<span style="" "">phrase like a buzz word</span>"
"<span style="" "">prehension</span>"
"<span style="" "">prehension Audio pronunciation noun | pree-HEN-shun Definition 1 :the act of taking hold, seizing, or grasping 2 :mental understanding : comprehension 3 :apprehension by the senses Scroll down for more about prehension </span>"
mangonel
"An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles= arbalest, arbalist, arblast, ballista, bricole, catapult, onager, trebuchet, trebucket />~ engine<img src=""Screenshot_2016-07-31-11-59-34.jpg"" />"
mithridate
"April 6mithridate \MITH-ruh-dayt\ Share the Word of the Day Definition noun :an antidote against poison; especially : a confection held to be effective against poison Brainstorm used to refer to temporary insanity. What changed? Examples ""What he wanted, in effect, was a universal antidote, which medical science has for years referred to as a mithridate."" — Harold L. Klawans, Newton's Madness, 1990 ""Is enough known about the mechanisms of poisoning"
brassard
"A brassard or armlet is an armband or piece of cloth or other material worn around the upper arm; the term typically refers to an item of uniform worn as part of military uniform or by police or other uniformed persons. Unit, role or rank badges or other insignia are carried on it instead of being stitched into the actual clothing. The brassard, when spread out, may be roughly rectangular in shape, where it is worn merely around the arm; it may also be a roughly triangular shape, in which case the brassard is also attached to a shoulder strap. The term is originally French, deriving from bras meaning ""arm"".armor for upper arm"
Corniche
"A corniche is a road on the side of a cliff or mountain, with the ground rising on one side of the road and falling away on the other. The word comes from the French route à corniche or road on a ledge.""Corniche"" on @Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corniche?wprov=sfta1"
Tumulus
"A tumulus (plural tumuli) is a mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves. Tumuli are also known as barrows, burial mounds or kurgans, and may be found throughout much of the world. A cairn, which is a mound of stones built for various""Tumulus"" on @Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumulus?wprov=sfta1"
Aboriginality
"Aboriginalityˌabərɪdʒɪˈnalɪti/nounthe distinctive culture of aboriginal peoples, especially those in Australia.""their music reflects their Aboriginality"""
indrawn
"Adjective: indrawn|'in,dron|Tending to reserve or introspection • a quiet indrawn man=withdrawn≈reservedindrawnɪnˈdrɔːn,ˈɪndrɔːn/adjective1.(of breath) taken in.""she heard the swift indrawn breath of surprise""2.(of a person) shy and introspective.Feedback"
agasp
"Agasp \A*gasp""\, adv. & a. [. a- + gasp.] In a state of gasping. --Coleridge. [1913 Webster] Agast"
ampitheatre.
"An amphitheatre or amphitheater is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports. The term derives from the ancient Greek ἀμφιθέατρον, from ἀμφί, meaning ""on both sides"" or ""around"" and "
gantry
"Definition of gantryplural gantries1 : a frame for supporting barrels2 : a frame structure raised on side supports so as to span over or around something: such asa : a platform made to carry a traveling crane and supported by towers or side frames running on parallel tracks; also : a movable structure with platforms at different levels used for erecting and servicing rockets before launchingb : a structure spanning several railroad tracks and displaying signals for eachgantryˈɡantri/Submitnoun1.a bridge-like overhead structure with a platform supporting equipment such as a crane, signals, or cameras.""the TV cameras on gantries alongside the 17th and 18th holes""2.(in a bar) a structure containing inverted bottles and fitted with optics for serving measures.gantrynoun [ C ] UK /ˈɡæn.tri/ US /ˈɡæn.tri/a tall metal frame that supports heavy machines such as cranes, railway signals, or other equipment"
alow
"Definition: belowExamples""She had studding-sails out alow and aloft, with a light but steady breeze, and her captain said he could not get more than four knots out of her and thought he should have a long passage."" — Richard Henry Dana, Two Years Before the Mast, 1840""Mr. Blunt remained seated, a"
off year
"Dictionaryoff yearnounUS1.a year in which there is no major election, especially one in which there is a Congressional election but no Presidential election.2.a year that is inferior or substandard compared to previous ones.""he roared back last season from an off year during which he was plagued by injuries"""
Entryism
"Entryism (also referred to as entrism or enterism, or as infiltration) is a political strategy in which an organisation or state encourages its members or supporters to join another, usually larger, organisation in an attempt to expand influence and expand their ideas and program. In situations where the organization being ""entered"" is hostile to entrism, the entrists may engage in a degree of subterfuge and subversion to hide the fact that they are an organisation in their own right."
Exedra
"In architecture, an exedra is a semicircular recess or plinth, often crowned by a semi-dome, which is sometimes set into a building's façade or is free-standing. The original Greek sense (ἐξέδρα, a seat out of doors) was applied to a room that opene""Exedra"" on @Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exedra?wprov=sfta1"
carafe
"Noun: carafe|ku'raf|A bottle with a stopper; for serving wineor water=decanter<img src=""vardagen-carafe-with-lid__0395852_PE574712_S4.JPG"" />"
polygenism
"Polygenism is a theory of human origins which posits the view that the human races are of different origins (polygenesis). This view is opposite to the idea of monogenism, which posits a single origin of humanity. Modern scientific views no longer favor the polygenic model, with the monogenic ""Out of Africa"" theory and its variants being the most widely accepted models for human origins.[1]"
roman fleuve
"The roman-fleuve (French, literally ""river-novel"") refers to an extended sequence of novels of which the whole acts as a commentary for a society or an epoch, and which continually deals with a central character, community or a saga within a family.""Novel sequence"" on @Wikipedia: "
demur
"Verb: demur(demurred, demurring)|di'mur|Take exception to • he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday= except~ object(law) enter a demurrer~ pleadNoun: demur|di'mur|(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings= demurral, demurrer~ objectionDerivedNoun: demurral, demurdɪˈməː/Submitverb1.raise objections or show reluctance.""normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred""synonyms: raise objections, object, take exception, take issue, protest, lodge a protest, cavil, dissent; Morenoun1.the action of objecting to or hesitating over something.""they accepted this ruling without demur""synonyms: objection, protest, protestation, complaint, dispute, dissent, carping, cavilling, recalcitrance, opposition, resistance; More"
wormburner
"Wormburner"" is a golf slang term applied to a shot in which the golf ball barely gets off the ground - or doesn't get off the ground at all. A wormburner might really be scorched and, if the golf course being played has firm ground that promotes roll, might even result in decent distance."
de ju·re
"[di ˈjo͝orē, dā ˈjo͝oˌrā]ADVERBaccording to rightful entitlement or claim; by right. Often contrasted with de facto.synonyms: by right · rightfully · legally · according to the law · [More]ADJECTIVEdenoting something or someone that is rightfully such:""he had been de jure king since his father's death""Powered by Oxford Dictionaries · © Oxford University Press · Translation by Bing Translator"
contretempsˈkɒntrətɒ̃/noun
"a minor dispute or disagreement.""she had occasional contretemps with her staff""synonyms: argument, quarrel, squabble, altercation, clash, fight; Morean unexpected and unfortunate occurrence.""the hotel had to deal with more than one contretemps before the end of the night""synonyms: mishap, misadventure, accident, mischance, unfortunate occurrence, awkward moment; More"
disquieting
"adjcausing mental discomfort""the disquieting sounds of nearby gunfire""syn : disquieting"
balayageˈ
"balɪjɑːʒ/nouna technique for highlighting hair in which the dye is painted on in such a way as to create a graduated, natural-looking effect.""she specializes in balayage, colour corrections, restyles, and extensions"""
hornswoggle
"bamboozle hoaxGrass-fed is an unregulated term with no standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This can add to the confusion for home cooks already trying to avoid getting hornswoggled by advertising claims (look what happened to the heavily abused word 'natural')."" — Jennifer Rude Klett, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2017""An unsuccessful indie actress ... tries to hornswoggle a celebrity into appearing in the film she's making as a last-ditch attempt to rescue her career."" — Dave Kehr, The New York Times, 5 May 201"
designedly
"by design on purposedesignedlydɪˈzʌɪnɪdli/adverbdeliberately in order to produce a specific effect.""the goblet designedly left for him""synonyms:deliberately, by design, on purpose, purposefully, intentionally; More"
confessedly
"confessedlykənˈfɛsɪdli/adverbby one's own admission.""many therapists have had clients who, confessedly or otherwise, have fallen in love with them"""
fanfaronade
"fanfaronadefan-fer-uh-neydnoun1:bragging; bravado; bluster.E: ""... I'll keep it so well that it will arrive at its destination, I swear to you, and woe to him who trie... More examplesM: Learn more about fanfaronade"
gadfly
"gadflyˈɡadflʌɪ/nouna fly that bites livestock, especially a horsefly, warble fly, or botfly.a person who annoys or criticizes others in order to provoke them into action.""always a gadfly, he attacked intellectual orthodoxies"""
heterogeneity
"het·er·o·ge·ne·i·ty[ˌhedərəjəˈnēədē, ˌhedərəjəˈnāədē]NOUNthe quality or state of being diverse in character or content: ""the genetic heterogeneity of human populations"""
imprecate
"imprecateplayverb IM-prih-kaytPrevNextDefinition: to invoke evil on : curseExamples""Mallory imprecated the weather when the ink froze in his fountain pen...."" — Stanley Snaith, At Grips with Everest, 1938""The people would pause, look out at the Missouri rolling past and quietly carrying down trees like doomed pinnaces, and the workers' sweating brows wrinkled, but I heard no one imprecate the river; each just went back to passing along stories and sandbags."" — William Least Heat-Moon, River-Horse, 1999Learn a new word every day. Delivered to your inbox!Did You Know?It may surprise you to learn that a word that refers to wishing evil upon someone has its roots in praying, but imprecate ultimately derives from the Latin verb precari, meaning ""to pray, ask, or entreat."" Precari is also the ancestor of such English words as deprecate (which once meant ""to pray against an evil,"" though that sense is now archaic), precatory(""expressing a wish"") and even pray itself (which has deeper roots in the Latin noun for a request or entreaty, prex)."
impolitic
"im·pol·i·tic[imˈpäləˌtik] /ADJECTIVEfailing to possess or display prudence; unwise: ""it was impolitic to pay the slightest tribute to the enemy""synonyms: imprudent · unwise · injudicious · incautious · [sound:rec1476490030.mp3]"
indiscipline
"indisciplinenounlack of discipline.""public concern about indiscipline in schools"""
logomachy
"logomachyləˈɡɒməki/nounrarean argument about words.""the final word must be left to the t"
mensicus
"meniscusmɪˈnɪskəs/SubmitnounPHYSICSthe curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube.a lens that is convex on one side and concave on the other.""a meniscus lens""ANATOMYa thin fibrous cartilage between the surfaces of some joints, e.g. th"
Noun: knout|
"nawt|A whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners~ whip[sound:rec1478481925.mp3]<img src=""paste-4419521347585.jpg"" />"
noughties
"noughtiesnounBRITISHthe decade from 2000 to 2009.""late-nineties/early-noughties girl groups"""
onboarding
"onboardingɒnˈbɔːdɪŋ/Submitnounthe action or process of integrating a new employee into an organization or familiarizing a new customer or client with one's products or services.""after the initial onboarding is complete, continue to offer new hires relevant training and development opportunities"""
overdraw not the bank one
"overdraw and overdrawn əʊvəˈdrɔː/verbpast participle: overdrawn1.draw money from (one's bank account) in excess of what the account holds.""you only pay interest if your account is overdrawn""2.exaggerate in describing or depicting (someone or something).""some of the characters were overdrawn"""
"pro rataprəʊ ˈrɑːtə,ˈreɪtə/adjective1.proportional.""as the pound has fallen costs have risen on a pro rata basis""adverb1.proportionally.""their fees will rise pro rata with salaries"""
"pro rataprəʊ ˈrɑːtə,ˈreɪtə/adjective1.proportional.""as the pound has fallen costs have risen on a pro rata basis""adverb1.proportionally.""their fees will rise pro rata with salaries"""
pro·sum·er[
"prōˈso͞omər]NOUNan amateur who purchases equipment with quality or features suitable for professional use:""the magazine is aimed at the prosumer who uses a $10,000 camera to make home movies of his dog""a prospective consumer who is involved in the design, manufacture, or development of a product or service.""a panel of prosumers weighed in on the plans for the new shampoo"""
reccommendable
"recommendable Also found in: Thesaurus, Legal, Idioms.rec·om·mend (rĕk′ə-mĕnd′)v. rec·om·mend·ed, rec·om·mend·ing, rec·om·mendsv.tr.1. To praise or commend to another as being worthy or desirable; endorse: recommended him for the job;recommended a car instead of an SUV.2. To make attractive or acceptable: This book has much to recommend it.3. To advise or counsel: She recommended that we be on time.4. To commit to the charge of another; entrust: ""By these our letters we would have the safety of his person ...recommended to your care"" (John Milton).v.intr.To give advice or counsel: ""recommended against signing an international agreement"" (Time).[Middle English recomenden, from Medieval Latin recommendāre : Latin re-, re- + Latin commendāre, to entrust,commend; see commend.]rec′om·mend′a·ble adj.rec′om·mend′er n."
retrodict
"revNextDefinition: to utilize present information or ideas to infer or explain (a past event or state of affairs)Did You Know?We predict that you will guess the correct origins of retrodict, and chances are we will not contradict you. English speakers had started using predict by at least the late 16th century; it's a word formed by combining prae- (meaning ""before"") and dicere (meaning ""to say""). Since the rough translation of predict is ""to say before,"" it's no surprise that when people in the early 20th century wanted a word for ""predicting"" the past, they created it by combining the prefix for ""backward"" (retro-) with the -dict of predict. Other dicere descendants in English include contradict, benediction, dictate, diction, and dictionary.Learn a new word every day, delivered to your inbox!Your email address SUBSCRIBEExamplesGeologists have retrodicted the positions of the continents millions of years ago.""PhD students in my lab are developing new ways to retrodict maize production through time, drawing on tree-ring data for climatic information...."" — Tim Kohler, quoted in an article at Laboratoryequipment.com, 7 Aug. 2014"
recherche
"re·cher·ché rəˌSHerˈSHā,rəˈSHerˌSHā/ adjective rare, exotic, or obscure. ""a few linguistic terms are perhaps a bit recherché for the average readership"" synonyms: obscure, rare, esoteric, abstruse, arcane, recondite, exotic, strange, unusual, unfamiliar, out of the ordinary ""most of the titles are recherché""unusual and not understood by most people[sound:rec1473604897.mp3]"
salable
"salableadjcapable of being sold; fit for sale""saleable at a low price""syn : salable, saleableant : unsalable"
sampler sewing
"samplerˈsɑːmplə/Submitnounnoun: sampler; plural noun: samplers1.a piece of embroidery worked in various stitches as a specimen of skill, typically containing the alphabet and some mottoes.2.a representative collection or example of something.""a sampler of rock plants""3.a person or device that takes and analyses samples.4.an electronic device for sampling music and sound."
surety 2 meanings
"suretynoun1.a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, for example their appearing in court or paying a debt.""the rights of wives who act as sureties for their husband's debts""synonyms:guarantor, sponsor""these are all cases in which a wife has become a surety for her husband's obligations""2.the state of being sure or certain of something.""the surety of my impending fatherhood"""
temporize
"tem•po•rize (tĕmˈpə-rīzˌ)►v. To act evasively in order to gain time, avoid argument, or postpone a decision: ""Colonial officials . . . ordered to enforce unpopular enactments, tended to temporize, to find excuses for evasion" ( J.H. Parry).v. To engage in discussions or negotiations, especially so as to achieve a compromise or gain time.v. To yield to current circumstances or necessities; act to suit the time."
unclose
"uncloseʌnˈkləʊz/verbrareopen.""an unclosed file"""
trouser brit verb
"verbBRITISHinformalpast tense: trousered; past participle: trouseredreceive or take (something, especially money) for oneself; pocket.""they claimed that he had trousered a £2 million advance"""
endue
"verbliteraryendow or provide with a quality or ability.""our sight would be endued with a far greater sharpness""in dew"
vermiform
"vermiformˈvəːmɪfɔːm/adjectiveZOOLOGYANATOMYresembling or having the form of a worm.""the larva escapes from the vermiform parent"""
walk-up
"walk-up (of a building) allowing access to the upper floors by stairs only; having no elevator. ""a walk-up hotel"" "
Political satirist Bassem Youssef,
"who has become known to many as ""the Jon Stewart of Egypt,"" is lamenting ""xenophobic"" rhetoric from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.former heart surgeon."
withal
"wɪˈðɔːl/archaicadverb1.in addition; as a further factor or consideration.""the whole is light and portable, and ornamental withal""preposition1.with (used at the end of a clause).""we sat with little to nourish ourselves withal but vile w"
bullish
"ˈadjective1.aggressively confident and self-assertive.""he has campaigned courageously despite difficulties that would have stopped many more bullish men""synonyms:optimistic, hopeful, buoyant, positive, disposed to look on the bright side, sanguine, confident, cheerful, cheery, bright, assured, animated, spirited; More2.STOCK MARKETcharacterized by rising share prices.""the market was bullish""synonyms:optimistic, hopeful, buoyant, positive, disposed to look on the bright side, sanguine, confident, cheerful, cheery, bright, assured, animated, spirited; More"
spendyˈspɛndi/adje
"ˈspɛndi/adjectiveUSinformalcosting a great deal; expensive.spending a great deal of money; extravagant.""that's not a real spendy crowd—they eat fast food"""
adventitious
"ˌadv(ə)nˈtɪʃəs/adjectivehappening as a result of an external factor or chance rather than design or inherent nature.""adventitious similarities""synonyms:unplanned, unpremeditated, accidental, unintentional, unintended, unexpected, unforeseen, involuntary, chance, fortuitous, serendipitous, coincidental, casual, random, fluky, unlooked-for, unhoped-for, not bargained for, out of the blue, without warning; rarealeatory""he felt that the conversation was not entirely adventitious""coming from outside; not native.""the adventitious population""synonyms:foreign, alien, non-native, outside, external, extraneous, extrinsic""some rural parishes recorded high adventitious populations""BIOLOGYformed accidentally or in an unusual anatomical position.""adventitious lobes may appear between the primaries""ad Ven tish isadventitious[ad-vuh n-tish-uh s] Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.associated with something by chance rather than as an integral part;extrinsic.2.Botany, Zoology. appearing in an abnormal or unusual position or place, asa root."
recapitulation.
"ˌriːkəpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/nounan act or instance of summarizing and restating the main points of something.""his recapitulation of the argument""BIOLOGYthe repetition of an evolutionary or other process during development or growth.MUSICa part of a movement (especially one in sonata form) in which themes from the exposition are restated"
dint
>Interchangeable with 'means' in the expression 'by means of' • art is not something that is come-at-able by dint of
ag·o·nal
(4gùN-nNl) adj. Associated with or relating to great pain, especially theagony of death.
exonerative
exonerative is a word
Noun: actuator|
'ak-choo,ey-tur|A mechanism that puts something into automatic action~ mechanism⇒ positioner, rotary actuatorDerivedVerb: actuate
Noun: footfault|
'fût,folt|A fault that occurs when the server in tennis fails to keep both feet behind the baseline~ fault
Noun: viceroy|
'vIs,roy|Governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign= vicereine~ governor⇒ Khedive, exarchShowy American butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller= Limenitis archippus~ brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterfly, nymphalid, nymphalid butterflyDerivedNoun: viceroyshipAdjective: viceregal
scabrous
(formal) offensive or shocking in a sexual way synonym indecent(specialist) having a rough surface synonym scalyscabrous skinWord Origindealing with salacious or indecent material
Adjective: ultra vires
(law) beyond the legal power or authority of a person or official or body etc • an ultra vires contract◑ intra viresAdverb: ultra viresBeyond the scope or in excess of legal power or authoritultra vie rees
hoary
(old-fashioned) very old and well known and therefore no longer interestinga hoary old joke(literary) (especially of hair) grey or white because a person is oldHis hair was a hoary white.as sounds
Noun: aide-mémoire
(pl. aides-mémoire)|,eyd,mem'waar|A memorandum summarizing the items of an agreement (used especially in diplomatic communications)= aide-memoire, position paper~ memo, memoranda, memorandum
Noun: roadman
(pl. roadmen)|rowd-mun|A salesman who travels to call on customers= bagman, commercial traveller, drummer, travelling salesman~ interpreter, representative, salesman, spokesperson, voiceA workman who is employed to repair roads= road mender~ working man, working person, workingman, workman
Noun: talus2
(pl. taluses)A sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff= scree~ formation, geological formation
Adjective: aphrodisiacal|
,af-ru'di-zee,a-kul|Exciting sexual desire= aphrodisiac, sexyDerivedNoun: aphrodisiac
Adjective: déclassé|
,dey,kla'sey|Fallen or lowered in class, rank, or social position; lacking high station or birth; of inferior status • There was a time when clotheslines were considered déclassé
Adjective: word-perfect|
,word'pur-fikt| |,word'pur,fekt|Correct to the last detail; especially being in or following the exact words • she was word-perfect in her part= letter-perfect≈ correct, right
spurious
/>1: of illegitimate birth : bastard2: outwardly similar or corresponding to something without having its genuine qualities : false the spurious eminence of the pop celebrity3a : of falsified or erroneously attributed origin : forged
corrigendum
1.an error to be corrected, especially an error in print.2.corrigenda, a list of corrections of errors in a book or other publication.Origin of corrigendumcore-ah-jen-dum
moggy
2120MAY191817<br> moggymog-eenoun1:British Informal. a cat.E: It was possible that Goldilocks was on a road trip somewhere, but no cat owner ever leaves a moggy with n... More examples
slumberous
21MAY 20191817<br> slumberoussluhm-ber-uh s, sluhm-bruh s or sluhm-bruh sadjective1:sleepy; heavy with drowsiness, as the eyelids.2:causing or inducing sleep.E: He lay but opened a red eye unsleeping, deep and slowly breathing, slumberous but
dragoon
8.mp3]member of euro mil unit composed of heavilty armer cavalarymen compel by coercion threat of crude means subjusgate by opposing tropps
Definition of lockbox
: a box (as a post-office box) that locks
Definition of recrudescence
: a new outbreak after a period of abatement or inactivity : renewal <a recrudescence of the symptoms> <a recrudescence of guerrilla warfare>
dropsical
: turgid, swollenas sounds
europhile adj and noun
<br> <br><br> <br> Europhile<br> <br><br><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> /ˈjʊərəʊˌfaɪl/ <br> <br> <br> <br> <br><br> <br> <br><br><br> <br> noun <br> 1. <br> a person who admires Europe, Europeans, or the European Union <br> <br> <br> <br> adjective <br> 2. <br> marked by or possessing admiration for Europe, Europeans, or the European Union <br> <br> <br> <br> <br><br> <br> <br> <br> Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollinsPublishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012<br> Cite This Source<br> <br>
spectra
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specular
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filigree
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<span class=cloze>[...]</span>A utopian social system in which everymember participates equally in government
<span class=cloze>Noun: pantisocracy</span>A utopian social system in which everymember participates equally in government<br><br>
<span class=cloze>[...]</span> is the word1: an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity — called also dropsy: watery swelling of plant organs or parts: any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings
<span class=cloze>edema</span> is the word1: an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity — called also dropsy: watery swelling of plant organs or parts: any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings<br><br>
<span class=cloze>[...]</span> One who is supervised, who works under a supervisor.
<span class=cloze>supervisee. Noun. (plural supervisees)</span> One who is supervised, who works under a supervisor.<br><br>
Noun: canopy|ka-nu-pee|
A covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather<~ shelter>⇒ awning, baldachin, marquee, marquise, porte-cochère, sunblind, sunshade, tester, umbrellaThe transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit<~ coveringThe umbrella-like part of a parachute that fills with air~ cloth, fabric, material, textile<~ cover />Derivedr />Adjective: canopied
lahar
A lahar is a volcanic mudflow or debris flow. Lahars have the consistency, viscosity and approximate density of wet concrete: fluid when moving, solid at rest. Lahars can be huge. The Osceola lahar
Noun: skep|skep|
A large round wicker basket (used on farms)~ basket, handbasketA domed beehive made of twisted straw~ beehive, hiveDerivedNoun: skepful
Noun: blockhouse|'blók,haws|
A stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire fastness, stronghold
Noun: chiton|kI-t(u)n|
A woollen tunic worn by men and women in ancient Greece~ tunicPrimitive elongated bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusk having a mantle covered with eight calcareous plates= coat-of-mail shell, polyplacophore, sea cradle~ mollusc, mollusk, shellfish
foil sciencey
A foil is a solid object with a shape such that when placed in a moving fluid at a suitable angle of attack the lift (force generated perpendicular to the fluid flow) is substantially larger than the drag (force generated parallel the fluid flow). If the fluid is a gas, the foil is called an airfoil or aerofoil, and if the fluid is water the foil is called a hydrofoil.
Adjective: natatory
Adapted for swimming or floating; as, natatory organsDerivedNoun: natation[sound:rec1504182063.mp3]
oozy
Adjective: />Leaking out slowly =oozing, seeping ≈leakyDerived>Noun: ooze, oozinessDefinition of oozy >oozier; ooziest1: containing or composed of ooze : resembling ooze />2: exuding moisture : slimy
adynamic
Adjective: adynamic|,ey,dI'na-mik| |,a-du'na-mik|Characterized by an absence of force orforcefulness=undynamic≈backward, moribund, stagnantLacking strength or vigour=asthenic, debilitated, enervated≈weak
analogic
Adjective: analogic|,a-nu'ló-jik|Of or belonging to analogyDerivedNoun: analogyAdverb: analogically
argute
Adjective: arguteMarked by practical hardheadedintelligence=astute, savvy, sharp, shrewd≈smartarguteɑːˈɡjuːt/adjectiverareshrewd.are..gute
astringent 2 meanings
Adjective: astringent|u'strin-junt|Sour or bitter in taste= acerb, acerbic≈ sourTending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue • astringent cosmetic lotions≈ haemostatic, hemostatic, styptic◑ nonastringentNoun: astringent|u'strin-junt|A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals= astringent drug, styptic~ medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine⇒ alumDerivedNoun: astringence, astringencyVerb: astringeAdjective: nonastringentAdverb: astringently
blossomy
Adjective: blossomy|bló-su-mee|Similar to a blossom; covered with flowers • With blossomy branches throughout winter and spring, the Geraldton wax flower is a rewarding feature of gardens and potsDerivedNoun: blossomVerb: blossom
co dependent
Adjective: codependent|,kow-di'pen-dunt|Mutually dependent=co-dependentNoun: codependent|,kow-di'pen-dunt|A person in a mutually dependentrelationship=co-dependentDerivedNoun: codependence, codependency
cognoscible
Adjective: cognoscible|kóg'nó-su-bul|Capable of being known= cognizable, knowableDerivedNoun: cognoscibilityAdjective: incognoscible
contactable
Adjective: contactable|kón'tak-tu-bul| |'kón,tak-tu-bul|Able to be contacted • it is vital that the buyer is easily contactableDerivedNoun: contactVerb: contact
cuboid
Adjective: cuboid|'kyoo,boyd|Shaped like a cube • A tensile stress is applied along one axis of a cuboidspecimen=cube-shaped, cubelike, cubical, cubiform, cuboidal≈cubic, three-dimensionalNoun: cuboid|'kyoo,boyd|A rectangular parallelepipedDerivedAdjective: cuboidal
de facto
Adjective: de facto|di'fak-tow| |dey 'fak-tow|Existing in fact whether with lawfulauthority or not • a de facto state of war • de facto segregation is as real as segregation imposed by law≈existent, real◑de jureAdverb: de facto|di'fak-tow| |dey 'fak-tow|In reality or fact • the result was, de facto, a one-party system
detractive
Adjective: detractive|di'trak-tiv|Causing to decrease in importance or value • detractive influences on the volume of investment≈decreasingDerivedNoun: detraction, detractivenessVerb: detractAdverb: detractively
dis-u'fek-tid|Discontented as toward authority • This work offers ideas on an innovative curriculum for disaffected and disadvantaged young people= ill-affected, malcontent, malcontented, rebellious≈ discontent, discontentedDerivedNoun: disaffectednessAdverb: disaffectedlyVerb: disaffect|,dis-u'fekt|Arouse hostility or indifference where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness= alien, alienate, estrange~ alter, change, modify⇒ drift apart, drift away, weanDerivedNoun: disaffection
Adjective: disaffected|,
"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">distributive</span>"
Adjective: distributive|di'stri-byû-tiv|Serving to distribute, allot or disperse≈allocable, allocatable, apportionable,diffusing, diffusive, dispersive,disseminative, distributed, divided,immanent, permeant, permeating,permeative, pervasive, separative,suffusive◑collectiveDerivedNoun: distribution, distributiveness, distributivityVerb: distributeAdverb: distributively
dsylogistic
Adjective: dyslogistic|,dis-lu'jis-tik|Expressing disapproval • dyslogistic terms like 'nitwit' and 'scalawag'= dislogistic, pejorative≈ uncomplimentaryDerivedAdverb: dyslogistically
dyslogistic
Adjective: dyslogistic|,dis-lu'jis-tik|Expressing disapproval • dyslogistic terms like 'nitwit' and 'scalawag'= dislogistic, pejorative≈ uncomplimentaryDerivedAdverb: dyslogistically
figured
Adjective: figured|fi-g(y)urd|(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns • my dress is richly figured≈ patternedDerivedAdverb: figuredlyVerb: figure
fistic
Adjective: fistic|fis-tik| Pertaining to boxing, or to encounters with the fists; pugilistic • fistic exploitsDerivedNoun: fistVerb: fist
flavorous
Adjective: flavorous|fley-vu-rus| Full of flavour=flavourful, flavoursome, sapid, saporous≈tastyDerivedNoun: flavorousness
flocculent
Adjective: flocculent|fló-kyu-lunt|Having a fluffy character or appearance=woolly, wooly≈softDerivedVerb: flocculateAdverb: flocculently
goodly
Adjective: goodly|gûd-lee|Large in amount, extent or degree • a goodly amount=goodish, healthy, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidy≈considerableDerivedNoun: goodliness
gracile
Adjective: gracile (gray sile)|gra-sil| |'gra,sI(-u)l|Slender and graceful=willowy≈gracefulDerivedNoun: gracility, gracileness
grumous
Adjective: grumous|groo-mus|Transformed from a liquid into a softsemisolid or solid mass • grumous blood=coagulate, coagulated, curdled, grumose≈thickDerivedNoun: grume, grumousness
inalienable
Adjective: inalienable|in'eyl-yu-nu-bul| |in'ey-lee-u-nu-bul| Incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another • endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights=unalienable≈absolute, infrangible, intrinsic, intrinsical, inviolable, non-negotiable, nontransferable, unassignable, untransferable◑alienableNot subject to forfeiture • an inalienable right=unforfeitable≈indefeasibleDerivedNoun: inalienability, inalienablenessAdjective: alienableAdverb: inalienably
Adjective: irresolvable
Adjective: irresolvable|,i-ri'zól-vu-bul|Incapable of being resolved= irresolubleDerivedNoun: irresolvability, irresolvablenessAdverb: irresolvably
lamplit
Adjective: lamplit|'lamp,lit|Lighted by a lamp • our lamplit mountain retreat≈ light
laudatory
Adjective: laudatory|'lo-du,to-ree|Full of or giving praise • a laudatory remark= praiseful, praising≈ complimentaryDerivedNoun: laudationVerb: laud
"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">leasable</span>"
Adjective: leasable|lee-su-bul|Such as can be leasedDerivedNoun: leaseVerb: lease
loath and noun
Adjective: loath|lowth|Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom • loath to admit a mistake= loth, reluctant≈ unwilling(usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed • loath to go on such short notice= antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loth≈ disinclinedDerivedNoun: loathness
lucent
Adjective: lucent|loo-sunt|Softly bright or radiant • the lucent moon= aglow, lambent, luminous≈ brightDerivedNoun: lucencyAdverb: lucently
matte
Adjective: matte|mat|Not reflecting light; not glossy • a photograph with a matte finish=flat, mat, matt, matted≈dullNoun: matte|mat|A mixture of sulfides that forms whensulphide metal ores are smeltedThe property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss=flatness, lusterlessness, lustrelessness, mat, mattVerb: matte|mat|Change texture so as to become mattedand felt-like=felt, felt up, mat, mat up, matt-up, matte up
off putting
Adjective: off-putting|'óf,pû-ting|Causing annoyance or repugnance • an off-putting remark≈ displeasingTending to repel • The trappings of upper-class life are off-putting and sterile≈ unappealing
offenceless
Adjective: offenceless|u'fen(t)s-lus|Usage: British, Canadian (US: offenseless)Incapable of offending or attacking≈inoffensive, unoffendingDerivedNoun: offenceAdverb: offencelessl
offside
Adjective: offside|'óf'sId|(sport) illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck • the touchdown was nullified because the left tackle was offside= offsides◑ onsideNoun: offside|'óf'sId|(sport) the mistake of occupying an illegal position on the playing field (in football, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, etc.)~ error, fault, mistakeAdverb: offside
paralytical
Adjective: paralytical|,per-u'li-ti-kul| Relating to or of the nature of paralysis • paralytical symptoms=paralyticDerivedNoun: paralysis, paralyticAdjective: paralyticAdverb: paralytically
periglacial
Adjective: periglacial|,pe-ree'gley-shul|(geology) of or pertaining to the area around the edge of a glacier • They are known to have had pronounced periglacial activitiesDerivedAdverb: periglacially
phlegmatic
Adjective: phlegmatic|fleg'ma-tik|Showing little emotion • a phlegmatic...and certainlyundemonstrative man=phlegmatical≈unemotionalDerivedNoun: phlegm, phlegmaticnessAdverb: phlegmatically
polychrome
Adjective: polychrome|'pó-lee,krowm|Having or exhibiting many colours=polychromatic, polychromic≈coloured, colourfulNoun: polychrome|'pó-lee,krowm|A piece of work composed of or decorated inmany colours~piece of work, workVerb: polychrome|'pó-lee,krowm|Colour with many colours; make polychrome=polychromize~colour, colour in, colourizeDerivedNoun: polychromyVerb: polychromizeAdjective: polychromic
precautional
Adjective: precautional|pri'ko-shu-nul|Taken in advance to protect againstpossible danger or failure • gaveprecautional advice=precautionary≈preventative, preventiveDerivedNoun: precaution
prestissimo
Adjective: prestissimo|pre'sti-su,mow|(of tempo) as fast as possible≈fastAdverb: prestissimo|pre'sti-su,mow|(music) extremely fast; as fast aspossible • this passage should be playedpr
rackingly
Adjective: racking|ra-king|Causing great physical or mentalsuffering • a racking pain=wrenching≈painfulDerivedNoun: rackVerb: rackAdverb: rackingly
raffish
Adjective: raffish|ra-fish|Marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners • a raffish young man=dapper, dashing, jaunty, natty, pert, rakish, snappy, spiffy, spruce≈fashionable, happening, stylishMarked by a carefree unconventionalityor disreputableness • a cocktail partygiven by some...raffish bachelors=devil-may-care, rakish≈unconventionalDerivedNoun: raffishnessAdverb: raffishly
Adjective: sanguineous
Adjective: sanguineous|sang'gwi-nee-us|Accompanied by bloodshed • this bitter and sanguineous war= butcherly, gory, sanguinary, slaughterous≈ bloodyDerivedNoun: sanguine, sanguineousness
stepwise
Adjective: stepwise|'step,wIz|One thing at a time=bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step≈gradualAdverb: stepwise|'step,wIz|Proceeding in steps • the voltage wasincreased stepwise=step by stepDerivedNoun: stepVerb: step
sublingual
Adjective: sublingual|,súb'ling-gwul|Beneath the tongue • The sublingual gland, the smallest of the salivary glands, is of a narrow oblong shape and weighs scarcely one drachmDerivedNoun: tongueAdverb
sulfurous
Adjective: sulfurous|súl-fu-rus|Usage: N. American (elsewhere: sulphurous)Of or related to or containing sulphur or derived from sulphurHarsh or corrosive in tone • a sulfurous denunciation= acerb, acerbic, acid, acidulous, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, virulent, vitriolic≈ unpleasantCharacterized by oppressive heat and humidity • the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm= stifling, sultry≈ hotDerived
sunburnt
Adjective: sunburnt|'sún,burnt|Suffering from overexposure to directsunlight • Sue seems sunburnt on her chest=sunburned≈unhealthyDerivedNoun: sunburntness
sunshiny
Adjective: sunshiny|'sún,shI-nee|Bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer • a sunshiny hello= cheery, gay, sunny≈ cheerfulDerivedNoun
superincumbent
Adjective: superincumbent|,soo-pur-in'kúm-bunt|Lying or resting on and exerting pressure on something else • superincumbent layers of dead plants cut off the air and arrested decomposition≈ superjacentDerivedNoun: superincumbencyAdverb: superincumbently
syncopated
Adjective: syncopated|'sing-ku,pey-tid|Stressing a normally weak beat • These types of notes are called syncopations, and the measures where they are found syncopated measures≈ rhythmic, rhythmicalVerb: syncopate|'sing-ku,peyt|Omit a sound or letter in a word • syncopate a word~ shorten(music) modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat~ modifyDerivedNoun: syncopation, syncopator, syncope
transverse
Adjective: transverse|tranz'vurs|Extending or lying across; in a crosswisedirection; at right angles to the longaxis • from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully • transversecolon=cross, thwartwise, transversal≈crosswiseDerivedNoun: transversenessAdverb: transversely
tsaristic
Adjective: tsaristic|zaa'ri-stik|Of or relating to or characteristic of a czar • They reviewed the dilemmas of the progress of tsaristic Russia=czarist, czaristic, tsarist, tzaristDerivedNoun: czar, tsar, tsarism
undeliniated
Adjective: undelineated|,ún-du'li-nee,ey-tid|Not represented accurately or precisely≈ undepicted, undrawn, unpictured◑ delineatedDerivedAdjective: delineated
unforthcoming
Adjective: unforthcoming|,ún-forth'kú-ming| (of a person) not revealing information; reticentNot available when required; not happening when expectedDerivedAdjective: forthcoming
unlettered
Adjective: unlettered|,ún'le-turd|Having little acquaintance with writing • special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society= analphabetic≈ illiterateUneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication • exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions= ignorant, nescient, unlearned≈ uneducatedDerivedNoun: unletterednessAdjective: letteredAdverb: unletteredly
unstilted
Adjective: unstilted|,ún'stil-tid|Flowing naturally and continuously • unstilted conversation≈ unaffectedDerivedAdjective: stilted
venal
Adjective: venal|vee-n(u)l|Capable of being corrupted • a venal police officer= bribable, corruptible, dishonest, purchasable≈ corruptDerivedNoun: venality, venalnessAdverb: venally
winless
Adjective: winless|win-lus|Having no wins • the team had a very disappointing winless season≈ unsuccessfulDerivedNoun: winVerb: win
Noun: philogyny
Admiration for women◑ misogyny~ admiration, esteemDerivedNoun: philogynist[sound:rec1483862722.mp3]
holus bolus
Adverb Editholus-bolus (not comparable)All together; entirely; without modification.to accept a
fantically
Adverb: fanatically|fu'na-ti-k(u-)lee| In a passionately fanatic manner • he followed the teachings of his guru fanaticallyDerivedNoun: fanaticAdjective: fanatic, fanatical
gloatingly
Adverb: gloatingly|glow-ting-lee| In a gloating manner • he spoke gloatingly about people he had cheated out of their moneyDerivedNoun: gloatVerb: gloat
Adverb: in extremis
Adverb: in extremis|in ek'stree-mis|At the point of death • Sometime a one-size-fits-all education and training approach is applied to in extremis settings
wonderingly
Adverb: wonderingly|wún-du-ring-lee| In a curious and questioning manner=questioninglyDerivedNoun: wonderVerb: wonderAdjective: wondering
affirmatory
Affirming or giving assent • an affirmatory decision=affirmative< />≈assentient, favourable, positive< />Derived< />Noun: affirmationVerb: affirm
"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">amerasian</span>"
Amerasian am ur asianˌaməˈreɪʃ(ə)n,ˌaməˈreɪʒ(ə)n/adjective1.having one American and one Asian parent.noun1.a person with one American and one Asian parent.
top hyphen hat
Aug 29, 2016This week's themeWords related to clothing This week's wordstop-hatLincoln in a top hat, 1862Photo: Alexander Gardner/LOC A.Word.A.Daywith Anu GargHave you ever wondered why a piece of clothing for the upper body goes in singular (a shirt), as it should, but clothing for the legs doesn't (a pair of pants)? Well, here's the scoop from pantology.*In the old days, pants were two pieces of clothing, one cylinder for each leg. And that was good enough. A pair is a pair is a pair. No need for fitting rooms.As one of the three basic needs for humanity, clothing has been with us for a long time. And so have the words to describe it. Many of these words are used in a metaphorical sense. This week we'll look at five of them. We'll start at the top and make our way down to the feet.*Pantology is a word to describe a systematic view of all knowledge. For real. I didn't make it out of whole cloth.top-hatth:(TOP-hat) MEANING:noun:1. A man's tall, cylindrical hat.2. An important or high-ranking person.ETYMOLOGY:From the association of a top hat with people
Maccas in Australia
Australia is the only country in the world that refers to McDonald's as Macca's and the restaurant has formally submitted the word to the Macquarie Dictionary for consideration in their next update.Jan 8, 2013
Adjective: carceral
Belonging to a prisoncar suh rul
brigadoon
Brigadoonnoun Brig·a·doon \ˌbri-gə-ˈdün\Popularity: Bottom 30% of wordsDefinition of Brigadoon: a place that is idyllic, unaffected by time, or remote from realitybrig ah dune
bungalow
British English) a house built all on one level, without stairsHe retired at 70 and moved to a bungalow in Rosecroft Gardens.CultureMany old people live in bungalows because there are no stairs to climb. In Britain, especially in the 1920s, large groups of bungalows were often built together on the edges of towns, or in places where people go to live when they have retired from work, such as the south coast. People who don't like bungalows sometimes describe this as 'bunglaloid growth'. The word bungalow comes from the Hindi name for an old type of house built for Europeans in Bengal.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectivetwo-bedroom, two-bedroomed, etin some Asian countries) a large house, sometimes on more than one level, that is not joined to another house on either sideWord Origin
Johnny
British for condom
brutalism buildings
Brutalism (redirected from Brutalist architecture)Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.Bru·tal·ism (bro͞ot′l-ĭz′əm)n.An architectural style of the mid-20th century characterized by massive or monolithic forms, usually of poured concrete and unrelieved by exterior decoration.Bru′tal·ist adj. & n.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.brutalism (ˈbruːtəˌlɪzəm)n(Architecture) an austere style of architecture characterized by emphasis on such structural materials as undressed concrete and unconcealed service pipes. Also called: new brutalism
burke
By the way, burke has no connection with the British slang term berk for a stupid person. That's rhyming slang, known from the 1920s if not earlier, short for Berkeley (or Berkshire) Hunt, even though in British English the first
Adjective: realizable|,ree-u'lI-zu-bul| |'ree-u,lI-zu-bul|
Capable of being realized • realizable benefits of the plan≈ tangibleCapable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do • The key to happiness is setting realizable goals= accomplishable, achievable, doable, manageable≈ possibleDerivedNoun: realizability, realizablenessVerb: realizeAdjective: unrealizableAdverb: realizably
Carnism and Carnist
Carnism is a concept used in discussions of humanity's relation to other animals, defined as a prevailing ideology in which people support the use and consumption of animal products, especially meat.[n 1] Carnism is presented as a dominant belief system supported by a variety of defense mechanisms and mostly unchallenged assumptions.[1][2][3][4] The term carnism was coined by social psychologist and vegan activist Melanie Joy in 2001 and popularized by her book Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows (2009).[5][6][7]
affineur
Cheese-making. Categories » A person responsible for maturing cheese in a cellar, climate-controlled room, etc. Cf. affinage n. 2.ah-fin-eur[sound:rec1475450078.mp3]
hyperesthesia
Definition of HYPERESTHESIA—hyperesthetic \ˌhī-pər-es-ˈthe-tik\ adjective:unusual or pathological sensitivity of the skin or of a particular senseexcessive physical senstivity esp or the skin[sound:rec1514108120.mp3]
assignee
Definition of assignee1: a person to whom an assignment is made2: a person appointed to act for another3: a person to whom a right or property is legally transferredSee assignee defined
audism
Definition of audism: discrimination or prejudice against individuals who are deaf or hard of hearingaudistplay \ˈȯ-dist\ nounAudism is the notion that one is superior based on one's ability to hear or to behave in the manner of one who hears, or that life without hearing is futile and miserable, or an attitude based on pathological thinking which results in a negative stigma toward anyone who does not hear
barbule
Definition of barbule: a minute barb; especially : one of the processes that fringe the barbs of a feather
crosshatch
Definition of crosshatchtransitive verb: to mark with two series of parallel lines that intersectcrosshatch nouncross-hatchingplay \ˈkrȯs-ˌha-chiŋ\
excitatory
Definition of excitatory: exhibiting, resulting from, relating to, or producing excitement or excitation excitatory nerve fibeoften med usr
fissiparous
Definition of fissiparous: tending to break up into parts : divisive fissiparoustendencies within a political partywanting to split up — fissiparousness nounNEW! Time Traveler
Definition of grandomania. : <span class=cloze>[...]</span>
Definition of grandomania. : <span class=cloze>a mania for elaborate, imposing, and showy buildings or furnishings.</span><br><br>
insectary
Definition of insectaryplural insectaries: a place for the keeping or rearing of living insectsmaybe for lab usr
macerate
Definition of maceratemacerated; maceratingtransitive verb1:to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting2:to cause to become soft or separated into constituent elements by or as if by steeping in fluid; broadly :steep, soakintransitive verb:to soften and wear away especially as a result of being wetted or steepedmacerationmacerator
phillipic
Definition of philippic: a discourse or declamation full of bitter condemnation : tiradeExamples of philippic in a sentence
prie fixe
Definition of prix fixe: a complete meal offered at a fixed price; also : the price charged
spume
Definition of spume: frothy matter on liquids : foam, scum ocean spumespumousspumous play \ˈspyü-məs\ adjective— spumy play \-mē\ adjectivesp-yuum
tetrad
Definition of tetrad: a group or arrangement of four: such asa : a group of four cells produced by the successive divisions of a mother cell a tetrad of sporesb : a group of four synapsed chromatids that become visibly evident in the pachytene stage of meiotic prophasetetradicplay \te-ˈtra-dik\ adjective
transportive
Definition of transportive: tending to transport or to cause transportstransportive and triumphant thought —Nathaniel Hawthorne
unexceptionable
Definition of unexceptionable: not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable unexceptionableness noununexceptionablyplay \ˌən-ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-blē\ adverbSee unexceptionable defined for English-langu
varietal
Definition of varietal : of, relating to, or characterizing a variety <varietal names>; also : being a variety in distinction from an individual or species 2 : of, relating to, or producing a varietal varietal Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Wikipedia. va·ri·e·tal (və-rī′ĭ-tl) adj. Of, indicating, or characterizing a variety, especially a biological variety. n. A wine made principally from one variety of grape and carrying the name of that grape. [From variety.] va·ri′e·tal·ly adv.
glister
Definition of glisterglistered; glisteringplay\ˈgli-st(ə-)riŋ\intransitive verb: glitterglister nounSee glister defined for kids
lickspittle
Definition of lickspittle: a fawning subordinate : toady
malgre lui
Definition of malgré lui: despite himself
tumefy
Definition of tumefy-ed/-ing/-esintransitive verb1: to rise in a tumor : swell: to become puffed up (as with pride)transitive verb:
skosh
Definition :a small amount : bit, smidgen[sound:rec1515047585.mp3]
phonology
Definition of phonology. 1 : the science of speech sounds including especially the history and theory of sound changes in a language or in two or more related languages. 2 : the phonetics and phonemics of a language at a particular time
hypocorism
Definition1 : a pet name2 : the use of pet names[sound:rec1471796769.mp3]
fructify
Definition1 : to bear fruit2 : to make fruitful or productiveDid You Know?Fructify derives from Middle English fructifien and ultimately from the Latin noun
stultify
Definition1 : to cause to appear or be stupid, foolish, or absurdly illogical2 a : to impair, invalidate, or make ineffective : negate b : to have a dulling or inhibiting effect onDid You Kn
irrupt
Definition1 : to rush in forcibly or violently2 : (of a natural population) to undergo a sudden upsurge in numbers especially when natural ecological balances and checks are disturbed3 : to become active or violent especially suddenly : erupt
Homiletic
Definition1 : of, relating to, or resembling a homily2 : of or relating to the art of preaching; also : preachyhah-muh-LET-ik
alveolate
Definitions for alveolatehaving alveoli; deeply pitted, as a honeycomb.[sound:rec1506340844.mp3]
ballon
Definitions for ballonBallet. the lightness and grace of movement that make a dancer appear buoyant.
incogitant
Definitions for incogitantthoughtless; inconsiderate.not having the faculty of thought.
membranophone
Definitions for membranophoneany musical instrument, as a drum, in which the sound is produced by striking, rubbing, or blowing against a membrane stretched over a frame.
ad absurdum
Definitions for ad absurdumto the point of absurdity.
decathect
Definitions for to withdraw one's feelings of attachment from (a person, idea, or object), as in anticipation of a future loss: He decathected from her in order to cope with her impending death.
vulnerary
Definitions for vulneraryused to promote the healing of wounds, as herbs or other remedies.a remedy for wounds.
banausic
Definitions for banausicserving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical;practical: architecture that was more banausicthan inspired.bah-nuh-sik -zik
equivoque
Definitions for equivoquean equivocal term; an ambiguous expression.a play on words; pun.double meaning; ambiguity.
paludal
Definitions for paludalof or relating to marshes.produced by marshes, as miasma or diseaseas sounds
paralogize
Definitions for paralogizeto draw conclusions that do not follow logicallyfrom a given set of assumptions.peril LA jah eyes
transethnic
Etymology[edit]trans- + ethnicAdjective[edit]transethnic (not comparable)Encompassing more than one ethnicity.transethnic adoption (compare transracial adoption)a transethnic language (one spoken by several ethnic groups)Related terms[edit]
Formula E, officially the FIA Formula E Championship, is a class of auto racing that uses <span class=cloze>[...]</span> The series was conceived in 2012, and the inaugural championship started in Beijing on 13 September 2014.[1] The series is sanctioned by the FIA. Alejandro Agag is the current CEO of Formula E.
Formula E, officially the FIA Formula E Championship, is a class of auto racing that uses <span class=cloze>only electric-powered cars.</span> The series was conceived in 2012, and the inaugural championship started in Beijing on 13 September 2014.[1] The series is sanctioned by the FIA. Alejandro Agag is the current CEO of Formula E.<br><br>
francization
Francization or Francisation (in Canadian English and American English), Frenchification (in British and also in American English), or Gallicization designates the extension of the French language by its adoption as a first language or not, adoption that can be forced upon or desired by the concerned populati
Ganadian
Gandhian[gahn-dee-uh n, gan-] Spell SyllablesExamples Word Originadjective1.of or relating to Mohandas Gandhi or to Gandhiism.Origin of Gandhian
ignominy
IG-nuh-min-ee, ig-NOM-uh-neenoun1:disgrace; dishonor; public contempt.2:shameful or dishonorable quality or conduct or an instance of this.E: Walking in the shadow of a dream, as it were, and perhaps actually under the influence of a species of so... More example
impish
Impish adj. Mischievous. Inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun. "He approached her with an impish grin on his face."
Adjective: faddy|fa-dee|
Intensely fashionable for a short time • Somewhat different is the faddy customer, who does not care about durability, but only whether the merchandise is in the latest style= faddish≈ fashionable, happening, stylishDerivedNoun: fad, faddinessAdverb: faddily
Isolette
Isolette[ahy-suh-let] Spell SyllablesTrademark.1.a brand of incubator for premature or other newborn infants, providing controlled temperature, humidity, and oxygen levels and having armholes through which the infant can be reached with minimum disturbance to the controlled environment.
kakistocracy
Kakistocracy (pronounced \kak-uh-STAH-kruh-see\) means "government by the worst people." It comes from the Greek root kakistos
girlishly|
Like a girl • she was girlishly shyDerivedAdjective: girli
Verb: eternalize|i'tur-nu,lIz|
Make famous forever • This melody eternalized its composer= eternize, immortalize~ alter, change, modifyDerivedNoun: eternalizationAdjective: eternal
Noun: mythopoeia
Making of a myth or myths= mythopoesisDerivedNoun: mythAdjective: mythopoeicmyth a pee ah
managee
Managee Managee can be: In management, a person who is managed.
theriac
March 12theriac \THEER-ee-ak\ Share the Word of the Day Definition noun 1 :a mixture of many drugs and honey formerly held to be an antidote to poison 2 :a remedy for all ills : cure-all, panacea[sound:rec1473212456.mp3]
nidifugous
March 20nidifugous \nye-DIFF-yuh-gus\ Share the Word of the Day Definition adjective :leaving the nest soon after hatching
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue.[2] The degree to which people are affected varies. People with Marfan tend to be tall, and thin, with long arms, legs, fingers and toes. They also typically have flexible joints and scoliosis.[2] The most serious complications involve the heart and aorta with an increased risk of mitral valve prolapse and aortic aneurysm.[2][3] Other commonly affected areas include the lungs, eyes, bones and the covering of the spinal cord.[2]Marfan is an autosomal dominant disorder. About 75% of the time the condition is inherited from a parent while 25% of the time it is a new mutation.[2] It involves a mutation to the gene that makes fibrillin which results in abnormal connective tissue.[2] Diagnosis is often based on the Ghent criteria.[4][5]There is no cure for Marfan syndrome. Many people have a normal life expectancy with proper treatment.[2] Management often includes the use of beta blockers such as propranolol or if not tolerated calcium channel blockers or ACE inhibitors.[5][6] Surgery may be required to repair the aorta or replace a heart valve.[6] It is recommended that hard exercise be avoided.[5]
Mari montessori family
Mario raised by others for a time became successor.
Adjective: discrepant|di'skre-punt|
Not compatible with other facts= incompatible≈ inconsistentNot in agreement= inconsistent≈ incongruousNot in accord • widely discrepant statements= at variance, dissonant≈ absonant, discordantDerivedNoun: discrepancyAdverb: discrepantly
Noun: Canadianism|ku'ney-dee-u,ni-zum|
Noun: Canadianism|ku'ney-dee-u,ni-zum|Word or expression originating in or usedonly in CanadaQuality or state of being Canadian; Canadian patriotismDerivedNoun: CanadianAdjective: Canadia
Noun: Hebraism
Noun: Hebraism|'hee-brey,i-zum| Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud=Jewish religion, Judaism~faith, organized religion, religion⇒Conservative Judaism, Jewish Orthodoxy, Orthodox Judaism, Reform JudaismDerivedNoun: HebraistAdjective: Hebraic
ablative
Noun: ablative|a-blu-tiv| The case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb=ablative case~oblique, oblique caseAdjective: ablative|a-blu-tiv| (linguistics) relating to the ablative case[sound:rec1476489911.mp3]DerivedAdverb: ablativelyAdjective: ablative2|u'bley-tiv| Tending to ablate; i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature • ablative material on a rocket cone≈subtractiveDerivedNoun: ablationVerb: ablate
accompanist
Noun: accompanist|u'kúm-pu-nist|A person who providesmusical accompaniment (usually on apiano) • the accompanist picked up the ideaand elaborated it=accompanyist, comp~instrumentalist, musician, playerDerivedVerb: accompan
advertorial
Noun: advertorial|,ad-vur'to-ree-ul|An advertisement that is written andpresented in the style of an editorial orjournalistic report~ad, advert, advertisement, advertising
architave
Noun: architrave|'aar-ki,treyv|The moulding around a door or windowThe lowest part of an entablature; restsimmediately on the capitals of the columns=epistyle
articulator
Noun: articulator|aar'tik-yu,ley-tur|Someone who pronounces words~ communicator⇒ speaker, subvocalizer, talker, utterer, verbalizerA movable speech organ~ organ of speech, speech organ, vocal organ⇒ clapper, glossa, jawbone, jowl, lingua, lip, lower jaw, lower jawbone, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla, tongueDerived
atelier
Noun: atelier|,a-t(u)l'yey| |a,tel'yey| A studio especially for an artist or designer=artist's workroom~studio⇒artist's loft[sound:rec1480988228.mp3]
badlands
Noun: badlands|'bad,landz|Deeply eroded barren landNoun: Bad LandsAn eroded and barren region in southwestern South Dakota and northwestern Nebraska=Badlands
baldachin
Noun: baldachin|bol-du-kun| |bal-du-kin| Ornamented canopy supported by columns or suspended from a roof or projected from a wall (as over an altar)~canopy[sound:rec1504183030.mp3]
bikeway
Noun: bikeway|'bIk,wey|Usage: N. American (elsewhere: cycle path)A path or road used for bicycles=bike path, cycle track
brocade
Noun: brocade|brow'keyd|Thick heavy expensive material with a raised patternVerb: brocade|brow'keyd|(handicraft) weave a design into (textiles)DerivedAdjective: brocaded
brochette
Noun: brochette|brow'shet|A small spit or skewer~ spit
Noun: conclave|'kón,kleyv|
Noun: conclave|'kón,kleyv|A confidential or secret meeting
constituent
Noun: constituent|kun'sti-choo-unt|An artifact that is one of the individualparts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system • a component or constituentelement of a system=component, elementA member of a constituency; a citizenwho is represented in a government by officials for whom he or shevotes • needs continued support by constituents to be re-electedSomething determined in relation to something that includes it • the animalconstituent of plankton=component, component part, part, portion(grammar) a word, phrase or clauseforming part of a largergrammatical construction=grammatical constituentAn abstract part of something • twoconstituents of a musical composition aremelody and harmony=component, element, factor, ingredientAdjective: constituent|kun'sti-choo-unt|Being a part of something, esp. part of the physical structure=component, constitutional, constitutive≈essentialDerivedNoun: constituencyVerb: constituteAdverb: constituently
contiguity
Noun: contiguity|,kón-tu'gyoo-i-tee|The attribute of being so near as to be touching= adjacency, contiguousness~ closeness, nearness, propinquity, proximityDerivedAdjective: contiguous
"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">cope as obj</span>"
Noun: cope|kowp|Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall=coping, header~brickA long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop onceremonial occasions~cloakDerivedNoun: coper, copingSee alsocope with
corbel
Noun: corbel|kor-bul|(architecture) a triangular bracket of brickor stone (usually of slight extent)=trussVerb: corbel(corbeled, corbeling, corbelled, corbelling)|kor-bul|(architecture) furnish with a corbelDerivedAdjective: corbeled
corpsman
Noun: corpsmanAn enlisted person in a U.S. medical unit
couchette
Noun: couchette|koo'shet|A compartment on a European passenger train; contains 4 to 6 berths for sleeping~ compartment
culvert
Noun: culvert|kúl-vurt|A transverse and totally enclosed drainunder a road or railway
deliquesence
Noun: deliquescence|,de-li'kwe-sun(t)s|The act of deliquescing or becoming liquid, esp. by reacting with moisture in the air; process by which anything deliquescesDerivedVerb: deliquesceAdjective: deliquescentmelt away in decay, melt or become liquid esp by absorbing moisture in the air[sound:rec1482693468.mp3]
destruction potential word
Noun: destructibility|di,strúk-tu'bi-lu-tee|Vulnerability to destruction◑indestructibilityDerivedAdjective: destructible
distich
Noun: distich(pl. distichs)|di-stik|Two items of the same kind= brace, couple, couplet, duad, duet, duo, dyad, pair, span, twain, twosome, yoke~ 2, II, deuce, two⇒ doubletonDerivedAdjective: distichous
dooryard
Noun: dooryard|'dor,yaard|Usage: N. AmericanA yard outside the front or rear door of a house
"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">dressmaking</span>"
Noun: dressmaking />The craft of making dresses />~craft, trade>⇒couture
drillmaster
Noun: drillmaster|'dril,mas-tur|(military) a person who instructs in marching drillOne who trains others in somethingNoun: drill master
"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">drumhead 2 meanings</span>"
Noun: drumhead|'drúm,hed|A membrane that is stretched taut over adrum=head~membraneAdjective: drumhead|'drúm,hed|Performed speedily and without formality • adrumhead execution=summary≈unofficial
Noun: duckboard|
Noun: duckboard|'dúk,bord| A boardwalk laid across muddy ground~boardwalk
"<span style=""font-size: 100px; "">eyeshot</span>"
Noun: eyeshot|'I,shót|The range of the eye • they were soon out ofeyeshot=view~range, reach
fieldstone
Noun: fieldstone|'feeld,stown| Stone that occurs naturally in fields; often used as building material~rock, stone
foreground
Noun: foregrounding|'for,grawn-ding| The execution of a program that preempts the use of the processing system=foreground processing~priority processingVerb: foreground|'for,grawnd| Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent • The introduction foregrounded the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics=highlight, play up, spotlight◑background~bring out, set off
galosh
Noun: galosh|gu'lósh|A waterproof overshoe that protectsshoes from water or snow=arctic, golosh, gumshoe, rubber
gastrome
Noun: gastronome|'gas-tru,nowm|A person devoted to refined sensuousenjoyment (especially good food and drink)=bon vivant, epicure, epicurean, foodie,gastronomist, gourmet~sensualistDerivedNoun: gastronomist, gastronomyAdjective: gastronomic, gastronomic
genotype
Noun: genotype|'je-nu,tIp| |'jee-now,tIp|A group of organisms sharing a specificgenetic constitution~biological group⇒biotypeThe particular alleles at specified locipresent in an organism=genetic constitution~composition, constitution, make-up,makeup, physical compositionDerivedAdjective: genotypic, genotypical
gibber
Noun: gibber|ji-bur|Unintelligible talking= gibberish~ bunk, hokum, meaninglessness, nonsense, nonsensicality⇒ abracadabra, babble, babbling, blather, blatherskite, double talk, gabble, jabber, jabbering, lallation, mumbo ju
girandole
Noun: girandole|'ji-run,dówl|An ornate candle holder; often with a mirror=girandola
gubbins
Noun: gubbins|gú-binz|Usage: BritishSomething unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • she easedthe ball-shaped gubbins back into itssocket=dingus, dojigger, doodad, doohickey, gimmick, gismo, gizmo, thingamabob, thingamajig, thingmabob, thingmajig, thingumabob, thingumajig, thingummy, thingy, whatchamacallit, whatsis, whatsit, widgetVarious unimportant items, rubbish
gyre
Noun: gyre|jI(-u)r|A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)= coil, curl, curlicue, ringlet, roll, scroll, whorl~ round shape⇒ calix, calyx, corolla, vertici
herbarium
Noun: herbarium(pl. herbaria)|hur'beh-ree-um|A collection of dried plants that aremounted and systematically classifiedfor study
imparity
Noun: imparity|im'per-u-tee| Inequality; disparity; disproportion; difference of degree, rank, excellence, number, etc
impressment
Noun: impressment|im'pres-munt| The act of coercing someone into government service=impress~seizureDerivedVerb: impress
initialism
Noun: initialism|in'i-shu,li-z(u)m|An abbreviation made up of first letters of words or syllables, each pronouncedseparately (e.g. BBC, TNT)DerivedNoun: initial, initialistVerb: initialAdjective: initial
kemp
Noun: kemp|kemp|Coarse, rough hair wool or fur
levoration
Noun: levorotation|,lee-vow-row'tey-shun|Rotation to the left=counterclockwise rotation◑dextrorotationDerivedAdjective: levorotatory
loam
Noun: loam|lowm|A rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials • the growing medium should be equal parts of sand and loam with an admixture of peat moss and cow manure~ dirt, soil⇒ chernozemic soil, regur, regur soilDerivedAdjective: loamless, loamy
locus standi
Noun: locus standi(pl. loci standi)(law) the ability of a party to bring a lawsuitor participate in a particular case=standing
mac garment
Noun: mac|mak|Usage: BritishA waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric~ raincoat, waterproof⇒ oilskin, slickerNoun: Mac|mak|
medicament
Noun: medicament|mu'di-ku-munt|(medicine) something that treats, prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease= medication, medicinal drug, medicine
megafauna
Noun: megafaunaLarge animalsDerivedNoun: faunaAdjective: megafaunal
modus vivendi
Noun: modus vivendi|'mow-dus wee'wen-dee| A temporary accommodation of a disagreement between parties pending a permanent settlement~accommodationA manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes=life style, life-style, lifestyle~fashion, manner, mode, style, way⇒fast lane, free living, vanity fair
nous
Noun: nous|naws|[British] Common sense • she has greatsocial nousThat which is responsible for one'sthoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason • his nous wandered=brain, head, mind, psycheintelligence and the ability to think and act in a practical way synonymcommon senseNone of them had the nous to shut the door when the fire started.Word Originna passnoun plus house
outstation
Noun: outstation|'awt,stey-shun|A station in a remote or sparselypopulated location=outpost
panominist
Noun: pantomimist|'pan-tu,mI-mist|An actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression=mime, mimer, mummer, pantomimerDerivedNoun: pantomimeVerb: pantomim
pantominist
Noun: pantomimist|'pan-tu,mI-mist|An actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression=mime, mimer, mummer, pantomimerDerivedNoun: pantomimeVerb: pantomime
paranoiac
Noun: paranoiac|,per-u'noy,ak| |,per-u'noy-ik|A person afflicted with paranoia= paranoid~ psycho, psychotic, psychotic personDerivedNoun: paranoia
Noun: paraphilia|
Noun: paraphilia|,pa-ru'fi-lee-u| Abnormal sexual activity~perversion, sexual perversion⇒exhibitionism, fetichism, fetishism, immodesty, impudicity, paederasty, paedophilia, pederasty, pedophilia, scopophilia, voyeurism, zoophilia, zoophilismDerivedNoun: paraphiliac[sound:rec1503917491.mp3]
Noun: perpend|,pur'pend|
Noun: perpend|,pur'pend|Stone or brick built into a wall to hold the two sides together= parpenVerb: perpend|,pur'pend|To weight carefully in the mind
piling
Noun: piling|pI(-u)-ling|A column of wood, steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure= pile, spile, stilt~ column, pillar⇒ sheath pile, sheet pile, sheet piling
prior noun position
Noun: prior|prI(-u)r|The head of a religious order; in an abbeythe prior is next below the abbot~superior
rara avis
Noun: rara avis|'reh-ru'ey-vis|A rare or unique person=rare bird
refulgence
Noun: refulgence|ri'fûl-jun(t)s| |ri'fúl-jun(t)s|The quality of being bright and sending outrays of light=effulgence, radiance, radiancy,refulgency, shine~brightness⇒burnish, gleam, gleaming, gloss,glossiness, glow, lambency, luster,lustre, polish, sheen, shine, shininessDerivedAdjective: refulgent
regimentals
Noun: regimentals|,re-ju'men-t(u)lz|(military) the military uniform and insignia of a regiment~ military uniform
religionism
Noun: religionism|ree'li-ju,ni-zum|Exaggerated religious zealotryExaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal=pietism, religiosity, religiousismDerivedNoun: religion, religionist
ringer
Noun: ringer|ring-ur| A person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)=bell ringer, toller~signallerA person who is almost identical to another=clone, dead ringer~double, image, look-alikeA contestant entered in a competition under false pretences~fake, faker, fraud, imposter, impostor, pretender, pseud, pseudo, role player, sham, shammer(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg~throwDerivedVerb: ring
schlockmeister
Noun: schlockmeister(slang) a merchant who deals in shoddyor inferior merchandise=shlockmeister
sexpot
Noun: sexpot|'seks,pót|Usage: VulgarA young woman who is thought to have sexappeal
sheepskin 2 meanings
Noun: sheepskin|'sheep,skin| Tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing=fleece~leather⇒Golden FleeceSkin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on=lambskin, parchment~animal skin⇒vellum[N. American] A document certifying the successful completion of a course of study=diploma~bona fides, certificate, certification, credential, credentials
snifter
Noun: snifter|snif-tur|A globular glass with a small top; used for serving brandy= brandy glass, brandy snifter~ drinking glass, glass, fat and globe like for most of it.
stook
Noun: stook|stook| |stûk|Usage: UKA small collection of sheaves set up in the fieldVerb: stook|stook| |stûk|Usage: UKTo set up, as sheaves of grain, in stooks
strabismus
Noun: strabismus|stru'biz-mus| Abnormal alignment of one or both eyes=squint~abnormality⇒convergent strabismus, cross-eye, crossed eye, divergent strabismus, esotropia, exotropia, walleyeDerivedAdjective: strabismic
trencherman
Noun: trencherman(pl. trenchermen)|tren-chur-mun|A person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess=glutton, gormandizer, gourmand, gourmandizer, greedyguts
trigeminal
Noun: trigeminal|trI'je-mu-nul| The main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication=fifth cranial nerve, nervus trigeminus, trigeminal nerve, trigeminus~cranial nerve
tunic
Noun: tunic|too-nik|Any of a variety of loose fitting garments extending to the hips or knees~ cloak⇒ chiton, kameez, kirtle, surcoat, tabardAn enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
warder
Noun: warder|wor-dur|Usage: BritishA person who works in a prison and is incharge of prisoners~law officer, lawman, peace officer⇒wardressDerivedNoun: wardershipVerb: ward
waymark
Noun: waymark|'wey,maark|A point on a route of travel=waypointDerivedAdjective: waymarked
wheal
Noun: wheal|weel|A raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
overweening
OH-ver-WEE-ningadjective1:exaggerated, excessive, o... More definitionsE: He was an envious and overweening man who resented the fact that Sir Balin had won the sword.
Noun: breech|breech|
Opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded= rear of barrel, rear of tube~ opening
fUGITIVE SLAVE ACT
PERMITTED RUNAWAY BLACKS TO BE ARRESTED AND SENT TO TO AMER SOUTH
ardent forms noun 2 answers
Related forms Expand ardently, adverb ardency [ahr-dn-see] (Show IPA), ardentness, noun
forms of generalize
Related formsExpandgeneralizable, adjectivegeneralizer, nounnongeneralized, adjectiveungeneralized, adjectiveungeneralizing, adjective
Unscience
Related to Unscience: scienceUn`sci´encen. 1. Want of science or knowledge; ignorance.If that any wight ween a thing to be otherwise than it is, it is not only unscience, but it is deceivable opinion.- Chau
sapid
SapidSapid adj. Having a strong, pleasant taste; palatable. "The wine tasting was a most sapid event." (of talk or writing) Pleasant or interesting.
traduce
Speak unfavourably about • She traduces her husband everywhere= badmouth, drag through the mud, malign~ asperse, besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, smirch, sullyDerivedNoun: traducement, traducer
tangential
TangentialTangential adj. Superficially relevant; divergent. Diverging from a previous course or line; erratic. "He took credit for anything tangentially related to their work.
Temerity
Temerity n. Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity: "No one had the temerity to question her decision
Noun: spoilation
The act of stripping and taking by force= despoilation, despoilment, despoliation, spoil, spoliation~ pillage, pillaging, plunderingDerivedVerb: spoilspoilate
Noun: originalism
The belief that the United States Constitution should be interpreted in the way the authors originally intended it~ beliefDerivedNoun: originalist
high top (shoe)
The high-top is a shoe that extends significantly over the wearer's ankle. It is commonly an athletic shoe, particularly for basketball. It is sometimes confused with the slightly shorter mid-top, which typically extends no higher than the wearer's ankle. High-tops also should not be confused with shorter-length boots such as ankle boots, since high-tops usually refer to athletic shoes, although can also refer to other above-ankle shoes such as some hiking boots.
Adverb: sideward|sId-wurd|
Toward one side • turn the figure sideward= sidewardsDerivedNoun: sideVerb: sideAdjective: side
Noun: parkway|'paark,wey|
Usage: N. AmericanA wide scenic road planted with trees • the riverside parkway offers many exciting scenic views= drive~ road, route
Adjective: kicky|ki-kee|
Usage: N. AmericanLively, exciting, thrillingDerivedNoun: kickVerb: kick
auspicate
Verb: auspicate|'os-pu,keyt|Be a sign of something to come, esp. something important or bad • These signs auspicate bad news= augur, betoken, bode, forecast, foreshadow, foretell, foretoken, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate~ bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signal⇒ foreshow, threatenCommence in a manner calculated to bring good luck • They auspicated the trip with a bottle of champagne~ begin, commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start outDerivedNoun: auspic
backdate
Verb: backdate|'bak,deyt| |bak'deyt|Make effective from an earlier date • The increase in tax was backdated to January
caponize
Verb: caponize|'key-pu,nIz|Convert a cock into a capon~ castrate, demasculinize, emasculate, evirateDerivedNoun: capon, caponization
cashier as verb
Verb: cashier|ka'sheer| |ku'sheer|Discard or do away with • cashier the literalsense of this word~abolish, get rid ofDischarge with dishonour, as in the army~discharge, free
enjoin
Verb: enjoin|en'joyn|Issue an injunction~ disallow, forbid, interdict, nix, prohibit, proscribe, vetoGive instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority • She enjoined him to do the shopping= order, say, tell~ request⇒ call, command, direct, instruct, require, send for, warnDerivedNoun: enjoining, enjoinment, injunction
flocculate
Verb: flocculate|'fló-kyu,leyt|Form into an aggregated lumpy or fluffy mass • the protoplasms flocculated~ changeCause to become a fluffy or lumpy aggregate • The chemist flocculated the suspended material~ alter, change, modifyDerivedNoun: flocculationAdjective: flocculent
gutter verb 2 meanings
Verb: gutter|gú-tur|Burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker • The cooling lava continued to gutter toward lower groundFlow in small streams • Tears guttereddown her faceWear or cut gutters into • The heavy rainguttered the soilProvide with gutters • gutter the buildingsDerivedVerb: gut
limn
Verb: limn|lim|Trace the shape of=delineate, outline(art) make a portrait of • Goya wanted to limn his mistress, the Duchess of Alba=depict, portrayDerivedNoun: limner, limning
natter
Verb: natter|na-tur|Talk socially without exchangingtoo much information • the men weresitting in the cafe and nattering=chaffer, chat, chatter, chew the fat, chit-chat, chitchat, confab, confabulate, gab, gas, gossip, jaw, shoot the breeze, visitNoun: natter|na-tur|An informal conversation=chat, confab, confabulation, schmoose, schmoozeDerivedNoun: natterer
snigger
Verb: snigger|sni-gur|Laugh in a half-suppressed way, esp. disrespectfully • Everyone stared and some of the children sniggered • He sniggered at the sly comment madetowards his partner=snickerNoun: snigger|sni-gur|A disrespectful laugh=snicker, snortDerivedNoun: sniggererAdjective: sniggeryAdverb: sniggeringly
subvent
Verb: subventGuarantee financial support of • The operatour was subvented by a bank=subvention, underwrite~guarantee, undertakeDerivedNoun: subvention
underlet
Verb: underlet(underlets, underlet, underletting)|,ún-dur'let| To let below the valueTo let or lease at second hand; to subletDerivedNoun: letVerb: let
yawp
Verb: yawp|yop|Make a raucous noise= bawl~ howl, roarComplain whiningly= grizzle, whine, yammer~ complain, kick, kvetch, moan, plain, quetch, sound offDerivedNoun: yawper[sound:rec1475613565.mp3]
apetalous, adj.
View as: Outline |Full entryKeywords: On |OffQuotations: Show all |Hide allPronunciation: /əˈpɛtələs/ Frequency (in current use): Etymology: < modern Latin apetalus ( < Greek ἀπέταλος, leafless, < ἀ priv. + πέταλον leaf) + ... (Show More)Bot.Thesaurus »Categories » Without petals.1706 Phillips's New World of Words (new ed.) Apetalous flowers or plants are such as want the fine colour'd Leaves of Flowers, which they call Petals.1752 L. Garcin in Philos. Trans. 1749-50 (Royal Soc.) 46 53 Trees and Shrubs having apetalous Flowers.1870 J. D. Hooker Student's Flora Brit. Islands 44 [Sweet Violet has] apetalous autumnal flowers, chiefly fertile.(Hide quotations)
escrow
When you make an offer on a home, you will write an earnest money check that will be placed in "escrow." That means it isn't going directly to the seller but is being held by an impartial third party until you and the seller negotiate a contract and close the deal. You can't touch it and the seller can't touch it. It's in escrow.
Adverb: unitedly|yoo'nI-tid-lee|
With cooperation and interchange • we worked unitedly on the project= togetherAdjective: united
precipitant[pri-sip-i-tuh nt]
Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.falling headlong.2.rushing headlong, rapidly, or hastily onward.3.hasty; rash.4.unduly sudden or abrupt.noun5.Chemistry. anything that causes precipitation
misdoubt
Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comverb (used with or without object)1.to doubt or suspect.noun2.doubt or suspicion.Origin of misdoubt
flakelet
Word Originnoun1.a small flake, as of snow.Origin of flakelet
superordinate 2 meanings
[adjective, noun soo-per-awr-dn-it; verb soo-per-awr-dn-eyt]adjectiveof higher degree in condition or rank.Logic.(of a universal proposition) related to a particular proposition of the same quality and containing the same terms in the same order.nouna superordinate person or thing.Linguistics.a term that denotes a general class under which a set of subcategories is subsumed:"Child" is the superordinate of "girl" and "boy."Compare hyponym.verb (used with object), su·per·or·di·nat·ed, su·per·or·di·nat·ing.to elevate to superordinate position
pothook.
[pot-hoo k]nouna hook for suspending a pot or kettle over an open fire.an iron rod, usually curved, with a hook at the end, used to lift hot pots, irons, stove lids, etcan S-shaped stroke in writing, especially as made by children in learning to write.
misdescribe
[verb (used with or without object), mis·de·scribed, mis·de·scrib·ing.to describe incorrectly or falsely
doodlesack
a bagpipe
towser
a big dog tou zer
drainboard
a board with grooves or the like to facilitate dish drying
chook
a chicken offensive term for an old ladychick
singlet
a collarless mens undergrament for the the upper part of the body
doxophobia
a fear of experessing one's opiniona fear of being praised[sound:rec1515048199.mp3]
titulary
a formal name
conker
a horse chestnut, or a game where you swing these nuts together and see if they crack
monolith
a large single vertical block of stone, especially one that was shaped into a column by people living in ancient times, and that may have had some religious meaning(often disapproving) a single, very large organization, etc. that is very slow to change and not interested in individual peopleWord Origin
bequest
a legacy, action of bequeath in something
hazel
a light brown to strong yellowish browngreenish-brown or yellowish-brown colour
medico
a med student or med practitioner
haredi
a member of any of various Orthodox Jewish sects characterized by strict adherence to the traditional form of Jewish law and rejection of modern secular culture, many of whom do not recognize the modern state of Israel as a spiritual authority.
bandeau
a narrow band worn around the head to hold the hair in placea piece of women's clothing that is tied around the body to cover the breastsa bandeau bikini top
popinjay
a person given to vain, pretentious displays and empty chatter; coxcomb; fop.British Dialect. a woodpecker, especially the green woodpecker.
phonography
a representation of sounds by distinctive characters, phonetic spellingart of cunstructiong or using the phonograph
chipotle
a rich jalapeno that had been dried for use in cooking[sound:rec1480988324.mp3]
rosette
a round decoration made of ribbon that is worn by supporters of a political party or sports team, or to show that somebody has won a prizea thing that has the shape of a rose
tuck shop
a ship that sells sweets pastries and basic foods
smew
a small Eurasian merganser (Mergus albellus) with the male being white, gray, and black and the female chiefly gray but with a chestnut and white head
mandarin collar
a small collar that stands up and fits closely around the neckCheck pronunciation: mandarin collarSee the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary entry: mandarin collar
rootling
a small or mini root, rootlet2) a plantling beginning to root
samizdat
a system if printing and ir spreading clandestine or banned literature
groaningly ie
a word
almond-eyed|'
aa-mund,Id|Having almond-shaped eyes • Some children see him almond-eyed with skin of yellow hue≈ eyed
taboret
aboretor tabouret[tab-er-it, tab-uh-ret, -rey] Word Originnoun1.a low seat without back or arms, for one person; stool.2.a frame for embroidery.3.a small, usually portable stand, cabinet, or chest of drawers, as for holding work supplies.4.a small tabor.
crosswise
across, especially from one corner to the opposite oneCut the fabric crosswise.in the form of a crossSee crosswise in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
Noun: admonisher|
ad'mó-ni-shur| |ud'mó-ni-shur|Someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided= monitor, reminder~ defender, guardian, protector, shielderDerivedVerb: admonish
zipless (ˈzɪplɪs)
adj1. (Clothing & Fashion) lacking or without a zip2. (of a sexual encounter) brief but passionate3. without energy
adjuvant 2 meanings
adjective | AJ-uh-vunt Definition 1 :serving to aid or contribute : auxiliary 2 :assisting in the prevention, amelioration, or cure of disease Scroll down for more about adjuvant[sound:rec1472919710.mp3]
guttural 2 meanings
adjective | GUTT-uh-rul Definition 1 :articulated in the throat 2 :velar 3 :being or marked by utterance that is strange, unpleasant, or disagreeable Scroll down for more about
colubrine
adjective | KAHL-yuh-bryne Definition 1 :of, relating to, or resembling a snake 2 :of or relating to a large cosmopolitan family (Colubridae) of chiefly nonvenomous snakes Scroll down for more about colubrine
alt form allure
allurement
amortize
amortize|'a-mur,tIz| |u'mor,tIz|Liquidate gradually • Amortize your mortgage over a loan period based on your input~ liquidate, pay offDerivedNoun: amortizationAdjective: amort, amortizable
oddment
an odd, strange thing a loose article not in its set. a part of the book disconnected from main text
anneal
anneal Audio pronunciation verb | uh-NEEL Definition 1 a : to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle; also : to cool slowly usually in a furnace b : to heat and then cool (double-stranded nucleic acid) in order to separate strands and induce combination at lower temperature with complementary strands 2 :strengthen, toughen 3 :to be capable of combining with complementary nucleic acid by a process of heating and cooling
galling
annoying bothersome
aquiver
aquiver|u'kwi-vur|Vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear, cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze • seemed aquiver on her feet= atremble, quivery, shaky, shivering, trembling≈ unsteady
arete
arete[ahr-i-tey] Spell SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up goodcharacter.
upmost
at or nearest to the top
atemporal
atemporal free from the limits of time
atremble
atremble|u'trem-bul|Vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear, cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze= aquiver, quivery, shaky, shivering, trembling≈ unsteady
magisterium
authourity of the roman catholic church to teach the faith
backsword
backsword Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.back·sword (băk′sôrd′)n.1. A sword with only one cutting edge.2. A one-handed fencing stick; a singlestick.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.backsword (ˈbækˌsɔːd
bandbox
bandbox|'band,bóks|A light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire (especially hats)~ box
barminess
barminess Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia.barminess (ˈbɑːmɪnəs)nthe quality of being barmy; crazinessCollins English Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
evaluative
based on or relating to an assessment to form an idea of the value of something.
Noun: batt|
bat|Pieces of fabric or fibre used for stuffing or insulation
cheapjack adj
being inferior cheap worthlesstoo opportunistic in a bad way
belaud
belaud Audio pronunciation verb | bih-LAWD Definition :to praise usually to excess
Noun: berceuse|
ber'seuz|A quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep= cradlesong, lullaby~ song, vocal
sandblast
blast of wind with sand
Adjective: blowsy|
blaw-zee|Characteristic of or befitting a slut or slattern; used especially of women • While Scouse was at the bar, the blowsy blonde looked at us= blowzy, slatternly, sluttish, slutty, tarty≈ untidyDerivedNoun: blowsinessAdverb: blowsily
curiosa
books pamphlets dealing with unusual subjectsor naughty books or literature
bracing
bracing[brey-sing] Spell SyllablesSynonymsExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.strengthening; invigorating:This mountain air is bracing.2.of, relating to, or serving as a brace.noun3.a brace.
luciferous
bringing or providing light[sound:rec1504183241.mp3]
Noun: brush cut|
brúsh kút|A short haircut with hairs standing up like a brush~ haircut
buckram 2 meanings
buckrambuhk-ruh m] Spell SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a stiff cotton fabric for interlinings, book bindings, etc.2.stiffness of manner; extreme preciseness or formality.verb (used with object), buckramed, buckraming.3.to strengthen with buckram.4.
barouche
bəˈruːʃ/nounhistoricala four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a collapsible hood over the rear half, a seat in front for the driver, and seats facing each other for the passengers.bah roach
caravel
caravel in British(ˈkærəˌvɛl ) or carvelnouna two- or three-masted sailing ship, esp one with a broad beam, high poop deck, and lateenrig that was used by the Spanish and Portuguese in the 15th and 16th centuries
vitrine
case; display case; showcase; vitrine: a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home[sound:rec1475874865.mp3]
censer
censer[sen-ser] Spell SyllablesWord Originnoun1.a container, usually covered, in which incense is burned, especiallyduring religious services; thurible.
abubble
characterized by great enthusiasm or activity
circlet
cir·clet[ˈsərklət]NOUNa circular band, typically one made of precious metal, worn on the head as an ornament.a small circular arrangement or object.
cladding
cladding[klad-ing] Spell SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.the act or process of bonding one metal to another, usually to protect the inner metal from corrosion.2.metal bonded to an inner core of another metal.Origin of claddingExpandCladding is any material used to cover a structure's exterior. Picture a protective layer over a surface like a roof or exterior wall. Just as your skin protects internal bones and organs, cladding protects against the elements and shields against environmental conditions.
clientism
clientelismplaynoun cli·en·tel·ism \ˌklī-ən-ˈte-ˌli-zəm\Popularity: Bottom 30% of wordsDefinition of clientelism: a political or social system based on the relation of client to patron with the client giving political or financial support to a patron (as in the form of votes) in exchange for some special privilege or benefit <In some countries, such as Greece, there has been a clear policy of "clientelism" in which political parties have rewarded their supporters with jobs and benefits that have been funded by the general taxpayer. — The Economist, 14 Apr. 2012>
outerwear
clothing for outdoor wear or outer clothing as opposed to underwear
cloudland
cloudlandKLOUD-landnoun1:the sky.2:a region of unreality, imagination, etc.; dreamland.E:When the wind came it split the sky and shouldered the cloudland left and right, unbarring great clear fu... More examples
commentariat
commentariatnoun com·men·tar·i·at \ ˌkä-mən-ˈter-ē-at , -ē-ˌat \Popularity: Bottom 30% of words |Updated on: 14 Nov 2017TRENDING NOW:ballisticgentrification, gentrifyveteran, Veterans DayblowhardSEE ALL Definition of commentariat: a group of powerful and influential commentators : punditocracyNEW! Time TravelerFirst Known Use: 1993SEE WORDS FROM THE SAME YEAR
communicant
communicant[kuh-myoo-ni-kuh nt] Spell SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a person who partakes or is entitled to partake of the Eucharist; a member of a church.2.a person who communicates.adjective3.communicating; imparting.
conversate
conversate[kon-ver-seyt] Word Originverb (used without object), conversated, conversating. Nonstandard except in some dialects.1.to have a conversation; converse; talk.Origin of conversate
gibbous
convex at both ends like the moonas the moon
corrugate
corrugate[verb kawr-uh-geyt, kor-; adjective kawr-uh-git, -geyt, kor-] Spell SyllablesExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comverb (used with object), corrugated, corrugating.1.to draw or bend into folds or alternate furrows and ridges.2.to wrinkle, as the skin or face.3.Western U.S. to make irrigation ditches in (a field).verb (used without object), corrugated, corrugating.4.to become corrugated; undergo corrugation.adjective5.corrugated; wrinkled; furrowed.
vitiate
corrupt morally by in temperance or sensualitymake imperfecttake away the legal force or render ineffective
cosmopolite
cosmopolite[koz-mop-uh-lahyt] Spell SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a person who is cosmopolitan in his or her ideas, life, etc.; citizen of the world.2.an animal or plant of worldwide distribution.
julienne
cut into thin strips of matchlike pieces of foof
dilatometer|,
dI-lu'tó-mi-tur| |,di-lu'tó-mi-tur|An instrument for measuring the dilatation or expansion of a substance, especially of a fluid
Verb: devolve|
dee'vólv| |di'vólv|Pass on or delegate to another • The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital~ assign, delegate, depute, designateBe inherited by • The estate devolved to an heir that everybody had assumed to be dead= fall, pass, return~ change hands, change owners⇒ fall, lightGrow worse • The discussion devolved into a shouting match= degenerate, deteriorate, drop~ decline, worsen⇒ fade, fatigue, jade, languish, pall, rot, tire, waste, wearyDerivedNoun: devolution, devolvementSee alsodevolve on
superjacent
definition of superjacent: lying above or upon : overlying superjacent rocks
desacralize
desacralizeverb de·sa·cral·ize \ (ˌ)dē-ˈsā-krə-ˌlīz , -ˈsa- \Popularity: Bottom 30% of wordsExamples: desacralize in a Sentence Definition of desacralizedesacralized; desacralizingtransitive verb:to divest of sacred qualities or status— desacralization play
boreal
describing or connected with the climate zone south of the Arcticthe boreal forests of northern Canada
Adjective: denunciative|
di'nún(t)-see,ey-tiv|Containing warning of punishment= comminatory, denunciatory≈ inculpative, inculpatoryDerivedNoun: denunciationVerb: denounceAdverb: denunciatively
Noun: disquisition|,
dis-kwi'zi-shun|An elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion~ essay
Adjective: disaffected|,
dis-u'fek-tid|Discontented as toward authority • This work offers ideas on an innovative curriculum for disaffected and disadvantaged young people= ill-affected, malcontent, malcontented, rebellious≈ discontent, discontentedDerivedNoun: disaffectednessAdverb: disaffectedlyVerb: disaffect|,dis-u'fekt|Arouse hostility or indifference where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness= alien, alienate, estrange~ alter, change, modify⇒ drift apart, drift away, weanDerivedNoun: disaffection
discussant
discussant (redirected from discussants)Also found in: Thesaurus, Legal.dis·cus·sant (dĭ-skŭs′ənt)n.A participant in a formal discussion.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.dis•cus•sant (dɪˈskʌs ənt) n.a person who participates in a formal discussion or symposium.[1925-30, Amer.]Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
waggish
displaying good-humored mischief, done or made for sport, humourous
draftsman
drafts·man (drăfts′mən)n.1. A man who draws plans or designs, as of structures to be built.2. A man who draws, especially an artist.drafts′man·ship′ n.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.draftsman (ˈdrɑːftsmən)n, pl -men1. (Professions) the usual US spelling of draughtsman1, draughtsman22. (Art Terms) the usual US spelling of draughtsman1, draughtsman2ˈdraftsmanship nCollins English Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014drafts•man (ˈdræfts mən, ˈdrɑfts-) n., pl. -men.1. a person who makes mechanical drawings.2. an artist skilled in drawing.3. a person who draws up documents.[1655-65]drafts′man•ship`, n.usage: See -man.Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
Adjective: evidential|,
e-vi'den-shul|Serving as or based on evidence • evidential signs of a forced entry= evidentiary≈ important, significantDerivedNoun: evidence, evidentialityAdverb: evidentially
prodrome
early symptom indicating a disease or attack.
edema is the word1: an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity — called also <span class=cloze>[...]</span>: watery swelling of plant organs or parts: any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings
edema is the word1: an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity — called also <span class=cloze>dropsy</span>: watery swelling of plant organs or parts: any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings<br><br>
epistemic
epistemicadjective UK /ˌep.ɪˈstiː.mɪk/ US /ˌep.əˈstiː.mɪk/ formalrelating to knowledge or the study of knowledge
retrousse
esp of the nose turned upof a person's nose) turned up at the tip in an attractive way reh true say
without force or vigor pale, starts with e
etiolatedeat ee a late id
eutaxy
eutaxyYOO-tak-see, yoo-TAK-seenoun1:good order or management.E: The meeting, in fact, put the final touches to the establishment of the first real Stock Exchange; hencef... More examplesM: Learn more about eutax
palpate
examine by touch esp for medical purposes
courtly
extremely polite and full of respect, especially in an old-fashioned wayHe bowed in a very old-fashioned and courtly way.They learnt how to behave and how to speak in a courtly fashion.Adjective: courtly|kort-lee|Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court • a courtly gentleman=formal, stately≈dignified
Adjective: aqueous|
ey-kwee-us| |a-kwee-us|Similar to, containing or dissolved in water • aqueous solutions(geology) produced by the action of water= sedimentary◑ igneousDerivedNoun: water, aqueousnessAdjective: nonaqueousAdverb: aqueously
belay
fasten as rope.
entomopobia
fear of insects
Adjective: festal|
fes-t(u)l|Offering fun and gaiety • a festive (or festal) occasion= festive, gay, merry≈ joyousDerivedNoun: festAdverb: festally
Adjective: fictive|
fik-tiv|Adopted in order to deceive • fictive sympathy= assumed, false, fictitious, pretended, put on, sham≈ counterfeit, imitativeCapable of imaginative creation • fictive talent≈ creative, originativeDerivedNoun: fiction, fictivenessAdverb: fictively
flatfooted
flatfooted[flat-foo t-id] Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.having flatfeet.2.taking or showing an uncompromising stand in a matter; firm and explicit:a flatfooted denial.3.clumsy or plodding; maladroit:flatfooted writing.Idioms4.catch one flatfooted, to catch one unprepared; surprise:The amount of the bill caught us flatfooted.Origin of flatfooted
flatiron
flatiron[flat-ahy-ern] Spell SyllablesExamples Word Originnoun1.a nonelectric iron with a flat bottom, heated for use in pressing clothes, cloth, etc.2.Geology. (in the Western U.S.) a triangular hogback that resembles a flatiron resting on its base.
flatware
flatware[flat-wair] Spell SyllablesExamples Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.utensils, as knives, forks, and spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food.2.dishes or containers for the table that are more or less flat, as plates and saucers (distinguished from hollowware).Origin of flatware
Noun: floriculture|'
flo-ru,kúl-chur|The cultivation of flowering plants= flower gardening~ gardening, horticultureDerivedNoun: floriculturistAdjective: floricultural
Noun: falsity|
fol-su-tee|The state of being false or untrue • argument could not determine its truth or falsity= falseness◑ truth~ irreality, unreality⇒ spuriousnessA false statement= falsehood, untruth~ statement⇒ contradiction, contradiction in terms, deceit, deception, dodge, dodging, fable, fabrication, fiction, lie, misrepresentation, prevarication, schemeDerivedVerb: falsifyAdjective: false
outland
foreign land or the outlying regions of a country
unwonted.
formal not usual, unexpected.
quondam
former; onetime: his quondam partner.[sound:rec1480958070.mp3]
Adjective: phobic|
fow-bik|Suffering from irrational fears≈ neurotic, psychoneuroticNoun: phobic|fow-bik|Someone with an irrational fear of somethingDerivedNoun: phobiaCombining form: -phobic|fow-bik|
fraudster
fraudsternoun fraud·ster \ˈfrȯd-stər\ Popularity: Bottom 40% of words Simple Definition of fraudster : a person who commits fraud
Noun: freebooter|'
free,boo-tur|Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)= despoiler, looter, pillager, plunderer, raider, ransacker, spoiler~ stealer, thief⇒ buccaneer, pirate, sea robber, sea rover
Adverb: friendlily|
frend-lu-lee|In a congenial manner= chummily, congeniallyDerivedNoun: friendlyAdjective: friendly
frolicsome
frolicsome (especially literary) />playing in a lively happy wayfrolicsome lambsSee frolicsome in the Oxford A
froyo is short for
frozen yogurt
fuselage
fu·se·lage /'fjusəlɑʒ/ noun1.the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)ORIGIN: From French fuselage < fuselé (spindle-shaped) < Old French*fus ("spindle") < Latin fusus (spindle). So named for its shape; in English since 1909
fusible
fu·si·ble /fju:zəbl/ adjective1.capable of being melted and fused
fusiform
fu·si·form /'fjʊ:zifɔ:m/ adjective1.tapering at each endsyn: spindle-shaped, cigar-shaped
Adjective: fulgid|
fúl-jid|Having brief brilliant points or flashes of light • bugle beads all fulgid= aglitter, coruscant, glinting, glistering, glittering, glittery, scintillant, scintillating, sparkly≈ bright
Adjective: fuscous|
fús-kus|Of something having a dusky brownish grey colour= taupe≈ chromatic[sound:rec1476800445.mp3]
Noun: gastronomy|
ga'stró-nu-mee|A particular style of cookery (as of a region) • New England gastronomy~ cuisine, culinary artThe art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food~ art, artistic creation, artistic productionDerivedNoun: gastronome, gastronomistAdjective: gastronomic, gastronomical
gam
gam (ɡæm)n1. (Fishing) a school of whales2. (Fishing) nautical an informal visit between crew members of whalers3. NZ a flock of large sea birdsvb, gams, gamming or gammed4. (Fishing) (intr) (of whales) to form a school5. (Nautical Terms) nautical (of members of the crews of whalers) to visit (each other) informally6. (tr) US to visit or exchange visits with[C19: perhaps dialect variant of game1]
gangmaster
gangmasternoun [ C ] UK /ˈɡæŋˌmɑː.stər/ US /ˈɡæŋˌmæs.tɚ/ uksomeone who employs a large number of workers, often illegally and for very little money:The Home Secretary has promised that the gangmasters responsible for immigrationcrime would be ruthlessly targeted.
surcoat
garment worn over middle ages armor often with coat of arms or the like
bestride
get up on the back of a horse or the likebestrode past tense
glister
glisten
gouache
gouache (goo osh)nouna method of painting using opaque pigments ground in water and thickened with a glue-like substance.a picture painted using the gouache method.plural noun: gouachesgouache[gwahsh, goo-ahsh; French gwash] Word Originnoun, plural gouaches [gwah-shiz, goo-ah-shiz; French gwash](Show IPA), for 3.1.a technique of painting with opaque watercolors prepared with gum.2.an opaque color used in painting a gouache.3.a work painted using gouache.
Noun: grizzle 2 meanings|
gri-zul|A grey wig~ rug, wigVerb: grizzle|gri-zul|Be in a huff; be silent or sullen= brood, stew~ brood, pout, sulkComplain whiningly= whine, yammer, yawp~ complain, kick, kvetch, moan, plain, quetch, sound offDerivedAdjective: grizzled, grizzly
self-sown
growing from speed disperesed by natural agency such as wind or birds
housemaster
guy in charge of a dorm a Brit school. single sex.
Adjective: hydraulic|
hI'dro-lik|Moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil) • hydraulic brakes • hydraulic erosionOf or relating to the study of hydraulics • hydraulic engineerDerivedNoun: hydraulics, waterAdverb: hydraulically, hydraulicly
Noun: harlequinade|'
haar-lu-kwi'neyd|Acting like a clown or buffoon= buffoonery, clowning, frivolity, japery, prank~ craziness, folly, foolery, indulgence, lunacy, tomfoolery⇒ schtick, schtik
turquoise
having a fine light blue colorblue shade tinged with green.
trichrome
having or showing three colors
punctate
having tiny spots, holes, or depression medical or biological usuage
Noun: helmsman(pl. helmsmen)|
helmz-mun|The person who steers a ship= steerer, steersman~ Jack, Jack-tar, mariner, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, tar⇒ cox, coxswainDerivedNoun: helmsmanship
hepatology
hepatology/ˌhɛpəˈtɒlədʒɪ/noun1.the branch of medicine concerned with the liver and its diseasesDerived Formshepatologist, noun[sound:rec1503917647.mp3]
hermeneutics
hermeneutics[hur-muh-noo-tiks, -nyoo-] Spell SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun, ( used with a singular verb)1.the science of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures.2.the branch of theology that deals with the principles of Biblical exegesis.
Andrew Jackson blamed ....... for wife ....... just before e was elected
himself fatal heart attak
hoick
hoick (redirected from hoicking)hoick 1 (hoik)tr.v.1. To lift or pull abruptly: He hoicked up his sagging pants. She hoicked her suitcase into the car's trunk.2. To hook (a golf shot, for example).
hollowware
hollowwareor holloware[hol-oh-wair] Spell SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.silver dishes, as serving dishes, having some depth (distinguished from flatware ).Origin of hollowware
hamiiform
hook-shapedOrigin: [L. hamus hook + -form.]
charger animal
horse fit for battle
Noun: idiolect|'
i-dee-u,lekt|The language or speech of one individual at a particular period in life~ language, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice
ignominy
ignominy - definition and synonyms Using the thesaurusNOUN [COUNTABLE/UNCOUNTABLE] FORMAL ignominy pronunciation in British English /ˈɪɡnəmɪni/Word FormsContribute to our Open Dictionarya situation where you feel embarrassed and lose other people's respectSpurs suffered the ignominy of a three-nil defeat.Synonyms and related wordsDamage to someone's reputation:injury, discredit, smear[sound:rec1518338187.mp3]
imbroglio
imbroglio [im-brohl-yoh] Spell Syllables Examples Word Origin See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com noun, plural imbroglios. 1. a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc., of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations. 2. an intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation. 3. a confused hea
immiserate
immiserate[ih-mis-uh-reyt]verb (used with object), im·mis·er·at·ed, im·mis·er·at·ing.to make miserable.to cause to become impoverished
recompense
imple Definition of recompense: to give something (such as money) to (someone) as a reward or as a payment for loss or sufferingSource: Merriam-Webster's Learner's DictionaryExamples: recompense in a sentenceTip: Synonym guide Full Definition of recompenserecompensedrecompensingtransitive verb1a : to give something to by way of compensation (as for a service rendered or damage incurred)b : to pay for2: to return in kind : requite
dumbly
in a dumb manner
scrawlingly
in a way that scrawls or scirbbles
Verb: inhibit forms opp|
in'hi-bit|To put down by force or authority • inhibit a nascent uprising= conquer, curb, stamp down, subdue, suppress~ check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate⇒ blink, blink away, burke, choke back, choke down, choke off, dampen, hush, hush up, muffle, quell, quench, repress, shut up, silence, smother, squelch, stifle, still, strangle, winkLimit the range or extent of • Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs~ bound, confine, limit, restrain, restrict, throttle, trammel(chemistry) limit, block, or decrease the action or function of • inhibit the action of the enzyme • inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction~ entrammel, fetter, hinder, impede, trammelControl and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behaviour= bottle up, suppress~ hold back, keep, keep back, restrain⇒ choke, hold back, keep, keep back, quench, restrainDerivedNoun: inhibitorVerb: disinhibitAdjective: inhibited, inhibitory, inhibitiveNoun: inhibition|,in-(h)i'bi-shun|(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires= suppression~ abstinenceThe quality of being inhibited~ control, restraint⇒ taboo, tabu(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part • the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve~ biological process, organic processThe action of prohibiting, inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof) • a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages= forbiddance, prohibition~ actionDerivedAdjective: inhibitory, inhibitive
interstital
interstitial[in-ter-stish-uh l] Spell SyllablesExamples Word Originadjective1.pertaining to, situated in, or forming interstices.2.Anatomy. situated between the cells of a structure or part:interstitial tissue.noun3.Crystallography. an imperfection in a crystal caused by the presence of an extra atom in an otherwise complete lattice.Compare vacancy (def 6).
conspiracist
is a noun conspiracy guy prob
carpetless
is a word
Lissom - definition of lissom by The Free Dictionary
issom Also found in: Thesaurus, Legal, Wikipedia.lis·some also lis·som (lĭs′əm)adj.1. Moving or able to move with grace and ease; lithe and graceful.2. Easily bent; supple.[Alteration of lithesome.]lis′some·ly adv.lis′some·ness n.
Noun: cambric|
keym-brik|A finely woven white linen~ cloth, fabric, material, textile
Noun: climacteric2 meanings|
klI'mak-tu-rik|A period in a man's life corresponding to menopause~ biological timeThe time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends= change of life, menopause~ biological timeA crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made= critical point, crossroads, juncture~ crisis⇒ criticalityAdjective: climacteric|klI'mak-tu-rik|Forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis= critical, decisive≈ crucial, important
Adjective: coincident|
kow'in-si-d(u)nt|Occurring or operating at the same time • a series of coincident events= co-occurrent, coincidental, coinciding, concurrent, cooccurring, simultaneous≈ synchronal, synchronic, synchronousMatching point for point • coincident circles≈ congruentDerivedNoun: coincidenceVerb: coincideAdverb: coincidently
Verb: kibbitz|
ku'bits| |ki-buts|Usage: N. AmericanMake unwanted and intrusive comments= kibitz~ comment, notice, point out, remark
commander noun forms |
ku'man-dur|(military) an officer in command of a military unit= commandant, commanding officer~ military officer, officer⇒ SACEUR, SACLANT, Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, commander in chief, generalissimo, wing commanderSomeone in an official position of authority who can command or control others~ leader(military) a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain~ commissioned naval officerAn officer in the airforce= air force officer~ man, military man, military personnel, serviceman, servicewomanDerivedNoun: commandership, commanderyVerb: command
Adjective: comminatory|
ku'mi-nu,to-ree|Containing warning of punishment= denunciative, denunciatory≈ inculpative, inculpatoryDerivedNoun: comminationVerb: comminate
Adjective: conciliable|
kun'si-lee-u-bul|Capable of being pacified= appeasable≈ placableconsole lie bull
Noun: curvaceousness|
kur'vey-shus-nus|The quality of having a well-rounded body= shapeliness, voluptuousness~ pulchritudeDerivedAdjective: curvaceous
codicil|
kó-di-sul|(law) a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will~ appendix
Adjective: concupiscent|
kón'kyoo-pi-sunt|Vigorously passionate= lustful, lusty≈ passionateDerivedNoun: concupiscenceAdverb: concupiscently
Noun: comforter2 meanings and blanket meaning
kúm-fur-tur|Commiserates with someone who has had misfortune= sympathizer~ communicator⇒ Job's comforterA person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies • a comforter of anxiety= allayer, reliever~ individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soulBedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together= comfort, puff, quilt~ bed clothing, bedclothes, bedding⇒ continental quilt, eiderdown, patchwork, patchwork quiltDevice used for an infant to suck or bite on= baby's dummy, pacifier, soother, teething ring~ deviceDerivedVerb: comfort
conscienceless
lacking a conscience
lacquey or lackey
lacquey[lak-ee] Spell SyllablesWord Originnoun, plural lacqueys, verb (used with object), lacqueyed,lacqueying.1.lackey.lackeyor lacquey[lak-ee] Spell Syllablesnoun, plural lackeys.1.a servile follower; toady.2.a footman or liveried manservant.verb (used with object), lackeyed, lackeying.3.to attend as a lackey does.Origin of lackey
lacener
larcener, n. View as: Outline |Full entryKeywords: On |OffQuotations: Show all |Hide all Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːsənə/ Forms: Also 16 lassoner. Frequency (in current use): Etymology: < larceny n. + -er suffix1. Compare Old French larcineur. Thesaurus » Categories » One who commits larceny; chiefly petty larcener, one who commits petty larceny. Also figlacernist
lateen
lateenlaˈtiːn/Submitnouna triangular sail on a long yard at an angle of 45° to the mast.lateen in British(ləˈtiːn )adjectivenauticaldenoting a rig with a triangular sail (lateen sail) bent to a yard hoisted to the head of a low mast, used esp in the Mediterranean
slothful
lazy not active
licensee
licenseensomeone to whom a license is grantedsyn : licensee
blithesome
light-hearted, cheery, merry
lour
lour, louryverb \ˈlau̇(-ə)r\Popularity: Bottom 30% of words Variant of lower, loweryintransitive verb1: to look sullen : frown2: to be or become dark, gloomy, and threatening
Adjective: loth|
lowth|Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom • loth to admit a mistake= loath, reluctant≈ unwilling(usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed • loth to new ideas= antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loath≈ disinclinedDerivedAdverb: lothly
luxe
luxe Also found in: Thesaurus, Wikipedia.luxe (lo͝oks, lŭks)n.1. The condition of being elegantly sumptuous.2. Something luxurious; a luxury.[French, luxury, from Latin luxus.]luxe adj.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin
Noun: microphotograph|,
mI-kru'fow-tu,graf|A microscopically small photograph of a picture, writing, printed page, etcPhotograph of a microscopic objectDerivedNoun: microphotography
maieutic
maieutic Audio pronunciation adjective | may-YOO-tik Definition :relating to or resembling the Socratic method of eliciting new ideas from another
skreak
make a high pithced screeching noiseutter a harsh abrupt scream [sound:rec1515047744.mp3]
manse|
man(t)s|The residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)~ residence[Archaic] A large and imposing house= hall, mansion, mansion house, residence~ house⇒ castle, manor, manor house, palace
mench
menchnoun1:Informal. a decent, upright, mature, and responsible person.E: I understand that people m
minatory|'
mi-nu,to-ree|Indicating evil intent or suggesting tragic developments • a minatory look= baleful, forbidding, menacing, minacious, ominous, sinister, threatening≈ alarmingDerivedNoun: minatoriness
misprice
misprice (ˌmɪsˈpraɪs) Definitions Collins English Dictionary verb (transitive) to give a wrong price for
monograph
monograph[mon-uh-graf, -grahf] Spell SyllablesExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a treatise on a particular subject, as a biographical study or study of the works of one artist.2.a highly detailed and thoroughly documented study or paper written about a limited area of a subject or field of inquiry:scholarly monographs on medieval pigments.3.an account of a single thing or class of things, as of a species of organism.verb (used with object)4.to write a monograph about.Origin of monograph
monosemy
monosemy having one meaning monosemy
munter
munterˈmʌntə/nounBRITISHinformalderogatoryan unattractive person, especially a woman.
netsuke
netsuke[net-skee, -skey; Japanese ne-tsoo-ke] Word Originnoun1.(in Japanese art) a small figure of ivory, wood, metal, or ceramic, originallyused as a buttonlike fixture on a man's sash, from which small personalbelongings were hung.Origin of netsukeExpand
neuropsychiatric
neuropsychiatrynjʊərəʊsʌɪˈkʌɪətri/nounpsychiatry relating mental or emotional disturba
newser
newserContents [hide] 1 English1.1 Etymology1.2 Noun1.3 AnagramsEnglish[edit]Etymology[edit]news + -er?Noun[edit]newser (plural newsers)(media, slang) a press conferenceAnagrams[edit]renewsresewn
Noun: neutralism|'
noo-tru,li-zum|A policy of neutrality or nonalignment in international affairs~ foreign policyDerivedNoun: neutral, neutralistAdjective: neutral
untenanted
not leased to or occupied by a tenant
underman
not provide enough workers or crewundermanned
funicular
noun [ C ] UK /fjuːˈnɪk.jə.lər/ US /fjuːˈnɪk.juː.lɚ/ also funicular railway, UK /fjuːˌnɪk.jə.lə ˈreɪl.weɪ/ US /-juː.lɚ-/ a special type of railway that travels up and down steep slopes, with thecarriages being pulled by a strong metal ropefunicular[fyoo-nik-yuh-ler]adjectiveof or relating to a rope or cord, or its tension.worked by a rope or the like.nounfunicular railway.
undercount
noun a figure that is too low, number to low, also verb form
jacquerie
noun | zhah-kuh-REE Definition :(often capitalized Jacquerie) a peasants' revolt
empanada
noun, Latin-American Cookery.1.a turnover or mold of pastry filled with chopped or ground meat, vegetables, fruit, etc., and usually baked or fried.Origin of empanada
dibble
noun1. (Show IPA). a small, handheld, pointed implement for making holes in soil for planting seedlings, bulbs, etc.verb (used with object), dibbled, dibbling.2.to make a hole (in the ground) with or as if with a dibble.3.to set (plants) in holes made with a dibble.verb (used without object), dibbled, dibbling.4.to work with a dibble.Origin of dibble
approbation
nounapproval or agreementa shout of approbationThe King received the official approbation of the church.
numerous less common noun form
numerosity
nuncupative
nuncupative Audio pronunciation adjective | NUN-kyoo-pay-tiv Definition :spoken rather than written : oral Scroll down for more about nuncupative[sound:rec1515047518.mp3]
Verb: nock|
nók|Make small marks into the surface of • nock the clay before firing it= mark, score~ notch⇒ line, scarify, scotch, scribe
sonsie
of lady body big boobed and pleasing curves
doxastic
of pertaining to or depending on opinion, conjectural[sound:rec1515048308.mp3]
benthonic
of relating to or hapeeningg on the bottom under a body of water
onus probandi
onus probandiprə(ʊ)ˈbandʌɪ/nounLAWthe obligation to prove an assertion or allegation that one makes; the burden of proof.
date disparaged
other Italian vernacular save his own.
outlawry[wry had made him a folk hero
out-law-ree] Word Originnoun, plural outlawries.1.the act or process of outlawing.2.the state of being outlawed.3.disregard or defiance of the law:a man whose outla
verbiage
overabundance of wordsway thing is expressed using words.
boniface
owner of a hotel, night club, or restaurant BAH-nuh-fuss
Noun: breeches britches breech alsoI'd 2 words |
pants ending below the knee or ankles in histbri-chiz| |bree-chiz|Trousers ending just below the knee= knee breeches, knee pants, knickerbockers, knickers~ pant, trouser⇒ britches, buckskins, plus fours, trunk hoseNoun: breech|breech|Opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded= rear of barrel, rear of tube~ openingSee alsotoo big for one's breeches
parapraxis
par uh prak sisa slip of the tongue or pen which is thought to reveal unconscious wishes or attidudes
dissociate
part cease break associstionregard as unconnected DerivedNoun: dissociationAdjective: dissociative
Adjective: pestiferous|
pe'sti-fu-rus|Contaminated with infecting organisms • pestiferous wounds= dirty≈ infected, septicLikely to spread and cause an epidemic disease= pestilent, pestilential, plaguey≈ epidemicTending to corrupt or pervert= corruptive, perversive≈ evilCausing irritation or annoyance • tapping a pestiferous rhythm on his glass with his fork= annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, plaguey, plaguy, teasing, vexatious, vexing≈ disagreeable
sexton
person whose job is to look after a church and builders connected to it
pestilential
pestilential[pes-tl-en-shuh l] Spell SyllablesExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.producing or tending to produce pestilence.2.pertaining to or of the nature of pestilence, especially bubonic plague.3.pernicious; harmful.4.annoyingly troublesome.
philology
philology[fi-lol-uh-jee] Spell SyllablesWord Originnoun1.the study of literary texts and of written records, the establishment oftheir authenticity and their original form, and the determination oftheir meaning.2.(especially in older use) linguistics, especially historical andcomparative linguistics.3.Obsolete. the love of learning and literature.
trotter
pig foot as foodhorse bred or trained for trotting
Noun: cicatrix(
pl. cicatrices)|si-kut-riks|A mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue= cicatrice, scar~ symptom⇒ callus, cheloid, keloid, pockmark, sword-cut, vaccinationDerivedVerb: cicatrizeAdjective: cicatricial
Noun: parenthesis(
pl. parentheses)|pu'ren-thi-sis|Either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material~ punctuation, punctuation markA message that departs from the main subject= aside, digression, divagation, excursus~ content, message, subject matter, substanceDerivedAdjective: parenthetic, parentheticalAdverb: parenthetically
Verb: prink|
prints|Dress very carefully and in a finicky manner~ dress, get dressedPut on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive= attire, deck out, deck up, doll up, dress up, fancy up, fig out, fig up, get up, gussy up, overdress, rig out, tog out, tog up, trick out, trick up~ dress, get dressed⇒ bedizen, dizen, dress, enrobe, plume, prank, preen, primp, tart up
Adverb: prismatically|
priz'ma-ti-k(u-)lee|In the form or manner of a prism; by means of a prismDerivedAdjective: prismatic
Verb: prostrate|
pró'streyt| |'pró,streyt|Get into a prostrate position, as in submission= bow down~ lie, lie downRender helpless or defenseless • They prostrated the enemy~ alter, change, modifyThrow down flat, as on the ground • She prostrated herself with frustration~ throw, wingAdjective: prostrate|'pró,streyt|Stretched out and lying at full length along the ground • found himself lying prostrate on the floor= flat≈ unerectLying face downward= prone≈ unerectDerivedNoun: prostration
purgatorial
purgatorial[pur-guh-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr-] Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.removing or purging sin; expiatory:purgatorial rites.2.of, relating to, or like purgatory.
Noun: puffery|
pú-fu-ree|A flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes)~ flattery
quodlibet noun | KWAHD-luh-bet Definition 1 :a philosophical or theological point proposed for disputation; also : a disputation on such a point 2 :a whimsical combination of familiar melodies or texts
quodlibet 2 meanings
quodlibet 2 meanings
quodlibet noun | KWAHD-luh-bet Definition 1 :a philosophical or theological point proposed for disputation; also : a disputation on such a point 2 :a whimsical combination of familiar melodies or texts
retrench
r v(transitive) To cut down or reduce.(transitive, specifically) To terminate the employment of a worker to reduce the size of a workforce; to make redundant.(transitive, military) To furnish with a retrenchment (a defensive work within a fortification).(intransitive) To abridge; to curtail.(intransitive) To take up a new defensive position.
diamante
redirected from diamanté)Also found in: Thesaurus, Wikipedia.di·a·man·te or di·a·man·té (dē′ə-män-tā′)n.1. A small, glittering ornament, such as a rhinestone or a sequin, applied to fabric or a garment.2. Fabric that has been covered with many of these ornaments.[French diamanté, decorated with diamonds, from diamant, diamond; see diamond.]American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.diamanté (ˌdaɪəˈmæntɪ; ˌdɪə-)adj[sound:rec1509018665.mp3]1. (Jewellery) decorated with glittering ornaments, such as artificial jewels or sequins2. (Clothing & Fashion) decorated with glittering ornaments, such as artificial jewels or sequinsn(Textiles) a fabric so covered[C20: from French, from diamanter to adorn with diamonds, from diamant diamond]Collins English Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014di•a•man•té (ˌdi ə mɑnˈteɪ)
reformatory
reform institute for youngsters
refusenik
refusenikrɪˈfjuːznɪk/noun1.a Jew in the former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate to Israel.2.a person who refuses to follow orders or obey the law, especially as a protest.
frum
religious observant, esp in Jews religious observant above the bare minimum.
roust
roust (roust)tr.v. roust·ed, roust·ing, rousts1. To cause to get out of bed.2. To cause to leave; drive away: people who were rousted out of their homes by rioters.3. To confront or treat aggressively: The police rousted a group of teenagers in the park.[Probably alteration of rouse.]
countrified
rural in some way like look or mannerprovincial, limited not sophisticated or cosmopolitan
Noun: sacristy|
sa-kri-stee|A room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held= vestry~ roomDerivedNoun: sacristan
saccular
saccularplay adjective sac·cu·lar \ˈsa-kyə-lər\ Popularity: Bottom 30% of words Definition of saccular : resembling a sac <a saccular aneurysm> [sound:rec1472920038.mp3]
scoundrelly
scoundrelly[skoun-druh-lee] Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.having the character of a scoundrel; unscrupulous; villainous.2.of or like a scoundrel.Origin of scoundrelly
Adjective: sectional|
sek-shu-nul|Relating to or based upon a section (i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane) • a sectional view • sectional drawingsConsisting of or divided into sections • a sectional sofa= sectioned≈ dividedRelated or limited to a distinct region or subdivision of a territory or community or group of people • sectional tensions arose over slavery≈ territorial
Tawny
shade of brown tinged with yellowof a dark yellowish or dull yellowish color with brown
cruciate
shaped like a cross [sound:rec1515048009.mp3]
shellac
shellacking[shuh-lak-ing] ExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun, Slang.1.an utter defeat:a shellacking their team will remember.2.a sound thrashing:His father gave him a shellacking for stealing the book.Origin of shellackingExpand1880-1885First recorded in 1880-85; shellac + -ing1shellacor shellack[shuh-lak] noun1.lac that has been purified and formed into thin sheets, used for makingvarnish.2.a varnish (shellac varnish) made by dissolving this material in alcohol or asimilar solvent.3.a phonograph record made of a breakable material containing shellac,especially one to be played at 78 r.p.m.:an LP that can hold nearly 10 times as much as the old shellac.verb (used with object), shellacked, shellacking.4.to coat or treat with shellac.5.Slang.to defeat; trounce.to thrash soundly.
hobnail
short nail with a thick head, used for the soles of shoes
Adjective: chagrined|
shu'grind|Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious • chagrined at the poor sales of his book= abashed, embarrassed≈ discomposedVerb: chagrin|shu'grin|Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of • He chagrined his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss= abase, humble, humiliate, mortify~ bruise, hurt, injure, offend, spite, wound⇒ crush, degrade, demean, demolish, disgrace, put down, smash, take
simpatico
simpatico[sim-pah-ti-koh, -pat-i-] Spell SyllablesExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.congenial or like-minded; likable:I find our new neighbor simpatico in every respect.Origin of simpaticoExpand1860-18651860-65; < Italian: literally, sympathetic, equivalent to simpat(ia) sympathy + -ico -ic. Compare Spanish simpático, French sympathique,German sympatischCan be confusedExpandempathetic, sympathetic, simpatico.
skein
skein[skeyn] Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a length of yarn or thread wound on a reel or swift preparatory for use in manufacturing.2.anything wound in or resembling such a coil:a skein of hair.3.something suggestive of the twistings of a skein:an incoherent skein of words.4.a flock of geese, ducks, or the like, in flight.5.a succession or series of similar or interrelated things:a skein of tennis victories.
Noun: scree|
skree|A sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff= talus[2]~ formation, geological formation
Noun: slattern|
sla-turn|Usage: OffensiveA prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets= floosie, floozie, street girl, streetwalker~ cyprian, prostitute, trull, wench, woman of the streetA dirty untidy woman= slovenly woman, slut~ pig, schlump, sloven, slovenly personDerivedAdjective: slatternly
skrill
slang for money [sound:rec1515047643.mp3]
smoke shop
smoke shopWord Originnoun1.a shop selling tobacco products.2.Slang.a place where marijuana or other illicit drugs are sold surreptitiously.head shop.Origin of smoke shop
social-minded
soc·ial-mind·ed (soùshNl-mXnùdVd) adj. Interested in social service or the wel-fare of society in general
testee or examinee
someone who is tested or examined for whatever reason.
sop
sop[sop] Spell SyllablesSynonymsExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.2.anything thoroughly soaked.3.something given to pacify or quiet, or as a bribe:The political boss gave him some cash as a sop.4.a weak-willed or spineless person; milksop.verb (used with object), sopped, sopping.5.to dip or soak in liquid food:to sop bread in gravy.6.to drench.7.to take up (liquid) by absorption (usually followed by up):He used bread to sop up the gravy.verb (used without object), sopped, sopping.8.to be or become soaking wet.9.(of a liquid) to soak (usually followed by in).
Soppy
soppy Also found in: Thesaurus, Idioms, Wikipedia.sop·py (sŏp′ē)adj. sop·pi·er, sop·pi·est1. Soaked; sopping.2. Rainy.3. Sentimental; maudlin.
socioeconomic
so·ci·o·ec·o·nom·ic (soÙsK-o-HkÙN-nmmùVk, -KÙkN-, -shK-) adj. Of or involvingboth social and economic factors.
socioreligious
so·ci·o·re·lig·ious (soÙsK-o-rV-lVjùNs, -shK-) adj. Involving social and religiousfactors.
Noun: spinet|
spi-nit| |spi'net|A small and compactly built upright piano~ upright, upright pianoEarly model harpsichord with only one string per note~ cembalo, harpsichord
spiderling
spiderlingˈspʌɪdəlɪŋ/nouna young spider.
Adjective: statal
stey-tul|Of, pertaining to, or existing with reference to, a State of the American Union, as distinguished from the general government
stranguate
stran·gu·late (străng′gyə-lāt′)v. stran·gu·lat·ed, stran·gu·lat·ing, stran·gu·latesv.tr.1. To strangle.2. Medicine To compress, constrict, or obstruct (an organ, duct, or other body part) so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid: strangulate an intestinal hernia.v.intr.To be or become strangled, compressed, constricted, or obstructed.[Latin strangulāre, strangulāt-; see strangle.]American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Languag
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strawng-boks, strong-] noun1.a strongly made, lockable box or chest for safeguarding valuable possessions, as money, jewels, or documents.
Noun: sunglass|'
sun,glas|A convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire~ converging lens, convex lens
superscript
superscript Also found in: Thesaurus, Legal, Acronyms, Encyclopedia.su·per·script (so͞o′pər-skrĭpt′)n.A character set, printed, or written above and immediately to one side of another: In x2 the superscript is 2.[Latin superscrīptus, past participle of superscrībere, to write over; see superscribe.]su′per·script adj.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.superscript (ˈsuːpəˌskrɪpt)adj(Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) printing (of a character) written or printed above the line; superior. Comparesubscriptn1. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a superscript or superior character2. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) obsolete a superscription on a document, letter, etc[C16: from Latin superscriptus; see superscribe]
Adjective: tabular|
ta-byu-lur|Of or pertaining to or arranged in table formFlat; like a table in form≈ planar, two-dimensionalDerivedNoun: tableVerb: tabularizeAdverb: tabularly
Noun: tarmac|'
taar,mak|A paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving= tarmacadam~ pavement, paving, paving materialA paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar= macadam, tarmacadam~ paved surfaceVerb: tarmac(tarmacs, tarmacked, tarmacking)|'taar,mak|Surface an area with tarmac= macadamize~ coat, surface
Clara Barton speaking career
talked about dramatic war nurse experiences. made enough cash to last her the rest of her life.
Noun: tantalizer|'
tan-tu,lI-zur|Someone who tantalizes; a tormentor who offers something desirable but keeps it just out of reach~ persecutor, tormenter, tormentorDerivedVerb: tantalize
tare
tare noun | TAIR Definition 1 :a deduction from the gross weight of a substance and its container made in allowance for the weight of the container; also : the weight of the container 2 :counterweig
tautology
tautology[taw-tol-uh-jee] Spell Syllables Examples Word Origin See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com noun, plural tautologies. 1. needless repetition of an idea, especially in words other than those of the immediate context, without imparting additional force or clearness, as in "widow woman.". 2. an instance of such repetition. 3. Logic. a compound propositional form all of whose instances are true, as "A or not A.". an instance of such a form, as "This candidate will win or will not win.".
laicism
the nonclerical, or secular, control of political and social institutions in a society (distinguished from clericalism).
gizzard
the part of a bird's stomach in which food is broken up into smaller pieces before being digested
stiver
the smallest possible amountand old netherlands coin about a nickelstiv eer. sti ver
coursing
the sport of pursuing game with dogs that follow by sight rather than byscent.
writing saying get it written and
then get it right
throughput
throughputplay noun through·put \ˈthrü-ˌpu̇t\ Popularity: Bottom 40% of words Simple Definition of throughput : the amount of material, data, etc., that enters and goes through something (such as a machine or system)
Noun: telephonist|
ti'le-fu-nist|Someone who helps callers get the person they are calling= switchboard operator, telephone operator~ manipulator, operatorDerivedNoun: telephone, telephonyVerb: telephone
Noun: tunefulness|
toon-ful-nus|The property of having a melody= melodiousness~ musicality, musicalnessDerivedAdjective: tuneful
Noun: tribadism|'
tri-bu,di-zum|A form of lesbianism that simulates heterosexual intercourse~ lesbianism, sapphismFemale homosexuality= lesbianism, sapphism~ gayness, homoeroticism, homosexualism, homosexuality, queernessDerivedAdjective: tribadistic
trippingltadverb trip·ping·ly \ˈtri-piŋ-lē\P
trippinglyadverb trip·ping·ly \ˈtri-piŋ-lē\Popularity: Bottom 30% of wordsExamples: trippingly in a sentence Definition of trippingly: in a nimble or lively manner <the new name ... may not roll trippingly off the tongue — P. B. Carro
Adjective: accommodative|
u'kó-mu,dey-tiv|Helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation • the warden was always accommodative in allowing visitors in= accommodating≈ complaisant, good-natured, helpful, kind, obligingWilling to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement= cooperative≈ noncompetitiveTending to reconcile or accommodate; bringing into harmony= reconciling≈ adaptative, adaptiveDerivedNoun: accommodation, accommodativenessVerb: accommodateAdverb: accommodatively
Verb: advert|
ud'vurt| |ad'vurt|Give heed (to) • The children in the audience adverted the recital quietly= attend, give ear, hang, pay heed~ listen⇒ fixateMake a more or less disguised reference to= allude, touch~ hint, suggestMake reference to • His name was adverted in connection with the invention= bring up, cite, mention, name, refer~ have in mind, mean, think of⇒ appeal, bring up, cite, commend, cross-refer, drag up, dredge up, invoke, namedrop, quote, raise, remember, speak of the devil, touch on
Verb: underwrite(
underwrites, underwrote, underwritten, underwriting)|,ún-dur'rIt|Guarantee financial support of= subvent, subvention~ guarantee, undertakeProtect by insurance • The insurance won't underwrite this= cover, insure~ guarantee, warrant⇒ indemnify, reinsureDerivedNoun: underwriterVerb: write
unibody
unibodynoun, adjectiveof a vehicle, a one-piece frame and body structure
untoward
untoward adjective | un-TOH-erd Definition 1 :difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly, intractable 2a :marked by trouble or unhappiness : unlucky b :not favorable or propitious : adverse 3 :improper, indecorous
squidge
using force to compress, making out of normal shape or condition.crush mash squueze
titivate
verb | TIH-tuh-vayt Definition :to make or become smart or spruce Scroll down for more about titivate
asperse 2 meanings
verb | uh-SPURSS Definition 1 :sprinkle; especially : to sprinkle with holy water 2 :to attack with evil reports or false or injurious charges Scroll down for more about asperse
Adjective: vitiated|'
vi-shee,ey-tid|Impaired by diminution= diminished, lessened, weakened≈ impairedRuined in character or quality= corrupted, debased≈ corrupt
viewfinder
viewfinderplaynoun view·find·er \ˈvyü-ˌfīn-dər\Popularity: Bottom 20% of words Definition of viewfinder: a device on a camera for showing the area of the subject to be included in the pictureThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:Switch to new thesaurusNoun 1. viewfinder - optical device that helps a user to find the target of interestviewfinder - optical device that helps a user to find the target of interestview finder, finder
Noun: Victoriana|
vik,to-ree'aa-nu|Collection of materials of or characteristic of the Victorian era~ accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection
Adjective: votive|
vow-tiv|Dedicated in fulfilment of a vow • votive prayers≈ consecrate, consecrated, dedicatedDerivedNoun: vote, votivenessVerb: voteAdverb: votively
mode de vie
way of life
well-tuned-out
well-turned-out - definition and synonyms Using the thesaurus ADJECTIVE; well-turned-out pronunciation in British English Contribute to our Open Dictionary very well dressed, usually in expensive clothing Synonyms and related words
whispery
whisperyEnglish EditEtymology Editwhisper + -yAdjective Editwhispery (comparative more whispery, superlative most whispery)Producing or resembling a whisper.
Noun: withstander|
widh'stan-dur| |with'stan-dur|An opponent who resists with force or resolution • obstinate withstanders of innovation~ adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resisterA fighter who holds out against attack= defender~ battler, belligerent, combatant, fighter, scrapperDerivedVerb: withstand
terroir
wine ability to taste like a place
winsome
winsome - definition and synonyms Using the thesaurusADJECTIVE MAINLY LITERARY winsome pronunciation in British English /ˈwɪns(ə)m/Contribute to our Open Dictionarywith an attractive appearance or mannera winsome smileSynonyms and related
matchwood
wood suitable for matches or splinters
bay window
ypes[edit]Bay window is a generic term for all protruding window constructions, regardless of height. The most common inside angles are 90, 135 and 150 degrees, though triangular bays formed of two windows set at 120 degrees may be found.All are polygonal or square.[1]A bay window with a flat front and angled sides is called canted.[2]A bay window supported by a corbel, bracket or similar is called an oriel window.
zoomorphic
zoomorphicDefinition 1 :having the form of an animal 2 :of, relating to, or being a deity conceived of in animal form or with animal attributes
Noun: eyeshade
|'I,sheyd|A brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes • he pulled down the eyeshade of his cap and trudged ahead= bill, peak, visor, vizor~ brim
Adjective: anodyne
|'a-nu,dIn|Capable of relieving pain • the anodyne properties of certain drugs= analgesic, analgetic≈ moderatingUnlikely to cause offence or debate; bland and inoffensive • it's pretty anodyne stuff and not always well informedNoun: anodyne
Noun: factionalism
|'fak-shu-nu,li-zum|The splitting of a group into factionsConflict between factionsDerivedNoun: faction, factionalistAdjective: factionalism
Adjective: flyblown|'
|'flI,blown|Spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies • flyblown meat= maggoty≈ staleFoul and run-down and repulsive • a flyblown bar on the edge of town= sordid, squalid≈ dirty, soiled, uncleanEspecially of reputation • a flyblown reputation
Noun: cowhouse
|'kaw,haws|A barn for cows= cow barn, cowbarn, cowshed, shippen, shippon~ barn
Noun: combo
|'kóm,bow|A small band of jazz musicians= jazz band, jazz group~ band, dance band, dance orchestra
Verb: perpetrate
|'pur-pu,treyt|Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation • perpetrate a crime= commit, pull~ act, move⇒ make, recommitDerivedNoun: perpetration, perpetra
Noun: spadework
|'speyd,wurk|Dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking~ work
Noun: stoneware
|'stown,wehr|Ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous~ ceramic ware
Noun: tintype
|'tin,tIp|(historical) an early, remarkably durable form of photograph, printed on a tin plate, then varnished
Adjective: tumble-down
|'túm-bul,dawn|In deplorable condition • a tumble-down shack= bedraggled, broken-down, derelict, dilapidated, ramshackle, tatterdemalion≈ damaged
Noun: animadversion
|,a-nu,mad'vur-zhun| |,a-nu-mud'vur-zhun|Harsh criticism or disapproval= censure~ condemnation, disapprobation⇒ interdictDerivedVerb: animadvert
Noun: brasserie
|,bras'ree| |,bra-su'ree|A small restaurant serving beer and wine as well as food; usually cheap~ eatery, eating house, eating place, restaurantbrass ur ree
Noun: dipsomania
|,dip-su'mey-nee-u|An intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess= alcoholism, potomania~ cacoethes, mania, passion
Noun: editorialist
|,e-di'to-ree-u-list|A journalist who writes editorials= columnist~ journalist⇒ newspaper columnistDerivedNoun: editorial
Noun: hereditament
|,he-ri'di-tu-munt|Any property (real, personal or mixed) that can be inherited~ belongings, holding, propertyhairy dit a mint
Adjective: improvisatory
|,im-pru'vI-zu,to-ree| |im'pró-vu-su,to-ree|Of or pertaining to improvisation or extemporaneous compositionDerivedNoun: improvisation
Adjective: inadvisable
|,in-ud'vI-zu-bul|Not prudent or wise; not recommended • running on the ice is inadvisable= unadvisable≈ daft, dumb, foolish, imprudent, stupid◑ advisableNot advisable • an unnecessary and inadvisable action≈ inexpedientDerivedNoun: inadvisability, inadvisablenessAdjective: advisable
Noun: merchantability
|,mur-chun-tu'bi-lu-tee|The state of being fit for market; ready to be bought or sold~ state⇒ saleDerivedAdjective: merchantable
Adjective: oratorical
|,or-u'tor-u-kul|Characteristic of an orator or oratory • harangued his men in an oratorical way • oratorical prose≈ rhetoricalDerivedNoun: orator, oratoryAdverb: oratorically
Verb: overgeneralize
|,ow-vur'jen-(u-)ru,lIz|Draw too general a conclusion • It is dangerous to overgeneralize~ extrapolate, generalize, inferDerivedNoun: overgeneralizationVerb: generalize
Adjective: reportorial
|,re-pur'to-ree-ul|Of or pertaining to a reporter or reporters; as, the reportorial staff of a newspaperDerivedAdverb: reportorially
Adjective: saponaceous
|,sa-pu'ney-shus|Resembling or having the qualities of soap • a saponaceous consistency= soapyDerivedNoun: soap, saponaceousness
Adjective: supernumerary
|,soo-pur'noo-mu,(re-)ree|More than is needed, desired, or required • extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts • supernumerary ornamentation= excess, extra, redundant, spare, supererogatory, superfluous, surplus≈ unnecessary, unneededNoun: supernumerary|,soo-pur'noo-mu,(re-)ree|A person serving no apparent function • reducing staff is difficult because our employees include no supernumeraries~ individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soulA minor actor in crowd scenes= extra, spear carrier~ actor, histrion, player, role player, thespianDerivedNoun: supernumerariness
Noun: objurgation
|,ób-jur'gey-shun|Rebuking a person harshly= chiding, scolding, tongue-lashing~ rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reprovalDerivedVerb: objurgateAdjective: objurgatory
Adjective: undaunted. plus adverb
|,ún'don-tid|Unshaken in purpose • wholly undaunted by the commercial failure of the three movies he had made= undismayed, unshaken≈ resoluteResolutely courageous • undaunted in the face of death≈ brave, courageousDerivedNoun: undauntednessAdjective: dauntedAdverb: undauntedly
Adjective: drippy
|Wet with light rain •a wet drippy day= drizzly, mizzl≈ wetLeaking in drops a drippy faucet leaky<= bathetic, cheesy, cutesy, gooey, hokey, kitschy, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, sappy, schmaltzy, schmalzy, sentimental, slushy, soppy, soupy<≈ cornball, emotional, lovey-DerivedNoun: drip, drippinessAdverb: drippily
Adjective: armorial
|aar'mo-ree-ul|(heraldry) of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms • armorial bearingDerivedNoun: armsAdverb: armorially
Adjective: bibulous
|bi-byu-lus|Given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol • a bibulous fellow= boozy, drunken, sottish≈ drunk, inebriate, inebriated, intoxicatedDerivedNoun: bibulousnessAdverb: bibulous. as sounds
Adverb: brokenly
|brow-kun-lee|In a broken, interrupted manner; in a broken state; in broken language • The Spaniard proceeded to speak, but brokenly and obscurelyDerivedAdjective: broken
Noun: berlin
|bur'lin|A limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats~ limo, limousineNoun: Berlin|bur'lin|Capital of Germany located in eastern Germany= German capital~ national capitalUnited States songwriter (born in Russia) who wrote more than 1500 songs and several musical comedies (1888-1989)= Irving Berlin, Israel Baline~ ballad maker, songster, songwriterDerivedNoun: Berliner
Adjective: bumpkinly
|búm(p)-kin-lee|Awkwardly simple and provincial • bumpkinly country boys= hick, rustic, unsophisticated≈ provincialDerivedNoun: bumpkin
Noun: downiness
|daw-nee-nus|A light softness= featheriness, fluffiness~ softnessDerivedAdjective: downy
Adjective: drifty
|drif-tee|Full of drifts; tending to form drifts, as snow, and the likeDerivedNoun: driftVerb: drift
Verb: ensnarl
|en'snaarl|Entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh= enmesh, mesh~ entangle, mat, snarl, tangle
Noun: factum
|fak-tum|Statement of the relevant facts
Noun: flask
|flask|Bottle that has a narrow neck~ bottle⇒ Erlenmeyer flask, ampulla, canteen, hipflask, pocket flask, round-bottom flask, vacuum bottle, vacuum flaskThe quantity a flask will hold= flaskful~ containerfulDerivedNoun: flaskful
Noun: fuddle
|fú-d(u)l|A confused multitude of things= clutter, jumble, mare's nest, muddle, scramble, smother, welter~ disorder, disorderliness⇒ rummageVerb: fuddle|fú-d(u)l|Make stupid with alcohol= befuddle~ inebriate, intoxicate, soakConsume alcohol • We were up fuddling all night= booze, drink~ consume, have, ingest, take, take in⇒ bar hop, bib, carry, claret, hit it up, hold, inebriate, port, pub-crawl, soak, souse, tank, tipple, wineBe confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly • These questions fuddle even the experts= baffle, beat, bedevil, befuddle, bewilder, confound, confuse, discombobulate, dumbfound, flummox, fox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy, throw, vex
Noun: gelt
|gelt|Informal term for money= boodle, bread, dinero, dough, loot, lucre, moola, moolah, pelf, scratch, shekels, sugar, wampum~ money
Adjective: hackly
|hak-lee|Rough or broken, as if hackedDerivedNoun: hackleVerb: hackle
Noun: historicism
|his'tor-u,si-z(u)m| |his'tó-ru,si-z(u)m|A theory that social and cultural events are determined by history~ hypothesis, possibility, theoryDerivedNoun: history, historicist
Noun: expostulation
|ik,spós-chu'ley-shun| |ek,spós-chu'ley-shun|The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest= objection, remonstrance, remonstration~ communicating, communicationAn exclamation of protest, remonstrance or reproof~ exclaiming, exclamationDerivedVerb: expostulateAdjective: expostulatory
Noun: insectifuge
|in'sek-tu,fyooj|A chemical substance that repels insects= insect repellant, insect repellent~ repellant, repellent
Noun: cadger
|ka-jur|Someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)= mooch, moocher, scrounger~ beggar, mendicant⇒ schnorrer, shnorrerDerivedVerb: cadge
Noun: quiescence
|kwee'e-sun(t)s| |kwI'e-sun(t)s|A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction • the volcano erupted after centuries of quiescence= dormancy, quiescency~ inaction, inactiveness, inactivity⇒ aestivation, hibernation, slumberQuiet and inactive restfulness= dormancy, quiescency, sleeping~ ease, relaxation, repose, rest⇒ vegetationDerivedVerb: quiesceAdjective: quiescent
Noun: curette
|kyû'ret|A surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodily cavity= curet~ surgical instrumentDerivedNoun: curettage
Noun: presidium
|pri'si-dee-um|A permanent executive committee in socialist countries that has all the powers of some larger legislative body and that acts for it when it is not in session= praesidium~ commission, committee
Noun: procurance
|pru'kyûr-un(t)s| |prow'kyûr-un(t)s|The act of getting possession of something • he was responsible for the procurance of materials and supplies= procural, procurement~ acquisitionDerivedVerb: procure
Noun: rabidity
|ru'bi-di-tee|Unrestrained excitement or enthusiasm • poetry is a sort of divine rabidity= madness, rabidness~ ebullience, enthusiasm, exuberanceDerivedAdjective: rabid
Adjective: self-conceited
|self kun'see-tid|Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance • an attitude of self-conceited arrogance= conceited, egotistic, egotistical, puffed-up, swellheaded, swollen, swollen-headed, vain≈ proudDerivedAdverb: self-conceitedly
: sherif= sharif, shereef
|shu'reef|A member of an Arab princely family descended from Mohammed through his son-in-law Ali and daughter Fatima. The Grand Shereef is the governor of Mecca
Adjective: sniffly
|snif-lee|Liable to sniffle= snuffling, snuffly≈ tearfulDerivedNoun: sniffle
Noun: spanner
|spa-nur|Usage: British (elsewhere: wrench)A hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt>~ hand tool>⇒ Allen wrench, adjustable spanner, adjustable wrench, alligator wrench, box end wrench, box wrench, brace wrench, bulldog wrench, carriage wrench, dog wrench, hook spanner, hook wrench, lug wrench, open-end wrench, pin wrench, screw key, socket wrench, sparkplug wrench, tap wrench, tappet wrench, torque wrenchSee alsothrow a spanner in the works
Noun: spitgeography
|spit|A narrow strip of land that juts out intothe sea=tongue
Verb: stoop
|stoop|Bend one's back forward from the waist on down • The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse= bend, bow[2]~ bend, flex⇒ cower, huddle, squinchDebase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonourable way • I won't stoop to reading other people's mail= condescend, lower oneself~ act, moveDescend swiftly, as if on prey • The eagle stooped on the mice in the field~ pounce, swoopSag, bend, bend over or down • the rocks stooped down over the hiking path~ incline, pitch, slopeCarry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward • The old man was stooping but he could walk around without a cane~ bear, carry, holdNoun: stoop
Adjective: stodgy
|stó-jee|Heavy and starchy and hard to digest • astodgy pudding served up when everyone wasalready full • stodgy food≈indigestible(used pejoratively) out of fashion; oldfashioned • stodgy ideas about family life=fogeyish, fogyish, moss-grown, mossy,stick-in-the-mud≈unfashionable, unstylishExcessively conventional and unimaginativeand hence dull • a stodgy dinner party • whyis the middle class so stodgy, so utterly withouta sense of humour?=staid, stuffy≈button-down, conservative, conventionalDerivedNoun: stodge, stodginessAdverb: stodgily
Noun: subsidence
|sub'sI-d(u)n(t)s| |súb-si-d(u)n(t)s| An abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) • his cancer is in subsidence=remission, remittal~abatement, hiatus, reprieve, respite, suspension⇒resolutionA gradual sinking to a lower level=settling, subsiding~sinkingThe sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it=cave in~collapse
Noun: tankard
|tang-kurd|Large drinking vessel with one handle~ drinking vessel
Noun: tenantry
|te-nun-tree|Tenants of an estate considered as a group~ accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collectionDerivedVerb: tenant
un: tent-fly
|tent flI|Flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent= fly, fly sheet, rainfly, tent flap~ flap
Noun: achromaticity
|u,krow-mu'ti-si-tee|The visual property of being without chromatic colour= achromatism, colourlessness~ visual property⇒ achromiaDerivedAdjective: achromatic, black-and-wh
Adjective: valueless
|val-yoo-lus|Of no value • The bonds given as security were at the time of their delivery valueless≈ worthlessDerivedNoun: value, valuelessnessVerb: valueAdverb: valuelessly
Noun: vibrato
|vi'braa-tow|(music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch~ sound⇒ trem
Noun: wont
|wownt|An established custom= habit~ custom, traditionContraction: won't|wownt|Will notSee alsowont to
Noun: yaw 2 meanings
|yo|An erratic deflection from an intended course= swerve~ turn, turningVerb: yaw|yo|Be wide open • the deep yawing canyon= gape, yawn~ beDeviate erratically from a set course • the yawing motion of the ship~ deviate, divert⇒ huntSwerve off course momentarily • the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it~ curve
Noun: oblation|
ó'bley-shun|The act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity • oblations for aid to the poor= offering~ gift, givingDerivedNoun: oblateAdjective: oblate, oblational, oblatoryNoun: OblationThe act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist= religious offering~ religious ceremony, religious ritual⇒ Offertory
Adjective: unsmoothed|,
ún'smoodhd|Not having been made smooth by having hands run over the surface≈ wrinkled, wrinklyDerivedAdjective: smoothed
Adjective: uncomplimentary|,Adjective: complimentary
ún,kóm-pli'men-t(u-)ree|Showing or representing unfavourably • an uncomplimentary dress= unflatteringTending to (or intended to) detract or disparage≈ belittling, deprecating, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derogative, derogatory, dislogistic, disparaging, dyslogistic, pejorative, slighting, sneering, snide, supercilious, unfavourable◑ complimentaryDerived
wave·let
ˈ/Submitnouna small wave of water; a ripple.
dead·bolt
ˈdedˌbōlt/nouna bolt engaged by turning a knob or key, rather than by spring action.
stimpometer
"The Stimpmeter is a device used to measure the speed of a golf course putting green by applying a known force to a golf ball and measuring the distance traveled in feet.<img src=""paste-6390911336449.jpg"" />"
analytics
"s/nounthe systematic computational analysis of data or statistics.""content analytics is relevant in many industries""information resulting from the systematic analysis of data or statistics.""these analytics can help you decide if it's time to deliver content in different ways"""
phlebotomy
>venesection: surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis.Phlebotomy is the process of making an incision in a vein with a needle. The procedure itself is known as a venipuncture.r [sound:rec1471525300.mp3]
cucumiform
(comparative more cucumiform, superlative most cucumiform) Shaped like a cucumber; having the form of a cylinder tapered and rounded at the ends, and possibly curved. [quotations ▼[sound:Cucumiform - definition of cucumiform by The Free Dictionaryvia torchbrowser.com.mp3]
unmortgaged
(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law • I have unmortgaged title to this property= clear≈ unencumberedDerivedAdjective: mortgaged
Noun: heuristic|hyû'ris-tik|
A commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem= heuristic program, heuristic rule~ formula, rule⇒ lateral thinkingDerivedAdverb: heuristically
variometer
A measuring instrument for measuring variations in a magnetic field~ measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
pastille
A medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat= cough drop, pastil, troche~ lozenge
bract|brakt|
A modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence~ husk⇒ bracteole, bractlet, calycle, calyculus, epicalyx, false calyx, glume, involucre, spathe
diptych
A painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book)~ art, fine art[sound:rec1504183162.mp3]
cuckquean (plural cuckqueans)
A woman who has an unfaithful husband.cah uck queen1562, John Heywood, The Proverbs and Epigrams of John Heywood (A.D. 1562), Reprint edition, Spenser Society, published 1867, page 62:Ye make hir a cookqueane.1897, William Kirby, "Weird Sisters", in The Golden Dog[1] (Fiction), Repritnt edition, Echo Library, published 2009, ISBN 9781406853940, page 289:Yes, that's her name! His cuckquean she is; his wife she is not and never shall be!2007 September 13, Judith Warner, "Horned and Scorned", in New York Times[2], retrieved 2012-09-12:A formidable woman of real power and prestige, she emerged from the Monica affair much more cuckold than cuckquean. Her husband's perfidy did, in a sense, disturb the natural order of things; in the post-feminist age, ...2010, Robert K. Tanenbaum, Betrayed[3], Simon and Schuster, ISBN 9781439149232, page 4:The rumors about his serial philandering had been out there for years, but a friendly liberal press had not tried very hard to confirm the allegations, and the missus was apparently resigned to the role of a stoic cuckquean.
journeyman noun | JER-nee-mun
Definition 1 :a worker who has learned a trade and works for another person usually by the day 2 :an experienced reliable worker, athlete, or performer especially as distinguished from one who is brilliant or colorful
notch
Definition 1a :a V-shaped indentation b :a slit made to serve as a record c :a rounded indentation cut into the pages of a book on the edge opposite the spine 2 :a deep close pass : gap 3 :degree, step Scroll down for more about notch WORD GAMES AND QUIZZES: WEEKLY CHALLENGE
causerie
Noun: causerie|,kowz'ree| |,kow-zu'ree| |kow-zu-ree|Light informal conversation for social occasions= bavardage, chin wag, chin wagging, chin-wagging, chit chat, chit-chat, chitchat, gab, gabfest, gossip, small talk, tittle-tattle~ chat, confab, confabulation, natter, schmoose, schmooze
fixer|fik-sur|
Someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee)= influence peddler~ important person, influential person, personageA chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image)= fixing agent~ chemical compound, compound⇒ fixative, hypo, sodium thiosulfate, sodium thiosulphateA skilled worker who mends or repairs things= mender, repairer~ skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker⇒ darner, maintenance man, repairman, service manSynthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction= dolophine hydrochloride, methadon, methadone, methadone hydrochloride, synthetic heroin~ narcotic
exaaperated and its forms
Synonyms Examples Word OrigiSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comverb (used with object), exasperated, exasperating.1.to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely:He was exasperated by the senseless delays.2.Archaic. to increase the intensity or violence of (disease, pain, feelings, etc.).adjective3.Botany. rough; covered with hard, projecting points, as a leaf.
denigrativeadjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of denigrativeintended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value Synonyms belittling, contemptuous, decrying, degrading, demeaning, derogatory, denigratory, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derisory, derogative, detractive, disdainful, disparaging, pejorative, scornful, slighting, uncomplimentary
Noun: swot|
Usage: BritishAn insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious= dweeb, grind, nerd, wonk~ assimilator, learner, scholarVerb: swot(swotted, swotting)|swót|Usage: BritishStudy intensively, as before an exam • I had to swot on my Latin verbs before the final exam= bone, bone up, cram, drum, get up, grind away~ hit the books, studySee alsoswot up
hotchpotch
Word OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.a thick soup or stew of vegetables or meat, often thickened with barley.2.British. hodgepodge.3.Law. a hotchpot.In civil and property law, hotchpot (sometimes referred to as hotchpotch or the hotchpotch rule) refers to the blending or combining of property in order to ensure equality of division.
pantechnicon: Dictionary.com's Word of the Day
Word of the Day - pantechnicon: a furniture van; moving van. http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/2016/07/24 at Dictionary.com[sound:rec1472919281.mp3]
bathymetry
[buh-thim-i-tree] Spell SyllablesWord Originnoun1.the measurement of the depths of oceans, seas, or other large bodies of water.2.the data derived from such measurement, especially as compiled in a topographic map.Origin of bathymetry[sound:rec1472316067.mp3]
.referendary
[n.]: One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee
boll
boll playnoun \ˈbōl\Popularity: Bottom 30% of wordsSimple Definition of boll : the part of the cotton plant that contains the seedsSource: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary Full Definition of boll
campanile
campanile[kam-puh-nee-lee, -neel; Italian kahm-pah-nee-le] Spell SyllablesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun, plural campaniles [kam-puh-nee-leez, -neelz] (Show IPA), campanili [kam-puh-nee-lee; Italian kahm-pah-nee-lee] (Show IPA)1.a bell tower, especially one freestanding from the body of a church.Origin of campanile
tableful
food and other items served at table number of people who can seat at a table
Adverb: thenceforward
from that time on
verb | GLOUR Definition :to look or stare with sullen annoyance or angerScroll down for more about glower
glower
stickum
glue or adhesive
multitalented
having many talents
haying 2 meanings
haying|hey-ing|The harvesting of hay />~harvest, harvest home, harvesting />The season for cutting and drying andstoring grass as fodder=haying time<~season, time of year< />Verb: hay|hey|Convert (plant material) into hay<~convertDerivedNoun: hayer
reputably
in a reputable manner
limacine
limacine[lim-uh-sahyn, -sin, lahy-muh-] Spell SyllablesWord Originadjective1.pertaining to or resembling a slug; sluglike.Origin of limacine[sound:rec1472316901.mp3]
proconsul
l|An official in a modern colony who has considerable administrative power~ functionary, officialA provincial governor of consular rank in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire~ governorAn anthropoid ape of the genus Proconsul~ hominoidDerivedNoun: proconsulate, procons
invitational
l|Usage: N. AmericanPertaining to or characteristic of an invitation • She gathered a list of invitational organizationsDerivedNoun: invitation
Adjective: mawkish|
mo-kish|Effusively or insincerely emotional • a mawkish novel= bathetic, cheesy, cutesy, drippy, gooey, hokey, kitschy, maudlin, mushy, sappy, schmaltzy, schmalzy, sentimental, slushy, soppy, soupy≈ cornball, emotional, lovey-doveyDerivedNoun: mawkishnessAdverb: mawkishly
dunnage (2 meanings)
nnage noun | DUN-ij Definition 1 :loose materials used to support and protect cargo in a ship's hold; also : padding in a shipping container 2 :baggage
psycholinguistics
psycholinguistics, the study of how humans acquire and use language.
Noun: sergeancy
|saar-jun(t)-see|The office of a sergeant; sergeantshipDerivedNoun: sergeant
Adjective: centesimal
|sen'te-su-mul|Relating to or divided into hundredthsThe ordinal number of one hundred in counting order= 100th, hundredth≈ ordinalDerivedNoun: hundredthAdverb: centesimall
